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Dear all. I am receiving quotes to replace a Powermax HE boiler with a combi type in a third floor flat. However they all include costs of replacing the flue & terminal (~£2k) which clearly is prohibitive. The flues and reducer below the terminal are accessible inside the loft space. Please explain why the terminal cannot be reused with a replacement or bespoke adapter and flue for the new boiler. This problem can't be unique in top floor flats, so what's the normal workaround please? I live in the Oxford area.
 
Because when you change a boiler you have to change the complete flue. The normal work around is scaffolding to outside and to replace the whole flue.
 
Thank you. However I am looking for a more creative workround to this installation.
 
OgofBashan said:
Thank you. However I am looking for a more creative workround to this installation.
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Nope you can’t also wouldn’t be safe and legal

Also the seals in the flue system are getting to there end of life

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As above what you are proposing is modification of a gas appliance. Big no no
 
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