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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: tunnie on 30 June 2011, 11:54:23

Title: Boiler Exhaust Vent
Post by: tunnie on 30 June 2011, 11:54:23

What actually goes out of this?  :-/

As its got rather warm past few days, I've considered buying a small air-conditioning unit.

Got to keep nice and cool while on that xbox  ::)

Problem is the vent for air-con, you have to open the window, which kind of makes getting one pointless as all cool air escapes, and its nosier when window is open.

But I noticed I have a huge plastic vent going outside from the boiler (combi) - its exhaust vent.

Would it be possible to combine/add a connection to allow air-con vent to be use this as well, would it be safe?  :-/ :-/

There is enough space above it to add something into it.
Title: Re: Boiler Exhaust Vent
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 30 June 2011, 12:10:59
They are generaly a balanced flue so the outer part has air going in and the inner CO2.

So no, dont mess with it to!  :y
Title: Re: Boiler Exhaust Vent
Post by: tunnie on 30 June 2011, 12:14:09
Thanks, did suspect something along those lines.

Back to just using the tower fan then!
Title: Re: Boiler Exhaust Vent
Post by: Plomien on 30 June 2011, 13:55:19
You can make a mini air con yourself just put some ice in front of the fan. I made one from an old pc fan and a plastic tub with the fan on top pulling the cold air through, you can get more complex by using copper piping and a fish tank pump but mine suited my needs :y

http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-make-usb-air-conditioning-162880/

or buy one of these
http://gizmodo.com/181614/usb-air-conditioned-shirt
Title: Re: Boiler Exhaust Vent
Post by: tunnie on 30 June 2011, 14:03:18
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You can make a mini air con yourself just put some ice in front of the fan. I made one from an old pc fan and a plastic tub with the fan on top pulling the cold air through, you can get more complex by using copper piping and a fish tank pump but mine suited my needs :y

http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-make-usb-air-conditioning-162880/

or buy one of these
http://gizmodo.com/181614/usb-air-conditioned-shirt

Looks interesting, might need a few to cool my flat though!  :)
Title: Re: Boiler Exhaust Vent
Post by: Chris_H on 30 June 2011, 15:05:17
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You can make a mini air con yourself just put some ice in front of the fan. I made one from an old pc fan and a plastic tub with the fan on top pulling the cold air through, you can get more complex by using copper piping and a fish tank pump but mine suited my needs :y

http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-make-usb-air-conditioning-162880/

or buy one of these
http://gizmodo.com/181614/usb-air-conditioned-shirt
That just gives you cool, damp air.  MostAll air-conditioners extract heat and moisture to the outside world.
Title: Re: Boiler Exhaust Vent
Post by: Lioned on 30 June 2011, 22:46:11
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What actually goes out of this?  :-/

As its got rather warm past few days, I've considered buying a small air-conditioning unit.

Got to keep nice and cool while on that xbox  ::)

Problem is the vent for air-con, you have to open the window, which kind of makes getting one pointless as all cool air escapes, and its nosier when window is open.

But I noticed I have a huge plastic vent going outside from the boiler (combi) - its exhaust vent.

Would it be possible to combine/add a connection to allow air-con vent to be use this as well, would it be safe?  :-/ :-/

There is enough space above it to add something into it.



If you want to die in the middle of the night this would be a good way to do it.Choose a night when the wind is in a particular direction and it shouldnt take too long.

Seriously though,this is why boiler vents have to be some distance from a window (cant remember how far) but the gas man should be able to tell you.
Title: Re: Boiler Exhaust Vent
Post by: davethediver on 30 June 2011, 22:50:11
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What actually goes out of this?  :-/

As its got rather warm past few days, I've considered buying a small air-conditioning unit.

Got to keep nice and cool while on that xbox  ::)

Problem is the vent for air-con, you have to open the window, which kind of makes getting one pointless as all cool air escapes, and its nosier when window is open.

But I noticed I have a huge plastic vent going outside from the boiler (combi) - its exhaust vent.

Would it be possible to combine/add a connection to allow air-con vent to be use this as well, would it be safe?  :-/ :-/

There is enough space above it to add something into it.



If you want to die in the middle of the night this would be a good way to do it.Choose a night when the wind is in a particular direction and it shouldnt take too long.

Seriously though,this is why boiler vents have to be some distance from a window (cant remember how far) but the gas man should be able to tell you.

One and half meters on modern boilers ;)