Fitting of external oil boiler correctly

[hay0287]

We have had a Worcester external oil boiler fitted & the guy hasn't put sleeves on the water & central heating pipes coming out of the house wall & into the boiler. Is this dangerous in any way?

 

[SimonG]

Any pics?

It's not difficult as they come with a 4" sleeve to use. Normally I can use the sleeve, insulate the pipes and get a conduit through for the electrics. If the pipework has to be offset then I use 4" soil pipe and elbows to cover it all in.

The important thing will be exposure to the cold and potential for freezing. Any insulation on the pipes?

 

[Bunker]

I hate to say this, but I have seen a pipe wear away with expansion and contraction where it wasnt protected, is it just cemented in?

 

[hay0287]

Any pics?

It's not difficult as they come with a 4" sleeve to use. Normally I can use the sleeve, insulate the pipes and get a conduit through for the electrics. If the pipework has to be offset then I use 4" soil pipe and elbows to cover it all in.

The important thing will be exposure to the cold and potential for freezing. Any insulation on the pipes?

Thank you for replying so quickly! He said he didn't have a core drill big enough to allow for fitting sleeves on the pipes too. My main concern is whether this makes them unsafe in anyway or a hazard to our property. From what he's said now, it would be a big job to remove the kitchen cupboards,re drill holes etc to add sleeves.

 

[SimonG]

Was it commissioned and have you received the building control notification?

 

[hay0287]

Thanks for your reply! I don't think it is cemented in. It was drilled through with a core drill but he didn't have enough room to put sleeves on as well.

 

[hay0287]

No it wasn't, the guy who fitted it couldn't commission it, I'm after getting it done now. Would it get commission without the sleeves?

 

[SimonG]

Why couldn't he commission it?

 

[hay0287]

He isn't registered to do so.

 

[SimonG]

Can I ask if you knew this before the boiler was installed?

If the pipes haven't been sleeved it doesn't sound good for the rest of the installation.

Have you paid him? What if other issues that need correcting arise when it's commissioned. Is he coming back to fix?

 

[Rickster123]

Can we see a picture of the install?

 

[Koogatubac]

He isn't registered to do so.

How irresponsible of you... Tut tut

 

[lame plumber]

Another reason why those without oil tickets shouldnt touch oil installs omho

 

[hay0287]

Well it's been working fine & I had it serviced by someone else recently (hence how I knew it had no sleeves) & it was fine.

 

[SimonG]

So it's at least 12 months old then and still not commissioned.

Do you have house insurance? Did you fit a fire valve?