Can you remove the fire from a back boiler?

The right and proper answer is ‘ no, you can’t’. The fire is integral to the back boiler and can’t be removed if the back boiler is staying in use.

How much does it cost to move a back boiler?

Typically, you should expect to pay an additional £300-600 to move your boiler to a new location during installation. You can double check the cost of different locations (airing cupboard, loft, kitchen and so on) here.

What happens if the back boiler is removed?

If the back boiler has been removed, you are no longer able to use the fire. In Essence the Boiler Can’t be used if the fire is not on the front and the fire cant be used without the boiler on the back.

Can a stove be used without a back boiler?

This is possible, as long as the back boiler has been left in situ and is still connected to the fire. If the back boiler has been removed, you are no longer able to use the fire. In Essence the Boiler Can’t be used if the fire is not on the front and the fire cant be used without the boiler on the back.

Where can I get a back boiler conversion?

Get a fixed online quote for a new back boiler conversion. If you’ve got a back boiler, you’ll more than likely have a BAXI Bermuda. They absolutely dominated the back boiler market back in the day, and to be fair, did a cracking job. BAXI Bermuda back boilers are super reliable (or, were) and very affordable (hence their popularity).

Can a redundant solid fuel back boiler explode?

The redundant solid fuel back boiler had been left in a sealed condition and sometime later, when a coal or wood fire was lit in front of the boiler, the unit heated up sufficiently for the internal pressure to cause the boiler casing to explode. Where can the risk arise?

Is it OK to remove a back boiler?

Absolutely not,if you have a disused back boiler in place ,it will require removing and the chimney opening made to the requirements,as detailed in the new fires manufacturers instructions,any fire that was adapted would be classed as immediately dangerous and indeed would be !!

Is the backboiler connected to the mains?

Na the backboiler would have only heated a store of water or a couple of radiators depending on design. Nothing that’s directly connected to the mains. Have a builders bucket ready in case but you’ll be fine. Those cut pipes are probably connected to the back boiler. They’re in the right place being above the back boiler. Click to expand…

Can a combi boiler be removed from a fireplace?

A few weeks ago we had an entire central heating system fitted with a combi boiler etc. The gas engineer disconnected the old back boiler in the fireplace and removed cylinder and tank etc. I assume this now means the back boiler is safe to be removed as ideally I would like to put it a wood burner in the fireplace.