What is a boiler plume kit?
A plume management kit is a simple device that is attached to your existing flue kit. It is essentially an extension of the flue pipe that is used to release the plume gases out at a more convenient direction and height.
What is a plume displacement kit?
Fits on to an existing Baxi Horizontal flue terminal to allow exhaust plume gasses to escape your boiler and avoid windows, vents or structures. …
When installing a horizontal flue extension D pack the flue must include what fall angle back to the boiler?
NOTE: Horizontal flue pipes should always be installed with a 1.5° to 3° fall from the terminal to allow condensate to run back to the boiler. Push the flue deflector over the terminal end and rotate to the optimum angle for deflecting plume. Secure the deflector to the terminal with screw provided.
What are Plume kits for?
The Plume Management Kit has a diameter of 60mm and is 500ml in length. It allows you to direct the plume in any direction you want, meaning you can avoid potentially intrusive areas such as your neighbouring properties or doors and windows.
How far should a boiler flue be from a boundary?
The minimum boiler flue installation distance requirement is 600 mm from an opposite wall, building, or fence. If the flue is installed facing the boundary, but on the back garden, then the minimum recommended distance is 300 mm. This reduces the possibility of causing ‘Statutory Nuisance.
How far from a window should a boiler flue be?
30-60cm
The exact distance will depend on the size of your home but, generally, the regulations prevent a boiler flue from being situated within 30-60cm of a window or door. This is to prevent harmful gases from exiting the flue and then re-entering the property through an open door or window.
How long can a plume kit be?
Flue accessories, such as plume displacement kits and plume deflectors, can be used to point the pluming away from the area that it is likely to cause an issue. At current, a production Baxi, Main or Potterton system or combi boiler with a 60/100mm concentric flue fitted, can be up to a maximum length of 10m.
Can boiler flue go through roof?
Horizontal and vertical flues: In cases where the boiler is not fitted to an external wall, a vertical flue may be installed. In this case, the flue goes upwards and then out through the roof. A vertical flue looks similar to a very small chimney and can be seen spouting out steam when the heating is on.
What are the accessories for plume management kit?
The standard kit and accessories are available in black and comprise of: 2 x 90° elbows, 1000mm extension pipe, wall bracket and wall collar.
Is the logic and Vogue high level plume kit guaranteed?
The kit contains: Suitable for use with Logic, Logic+ and Vogue boilers only. read more… What’s this? Are your products guaranteed? Yes all our products come with a guarantee.
Is there a PMK for boiler plume management?
Since 2005, the rise of approved boiler plume-management-kits (PMK’s) has provided the installer with an invaluable installation option, helping them navigate around these potential pitfalls ….which brings me onto the main point of this article……
What kind of flue do I need for my boiler?
An external 60mm diameter flue leads from the boiler terminal (which includes a 90° elbow at the flue exit) to terminate with a 90° elbow complete with grille. Push fit one metre extension pipes are used as required, and the fixing clips supplied support the system from the wall. Both 90° and 45° elbows are available to provide routing options.