Post by Mike the Boilerman on Mar 9, 2013 8:34:23 GMT -5
Most Powermax owners are aware by now that concealed flue pipes are an issue when getting their Powermax serviced and/or repaired.
The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 place an obligation on gas technicians to check the effectiveness of flues and air supplies on gas appliances we work on. To check a horizontal fan-powered flue, Gas Safe Register say we must visually inspect it. Cameras, endoscopes or other devices to remotely view a flue are NOT acceptable, there must be flue access/inspection panels fitted from 1st January 2013 for direct visual access.
A customer of mine had access panels fitted last week. Here is a photo of their flue showing a break in it which may have existed for years on end, allowing flue products to enter the space above the ceilings in their flat. This clearly illustrates why Gas Safe Register insist on inspection panels being fitted.
Mike
The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 place an obligation on gas technicians to check the effectiveness of flues and air supplies on gas appliances we work on. To check a horizontal fan-powered flue, Gas Safe Register say we must visually inspect it. Cameras, endoscopes or other devices to remotely view a flue are NOT acceptable, there must be flue access/inspection panels fitted from 1st January 2013 for direct visual access.
A customer of mine had access panels fitted last week. Here is a photo of their flue showing a break in it which may have existed for years on end, allowing flue products to enter the space above the ceilings in their flat. This clearly illustrates why Gas Safe Register insist on inspection panels being fitted.
Mike
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