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9.1In preparation

Flue types and classification

Open-flued, room-sealed and flueless appliances; natural and fanned draught.

BS 5440-1

This topic supports

  1. M09.1Identify flue types and explain how natural-draught and fanned-draught flues work.

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Room-sealed balanced flue

A concentric balanced flue: combustion air in, products out, and why the room air isn't involved.

Will demonstrate

  • Combustion air drawn in through the outer duct
  • Products expelled through the inner duct
  • Why the room air is not used

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