Gas fire/flue test?

[macka09]

Hi all. As you all know I'm currently doing my ACS training and have asked the question on whether when servicing an existing fire, do you carry out a smoke match test whilst the fire is still in place or not?

I don't think I've been given the answer to be honest.

 

[drip-dry]

Well first,think what a smoke match/spillage test does and what you are trying to find out from it...this should give you the answer

 

[macka09]

Well a smoke test is to check whether the flue is pulling before moving on to using a smoke pellet??

 

[Atouchofgas]

Ok and how do you do a smoke test?

 

[macka09]

With in the builders opening.
I'm assuming you light the fire before pulling it all out and carry out a smoke test at the canopy. If it pulls them continue with service and remove the fire and do a smoke pellet test?

 

[Atouchofgas]

So if the fires been lit how are you going to do a service?

 

[macka09]

This is why I'm confused. I'm being told you need to check the flame picture and if the flue is pulling?

 

[Dotty]

Macka, I'm closing this thread before too much info is given on a public forum.

Apply for the Arms please mate, we're happier answering your training questions in there.