Can a back boiler be removed?

Can a back boiler be removed?

The back boiler, its flue, and gas fire – all will be removed unless you want to keep the back boiler fireplace. Removing the gas fireplace and replacing it with an electric fire could cost you more in the short term but less in the long term. So, creating a mess is normal while removing a back boiler.

Can I use my back boiler flue for a log burner?

As we alluded to above, no. Gas flues are not designed to withstand the high temperatures that are generated by wood burning stoves. Gas flues are normally made of a single skin and won’t be able to effectively channel the combustibles generated by your new wood burning stove.

Can you replace a back boiler with a combi boiler?

Replacing a back boiler for a combi is the most difficult installation job as it requires removing the gas fire, removing the back boiler, rerouting the pipework to wherever the new boiler will be located, installing a flue for the new boiler and removing any old tanks and pipework no longer required.

Can you sleep in a room with a back boiler?

Sleeping in the same room as an open flued gas appliance (back boiler or gas fire) contravenes the gas safety regulations and puts your life in danger. If you are found to be sleeping in the same room as an open flued appliance during one of our visits, your gas heating appliance will be capped off for safety reasons.

Can a stove with a back boiler be used without water?

Operating a boiler stove without water would certainly invalidate any manufacturer’s warranty but also provide you with limited heat, as the air in an empty tank also acts like insulation limiting the heat output of the stove. This would be most apparent in boiler stoves where the boiler is of the ‘wrap- around’ type.

What is the new boiler scheme?

What is it? Under this scheme, eligible homeowners and private tenants can get their old inefficient boiler replaced for free. The scheme was set up to help low-income families improve the efficiency of their homes by installing more efficient boilers and upgrading or insulating their homes.

How long does it take to change a back boiler to a combi boiler?

2 Days
Up to 2 Days If you currently have a back boiler and are looking to convert to a combi boiler, you should expect this to take up to two days due to all of the extra work required.

Are back boilers room sealed?

To keep up with energy efficiency ratings, Baxi launched a range of A-rated high efficiency back boilers around eight years ago. These were room sealed appliances to meet efficiency levels and they came with an electric fire front.

Is it illegal to have a boiler in a bedroom?

You can install a boiler in a bedroom as long as it is room sealed. This means that it takes the air it uses for combustion from outside, and expels its waste air outside also. A room sealed boiler won’t emit fumes into the room, making it safe to be installed in a room where people sleep.

How old are back boilers?

What is a back boiler? A back boiler is an old, outdated and inefficient technology that was used to provide central heating to homes, primarily in the 1960s, 70s and 80s.

Why would a back boiler explode?

The redundant solid fuel back boiler had been left in a sealed condition and sometime later, when a coal or wood fire was lit in front of the boiler, the unit heated up sufficiently for the internal pressure to cause the boiler casing to explode.