Replacement for Powermax HE (2006 vintage)

[Deleted member 110492]

Dear all. I am receiving quotes to replace a Powermax HE boiler with a combi type in a third floor flat. However they all include costs of replacing the flue & terminal (~£2k) which clearly is prohibitive. The flues and reducer below the terminal are accessible inside the loft space. Please explain why the terminal cannot be reused with a replacement or bespoke adapter and flue for the new boiler. This problem can't be unique in top floor flats, so what's the normal workaround please? I live in the Oxford area.

 

[Harvest Fields]

Because when you change a boiler you have to change the complete flue. The normal work around is scaffolding to outside and to replace the whole flue.

 

[Deleted member 110492]

Thank you. However I am looking for a more creative workround to this installation.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Thank you. However I am looking for a more creative workround to this installation.

Nope you can’t also wouldn’t be safe and legal

Also the seals in the flue system are getting to there end of life

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[Riley]

As above what you are proposing is modification of a gas appliance. Big no no