Failed balanced flue(rust(

[kckahuna]

Just had oil boiler serviced and was told balanced flue failing on old Tranco Eurostar.Starting to suck exhaust fumes into boiler instead of clean air.Was told that as a temp. measure until I get a replacement delivered it's possible to unclip air hose and draw air from there and can block exhaust fumes coming into room with a rag.Boiler in draughty porch with open windows.Would welcome any opinions on this
Thanks

 

[Knappers]

In gas regs this would be classed as immediately dangerous and appliance would be capped off.
Although this isn't gas, it's the same in terms of safety.
I would not accept any advice on this that hasn't come from an experienced and well qualified engineer.
If there is a real risk to life from having no heating AND no other heating can be arranged, then a work-around could be considered.

 

[SimonG]

Needs sorting sooner rather than later.

As for a workaround its upto the engineer on site and the site conditions. Messing with a flue is not a diy fix.