Help - Is this unsafe?

[X25]

Hello,

I have recently moved into a newly built flat. Since moving in, there have been numerous issues and I have no confidence that the building work was carried out safely/correctly.

My current concern is that of the gas connection to my boiler. I am unsure if the way it has been connected is safe. I have posted some pictures and would appreciate any input as to wether or not this looks safe. If nessesary I will have someone inspect the installation if anyone sees a cause for concern.

Firstly, the gas enters my home here:

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/6461/img0030idc.jpg

Is this yellow flex allowed? I have read that flex is not allowed to pass through walls.

Then my boiler:

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/3056/img0031i.jpg
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/2296/img0032kgc.jpg
http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/560/img0034y.jpg

My concern here is the white pipe. Is this the gas input? It looks very badly joint at the top and bottom. (At the top is is met by flex which doesnt look properly sealed and the bottom is filled with some sort of filler)

Is there an immediate cause for conern judging from the images? Would it be advisable to have someone inspect this set-up based on these images?


Thank you in advace,
John

 

[BingoBongo]

the yellow flex is trac pipe which is acceptable

although i cannot tell where it passes through th wall

is it a void?

the white pipe is not the gas but the condensate drain

the way it terminates to the waste pipe really is a bit of a bodge and would be better with the propper fittings

it should probably have a jubilee clip type thing at the top where it attaches to the boiler flex.but some dont or get flung

all in all not worth losing too much sleep

 

[swbjackson]

The yellow pipe is tracpipe. It is flexible stainless steel with a plastic coating. The white pipe is overflow pipe which, although untidy in your pictures, is being used for the condensate from the boiler.

If you're unhappy with the heating/plumbing get an independent engineer to carry out an inspection.

 

[gas4you]

My only concern would be the fact they have connected the trac-pipe to 15 mm copper.

What sized combi do you have? How far away is it from the Trac-Pipe? Do you have any other gas appliances in your flat?

 

[BingoBongo]

My only concern would be the fact they have connected the trac-pipe to 15 mm copper.

What sized combi do you have? How far away is it from the Trac-Pipe? Do you have any other gas appliances in your flat?

i would say thats 22mm

so is the 22mm rising main next to it

or my eyes deceiving me

 

[X25]

Hello,

Thank you for your replies.

Appologies, I have very minimal knowledge on heating systems. My boiler can be found at this link:

http://www.cheapboilers.com/gas/combi/vokera/unica-28-he.htm

Is is roughly 6 to 7 meters away from the main input. The Trac-Pipe is in the main bedroom and the boiler is located in a cupboard in the main hallway.

The only other gas appliance would be the gas stove in the kitchen, which is about 13 to 14 meters from the Trac-Pipe.

Why are you concerned with it meeting 15mm copper? (My understanding is very minimal.)


Thanks again,
John

 

[BingoBongo]

pipe sizing has to be taken into account

distance/bends/appliance output etc

but as i said it looks like 22mm not 15mm

 

[sparkydude]

Might just be me, but i am pretty sure all isolating ball valves for gas are coloured yellow?? yours seems to have a blue handle might be worth checking its sutability for gas use.

Nick

 

[mickyg]

nothing there worth worrying about. tbh as new build goes thats good

 

[gas4you]

Yes, looking again I think you are correct about it being 22mm

 

[X25]

Thanks for the reply guys. So everything looks to be ok then? I'll maybe look into having the full system inspected to be sure.

Thanks again,
John

 

[muggles]

Technically (and this is being picky here) there should be no exposed metal on the Tracpipe - the bare end where it connects into the brass fitting should be wrapped with approved tape. Other than that, if the lever valve below the Tracpipe is an approved one for use on gas pipes, I see nothing wrong.