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Installing new cabling and fuse spur was including in the origianl quote. Also pipe work being routed outside and no agreement of removing toiletLooks neat to me maybe the electrics was not in original estimate.
I will check instructions, thank youThere’s a switch right by it, would only need changing if it’s not already fused. Receivers are usually 30cm away from boiler to prevent interference, but as suggested check the instructions. Extension lead and trailing cable is a no-no. Also flue could be too close to that air vent depending on if it’s vented outside.
I take it you have checked this?The switch has no cables to or from.
As long as you have it writing in the quotation then I’d say you can take them to court, or however else it’s dealt with. I would check that vent too, as then gas safe could get involved.Scope was to install wiring. Instead they put a plug on the boiler, plugged it in and left
Now refusing to fix
Silly question maybe... what do i need to check with the vent? TIAI take it you have checked this?
As long as you have it writing in the quotation then I’d say you can take them to court, or however else it’s dealt with. I would check that vent too, as then gas safe could get involved.
No not a silly question at all. Basically check the vent on the other side of the wall, if it’s vented, then it’s too close.Silly question maybe... what do i need to check with the vent? TIA
It looks like this externally (got picture on line as im not at home at the moment)No not a silly question at all. Basically check the vent on the other side of the wall, if it’s vented, then it’s too close.
It looks like this externally (got picture on line as im not at home at the moment)
And yes checked the spur. There is no electrics in the house other than temporary extension leads until rewire starts. Thats why it was in the scopes of work for the boiler installSilly question maybe... what do i need to check with the vent? TIA
If that’s definite and it’s not sealed with cement and vented fully through then it’s been installed as at risk imo. It might be worth a call to gas safe if this is found to be true.It looks like this externally (got picture on line as im not at home at the moment)
I'd suggest even if it's been sealed up, it's too close. Not sure the gas regs would consider anything other than the possibility that the vent could pass air, so long as it it is there at all. (Waiting to get shot down by the forum gas installers if this assumption is wrong).No not a silly question at all. Basically check the vent on the other side of the wall, if it’s vented, then it’s too close.
True. Worth checking the quote. It may say 'connect to existing electrical installation'. But logically the extension lead plugs in somewhere.If there's no wiring in house then how are they supposed to wire it in?
I think it’s acceptable as it’s no different from a brick, et al. The flue must be 300mm away from an opening to the building, other regs do apply but not in this scenario.I'd suggest even if it's been sealed up, it's too close. Not sure the gas regs would consider anything other than the possibility that the vent could pass air, so long as it it is there at all. (Waiting to get shot down by the forum gas installers if this assumption is wrong).
If sealed with mortar, I'd agree. But what if a DIYer had bunged silicone in it in the past to stop the draught? Surely still a vent? We had a recent discussion about what if a window pane is replaced with a bit of hardyboard and I thought we concluded it was still a window that could easily be turned back into a window. Hence my train of thought. Not saying I'm sure, mind you.I think it’s acceptable as it’s no different from a brick, et al. The flue must be 300mm away from an opening to the building, other regs do apply but not in this scenario.
Quote stupilates installing supply for fused spur.True. Worth checking the quote. It may say 'connect to existing electrical installation'. But logically the extension lead plugs in somewhere.
OP - how is the extension lead plugged in?
The pipework routed outside looks to be an overpressure or condensate pipe and is probably correct to go outside (you can always post up a photo for us).
They removed the toilet without it being agreed?!
Just another question. If this was sealed up, would I need a vent in the bathroom with it having a boiler in?I'd be happy if it was well sealed with mortar (no loose bits). I'd also seal internally but probably wouldn't pull it up on service if it wasn't.
No, these boilers don’t need ventilation for cooling and take their combustion air from outside via the flue.Just another question. If this was sealed up, would I need a vent in the bathroom with it having a boiler in?
Thank youNo, these boilers don’t need ventilation for cooling and take their combustion air from outside via the flue.
Is the installer gas safe registered? I would be contacting gas safe in that instance anyway, especially as he has no intention of fixing a trivial issues.Thank you
And have a picture from the outside now. Definitely not filled in
Yes registered with gas safeIs the installer gas safe registered? I would be contacting gas safe in that instance anyway, especially as he has no intention of fixing a trivial issues.
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