Ideal Classic FF230 British Gas Declared boiler "At risk"

[kay-jay]

i dont understand kay-jay 1m is NCS ?

my bad. the 1m is the distance op said. i said ncs because he implied that there was only an issue cos of regs update.

i should have been clearer..........

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[CES]

I would have said it looks too close to the boundary if anything..

 

[jtsplumbing]

If your flue is wrong then every house in your block , poss the whole estate if built by same builder useing same boiler in same location Have a look at rest of houses near you bet their are loads just the same, have a estate in Saltash Cornwall about 8 years old non condensing boilers flues a lot closer then what yours are, all was passed by building reg's and gas regs at the time just not to currant requirements, not a problem as they complied with regs when fitted, it only becomes a problem if you want to fit a new boiler. Advise you ring Gas Safe on monday and ask them, its just BG think they are a law unto themselfs.

 

[mfgs]

The flue is too close to the boundary. As for the high emissions, then it is for them to sort out as it is under contract and clearly something is wrong with the boiler. Call them out for a breakdown visit as your boiler isnt working and then it will be sent back to the engineer who visited you as a recall job.

 

[jtsplumbing]

Dont think boundary is a problem, just check and put a photo on of next door's boiler flue position is it the same as yours ???

 

[REDSAW]

bg...and people pay for this!!!!!!!!!.
every right to get the guy back and state in plain english what the probs are.

 

[Carlos_UK]

Dont think boundary is a problem, just check and put a photo on of next door's boiler flue position is it the same as yours ???

Next doors and in fact all the houses on my estate have the same boilers all with the Flue's in the same place as mine!

 

[Howsie]

It's closer to next doors window than yours by the look of it.

 

[Carlos_UK]

It's closer to next doors window than yours by the look of it.

That's their back door and yes it is, my house is the mid terrace and so the neighbours flue on the other side is right next to our back door!

 

[diamondgas]

That's their back door and yes it is, my house is the mid terrace and so the neighbours flue on the other side is right next to our back door!

Hi Carlos_UK ... You should be covered under your contract for any work carried out to rectify the excess emissions issue. It's unfortunate the engineer didn't leave a print out for you! Why they went to the lengths they did is a mistery!!! Your lass smart? lol ....

If the emmissions were in excess of the regulation requirements we are obliged to make you aware and with your permission leave turned off 🙂 If they haven't promised a return visit to rectify then I'd be a bit miffed!!!

 

[stevetheplumber]

this distance from boundary has realy only come to light with the advent of condensing boilers which this isnt

 

[jtsplumbing]

Have you ask'd Ideal's opinion, ring them , we are allways told refer to MI.

 

[jtsplumbing]

Hi steve ! Are we the only one's to notice that this is-not a steamer ???????????

 

[Carlos_UK]

right, I've just phoned up British Gas and they're sending someone out in the morning "to have a look at it" so we'll see what they've got to say!

 

[diamondgas]

Hi steve ! Are we the only one's to notice that this is-not a steamer ???????????

Steamer lol .... The op probalby doesn't give stuff IMHO .. They're more concerned by sounds of it at the approach the BG engineer took leaving them with out heating and hot water! Good right too IMHO!

 

[Barry98]

keep us informed please , good to get feedback

 

[Howsie]

How cares if it's not steaming; the concern is POC.

Anyways, MI's should tell all.

 

[Carlos_UK]

keep us informed please , good to get feedback

Will do 🙂

 

[CES]

Hi steve ! Are we the only one's to notice that this is-not a steamer ???????????

A "Steamer" has a different meaning where I'm from..:17:

 

[gavinwilson]

arent they suppose to check this sort of stuff before they agree to accept you onto the scheme? i can understand the emissions but obv the flue hasnt moved while the op has been in the service scheme

 

[AWheating]

if the flue is fitted to Manufactures instructions then there is no issues with either the window or boundary imo.

 

[stevetheplumber]

just looked at ideal classic mi's and theres no mention of a distance from boundary when running paralel to flue axis aftyer getting a high reading then stripping and cleaning if the reading was still high the gas rate and burner preasure should be checked as well as flame picture if all good it can be left on

 

[GrahamM]

BS 5400-1:2008 states 300mm from boundary so in that respect it is NCS.

As for the High combustion readings the classic flues are like tracing paper and the inner can rot through within a few years. Giving elevated readings.

Sound like the Engineer was out of his depth and made a sharp exit.

 

[jtsplumbing]

Do we know if BG engineer chacked burner press etc ? did he brush out EX ? or just FGA it !

 

[tamz]

BS 5400-1:2008 states 300mm from boundary so in that respect it is NCS.

Gas regs on most things are not retrospective which is why they class things as NCS which should really be classed as WGAF. It is a pointless paper exercise brought about by claims are us type stuff. CYA is what it is all about now.

As for the op, the guy on the job only done what was required to keep himself in a job. 99% of people on here would have done the same. It is the way things are these days especially working for the big mobs. Blame it on the claim culture.