Vokera Boiler Service - Sherburn in Elmet Plumber

[@mikemorfitt8343]

I can just imagine their faces boasting about a new boiler then see Allan turn up. 😂 Great video as always

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@daveyr5462]

Given the "quality" of the install I assume it was a DIWhy?!? job.

[@chanronald4940]

To be very impressive demonstration on the flushing boiler with explanation in detail. I am happy to watch your video where I can learn the knowledge of managing the boiler and plumbing skills.

[@AllenHart999]

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[@theengineeroilsafe279]

Great video many thanks, shocking installation in every way possible. I've come across a few of these boilers and find the auto air vent inside leaks like crazy on the inner case.

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@kevind7150]

Hi Allen Iv'e only watched 1:5 minutes of your video. A guy I know's son install is own Vokera boiler last year. It didn't work so they asked me to look at it. The Plastic wrap around flue clamp had been thrown away. He didn't know what it was for, but thought it was some find of bracket. The actual reason it didn't work, was the gas valve needed adjustment. There might be a chance he install your Boiler 🤣

[@AllenHart999]

Shocking how people get away with it.

[@richardm9356]

Good video as always Allen 👍 Not a good situation when you buy a property and the owner tells you that. Although the owner may not have been unaware of how bad the install was. But just goes to prove you can't always trust what your told when buying houses. It was similar in a way when I sold my house not long ago. I got it serviced, but the sump had a hairline crack. Could have just ignored it and sold the house with a serviced boiler. But my conscious and morals along with the engineers recommendation, I had it replaced. There's a saying that goes "don't do to others, what you wouldn't like done to yourself" Also I think when these situations occur, there should be some sort of regulation that if the boiler manufacturer attends a badly installed boiler. They should take the details of the installer and be stored on a database. Then if it becomes a regular occurrence with the said installer, it should be reported to Gas Safe to investigate further. This would then flag up dodgy installers or those that require additional training to up their standards.

[@AllenHart999]

They need to buy me a new Viessmann 111 lol

[@jpfrench1496]

Allen is a legend. Love his vids

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@benradley4895]

Because no clamp is fitted and customer has said it’s a new install it’s automatically RIDDOR !! Too many cowboys out there doing combi installs for next to nothing and getting away with it ! Great video Alan 👍👍

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@iTCXtreme]

Absolute shocking how installers are not carrying out a proper Installation. Dangerous, I'd report it. Also the copper piping on the right seems over cooked. Thank you for the upload Allen. 🙂👍👍👍

[@wittywoo9559]

Your videos are brilliant .. very informative!!

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@christastic100]

As an electrician just interested how a professional gas engineer does a service I would like to add comment and ask a question. Firstly I don’t think that supply flex should trail through hot pipes especially as it doesn’t appear to be heat resistant flex usually white in colour. Also not one clip used to keep it supported. My question would be would you always check main earth bonding to gas as part of your checks ?

[@craiglewis6709]

Yes mate if there is no earth bonding to gas meter- we note it down and then attach a warning sticker to say it isn’t there etc. This should be checked on a service/ safety check 👍agree with the flex passing through pipes- this is install is a shower of shite! 😂 I’m sure Alan will be ripping it out anyway I know I would be

[@christastic100]

@@craiglewis6709 thanks for that. I’m guessing he will be fitting a hydrogen ready boiler all neat and tidy.

[@matthewmakinson435]

Hi Alan, excellent videos btw! I find them very informative and I quite enjoy watching them. Great work!! I would classify that boiler installation as a ‘RIDDOR’ reportable scenario,

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@johnward5006]

It's AR! Get real!

[@stewartharrod1706]

Another fantastic video alan

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@imaginehomes3871]

Lets see how long you can make it last on a clean system with servicing and repairing properly plus a proper filter.

[@rwgasservices6764]

Excellent video Allen. I think I would ID it,no more than that. I would suggest that the boiler is also beyond economical repair let alone anything else. The only option in my opinion is replacing. And if it was installed properly then despite the price of the boiler it would have survived a few years at least. And I think poor installs should not be covered by manufacturers warranty.

[@AllenHart999]

What boiler should i install? Thanks.

[@Noname-k5o1n]

Hi BIG A, nice seeing your vids, can you please do a vid on pricing jobs, and what you charge, what price ranges are for each type of job, thanks

[@peterwells7852]

When you were looking at the flue outside termination - is that a vent to the roof in the soffit board - should the flue pipe be venting POC near that

[@steveincork3669]

If the Combustion readings were as per mfi's what's to stop a replacement heat exchanger from splitting? Great video Alan👍

[@AllenHart999]

Readings were out when the new heat exchanger went in. Thanks.

[@adriandarke6707]

Hi Allan, seen a few of these cheap boilers without the flue clamp, had to cap off the boiler and get it sorted, also taken a few out with cracked Heat exchanger on the inside, the fact the boilers are made by riello, surprised me, until I found the were owned by an insurance company!. So if they don't last long, it's either on the insurance or the owner buys another one if they like cheap stuff!. The heat exchanger is not best to open up either!!!! I'd fit Baxi all day long!!. 👌

[@AllenHart999]

Thinking of installing a Viessmann 111 this time. not sure yet though

[@r44heliflyer]

Hi Allen, 5:40, there's a sound you'll have to get used to at Sherburn, the engine drone and blade chop of a Robinson R44 helicopter! Enjoy the new place.

[@richardm9356]

Guess it's yours lol. You can always land it in his garden if the air field is busy. It's big enough 😂

[@r44heliflyer]

@@richardm9356 Sadly no, I flew helicopters from Sherburn from 1998 to 2010 and that distinctive sound I'd know anywhere. I wish Allen the best; he fitted a new boiler for me this year, top quality job, can't recommend him enough.

[@AllenHart999]

@@r44heliflyer I am closer now for the servicing lol. Thanks.

[@TheLinkedList]

I think the burning (no pun 🔥) question now is Alan, did you get a discount on the new house on account of this poor boiler installation?

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@johnrobertson1829]

Vokeras seem to be shocking for conde blockages, perhaps it's just my luck but the amount of times I have attended a breakdown and the issue has been a blockage in the conde pipe.

[@johnboy1232]

Good morning Allan So after going through TB 118 the instructions then require you to start poking around a live PCB to set the thing up ? Obviously Immediately dangerous at the very least . So the thing is burning properly ,the water quality ok but the heat exchanger is faulty after a year . Not worth the cost of the heat exchanger is it Allan ? If it's your own house you will never be happy looking at that! Lastly I used to buy short core valves for the pressure vessels in a blister pack at local motor factors ,a couple of quid for 4 ,they are just the same as for a car tire . Sometimes it's not possible to get the strait tool in but I used the car valve tool shaped like a cross with the two unused tools cut down so you can get it in tight spots but still have some purchase when turning if that makes sense, Cheers.

[@AllenHart999]

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[@AllenHart999]

Boiler needs to last me a few months really as I have run out of money. Thanks.

[@johnward5006]

How anyone can categorise it as ID beggars belief!

[@johnboy1232]

Cracked heat exchanger and a flue with a part missing ,I rest my case.

[@johnward5006]

@@johnboy1232 Are products of combustion present in the room, therefore posing a risk ? The missing clamp on the AIR duct poses no immediate risk. I suggest you rest your case well away from this industry; fool!@

[@ianhamblin6059]

I've have a vokera 20 years old very little done to it been a good boiler I'm not only one

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@imaginehomes3871]

Well instead of swapping if for a Baxi 600 / Eco Compact, let's see how many years you can keep it running for. One of my rentals has an Excell (same boiler) running for 6 years on a clean system with shock arrestor and good regular servicing and Magnaclean.

[@AllenHart999]

I would have to put some controls on it and a filter. Thanks.

[@johnward5006]

Installation is everything,I'm thinking we are a bit like minded,

[@robbo6767]

Hi Alan I had the same problem with the Milwaukee inflator mine said 0.10 bar when wasn’t connected if you turn it on then hold the on/button whilst holding it press the plus button 3 times it should reset mine did hope this helps

[@AllenHart999]

I have reset it now lol. Thanks.

[@penskib1975]

If that's one year old with a split heat exchanger I would throw it in the skip, what's the point in continuing with it. Could happen again in 12 months time. Or do you think it's much older than what's been said.

[@AllenHart999]

Seems like its a bit older than they said. Thanks.

[@mcginn002]

Good to have you back Allen , very poor install bodgit and legit 😢

[@AllenHart999]

Back for good now. Bigger and better place to film. Thanks.

[@CsöszakiHoszivattyu]

Nice big garage is that will be your new man cave? 😋 That boilet job is shocking, not seen much someone chopping the actual boiler case apart... Suprised what type of people around and Gas Safe..

[@AllenHart999]

Yes this is part of my new mancave, Although i have more rooms to use as well. Thanks.

[@taze95]

When this boiler is stripped down to clean the heat exchanger, do the seals need replacing?

[@sudhiradhikari19]

Hi Alan, is there a follow up video for this?

[@AllenHart999]

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[@sudhiradhikari19]

@@AllenHart999 Thank you very much

[@colinfleming2244]

I'd check how close allowed to go to eaves and looked like vent in the eaves as well

[@AllenHart999]

I am going to move the flue location as it also blows fumes in the kitchen door. Thanks.

[@arashy75]

Thank you Allan but you forgot to clean the condensation trap on the service 👏👍

[@alexlane6169]

Obviously didn’t watch it all, he goes onto say at the end the video is getting too long and he says he’d usually clean it out😂😂

[@arashy75]

@@alexlane6169 😂because I watched muted 😂he is good 👍

[@BoilerServiceandRepair]

Hi Allen. Where did you get the magnetic strap for your fluke multi meter?

[@all4heatinggaslimited40]

I would be looking at more things in this house if it's safe, New boiler installed the owner said I wonder if the installer is watching this

[@AllenHart999]

The house is falling to bits tbh

[@tomcobblie6328]

Nice one Allen, but one tip for your followers is consider using the stop cock in the street as means of isolation to the property. This is sometimes easier that the stop cock in the house, as you pointed out 👍 plus you need to know the one in the street is working in case of problems within the house.

[@AlSash-y4b]

is it classified AR ? heat exchanger is cracked, but the anylizer still gives correct readings, so it doesn't present ID, is that right? thank you.

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@oliverohara4246]

I don't get the 2m rule for flues. If its 1.8m then it has to have a flue guard. Do birds/squirrels not like 2m?

[@ryandow3954]

I think it's more to do with it being within touching distance if under 2mtrs, even though with modern boilers I think it's unlikely you will get a burn injury from touching it 😂 I guess that rule might have originated with standard effeciency boilers with metal flues that would have run a lot hotter.

[@oliverohara4246]

@@ryandow3954 that sounds like a reasonable/sensible answer. But honestly I don't get it the 2m rule 😱

[@johnboy1232]

The original idea of the 2m rule was that before condensing boilers the flue terminals for balanced flue boilers especially those without fans got very hot Indeed. The original idea was to prevent children from burning themselfs When fan flues came along it was more about the hot exhaust gas ,No idea why they need them with condensate boilers from a safety point of view , curtainly not to 2m There is a case to assist in the prevention of damage by kids etc though.

[@moby3412]

Had a split one last wk lol. Are you binning this boiler then . ?

[@AllenHart999]

It’s back up and running now. Thanks.

[@peterholland6518]

Where did you get the expansion vessel pump?

[@AllenHart999]

www.arctic-hayes.com/catalogue/results.aspx?search=pump

[@peterholland6518]

@@AllenHart999 thank you mate!

[@AllenHart999]

@@peterholland6518 Happy to help. Thanks for watching.

[@tomaszmichalski8309]

have you done part 2 ?

[@roberthuntley1090]

Would you expect to see those cracks in a year old heat exchanger, and if not what might have caused them (i.e. stressed during installation, or badly manufactured, or running it without adequate water flow or anything else). Doesn't seem right to me.

[@ricardobranco7357]

Warranty on badly installed boiler should depend on if the person installing it has been certified by that manufacturer, if they have then the company should bare some responsibility else it would need to fall on the original installer wholly say the HEX failed due XYZ etc. Of course there should be some flexibility here, ie a board or sensor failing should not be voided just because the flue/case was not fitted correctly.

[@AllenHart999]

Good point. Gas Safe need to do much more in my opinion as well.

[@trickyd-wc7bq]

I can see a "Fitting my new Viessmann boiler" video coming soon 😁

[@AllenHart999]

Tempted to install a Viessmann 111 but not sure yet. Thanks.

[@exiledscouser919]

Heat exchanger split and it’s just a year old? That’s one crappy boiler!

[@AllenHart999]

What boiler would you replace it with? Thanks.

[@johnward5006]

It's the install, not the boiler!

[@exiledscouser919]

Probably a Vaillant combi specced for the size of the house. I’ve never liked the idea of a large tank of cold water in the loft - in years when there have been big freezes even the most insulated can freeze and later crack when it thaws.

[@AllenHart999]

@@johnward5006 Boiler has been repaired but it’s gone off again this morning. Time to get my tools out lol.

[@AllenHart999]

@@exiledscouser919 I am looking at getting a Viessmann 111. Thanks.

[@ryanhawkes6440]

Hold down power button and press + 3 times on the pump to reset to 0bar 👍🏻

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You.

[@veronicahart450]

very good video

[@chriscars3578]

That was a right cow boy job Allen that’s the problem out there with a lot of so called plumbers

[@AllenHart999]

He is Gas Safe as well.

[@bootneckbonz]

Also, Allen, where did you get your Schrader valve tool please, pal? 👍

[@AllenHart999]

www.arctic-hayes.com/catalogue/results.aspx?search=Schrader+valve+tool+

[@k20aa]

By the way allen my pump is showing a reading to I have contacted them but heard nothing

[@AllenHart999]

Found out you can reset them. Hold the power button and the plus button. Then it resets. Thanks.

[@k20aa]

Ive just tried mine and it won't reset 😔

[@k20aa]

Right press the power button then press plus button 3 times sorted

[@tommyblackman7119]

How long before you bin that boiler Allen?

[@AllenHart999]

What boiler would you replace it with? Thanks.

[@tommyblackman7119]

@@AllenHart999 my own home, a vogue

[@AllenHart999]

@@tommyblackman7119 I was thinking of a Viessmann 111, I do like the Vogue though

[@tommyblackman7119]

@@AllenHart999 isn’t that the storage combi the 111?

[@AllenHart999]

@@tommyblackman7119 Yes, I have the space in this property for one. Thanks.

[@rickbaguley7997]

Absolutely Shocking that Allen, looked like a DIY job, Was the benchmark filled in?

[@AllenHart999]

It was installed by a local gas engineer. I phone the installer to check.

[@MarkJohnson-du2bc]

@@AllenHart999 WOW! so it was not installed by a "DIYer" you just can't even have peace of mind using a so called engineer either, terrible solder joints also, that engineer should retrain.

[@turektomasz]

My company pays me £20 less tax per each service. I do 10 services a day around London. Lovely job and good earner. Happy to be in gas industry those days.

[@AllenHart999]

Do you really work for £20 a service?

[@johnward5006]

Unbelievable!

[@sammathias8778]

Wouldnt even get out of bed for £20 per service.

[@matthewnapleton3000]

That will be put a flue analyser in the sample point and then go.

[@johnward5006]

Under the ninth (latest edition),GIUSPthe flue issues are AR and do not meet the RIDDOR criteria.

[@AllenHart999]

Thanks.

[@johnward5006]

@@AllenHart999 I commented because too many responders obviously have no idea what the difference between AR, ID let alone what a RIDDOR is all about!!! No one who is Gas Safe registered (and check me out please do!) can ARBITRARILY deem any unsafe situation ID, let alone a RIDDOR on a whim!! Buy the latest edition of the Gas Industry Unsafe Situations Procedures and prove me wrong!

[@michab6637]

In Poland this is Sylber,Beretta Ciao, Beretta Quadra green,good in Small apartament,not in big home .aluminium naightmare

[@happychappychappy]

Hi Alan, fantastic informative video as usual. Quick question is that a flexible probe you are using with your Kane analyser?

[@AllenHart999]

Yes, I got it from Kane. Thanks.

[@happychappychappy]

@@AllenHart999 now ordered, thanks so much for the heads up 👍

[@AllenHart999]

@@happychappychappy No problem

[@chrisb4009]

If a bad install has resulted in damage to the appliance it seems reasonable to refuse a warranty claim. But for example if a boiler didn’t have a filter and a PCB fault was refused I’d say that was pretty poor.

[@AllenHart999]

Hi Chris. That’s a fair point really, I agree with you on that. Thanks.

[@garydouthwaiteplumbingheat7814]

This has the cheapest price guy wrote all over it. No thought or care about safety.

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@BoilerServiceandRepair]

What model vokera is this?

[@boigoe]

Are these boilers reliable?? Thanks Alan

[@AllenHart999]

They wouldn’t be my first choice of boilers tbh.

[@boigoe]

@@AllenHart999 hi Alan thanks for the reply...i asked because I was gona get 1 for a rental property with 4 rads and 1 shower room, 2 bedrooms..it is a commercial property..as I think it won't be used for living..would u still recommend?

[@FuriousDave]

I don’t think a poor installation should be covered on warranty. Every boiler should be installed 100% to the instructions, and to a perfectly clean, inhibited system with a filter. I see too many boilers badly installed or become ruined after only a year or two from poor system quality / poor installation.

[@AllenHart999]

Thank you for the comment. I agree.

[@jordanlamb6102]

That flue terminal ain't 300mm away from an internal corner Alan

[@jordanlamb6102]

Allen sorry

[@pf8777]

Oh no Vokera and shocking nstallation, it wants reporting and replacing with a Baxi 800. Only an opinion though. Wondering what your opinion is of Intergas Boilers?

[@AllenHart999]

I am thinking of installing a Viessmann 111. Thanks.

[@pf8777]

@@AllenHart999 Excellent choice, lots of hot water.

[@alonlineni3530]

That’s norm for new house builds passed by building control in NI

[@AllenHart999]

Really ???

[@mrharry8466]

It's at risk if it's on and theirs no products coming through the joint, I'm not there to judge. It would be a case of putting silver heat tape around joint until you can fix ASAP.

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@plumduff11]

Looks like a typical cheap combi boiler installation. Probably home by mid day. I’d throw it away!

[@AllenHart999]

What boiler would you replace it with? Thanks.

[@plumduff11]

@@AllenHart999 I would only replace it with a suitably sized Worcester Boiler but that’s just my opinion. Like to know how long that Vokera would last if it’s looked after. Are you gonna keep it?

[@kryptoniteee]

Of course it should be covered under warranty. It’s not the customers fault it was badly installed, why should they be out of pocket because of someone’s bad workmanship? The manufacturer should send the bill to the person who commissioned it after installing.

[@richardm9356]

Good point. When these situations occur, there should be some sort of regulation that if the boiler manufacturer attends a badly installed boiler. They should take the details of the installer and be stored on a database. Then if it becomes a regular occurrence with the said installer, it should be reported to Gas Safe to investigate further. This would then flag up dodgy installers or those that require additional training to up their standards.

[@AllenHart999]

Gas Safe should be responsible or some sort of insurance scheme in my view. What’s the point in anyone else doing the job correctly ? Thanks.

[@brianmayne6513]

Have you moved again Alan?

[@AllenHart999]

Yes

[@stevelambert6689]

I can see you doing a boiler change on that one shortly. 😀😁😂

[@AllenHart999]

What boiler would you replace it with? Thanks.

[@johnbuchan2860]

An alpha 28 mate value for money comes with 7 year warranty and they are reliable . Love your videos.

[@bootneckbonz]

ID Good vid, mate

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@evervol1]

Alan's like the Frank costello of the gas World

[@AllenHart999]

Hi Simon. I am not sure who Frank Costello is but thanks, 😂😂😂😂

[@evervol1]

@@AllenHart999 Google him.. he was basically the prime minister for the mafia haha! That's you! But of the gas world

[@shinglersplumbingheating3052]

Name and shame the cowboy who fitted it and ripped the customer off 😡

[@AllenHart999]

I cannot do that.

[@yensabi]

Nice one Allen , those Vokera boilers are cheap and nasty and that looks like it's been thrown in QuickTime , couldn't see a filter either.....! Another shit show of a job uncovered.... Cheers mate and good luck with the new house....👍

[@AllenHart999]

No filter, no controls either.

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@cliveedridge2350]

Vokera are what i call a B&Q boiler you get what you pay for probably installed by a friend ??

[@AllenHart999]

It’s working ok at the moment. I will see how it goes. Thanks.

[@m101ist]

One year old, no way that, could be one year old in that state. 😳

[@AllenHart999]

Seems like you could be right. Thanks.

[@kryptoniteee]

Guys as important as boiler safety is, you also need to look after your health. Eat right, exercise an hour a day, do some posture improvement stretches and keep hydrated. Best of luck everyone let’s make 2022 the year we look after our health.

[@AllenHart999]

I definitely need to look into this. Thanks.

[@damienbarnet5639]

Jesus Alan rip it out and dont be tight 🤣🤣🤣

[@AllenHart999]

I don’t have the money at the moment. Need to wait a few months.

[@rj57and]

Not good! But also shows the dangers, they were making this a flagship feature and joe bloggs who knows no better would agree and just be chuffed to bits the new house had a new install they wouldn’t “need to” think about for 10 years etc aside from servicing etc! This proves it’s not always the case and everything should be double checked and not taken off face value! You planning another man cave/Filming build in the new place Aswell Alan?

[@AllenHart999]

I have a nice big room for filming now. Much better than before. I might do a mancave later but money is tight at the moment. Thanks.

[@sbingr5313]

I'd tag unit out of service until the clamp is installed. Can't mess with human life. It's the only correct action in my opinion.

[@AllenHart999]

Clamp is on now. Thanks.

[@julianmcafee5976]

Take it you will be taking that piece of $_£= out and putting a proper boiler in mate 👍

[@AllenHart999]

What boiler would you replace it with? Thanks.

[@jackhoskins722]

Anyone who is excited to say they had a vokera installed I’d start to worry

[@AllenHart999]

What boiler would you replace it with? Thanks.

[@Tokaisho1]

If this were mine I would rip the whole thing out, fit a better model but have it done the right way.

[@timhancock6626]

A hateful boiler disgracefully installed. How on earth has that thing split ?

[@AllenHart999]

Shocking isn’t it. Thanks.

[@laubielaubscher]

Cracked main Hex on 1 year old appliance is very unusual. Vokera is not the best brand out there but a split hex so soon....? Either way its just a poor install (Electrics, Flue, case damage, controls) Shame that the original installer is out there probably still working and customers end up with this kind of result. Be professional, take pride and the results will speak for them selves

[@AllenHart999]

Seems like it could be older.

[@AllenHart999]

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[@ashkhan6636]

Omg scary that boiler

[@AllenHart999]

What boiler would you replace it with? Thanks.

[@MangoHazeBlaze]

Sherburn in Elmet 😂😂😂 what a name

[@k20aa]

That was never fitted by a gas safe engineer

[@AllenHart999]

I phoned the installer up and he is Gas Safe Registered.

[@k20aa]

@@AllenHart999 how some of the people get through gas safe is a mystery to me . No pride in his workmanship and leaving the clamp off says it all . And that fill loop 🙈

[@AllenHart999]

@@k20aa He has been registered quite a few years as well.

[@colinfleming2244]

Hate those boilers lucky yea didn't lose the tips of yer fingers getting case off. Only boiler I know that if h/exc leaks even if trap clear water floods it right back into gas valve ye would think water would come out at fan but it doesn't

[@AllenHart999]

What boiler would you replace it with? Thanks.

[@colinfleming2244]

@@AllenHart999 thought ye like baxi put a 600 fer myself last year so far so good but I said to the wife wait 5yrs and I'll tell ye if I like it 🤣🤣 old profile was in 30yrs only had fan and gas valve over that time and the fan only cause getting noisy. At my age if it lasts half that I'll not have to worry about😢

[@ML-lg4ky]

Put in a Viessmann Alan! 111!

[@AllenHart999]

Maybe, We will see. Thanks.

[@rickd6421]

If the flue isnt leaking POCs it would be classed as AR but i would still ID it myself until rectified. ID for split HEX . RIDDOR only appllies to ID situations not AR or NCS but i would still report job to Gas Safe

[@AllenHart999]

Would you replace the boiler.

[@darrenasquith1170]

Id read riddor reportable situations again mate. No death or serious injury was caused by the clamp not being on.

[@Ed-fp9rx]

i would report it as ID

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@waynelinney7569]

If its just been installed I would definitely riddor it and ID it

[@AllenHart999]

Thank You

[@alanwoods4023]

Why do bad lads always use Vokèra. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one installed properly ever. That’s a shockingly bad install.

[@AllenHart999]

It’s one of the worst i have seen. Thanks.

[@garydouthwaiteplumbingheat7814]

Would be I.d and riddor and ask the previous owner who did it.

[@slider3215]

Installer details should be on benchmark....oh no!...its blank lol

[@AllenHart999]

@@slider3215 Installers details are on the benchmark.

[@lukeyboy6281]

surely that flues not been fitted by a qualified gas engineer😳

[@AllenHart999]

It has apparently been installed by a gas safe engineer.

[@julianhawker7672]

Cr#p job on the install, report him if he's Gasafe? To be fair I would be more concerned about the BIG crack in the masonry! as at least you can sort the boiler yourself for cost..................

[@AllenHart999]

What boiler would you replace it with? Thanks.

[@keithbrueton]

I bet thats the first thing to go on thr grass

[@AllenHart999]

What boiler would you replace it with? Thanks.

[@keithbrueton]

@@AllenHart999 I'd go with a baxi 830

[@AllenHart999]

@@keithbrueton I am thinking of going with a Viessmann 111. Thanks.

[@davidmarsden8868]

Someone’s making lots of dosh if they can afford a house in Sherburn

[@AllenHart999]

You get a lot more for your money out here. Thanks.

[@davidmarsden8868]

@@AllenHart999 you get less fir your money in Sherburn

[@AllenHart999]

@@davidmarsden8868 I have just moved from yeadon, I lived in Guiseley before that. We got much more for our money here. Thanks.

[@davidmarsden8868]

@@AllenHart999 are you part Gypsy

[@galaxydave69]

Shame gas safe will do naff all about it even if you report the installation/installer

[@AllenHart999]

What boiler would you replace it with? Thanks.

[@galaxydave69]

@@AllenHart999 whats your flow rate and pressures like on cold main is the incoming main 25mm

[@chrisardern4594]

Looks like the cheapest boiler fitted by Your local handyman we all know the guy he can do anything from fitting a boiler to doing a complete rewire. Completely incompetent but cheap. You can report this to your governing body but to what end and will they act. As for someone giving it the thumbs down now doubt the idiot that fitted it in the first place.

[@AllenHart999]

What boiler would you replace it with? Thanks.

[@chrisardern4594]

@@AllenHart999 how about a Worcester Electric Boiler. Seeing this it probably the way things are going and if I am not mistaken no new build houses from 2025 will have any gas appliances. What do you recommend in this situation. I do like the way you put together your post i also understand your frustration on these so called plumbers just ripping off the general public.

[@AllenHart999]

@@chrisardern4594 Hi Chris. Gas isn’t going anywhere for a long long time in my opinion

[@chrisardern4594]

@@AllenHart999 Hi Alan put gas boilers new homes 2025 into your Google search TBH it probably wont come to this but you never know.

[@AllenHart999]

@@chrisardern4594 That’s only in new builds, What about all the other homes.

[@christopherhall6441]

Flue AR Condense pipe- info only Controls- advice/info only Installation riddor reportable

[@tigerick7291]

Cheap boiler, cheap job. I see it a lot. There is no excuse for that type of poor work. I think if Vokera boilers are installed properly and serviced annually they aren't too bad really, definitely good value for money.

[@AllenHart999]

Definitely cheap.

[@johnward5006]

I've seen plenty of so called quality boilers prematurely fail due to poor installation! Check out the relevant BS and Building regs, and contemplate the impact on the life expectancy of a professionally installed (complying with the ubiquitous all encompassing M I's). Quality is something,from what I've seen and comments made on many channel is a fantasy for too many installers out there!!