Type of flue

[danzx2]

Hi,

I've a terraced house built in 1969, that I believe use to have a back boiler. This is long removed now.

My question is what flue do I have?

It appears to be sectional concrete 6" pipes. It doesn't go straight up but goes into the a joining wall. There is also inside the fireplace a concrete molded 'header'? that I guess directs air to the flue.

Is this made of concrete? If so what fire would it allow?

It is sooty so would appear to have had some sort of fire?

Thanks

Dan

 

[Justin Passing]

What is its internal dimension(s), above the starter block? Round or rectangular?
What's the volume of the catchment space (litres).
Get into the loft and post pictures of everything you have.
For example it may change to a metal twinwall flue going to a ridge terminal - or something else.
Is there a gas point near the fireplace?

We can only guess what state it's in, you would need an appropriate person to inspect and test it.
The chances are that if it checks out OK you could use it for a Decorative Fuel Effect fire, but you'd need to check the fire manufacturer approves whatever you have.

Fitting fires is definitely not a DIY job.

It might be best to get this moved to Plumbing and Heating.

 

[danzx2]

What is its internal dimension(s), above the starter block? Round or rectangular?
What's the volume of the catchment space (litres).
Get into the loft and post pictures of what you have.
For example it may change to a metal twinwall flue going to a ridge terminal - or something else.
Is there a gas point near the fireplace?

We can only guess what state it's in, you would need an appropriate person to inspect and test it.
The chances are that if it checks out OK you could use it for a Decorative Fuel Effect fire, but you'd need to check the fire manufacturer approves whatever you have.

Fitting fires is definitely not a DIY job.

Hello,

Round at least 5" maybe 6".

Not sure on volume.

In the loft I can see a 4 foot by 6 inch cement chimney facing me.

Yes there is a gas point.

I'd certainly not DIY.

We do have a shared chimney with 2 pots. It looks like a precast flue to me. What else might it be constructed from?

Thanks

 

[Justin Passing]

What else might it be constructed from?

Anything and everything.

OK so the blocks that you can see were cast before they were brought to the house. That means nothing.
Someone may have used Balinese drain pipe and lined it with cow dung.
You have to get it inspected - by someone who is prepared to take responsibility.
Unless it's clearly identifiable and can be confirmed as conforming to one of several Brit Standards, you can't use it as a flue for anything.