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Back boiler in open fire

  • 11-04-2018 8:12pm
    #1
    Stapoman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭


    Hi,
    My 30 year old house has an open fire with back boiler that heated the immersion tank only as there were no Radiators. Radiators were installed about 15 years ago and the plumber said he drained the water from the bolier and pipes (and I imagine he closed off the pipes though I don't know???). The fire hasn't been lit since the rads were installed so just wondering if it is safe to light the fire now? A plumber said I need to make the boiler safe by drilling holes in the back of the fireplace. Is this ok or enough to make it safe to light?

    Also, if I decide to keep the back boiler can it be connected to the rads safely at a reasonable cost (or at all?).

    Thanks folks.


Comments

  • #2
    Wearb
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 6,382 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wearb


    The only certain safe way to decommission it is to remove it.

    A back boiler can be used as part of a dual system. It’s cost would vary greatly, depending on current layout.

    Please follow site and charter rules. "Resistance is futile"



  • #3
    Stapoman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭Stapoman


    Wearb wrote: »
    The only certain safe way to decommission it is to remove it.

    A back boiler can be used as part of a dual system. It’s cost would vary greatly, depending on current layout.

    Thanks for replying.
    I'd really love to get the fire lighting without the cost of removing the back boiler as simply don't have the money to do that. Do you think a plumber drilling holes in it would really be too dangerous as I heard it can be an easy and quick fix, or should I just start saving to try have it removed?


  • #4
    Wearb
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 6,382 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wearb


    The danger that i see with drilling holes are twofold.
    1 the slight danger of the holes becoming blocked.
    2 the very real danger (there have been instances) of the boiler expanding and contracting (now that it doesn't have the heat controlling effects of the water) and eventually dislodging the fireplace and even knocking it down with dire consequences.

    Please follow site and charter rules. "Resistance is futile"



  • #5
    Stapoman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭Stapoman


    Wearb wrote: »
    The danger that i see with drilling holes are twofold.
    1 the slight danger of the holes becoming blocked.
    2 the very real danger (there have been instances) of the boiler expanding and contracting (now that it doesn't have the heat controlling effects of the water) and eventually dislodging the fireplace and even knocking it down with dire consequences.

    Point taken. I'll start saving now! Thanks for the advice and prompt reply.


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