Boiler flue termination

[ShaunCorbs]

It's all good Ron just difference of opinion

 

[Harvest Fields]

It's all good Ron just difference of opinion

That's what I love and hate about the world. We are all different.

 

[jtsplumbing]

I think we all should relax it's no point of us arguing about a silly question. I understand the point of @ShaunCorbs but I also agree to @oz-plumber . I cannot ask and bother him all the time as he works for himself too. It's very obvious I am not working on gas appliances and therefore seeking help. I was at the property and she wants me to take care of the conservatory. I just seen that the flue hasn't been moved and therefore wanted to make sure before starting the job that's complies with regs or not. If not then I'd get my mate to relocate the termination of the flue or relocate the boiler if necessary.

So please relax both .

Hi, is it correct that you have done a ACS course ? if so you must have the reference books that you used, and these will cover things like flue positions etc.. so you must have a pretty good idea of what is allowed and what is not ! is it more that you don't trust your own judgement ? Maybe you need to slow down a little & not rush head long into to meny jobs at once, Old saying 'Learn to walk before you run'

 

[Old Account]

Hi, is it correct that you have done a ACS course ? if so you must have the reference books that you used, and these will cover things like flue positions etc.. so you must have a pretty good idea of what is allowed and what is not ! is it more that you don't trust your own judgement ? Maybe you need to slow down a little & not rush head long into to meny jobs at once, Old saying 'Learn to walk before you run'

i haven't done the acs exam I just was in a middle of the Theorie and doing partly on site works for my portfolio but as you may heard the academy shut down / got liquidated and therefore I couldn't do my acs exam. I just lost over 3,5k and had no chance to get 1 penny back. Not I am starting again and hoping this time it will work out.
I am not rushing my work I always take my time but as long as I haven't done a proper course I will not judge on as I think I haven't got the right knowledge and do not want to misjudge things. I'd rather ask to be on the safe side.

 

[Phil]

Speaking of boiler flues...what the difference in a large chip pan grill cover and the shorter compact one?

 

[Harvest Fields]

Size

 

[Phil]

So a stubby little worcestor flue has no need for the largest chip pan? can it be swapped for a smaller less ugly one?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

So a stubby little worcestor flue has no need for the largest chip pan? can it be swapped for a smaller less ugly one?

you on about guard if so yes, aslong a it clears the flue by about 2" in-front of it fine

also ron saw this and thought of you

 

[Old Account]

you on about guard if so yes, aslong a it clears the flue by about 2" in-front of it fine

also ron saw this and thought of you

But that's not the way I'd plumb looks like homemade diy - people don't give a damn about their own health and safety

 

[rpm]

But that's not the way I'd plumb looks like homemade diy - people don't give a damn about their own health and safety

Think it is more down to a little knowledge being dangerous myself, somebody read somewhere that it wasn`t right and thought "I know how to fix it".

 

[Old Account]

Think it is more down to a little knowledge being dangerous myself, somebody read somewhere that it wasn`t right and thought "I know how to fix it".

If I do not how to fix it and especially not having the right certificate to do so then I would say:sorry but that's out of my skills and it needs professional hands! No one will be point at you and say what a plumber, no he will appreciate it as you do not mess with his health and safety. It's nothing wrong with not knowing few things, the whole life is a learning progress. I am not ashamed of having not knowing all.

 

[rpm]

If I do not how to fix it and especially not having the right certificate to do so then I would say:sorry but that's out of my skills and it needs professional hands! No one will be point at you and say what a plumber, no he will appreciate it as you do not mess with his health and safety. It's nothing wrong with not knowing few things, the whole life is a learning progress. I am not ashamed of having not knowing all.

Nothing wrong with your work ethics, you don`t know something so you ask but a lot of people are counting every penny and will feel smug thinking Job Done!

 

[kris]

Well said oz , @ShaunCorbs , matchless is simply asking advice , theres no need to bombarb him with does n donts as its just a question, he isnt asking how to do any gas work niether is he asking on open forum , hes simply asking advice which anyone can do , he should manage to ask a question without being made to feel like hes wrong in doing so, and also the building isnt up round the flue so as the picture is theres nothing wrong with builders starting while the flue is still in situ ,
@matchless your engineer will check manufacturers options of flueing also BS5440 ,
Guys dont get carried away with authority and help each other as much as poss, keep to forum rules n regs lol and everything will run smooth,

 

[Old Account]

Well said oz , @ShaunCorbs , matchless is simply asking advice , theres no need to bombarb him with does n donts as its just a question, he isnt asking how to do any gas work niether is he asking on open forum , hes simply asking advice which anyone can do , he should manage to ask a question without being made to feel like hes wrong in doing so, and also the building isnt up round the flue so as the picture is theres nothing wrong with builders starting while the flue is still in situ ,
@matchless your engineer will check manufacturers options of flueing also BS5440 ,
Guys dont get carried away with authority and help each other as much as poss, keep to forum rules n regs lol and everything will run smooth,

Much appreciate for your input even of @ShaunCorbs ... everyone has its own opinion but as you said I just was asking to make my customer realise what she has to do. Thanks anyway to all the engineers here on the forum for giving always a good advise. I really appreciate , thumbs up

 

[Old Account]

update,

I just went out to the customer with my mate and he solved the job.
he just was so lucky that he had to drill the other side and all he had to drill was brisk blocks MUHHAHHAHA what an easy flue change.

He, cemented the old hole and left the job clean and tidy.
after that, he commissioned the boiler from outside as the flue didnt have a commissioning hole.

thanks for all your help and hoping to get more in the future.

kind regards

ron