Can I extend boiler flue?

[jon92]

The picture shows the end of the flue from my boiler where it emerges from the garage. Not obvious from the picture, but it's at about head height and close to the side door of the house and so I often get a faceful of fumes when entering or leaving. Is it possible and allowable to extend it upwards a couple of feet? If so can you please point me at the right fittings, I'm not au fait with sizes etc.
Thank you very much for any help.

Flue

• jon92
• 20 Apr 2020

 

[muggles]

Yes it can be done, by a competent Gas Safe Registered engineer. It's not a DIY job, and the right kit needs to be used for your particular make and model of boiler, they aren't generic

 

[durhamplumber]

The picture shows the end of the flue from my boiler where it emerges from the garage. Not obvious from the picture, but it's at about head height and close to the side door of the house and so I often get a faceful of fumes when entering or leaving. Is it possible and allowable to extend it upwards a couple of feet? If so can you please point me at the right fittings, I'm not au fait with sizes etc.
Thank you very much for any help.

Flue

• jon92
• 20 Apr 2020

A plume management kit needs to be fitted by a gas safe fitter.

 

[jon92]

oh ok I didn't realise, glad I asked now. Thanks for replying.

 

[Android 07]

Mr. Central heating have some cheap ones. Plumbnation/Plumbase also have a fair few.