I have a gas boiler, which was found to be not sealed from the lug nuts at the top on the inside of the boiler. There was a layer of dust inside the boiler on the top covering. I have a strong smell of unburnt fumes coming into my living area. Can someone possibly suggest what if anything is going on with the boiler? I have done a test with a candle as I know that CO2 will not support combustion, but the candle stays lit. Any suggestions as to what my next step should be?
2007-12-18 03:55:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It sounds like you have had an engineer round to tell you this, what did he recommend? It should have been repair or replacement boiler, and not to use it in the meantime.
2007-12-19 04:22:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get it serviced ASAP.
What is supposed to happen is that the firebox is totally sealed from the room: the flue pipe has two ducts, usually one inside the other (but some modern down-firing boilers have them side by side). The outer one draws in fresh air from outside for combustion. The inner one discharges combustion products outside.
2007-12-18 04:10:39 · answer #2 · answered by sparky_dy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call an engineer and get a carbon monoxide warning device as soon as possible, meanwhile don't use the boiler.
Candles will burn when oxygen is as low as 16% and you will not experience sufficient carbon dioxide to extinguish your candle.
Carbon monoxide will build up in your blood stream and will silently exterminate you and your family in the building.
Dont take the risk!!!!
2007-12-18 04:01:12 · answer #3 · answered by norm c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am surprised you have to ask, you would be better to go onto Corgi's website and look for an engineer near you
2007-12-18 04:17:09 · answer #4 · answered by Glenn M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋