Back Boiler
I am looking for some information and hope you can shed some light ?! I currently have a Baxi back boiler/fireplace and would like to know if I have to get a new fire-place or can I just cover the back boiler up? We never use the fire and its an eyesore . What options are available to me ? Any info would be much appreciated Thanks
2007-03-19 12:21:51 · 7 answers · asked by tonisage21 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You can change the baxi fire on the front, however depending on the age of you back boiler( I am presuming this is a baxi bermuda) the choice of fire is very limited and are all quite dated. If you intend to continue using the back boiler you must leave the fire in situ. It is a part of the flueing set up and the back boiler cannot be run without it. Depending on your demand for h/w a combination boiler is a reasonable option, howver the most practical option is to find a space on the wall and put a conventional condensing boiler in about 90% efficient (yours is probably 70% at best) You can then use your empty fire to put in a gas live fuel effect fire, very pleasing on the eye! Expect the bill to be around £2000-£3000.
2007-03-20 04:50:18 · answer #1 · answered by James T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't intend to use the back boiler any more, then the back boiler can be boarded up, but the disconnection process mmMust be done by a Corgi Fitter. On the other hand, if you want to keep the back boiler and use it only, You will still need a Corgi fitter to disconnect the gas supply to the gas fire, and remove it. When you board the back boiler in, you will need to use fireproof materials, and you must have an air vent in the board to enable air to get to the gas burner of the back boiler.
2007-03-19 14:33:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your back boiler requires a circulation of air for combustion purposes so you can not just cover it open flued appliances such as yours require ventilation to prevent the risk of carbon monoxide poisening seek the advise of a corgi reg engineer who will tell you your options good luck a decent installer should provide free estimates and advise and talk you through all your options I do.
2007-03-19 12:57:41 · answer #3 · answered by noodles 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would think that provided the gas , water and any electrical connections are properly and safely disconnected then there should be no problem. What you must bear in mind is that legally, this must be done by a Corgi registered plumber. I`m sure they would advise.
2007-03-19 12:42:38 · answer #4 · answered by sweynseye 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to take it out if u will b in the future lighting a fire also u will need a plumber to disconnect pipes
2007-03-19 12:51:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
we had to change the lot my com bi is far more efficient and the fire looks nice my niece made a feature sort of hole with flowers instead of a fire good luck
2007-03-19 12:43:29 · answer #6 · answered by susan will of the wisp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we had one yrs ago and was told we needed a whole new set up as it was gas it wasnt safe to just shut it off and board it up
2007-03-19 12:27:28 · answer #7 · answered by kj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋