Well it does say if economically feasible, and in most peoples cases it wouldn't be.
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Section 4 Part L2B & just started to read through this which should provide answers.Cheers Chris, I had read and discounted section 6, mainly because its not a first installation or an increase in capacity, however a read of section 6 would make you believe you cannot replace a boiler with a larger model without almost rebuilding the whole place to a thermally efficient standard 😀
so we now have to be in the gsr room to discuss cylinders thats me in trouble i dont have a cylinder ticketYour over ten posts now so send your gsr details to gasman or Redsaw so we can continue in the private forum away from public viewing , entry questions are basic for any competent engineer
thanks just a bit bored so thought I would get involved got a bit more abuse than I would off hoped for lol .
That is why you are limited to domestic work only, won't read. LOLgood luck reading through that marty lol let me know when u have the answer
Section 4 Part L2B & just started to read through this which should provide answers.
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/non-domestic_building_compliance_guide_2010.pdf
No but I can read !:glasses2:lol chris u are right that's why im limited to domestic work only . obviously u are more intelligent than me lol .
Marty look at Page 60 of the guide (table 28) as hot water cylinder is Controlled Service if existing cylinder does not meet min standing losses then it would have to be replaced if boiler/other works on Controlled Services where taking place. Thats is how I read it any road.
Good luck.
It rests on your shoulders not chris's
Thats a very good point, I've just read it and I suppose it depends on weather one thinks installing a replacement boiler (which is a controlled service) is also classed as working on the HWC, again a controlled service.
I think I could debate it either way to be honest, unfortunately I cannot direct my client to such a technical document so I may just provide the document link and explain my/your interpretation of the facts.
its never easy is it!
To be honest there is a lot of requirements of L1B that we probably don't follow, like if you change a cylinder you now have to put 2 zones in the heating, But on this OP point my issue would be the insulation of the jacket and the pipes, which could be done, but why not get one that is already insulated and wont have to be replaced in a couple years, this is how I would explain it to the customer,
That only applies if the floor area is larger than 150m2, which tbh I very rarely find in domestic places around here.
This particular place is awful, in my opinion they'd be better off starting fresh but as always money will dictate the result. Not going to be a simple task that's for sure.
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