Replacing a Keston C36 - The worlds worst boiler?

[Miserable Keston Owner]

Hi Guys,

I am the miserable owner of a Keston C36 boiler. It has had EVERYTHING on it replaced.

My questions is, what do I replace it with and can it be done without replacing the entire flue. The dual flue is at least 10m long and has a couple of 45 degree turns in it. Am I going to need scaffolding on the outside of the property if a new one is to be installed, will I need to rip out half of my ceiling to put in inspection shafts?

I had a quote a few years ago from a company who were going to put in an Ideal Logic C30 and they were asking for over £6K. I have just tried to keep the boiler going since then and have still not found a viable option for replacing it. I am based in east london.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Sean

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Hello Sean,

Yes, the flue would nee to be replaced entirely, even if you were to replace with another Keston. If the flue is concealed, the inspection hatches are required. Is there an option to relocate to boiler?

 

[Miserable Keston Owner]

Hello Sean,

Yes, the flue would nee to be replaced entirely, even if you were to replace with another Keston. If the flue is concealed, the inspection hatches are required. Is there an option to relocate to boiler?

Hi Chris,

Thanks for the reply. It's not possible to relocate the boiler. I don't know the regulations well enough but I can see about half way down the flue from the current inspection shaft. A second or third one is what I'm probably going to need if a new flue is going in. My management company are utter bastards and are probably going to make it very expensive to get the permission to put scaffolding up on the outside (for sorting out the exit of the flue). What boilers should I be looking at for this sort of job?

Sean

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Any combi boiler you want really, providing the gas pipe size is correct and you can get the flue sorted. Probably best engaging with a local engineer and having a chat with them as they’ll be able to best advise you.

 

[Miserable Keston Owner]

Hi Chris,

Are there any specialists in east london who will know exactly my predicament? Someone who has ripped out Kestons previously and knows the situation? It's going to take a unique skillset to solve this conundrum!

Best

Sean