Are Asbestos Flues Still ok to be used?

[arran197]

I have never done any work on an appliance with an asbestos flue. I know very little about them. Just recently we've been going to an estate where we've come across asbestos flues which are still in use for the gas fire.

Now I went to one today and it had been classified as ID. The only reason given was that it was asbestos.

So is it still ok to be used in an existing installation? Providing it passes the flue flow and other tests. The only thing I could see wrong with this was that it had metal strap banding to support it on one of the sections. Which is another question, open flues, if they're strap banded or not supported but are strong and rigid, what do they get classified as? My understanding is that the recent changes to supporting flues only applies to fan assisted flue systems, which is now at risk.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I have never done any work on an appliance with an asbestos flue. I know very little about them. Just recently we've been going to an estate where we've come across asbestos flues which are still in use for the gas fire.

Now I went to one today and it had been classified as ID. The only reason given was that it was asbestos.

So is it still ok to be used in an existing installation? Providing it passes the flue flow and other tests. The only thing I could see wrong with this was that it had metal strap banding to support it on one of the sections. Which is another question, open flues, if they're strap banded or not supported but are strong and rigid, what do they get classified as? My understanding is that the recent changes to supporting flues only applies to fan assisted flue systems, which is now at risk.

if there in rented acc pro not as any ab found need to be removed

 

[wattsie1987]

I have never done any work on an appliance with an asbestos flue. I know very little about them. Just recently we've been going to an estate where we've come across asbestos flues which are still in use for the gas fire.

Now I went to one today and it had been classified as ID. The only reason given was that it was asbestos.

So is it still ok to be used in an existing installation? Providing it passes the flue flow and other tests. The only thing I could see wrong with this was that it had metal strap banding to support it on one of the sections. Which is another question, open flues, if they're strap banded or not supported but are strong and rigid, what do they get classified as? My understanding is that the recent changes to supporting flues only applies to fan assisted flue systems, which is now at risk.

Please enlighten me on the galvanised band on fan flued appliances . I would not think anything of an asbestos flue and I work for social landlords. If it passes tests and isnt degrading causing a potential risk I can't see the problem .

 

[Whyme]

A working asbestos flue isn't ID. Id means it's about to kill you as of now..

 

[Whyme]

O banding, all round banding, builders banding what ever was used a lot and as long as the joints are fine and it is supported i would class as ncs

 

[ShaunCorbs]

O banding, all round banding, builders banding what ever was used a lot and as long as the joints are fine and it is supported i would class as ncs

punch band

 

[arran197]

I think it may be the case that the housing association don't want it there as they are taking it out and want it replaced with twin wall.

The banding I am on about usually comes on a roll in a box. It's about 10mm wide and is a flexible metal band with holes along it. It's flexible and not really suitable for supporting flues.

I'm under the impression that on open flue it's ncs, on fan assisted it's at risk.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I think it may be the case that the housing association don't want it there as they are taking it out and want it replaced with twin wall.

The banding I am on about usually comes on a roll in a box. It's about 10mm thick and is a flexible metal band with holes along it. It's flexible and not really suitable for supporting flues.

I'm under the impression that on open flue it's ncs, on fan assisted it's at risk.

once people know there is ab in there house/flat claims start going in

 

[arran197]

This stuff

http://m.NoLinkingToThis/p/galvanised-band-12mm-x-10m/18298

 

[ShaunCorbs]

This stuff

http://m.NoLinkingToThis/p/galvanised-band-12mm-x-10m/18298

punch band or roll a band not for sporting ab flues tho