boiler relocation

[pauls]

just after some pointers on a boiler relocation.

not seen the job yet off to view it tomorrow basicly they are haveing an extension the wall the boiler is on at the moment is going so it needs moving to another location.

any advice things i need to look out for etc and things customer should be made aware of.

i cant do the job yet im just waiting for my gas safe ticket to come through so i cant touch it itll then. so im just going to have a look price it etc.

if i get the job and when my ticket comes through this could be my first boiler job on my own

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

just after some pointers on a boiler relocation.

not seen the job yet off to view it tomorrow basicly they are haveing an extension the wall the boiler is on at the moment is going so it needs moving to another location.

any advice things i need to look out for etc and things customer should be made aware of.

i cant do the job yet im just waiting for my gas safe ticket to come through so i cant touch it itll then. so im just going to have a look price it etc.

if i get the job and when my ticket comes through this could be my first boiler job on my own

price up a replacement flue, what make boiler?

 

[migoplumber]

biggest headache is always the flue - watch your terminations, could add hundreds to the job if you get it wrong !!

 

[pauls]

not sure what boiler make is yet mark, wont see it till tomorrow i have thought about the flue but that was only getting it lined up to core through wall and fit to boiler again, didnt think about a replacement flue cheers.

biggest headache is always the flue - watch your terminations, could add hundreds to the job if you get it wrong !!

your getting me worried before i even start but thanks for the advice

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

not sure what boiler make is yet mark, wont see it till tomorrow i have thought about the flue but that was only getting it lined up to core through wall and fit to boiler again, didnt think about a replacement flue cheers.

they sometimes brake on removal,i remove a few, expansion vessel replacements if the customer does not want a remote one,priced a ferroli standard efficency flue for a f30 £60!!! gone up a bit supply and demand

 

[pauls]

im hopeing to get this job it could be a good one for off the starter blocks if you know what i mean

 

[migoplumber]

dont be scared about the flue terminations, follow book rules and you'll be ok.
good luck

 

[pauls]

dont be scared about the flue terminations, follow book rules and you'll be ok.
good luck

im happy with flue termination places all the dimensions are still fresh in my head but i will have book to hand just to check but i am looking forward to doing it if i get it.

im just waiting for gas safe ticket to come through then im off

thanks for the pointers shaun all advice welcome and appreciated

 

[LIFES A GAS]

Double check that any part that might need replacing are still available, a simple thing like a flue joint not being available could prevent you from completing the job, good luck with it, we all had to start somewhere.
Martin

 

[stevetheplumber]

lots of non condensing flues are now not available so check it out first id ring customer first to get make and model to be getting info now

 

[unguided1]

make sure the boiler and system are functioning properly before you start, As customers have a tendency to say things like it all worked ok before you touched it.
Then yould end up with more problems than you have bargained and priced for.

 

[Blackcatgas]

Read this thread http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/central-heating-forum/7732-relocating-combi-boiler.html

If you are re locating it to the new extension then technicaly you are breaking building regs as its not condensing, if its going into an existing room then I cant see how they can prove that it wasnt already installed there and therefore not a new installation. Although I will never relocate a boiler now that isnt condensing just to cover my back, not worth it.

 

[pauls]

boiler is a potteron suprima.

the boiler is side on to the outside wall and the wall that is being removed is the wall its hung on, so its just a case of turning it around and handing it to outside wall. with regards to the flue it could just be a case of disconnecting from boiler turn boiler round and reconnect. pipe work will need adjusting aswell.

any thoughts.

 

[jambo]

all good shouts wish i knew what the boiler was but ye just watch your flue termination

 

[LIFES A GAS]

The inner flue of the Potterton Prima is subject to corroding through, if you have any sign of burner lift off it is probably the reason. I know there was a kit to replace it which involved hacksawing through the rods that support it to the outer flue, this was done by first removing the fan assembly, the replacement inner tube was tapered at one end, the kit was designed so the flue could be replaced from outside without the need to remove the boiler from the wall.Hope this helps,
Martin