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Is it safe to have pipes close to a closed fireplace?

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.03 PM

Hi, I hope I can explain this properly. I have a combi boiler upstairs and two pipes run down along the ceiling downstairs and then move next to the fireplace and then go into the floor. It looks like there is a fire back boiler inside because those two pipes have connecting (horizontal) pipes going into the fireplace. I want to have a closed cassette stove installed and I will have the fire back boiler removed. My question is - is it safe to have those pipes next to the fireplace when it will be operating? Those pipes are operational as they move (under the floor I assume) into the kitchen. Thank you, Amber

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5 Answers

Dowie Plumbing and Heating Ltd

Rating: 5 out of 5
Lochgelly
They might be the old pipes from back boiler . Or they are the flow and return for your downstairs radiators. I would get some one to check them. They would be ok next to stove unless they are in the way
Answered18 August 2019
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TRUST BOILERS LTD

Rating: 5 out of 5
Banff
From reading your description I’d say it’s safe to leave them near the fireplace. If they’re heating pipes, they’ll be filled with water which heats up and cools down. The only problem I can think of would be if theyre covered in any combustible materials (insulation etc) or if they’re in your way. Hope this helps.
Answered18 August 2019
1

Andrew Holt Heating & plumbing

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Treharris
Sounds Like they're potentially flow and returns they could be redundant or still in use, as already said if they are flow and return they'll be full of water and will have no adverse effect from the stove heater, unless they are in the way if it's a gas pipe I'd suggest you have it moved the company that installs the stove may be able to help with identifying them as you've said you would need the fire and bbu removed anyway.
Answered18 August 2019
1

Anonymous user

Hi Amber, best to read the manufacturers manual or call them direct to answer your question. Regards
Answered18 August 2019
0

PDunn

Rating: 5 out of 5
Holloway, London
Your best measure would be to have your description examined by an engineer to make sure it's safe to continue and whether any of the old pipework is still in current use. Although having a cassette type fire installed would be sufficient in the space of where old back burner is sited. That's all to possibly recommend. Pd
Answered18 August 2019
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