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Reconecting a back boiler........

  • 11-02-2009 9:19am
    #1
    Thanos
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    Just wondering if any one has had this issue before. About 4 years ago I had oil and a back boiler, so any time I lit the fire I got hot water and it heated the house. Then I switched to gas, however I was told I could not keep the back boiler, reluctantly I said OK for the convenience.
    However, now, with the times that we are in I am wondering if there is any way I can get this reconnected?

    Any one every got this done or know of a plumber who can do it?

    Is this a big (and expensive) job?

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    crosstownk
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    In a lot of cases, when a back boiler is disconnected holes are drilled in so pressure doesn't build when the fire is lit. In other cases the pipes are simply disconnected. If holes were drilled then you will need a new back boiler.
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  • #3
    Thanos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,389 ✭✭✭Thanos


    crosstownk wrote: »
    In a lot of cases, when a back boiler is disconnected holes are drilled in so pressure doesn't build when the fire is lit. In other cases the pipes are simply disconnected. If holes were drilled then you will need a new back boiler.

    No holes in the boiler part they just cut one of the pipes (steam everywhere first time I had the fire lighting after that).
    So the back boiler part is fine.................


  • #4
    Joey the lips
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    Thanos wrote: »
    No holes in the boiler part they just cut one of the pipes (steam everywhere first time I had the fire lighting after that).
    So the back boiler part is fine.................

    Hi Thanos

    Yes you plumber was right at the time it did have to be connected cause gas is a sealed system and pressure would build up and blow the pressure valve.

    It can be reconnected but its an expensive task. You cannot go with the duel fuel gas and back boiler option its not a safe system
    I would suggest you look at why your considering this. The cheapest form of fuel might be logs esp if your getting them free but your fuel economy can be increased other ways by insulation etc

    I workin the plumbing business I would highly rec you keep your gas

    but again to answer your question, it can be converted back

    new backboiler might be required


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