Worcester Highflow400 Flue terminal Woes

[jayzy1]

Hi Guys I need some help here.
I have been told by worcester engineer that my flue is unsafe because the vertical flue has no 'cap thing' on top to protect things going down it. COWL I think its called.

As far as I know it has been that way now for the last 10 years or so but now they say its not acceptable. So I call them up and get a part number only to be told that I have to purchase a whole new flue terminal at a cost of over £300. As you can imagine I fell over.

Has anyone got a spare one (looks like a cone / hat thing) that sits on top of the flue terminal. OR any other suggestions? Worcester are NO help whatsoever and are insisting I buy the who terminal. Disgraceful I thnk.

Many thanks
Jay

 

[stevetheplumber]

i doubt it was ever a seperate part which is why they cant supply it have you checked its not sitting in a gutter

 

[jayzy1]

Yes, can't find it anywhere. I think it is held on by 3 small screws (but i may be wrong)
I found a picture of one here: Worcester Bosch High Flow 400 RSF Gas Combi Boiler | eBay and its the thing on top of the middle flue pipe.

anybody? I'm desperate.