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Combustion Chamber Liner for Oil Fired Furnace

  • 27-05-2013 8:10pm
    #1
    mickrourke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 686 ✭✭✭


    Hi,
    Does anyone know where i can buy some? The floor of the outside boiler is leaking smoke out the sides and i think this is the probably the problem. its very worn on the bottom. Im in the Celbridge area. Failing that is it much to pay someone to fix?
    Thanks,
    Mick


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  • #2
    Mutha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 120 ✭✭Mutha


    Smoke out the side? Any chance of a picture?


  • #3
    jimf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,974 ✭✭✭jimf


    Mutha wrote: »
    Smoke out the side? Any chance of a picture?

    +1


  • #4
    mickrourke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 686 ✭✭✭mickrourke


    hi, it looks like more out the bottom.


  • #5
    shane0007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,677 ✭✭✭shane0007


    mickrourke wrote: »
    hi, it looks like more out the bottom.

    Looks like a very ill-maintained boiler. Needs a bit of love.

    The flange gasket is leaking. Also the hydraulic jack seal could be leaking. Electrical wiring gone brittle & requires replacing with HR flex.

    What's the white stuff? Looks like snow!!


  • #6
    mickrourke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 686 ✭✭✭mickrourke


    shane0007 wrote: »
    Looks like a very ill-maintained boiler. Needs a bit of love.

    The flange gasket is leaking. Also the hydraulic jack seal could be leaking. Electrical wiring gone brittle & requires replacing with HR flex.

    What's the white stuff? Looks like snow!!

    It was like this when we moved in. The white stuff is the smoke coming out the bottom. I think i need a new boiler.


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  • #7
    shane0007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,677 ✭✭✭shane0007


    Jaysus, that is bad. If that is coming from the boiler I would seriously not use the boiler. Products of combustion, especially in that state can be fatal.
    From the condition, I would certainly agree about the possibility of replacing it. Grant Vortex would be my first choice.


  • #8
    Mutha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 120 ✭✭Mutha


    Aye, new boiler time, that does not look healthy.


  • #9
    mickrourke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 686 ✭✭✭mickrourke


    Thanks. So how much to install a new boiler or if i bought one, how much would it be to get someone to take out the old one and put the new one in


  • #10
    jimf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,974 ✭✭✭jimf


    you probably would be better getting your plumber to purchase and fit for you as they will be able to get boiler at trade price and grant vortex would be my first choice as well


  • #11
    shane0007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,677 ✭✭✭shane0007


    mickrourke wrote: »
    Thanks. So how much to install a new boiler or if i bought one, how much would it be to get someone to take out the old one and put the new one in

    It would really depend upon the installation. Where the flue is going, is it straight out through the wall at low level, or into a clay liner that will need to be lined (€500 part cost for condensing boilers), can the remote acting fire valve be installed correctly with ease or re-routing of oil line, new circulating pump required, will the system be powerflushed, electrical switched fused spurs, is there a drain within 3 meters for the condensate or will a condensate soak away be required?

    All these play a part if you wish to have it done correctly or you can disconnect 2 pipes, stick in a new boiler & if she fires its a good 'un type of installation.

    To do properly & a low level flue can be done, with good quality pump Grundfos 25/60, etc. with a powerflush, properly around €2,500 for the Vortex. Cheaper for a less quality boiler.


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