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Utica Hot water boiler Model UH15B096FE

stevenknaub
stevenknaub Member Posts: 31
in THE MAIN WALL

is it acceptable for the top and Draft Side access panels on this boiler to have large gaps?

Concern is that flue gases may be leaking through these gaps into the home.

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  • pecmsg
    pecmsg Member Posts: 6,580

    All homes should have at least 1 if not more low level CO Detector(s).

    Big Ed_4
  • bburd
    bburd Member Posts: 1,199

    The boiler block, breeching and draft hood contain the flue gases. The access panels have nothing to do with it, they merely cover the insulation over the block.

    Flue gases may spill from the draft hood or burner opening in abnormal draft conditions, so a good carbon monoxide detector in the boiler room is essential.

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    Bburd
    mattmia2
  • stevenknaub
    stevenknaub Member Posts: 31

    thanks for your assistance!

    Blessings through Jesus Christ our Creator

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