I have recently had a kitchen refit which involved moving the boiler about 20 cms, and as it was part of a fitting package my normal engineer did not do the work
This is a Baxi Non Condensing boiler Solo 3 PFL Range about 8 years old.
After the work was done I noticed that the Boiler Flue coming out the brickwork was inclined upwards. I queried this and was told that this allowed any moisture to drain back.
Realising that this was not a condensing boiler I spoke to my Heating Engineer and he says that on a Non Condensing Boiler the Flue should be fitted horizontally . Also because I live close to the sea and the flue faces the prevailing wind the salt air will make any moisture running back very corrosive and this will corrode the boiler case.
I accept there can be more that one view on these things and its always difficult when you are in the middle
I will try the technical help line of Baxi but if anyone has a view on this I would be grateful.
Many thanks
This is a Baxi Non Condensing boiler Solo 3 PFL Range about 8 years old.
After the work was done I noticed that the Boiler Flue coming out the brickwork was inclined upwards. I queried this and was told that this allowed any moisture to drain back.
Realising that this was not a condensing boiler I spoke to my Heating Engineer and he says that on a Non Condensing Boiler the Flue should be fitted horizontally . Also because I live close to the sea and the flue faces the prevailing wind the salt air will make any moisture running back very corrosive and this will corrode the boiler case.
I accept there can be more that one view on these things and its always difficult when you are in the middle
I will try the technical help line of Baxi but if anyone has a view on this I would be grateful.
Many thanks