I have a faulty storage heater that is about 15-20 years old. The
Electricity Board engineer who looked at it would not open it as he said it
likely had asbestos in it. Is this likely to be the case? If so, how do I
get rid of the heater, or even move it, as I believe there are a lot of
special handling restrictions on asbestos?

thanks in advance.

It is highly unlikely that there is asbestos in your s/h. The Electricity
Association circulated a list of all heaters that contained asbestos. If it
is Creda, Dimplex or Unidare it should have no asbestos in it. If it is a
Balmforth, GEC or Heatstore there may be a very small matchbox size piece of
asbestos under the thermal link on top of the heater core inside the heater.
This amount of asbestos can be removed by wearing a paper face mask and
disposable gloves, placing the item in a secure bag and putting in with your
normal rubbish. Obviously ensure the heater is disconnected before carrying
out this operation.
"DKSanders" wrote in message
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I have a faulty storage heater that is about 15-20 years old. The
Electricity Board engineer who looked at it would not open it as he said
it
likely had asbestos in it. Is this likely to be the case? If so, how do I
get rid of the heater, or even move it, as I believe there are a lot of
special handling restrictions on asbestos?

thanks in advance.

"DKSanders" wrote in message ...
I have a faulty storage heater that is about 15-20 years old. The
Electricity Board engineer who looked at it would not open it as he said it
likely had asbestos in it. Is this likely to be the case? If so, how do I
get rid of the heater, or even move it, as I believe there are a lot of
special handling restrictions on asbestos?

thanks in advance.

It won't have asbestos in it. Even the huge 1970's brown fablon
covered things didn't. Suggest you use a more trustworthy electrician
than one from the 'leccy board. Sounds like yours couldn't be
bothered as it would have meant a return visit and little profit for
his beancounting masters on the swanky business park!

Are there such things as Electricity Board engineers. I was under the
impression that they had all been made redundant or redeployed to other
work. SEC are probably one of the few companies that may still be
associated with EB.
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"DKSanders" wrote in message
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I have a faulty storage heater that is about 15-20 years old. The
Electricity Board engineer who looked at it would not open it as he said
it
likely had asbestos in it. Is this likely to be the case? If so, how do
I
get rid of the heater, or even move it, as I believe there are a lot of
special handling restrictions on asbestos?

thanks in advance.

It won't have asbestos in it. Even the huge 1970's brown fablon
covered things didn't. Suggest you use a more trustworthy electrician
than one from the 'leccy board. Sounds like yours couldn't be
bothered as it would have meant a return visit and little profit for
his beancounting masters on the swanky business park!