fire

Hi there I have a Baxi Bermuda C5 fire with back boiler and want to replace the gas fire only with a more modern one but leave the back boiler in place, what are my options please? Regards

Hy all, Do oftec regs allow passing of the oil feed through the foundation wall under floor space if the feed pipe is installed in a fire proof steel tube? I wondered if it would help me overcome an installation problem perhaps with a fire valve at either end of the feed as it enters and exits...

When my oil heating is on should it be heating the water in my back boiler of open fire as well?

Hello there. . . I have a vented heating system, on an oil boiler. Also connected to the system is an open multifuel fire boiler which can be used with the oil boiler or on its own. Both will heat the radiators and the hot water. . . I recently drained down the system to change a radiator (a...

Bit of help on the regulations please? An external oil boiler (metal case) sited outside the house but contained in a slightly larger wooden enclosure (foot bigger in all directions, ie not a shed). Would it be acceptable to place the fire valve inside the wooden enclosure?

Morning all, I'm new and shiny here and seem to have developed a heating problem this morning. Any pointers for a quick resolution would be appreciated as my ears are now hurting! :rolleyes: I have a Vaillant Ecotec Plus 630 driving rads, hot water and underfloor heating in some of the house...

TLDR; Why are modern primatic cylinders unsuitable for use with an uncontrolled heat source? The scenario: I have a friend (really) that needs a new HW cylinder fitting. Currently there is a 40ish year old 36x18 primatic type cylinder in place (I assume that’s what it is as it is ‘self...

Hi Peoples, came for some wisdom, currently pricing a job that involves gas mains running through communal corridors underneath the floor and branching off into apartments feeding the meters. Now i know the regs regarding the pipe has to be welded/threaded steel OR in a fire rated duct and iv...

pump pressure good - nice fine spray of oil out of nozzle/ electrodes sparking nicely yet she does not ignite - any ideas fellas? have changed control box/nozz/etc etc but just will not fire...

We have a Glow Worm Flexicom Boiler and on colder mornings it is intermittently failing to fire up. It's set to come on at 6.20 but on particularly cold mornings it doesn't come on. When it fails it is usually showing an F43 error code, hit the reset button and it fires up fine. The boiler then...

Can anyone help me find the manual for the Grate glow santana gas fire please. Cant seem to find it online after hours of looking... :(

Sorry - I should have posted this in the Central Heating section. Hello All, I don`t know how many Members would be affected by this and at present it is only a Boiler Manufacturers interpretation of possible amendments to the Building Regulations Fire protection relating to Boilers in Flats...

For gas ratings does anyone know why when I put some ecotec pro's into high fire (p1) the temp goes sky high and shuts off? Had it in a newer one other day so it's not rubber hoses Method I turn the time switch to on, room stat up, select p1 and open hot tap. My thinking is: Blocked plate...

Hi all, my first thread so go easy on me. I need to replace my fire valve but cannot find which temp I need. The existing one is 30 to 40 years old. It has "Teddington type KBB, made in England, patent applied for" engraved around the bowl. "063" stamped on the top of the bowl and "KBB C"...

alright chaps. More advice needed if you will oblige please I’m servicing a fire tomorrow and just wanted some pointers on what to be looking for. I will be having a flick through my books tonight as I haven’t touched one since the class room. Hopefully MIs will be there to check what they...

How long has it been mandatory to install a fire valve in the fuel line when installing a new boiler to comply with Part J? Now could someone hazard a guess as to roughly how long to do the following. 1 Remove an old oil fired boiler. 2 Replace with a new oil fired boiler 3 Install a 3m remote...

Hi, I’m having trouble with my Riello burner. Upon starting the fan motor runs for 10 seconds, then I assume it tries to fire (noise changes), after 4-5 seconds it goes to lockout. It hasn’t fired at all since this problem started. We were close to running out of oil so I assumed this was...

I have a Baxi 552 back boiler,don't laugh but because it's been so good I want to keep as long as poss. My gas guy has told me i now need a replacement fire front so I am looking out for one.As I understand there are two fronts for this boiler one with ceramic radiants which is mine and one with...

hello, Just a quick question, there has been a fire involving a Biomass boiler and I am just wondering what are the main issues with biomass boilers. Could a mechanical issue cause the fire as it has a auger fed pellet supply and the fire looks to be in the area of the motor and above (the...

Hi, I have a Baxi BBU AND Bermuda fire front. Both are in perfect working order and we’re not looking to have a combi installed anytime soon. Are there any fire fronts that are compatible, if we wanted to change it? Fire works perfectly. But it’s ugly! I have seen an SP3 on Ebay, but not...