double flue or not for RCD

[narrowboatmike]

Hi,

I'm fitting out a sailaway and would like to know if I need a double flue lining

to meet the RCD as the boat will be sold within 5 years, thanks, Mike.

[matty40s]

No, its a recommendation not a regulation.

 

If you are fitting a boat out to sell, wouldn't it be a good idea to get a copy of the regulations so you get everything right ?

Edited March 31, 2021 by matty40s

[Tony Brooks]

I suppose the answer depends upon if the stoves in boats ISO/BS has been incorporated into the RCD. For a non-RCD boat I fully agree with Matty but  n this case I would want to check the RCD documents to be sure.

[Tracy D'arth]

Possibly, along with double sized fire extinguishers, double exit doors, double insulated wiring, double glazed windows, double bottoms and doubled up laughing....................................

[mrsmelly]

For extra " safety " you could always lag the radiators so they are cool to touch and no heat escapes 

[OldGoat]

59 minutes ago, mrsmelly said:

For extra " safety " you could always lag the radiators so they are cool to touch and no heat escapes 

Haha, you are a wag. (Hope that doesn't have another meaning - I've lived a sheltered life)

 

It's not been mentioned but I , me personally, think a double skin flue would be best / advised / sensible if the fire is by the front doors. Very easy to get singed as you go out in heavy seas...

[Tracy D'arth]

Waste of heat near the front doors, better in the middle of the boat. Ugly things twin wall flues and the chimneys are horrible.

Prefer a bit of perforated stainless steel around the flue, then you get the heat safely.

[OldGoat]

1 hour ago, Tracy D'arth said:

Waste of heat near the front doors, better in the middle of the boat. Ugly things twin wall flues and the chimneys are horrible.

Prefer a bit of perforated stainless steel around the flue, then you get the heat safely.

An excellent suggestion and give 'you' an oportunity to fit a chimney that looks right. While you're at it - get a collar that makes the chimney stack vertical and not looking like something out of a cartoon. It took me agec to find one....

[David Mack]

1 hour ago, OldGoat said:

While you're at it - get a collar that makes the chimney stack vertical and not looking like something out of a cartoon. It took me agec to find one....

Or fit a wedge shaped packer under the commonly available chimney collar.

[narrowboatmike]

Thanks for all the answers and suggestions. I fitted a sailaway out 10 years ago and was aware

of the RCD conditions then but I'd heard on the grapevine  that the latest RCD requires a flue to have  a double lining, which by the way 

I think is a complete waste of heat. I will double check the latest regs and if it's not necessary

I'll explain to the potential new owner the pros and cons of a double lining.