flu-fumes

[stelang]

hi im steve ..new to this forum.. I have a living flame gas fire with artificial coal. The flu is a old fashioned chimney with no liner, my question is - can the fumes that get blown own the chimney be harm full - bearing in mind ive not had the fire on now for a few days... I am getting symptoms ie.. funny sensation to lips - loss of taste - headache - smarting eyes ...... thanks

 

[Keefy]

If you're worried about it stop using it and get a Gas Safe Registered engineer to come out and check it.

Do you have any other gas appliances in the property?

 

[stelang]

I am worried thats why ive not been useing it.. Will the gas man have a meter to check for fumes are will he just clean ond test the gas presure like in the past...Its gas central hated and i have a gas cooker

 

[Keefy]

Its gas central hated and i have a gas cooker

With the limited information you've given it might be a good idea to immediately stop using all your gas appliances until a GSR has checked things over. Also, if you're feeling ill and suspect you could be suffering from the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning go and see a doctor right away.

 

[stelang]

ok ... but can the fumes that blown back down the flu - with out the fire on - make you ill ?

 

[Rickster123]

No without the appliance on no fumes will be produced. When was it last serviced? Have you got a carbon monoxide detector if you are that worried? Don't use it until it is tested.

 

[kirkgas]

Tell us what you actually want to know and why, you have been told to turn off the gas and phone and get everything checked and to go to a doctor and you are still asking about fumes from a fire that isn't even on, do you think ere is fumes in the flue when the fire is off

 

[Keefy]

ok ... but can the fumes that blown back down the flu - with out the fire on - make you ill ?

As already answered by APPlumbing above above, no, that's why I asked if you had other gas appliances.

 

[dancinplumba]

if its joined to another chimney could be another appliance fumes coming down chimney !! call National grid 0800 111 999 now please

 

[buckley plumb]

it could be next doors fire if they have one if the chimney is in poor condition. get it checked asap as above have advised. I would advise also investing in a carbon monoxide alarm