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Oil fired boiler flu stack

JMSE · 2009-12-01 21:35:35

Ive moved my boiler from a makeshift boilerhouse into my new shed. I will need to bring the stainless flue out through the wall but the old stack just doesnt fit the bill. I was in B&Q tonight and saw some flexi alu pipe about 1 metre long. It was described as being for a kitchen ventilation system but I thought it seemed…

01-12-2009 9:35pm

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Ive moved my boiler from a makeshift boilerhouse into my new shed. I will need to bring the stainless flue out through the wall but the old stack just doesnt fit the bill. I was in B&Q tonight and saw some flexi alu pipe about 1 metre long. It was described as being for a kitchen ventilation system but I thought it seemed sound enough for what I need. Anyone ever use this, is there other flexi options?

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#2 01-12-2009 10:32pm

JamesM

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I presume that you are burning kerosene. You should really use the proper stainless fittings and vent through the wall. Rain water will get into flexiflue if it is just stuck out through the wall. You will get a lot of corrosion in the boiler.
Jim.

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