Another question re moving my Thorn M54 boiler

[AL_n]

Thanks to all for the input re my question about repositioning my floor- standing Thorn M54 boiler.

Where the boiler was previously positioned, it had a straight, vertical flue going up into the old chimney. (The boiler was standing in what used to be the old kitchen fireplace.)

The flue is about 5 ft long, and made of asbestos or possibly cement & fibre.

I now need a flue that goes vertically up for about 3 ft and then does a

90-degree bend and goes out through the house's cavity wall.

Where can I obtain a cheapish flue components that would be suitable? I think all I need is a straight piece of 4" diameter tube, plus a right- angle bend, and a simple flue-terminating ghizmo for the outside of the house. Regarding the straight sections, I guess I could use the old flue, cut into two sections (wearing a face mask in case it's asbestos).

Having said that, the flue will be fully visible in my kitchen so something a bit nicer-looking might be prefereable if I can do it without pawning the family jewels.

Thanks,

Al

[A Plumber]

What you need is the old gas appliance rigid flue, twists together, you can get the offsets and terminals. however all todays modern boilers have fan assisted flue's, so you will have to delve aound for the old stuff, some of the old type plumbers merchants might have some knocking about. You need to go throught the wall with an offset not at 90, and the flue should rise up the wall to terminate 1mtr above any opening light think you are trying to convert it to a balenced flue with the ghizmo thing, and it cannot be done. good luck

[AL_n]

"A Plumber" wrote in news: [e-mail]:

Thank you for the info. Does a door (i.e., the front door of the house) equate to an "opening light",or does the "opening light" term specifically mean "window"? When did this building reg come into force, any idea?

Al

[Andrew Gabriel]

Whilst I might not say you must chuck out such a boiler and get a modern one if it was just sitting there working, there's no way you should be reinstalling this boiler. Now is definitely the time to chuck it, and the time and money you are spending on reinstalling it is a complete waste. You don't have the right bits, you will probably struggle to get new seals and other parts needed during installation, you don't seem to have the installation manual, it's the type of appliance which can all too easily kill you and you don't know how to install such an appliance safely, and it's not legal to do so anymore anyway. Chuck it.

[Dave]

I was just going to answer about the outlet regulations.

Dave

[Bob Minchin]

I used Rite Vent

I last did a gas install. Twin wall is the stuff to use.

Bob

[A Plumber]

Don't forget to get a qualified gas fitter in to do the gas work and check the flueing is to regs