Boiler Flues

[dafydd2008]

Hi Guys,

Unable to get hold of my plumber and got a quick question.
I have got a customer which has a Alpha boiler and i need to swap this for a Valliant, however the flue is incased in some areas.
Does anyone know if the Alpha flues is able to be used with a valiant boiler?

Alpha use a 'Easyflue' however unable to find anywhere if this will fit

[Gingerbread Man]

You'd need to swap the flues. If one of the manufactures engineers came out to look at it under it's time in warranty, they wouldn't be too impressed by a different flue being used.

[dickymint]

The new boilers installation instructions will tell you what the flue requirements are.

Can I take it you're trying to price the job and your not fitting yourself?

[dickymint]

Gingerbread Man said:

You'd need to swap the flues. If one of the manufactures engineers came out to look at it under it's time in warranty, they wouldn't be too impressed by a different flue being used.

Only if the existing flue is not up to current regs and installed to the new boilers instructions.

[Ferg]

Is the old flue suitable for a condensing boiler?? Does it backfall to the boiler?
Bear in mind that regulations now state that the flue MUST be able to be inspected...

[Gingerbread Man]

I just think that you'd know where you stood if you replaced it. If it came apart (which I think is why the new regs say that you have to be able to see every inch of it) you'd be liable for someone else's install.
If you do everything yourself you know what stand it is to. What's installed, how it's done and that it all marries up perfectly well.

Just my 2p

[Rickyy]

I personally wouldn't install a flue from a different manufacturer. Not too sure where it stands with the regs, it could be classed as a modification.

[dafydd2008]

Cheers guys.
The Alpha was only installed a year ago and located within a garage with a vertical flu, via a couple of 45o's so all bends etc are accessible for periodic visuals etc.
Will get my guy to check prior to confirming