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Bobby40
Hi
My annual inspection with Scottish Gas (been with them for 7 years with no problems) delivered a big surprise when the engineer inspected the SE duct (I live in a multistorey) and said it was showing signs of hairline cracks and distress. He immediately declared my Boiler "immediately dangerous" and cut me off.
I then spoke to an independant experienced CORGI engineer who was amazed that the SG engineer did not carry out a CO test around the duct to see if I was being "poisoned" by my neighbours below.
I called SG back and explained this. They sent round same engineer who carried out CO test before and after re-connectng me. He got a reading of 1 both times. He reconnected gas supply but labelled boiler as "at risk".
Basically, my question here is, can these SE Ducts be repaired? There are small hairline cracks on the wall plaster which I'm sure I could deal with, but will the cracks visible from within the SE Duct itself still give reason to fail? (even though there is neglible CO readings)
My current Boiler (it's 20 years old) can not be vented elsewhere, so the only other alternative is a new boiler with an outside vent.
Appreciate any feedback.
Cheers
Bobby.
My annual inspection with Scottish Gas (been with them for 7 years with no problems) delivered a big surprise when the engineer inspected the SE duct (I live in a multistorey) and said it was showing signs of hairline cracks and distress. He immediately declared my Boiler "immediately dangerous" and cut me off.
I then spoke to an independant experienced CORGI engineer who was amazed that the SG engineer did not carry out a CO test around the duct to see if I was being "poisoned" by my neighbours below.
I called SG back and explained this. They sent round same engineer who carried out CO test before and after re-connectng me. He got a reading of 1 both times. He reconnected gas supply but labelled boiler as "at risk".
Basically, my question here is, can these SE Ducts be repaired? There are small hairline cracks on the wall plaster which I'm sure I could deal with, but will the cracks visible from within the SE Duct itself still give reason to fail? (even though there is neglible CO readings)
My current Boiler (it's 20 years old) can not be vented elsewhere, so the only other alternative is a new boiler with an outside vent.
Appreciate any feedback.
Cheers
Bobby.