Gas Leakage from Boiler

Upwind

Some background....

I have recently had some work done on my bathroom which included new pipework and the boxing in of my Worcester Greenstar Combi boiler behind solid cupboard doors - as opposed to louvre doors. The boiler is about 4 years old and has been regularly serviced by a Gas Safe engineer and it was again serviced at the same time as the bathroom works were being done.

However, I have noticed recently that when I open the cupboard door, I get the very faintest of gas smells. I wondered if this is normal - with the boiler being encased behind a closed cupboard door now?

Are there any experts out there could advise me please?

I_have_spoken

Is it gas or some flue-gas as the burner can't now draw properly?

Put some soapy water over the gas feed pipe and valve and check for bubbles.

diywhynot

You smell gas, call National Gas Emergency number: 0800 111 999 in England, Scotland and Wales now.

In a gas emergency act quickly and take the following safety steps:

• Get fresh air immediately. Open all doors and windows to ventilate the room
• Switch off the appliance and do not use it again until it has been checked by a Gas Safe registered engineer
• Turn off the gas supply at the mains
• Call the National Gas Emergency number
• If you are feeling ill visit your GP or the hospital immediately and tell them that your symptoms may be related to carbon monoxide poisoning
• Contact a Gas Safe registered engineer to check and fix the appliance

Upwind

I_have_spoken wrote: »

Is it gas or some flue-gas as the burner can't now draw properly?

Put some soapy water over the gas feed pipe and valve and check for bubbles.

Thanks - I will try that later.

Upwind

diywhynot wrote: »

You smell gas, call National Gas Emergency number: 0800 111 999 in England, Scotland and Wales now.

In a gas emergency act quickly and take the following safety steps:

• Get fresh air immediately. Open all doors and windows to ventilate the room
• Switch off the appliance and do not use it again until it has been checked by a Gas Safe registered engineer
• Turn off the gas supply at the mains
• Call the National Gas Emergency number
• If you are feeling ill visit your GP or the hospital immediately and tell them that your symptoms may be related to carbon monoxide poisoning
• Contact a Gas Safe registered engineer to check and fix the appliance

Thanks - I have already got that to hand and was just checking first that it wasn't 'normal' - as I said before it is very faint - like a residue from sparking up your cooker hob.

Was also going to ask, if the Gas Safe check wasn't completed correctly - only done 2 months ago - should I report the Gas Safe engineer?

diywhynot

Bizarre. You have a potential gas leak and you're posting on here for further advice. Just call the number, don't DIY the source of the gas leak.:eek:

Upwind

diywhynot wrote: »

Bizarre. You have a potential gas leak and you're posting on here for further advice. Just call the number, don't DIY the source of the gas leak.:eek:

I appreciate your concern. There is nothing bizarre about it - I am currently at work some 50 miles from home, so am not about to call an emergency number at this moment. Hence I thought I would seek some advice now - if that is OK with you?

diywhynot

Upwind wrote: »

I appreciate your concern. There is nothing bizarre about it - I am currently at work some 50 miles from home, so am not about to call an emergency number at this moment. Hence I thought I would seek some advice now - if that is OK with you?

So you're safe then 50 miles away from a potential gas leak. Good for you but not so great for the neighbours:eek: So, no, not okay.

anotherbaldrick

Upwind wrote: »

I appreciate your concern. There is nothing bizarre about it - I am currently at work some 50 miles from home, so am not about to call an emergency number at this moment. Hence I thought I would seek some advice now - if that is OK with you?

So you smelt a gas leak, did not do anything at the time, went to work, and are now worried if your home will still be there when you get back.

Irony

No home should be without carbon monoxide/smoke detectors. Can't believe the inspector did not recommend.

muckybutt

I smell Gas what's the first thing I do ? :think: .... ask on a forum if it's normal :wall:

Beggars belief sometimes !