No really researched this yet but can anyone tell me if there is a heat only boiler on the market that does a side exit flue ? We get quite alot of old boilers that we have relocate because the new top or rear flue type just wont be possible. Normally if replacing a boiler in a kitchen cupboard...
Job I’m working at has had a new boiler I’m guessing vaillant or glow looking at the terminal
now I’m tempted to say something but I’m having second thoughts
I need to get to a horizontal flue while
Replacing a boiler.
It’s on the 3rd floor and about 12m high
Higher than my triple extension and seems to be higher than most for sale.
Any ideas other than a scaffold?
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this is a telescopic flue from a Worcester greenstar RI, I am looking for a replacement, I need the elbow that usually comes with boiler (with the test point).... my question is, if I get a new elbow will it fit on the end of this flue in the pics? are they a turn and click connection...
im going in for my ACS exams shortly and hoping sombody could help me, could anybody tell me what to look for when inspecting a flue, help would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
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Had this problem earlier, just changed to combi boiler last year end .whenever it rains heavily, water comes heavily from the pipe and spoilt the boiler parts in boiler. As this was covered, gas engineer from vailliant eco 835 changed the parts and it looked fine for two weeks. Since 2...
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Has anyone ever questioned the reasons why Vaillant MIs for their vertical flue termination refer to damp exhaust air escapes from “channel vents” may condense in the air pipe and cause damage to the product, this would suggest that the flue terminal has to be at least 1 meter away on...
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I'm trying to clean the flue on a scooted up Fiebird Evironmax. The condensate pipe had blocked causing the condensate pathways in the boiler to clog with soot. I can't see an easy way to clean the internal passages,anyone seen this please?
As a layman, I'm looking for some advice please. At the back of my 2 storey house is a narrow 2m wide alleyway separating it from a warehouse of a similar height. It's at least 15/20 metres long, so almost entirely enclosed.
A few weeks ago, the new occupiers installed an outlet flue...
Hi I have moved into a older semi bungalow it contains a Boulter 50/70 non condensing oil fired boiler the flue is illegal as far as I know being about 6" from the semi next door anfor about 6 " from ground level. Not only that the neighbours next door complained in the past about the smell so...
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I'm after natural gas open flue boilers and water heaters. I know they're getting very rare these days, but if you are removing any, could you remove them gently, along with the flue up to the draught diverter and I'll come and pick them up from you.
Thanks
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I am about to start the process of removing a wood pellet boiler and replacing it with a Grant Vortex Eco 15-21kW Utility condensing oil boiler.
Flue currently in use is Staovax XQ Stainles twin-wall system, Stovax's manual states "For use with both commercial and domestic high...
The flat upstairs’s overflow has developed a steady leak directly onto my boiler flue below. The water has found its way in through the flue and floods my boiler housing and kitchen. Is there something wrong with my flue? Can they be fixed or am I looking at a whole new boiler?
The flat...
I've been asked to carry out a boiler replacement for a customer but haven't come across this type of set up before, i'm looking for a bit of advice from some of you more knowledgable chaps!
Boiler is in the kitchen cupboard on top floor of flat, its a Halstead CBX 24, and the flue terminates...
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new to the forum so will say thank you in advance to all and any assistance you can provide.
background: current boiler installed in Basement in 2011. Six months ago it failed gas safety for the first time, I sought a second opinion and same thing. Diagnosis being that the flue...
Can anyone tell me if fitting a new boiler flue through a chimney is OK or not. There is already a flue going through it but just need clarification. See attached. There is also a new roof been fitted over door which makes flue to close to returning wall / panelling. See attached too. Any...
I've just had a Worcester Bosh 25-32 Heat Slave oil fired boiler installed and the sound from the flue is like a jet engine and can be heard 25 yards away at the bottom of my garden. I'm told oil fired boilers are quite noisy but this is ridiculous. Is this normal. I even spent a few pounds on a...
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