Asbestos flue on Saunier Duval water heater?

[mikimac]

Hi all, I have a job next week to replace a Saunier Duval water heater with a combi boiler & have some concerns that the flue on the Saunier (currently painted) is asbestos cement type. I have had a look online but can't find any info. Has anyone come across these before? Thanks

 

[mfgs]

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/guidance/a35.pdf Have a look at that. It can be removed safely if you follow the correct procedure, just be careful and dont take any risks.

 

[mikimac]

Thanks mfgs, I found that link. I was hoping that I could get confirmation on the flue type..unfortunately Saunier don't have a UK technical line to call or I would have called them directly.

 

[mfgs]

It will be asbestos cement, if it looks even remotely similar then treat it as asbestos. I have seen a few with asbestos flues before.

 

[AWheating]

if your unsure get it tested or even removed by a specialist company.