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The purpose of a flue test is to prove a few points about the flue:
1. Flue draws all the products of combustion up the flue.
2. The flue does not leak from any joints or connections.
3. The flue terminates in the correct position.
4. The flue does not leak through any other flue system.
Before carrying out the test a few points MUST be covered.
1. Explain to the customer what you are about to do (in case they panic)
2. Close doors and windows (put the flue under its worst conditions)
3. When testing a flue with a fan in the area (it may not be necessary to turn the fan on as the problems that may occur with back pressure are checked when conducting a spillage test)
The purpose of a spillage test is to prove a few points about the appliance:
1. The appliance draws all the products of combustion into the flue.
2. The appliance and flue design are working correctly.
3. The appliance has no fumes entering the room
4. The appliance is safe to use
Before carrying out the test a few points MUST be covered.
1. Explain to the customer what you are about to do (in case they panic)
2. Close doors and windows (put the flue under its worst conditions)
3. Turn the extractor fans on in the room and test
4. Turn extractor fans on in any other room in the house and leave the door between the rooms open, and re test
5. When testing a flue with a fan in the area test with the fan on and with the fan off.