CharlieR wrote:
Hi - I'm new to this forum but would appreciate some helpful advice.
I live in a flat and am having the kitchen refitted, which means moving
or replacing our existing boiler (Alpha Ocean Style FF - about 12 yrs
old).
I'm told that if we replace it we have to have a condensing boiler (new
building regs), but I understand that there are problems with the plume
from this type of boiler as we have a balcony roof above where the flue
would exit, and it's close to a door and a window.
The cheaper option is to just move the Alpha, but I'm worried this may
affect it (cause leaks). Or can we get a new non-condensing boiler
fitted?
I've spoken to 4 different heating companies (incl BG) and have had
different comments and advice from each.
Any help much appreciated. Thanks.

as a budding(30 year old) gas/heating engineeer and plumber, i would
bite the bullit and go for the condenser, do you live on top floor? if
so have you got sole access to loft? if so stck it up there out of the way!

if not, and plume will cause problems, as said before look through the
regs and find a good way of avoiding 'em or move it yourself!