We have a back boiler with a gas fire. The boiler is decommisioned but the fire works. Can I disconnect the gas fire and leave the back boiler behind the firepace

Hi, I think I know what you want. The fire and the boiler are usually (in the case of a Baxi for instance ) separate bits of kit. As long as the flue/chimney is safe an engineer should be able to run one without the other. So if you want to bring the boiler back to life without the gas fire it should be possible. If on the other hand you want to get rid of the gas fire you should be able to do that, but if you are going to leave the boiler in there it will be a bit of an eyesore at the back of the fireplace. You must use a gas safe man for any alterations. Want any further help give me a call. Guy.

why do you wish to leave the boiler in situ and disconnect the fire? leaving the boiler in place? why dont you take it all out and do something with the fire! Any gas disconnections,must be done by a gas safe engineer! your flue must also be left ventilated! kieran

I agree with Kieron. Remove the fire and boiler and cap off the gas suppply where it is safe and preferably not visible. Check manufacturers spec as to using the gas fire or boiler on its own,I think British gas don't allow this practise, be it right or wrong. ALWAYS use a gas safe reg.engineer.

You definitely cannot remove the gas fire and leave the boiler operational. If the fire was left inplace and the appliances passdd all safety checks that would be fine. But a very inefficient form of heating.