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Open fire back boiler

  • 09-02-2015 11:20am
    #1
    circadian
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    Hi folks.

    I'm in the middle of moving into a house with an open fire and back burner. The house has been vacant for probably over 6 months at this point.

    I'd like to get the system checked before lighting a fire. Would this be the remit of a plumber or would there be specialists for this type of job? I get the feeling I'll be getting a new pump which is grand.

    Any advice appreciated.


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  • #2
    jimf
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    make sure the chimney is cleaned before you do anything

    as for the boiler itself there is really not much you can do with that until you light the fire and see how its performing


  • #3
    circadian
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    Cheers, I have a chimney sweep coming out soon.

    My concern is that it's probably an old system considering the rest of the house is outdated. I'd prefer to have it checked out before I start lighting fires in case of things like an airlock or failed pump, I'd prefer to avoid rattling pipes as I'm sure that's not good for joints.


  • #4
    jimf
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    you can check the pump by turning the control stat to zero that should kick in the pump

    airlocks etc are not going to be obvious until fire is lighting


  • #5
    sky6
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    Make sure there is water in the system first. As said check that the pump is working also. Sometimes they can stick when left unused for a period of time. Then begin by light a small fire and build it up slowly. you might want to consider a powerflush of the whole system and get inhibitor added.


  • #6
    circadian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,221 ✭✭✭circadian


    This is why I'm thinking it's better for a plumber to come out. I haven't the slightest notion when it comes to plumbing.

    Thanks for the advice lads.


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  • #7
    Tmccorma
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    I have a question with respect to a back boiler on an open fire.
    We recently purchased a house and there is an open fire in the living room. There is a back boiler.
    However it appears as though the fireplace has not been used in donkey years, so I’m assuming the back boiler hasn’t been used or may not be functional!
    What are my options as I would like to light the fire soon!
    • Can I just light the fire? Will this cause a problem?
    • Do I need to get back boiler/pump serviced/repaired?
    • Can I remove the backboiler?
    Not sure what I want to do with the back boiler, but in short-term just want to put a fire on!

    By the way we have oil central heating!!!!!


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