rope seals

[essexsi]

Good afternoon.

How do you deal with asbestos rope seals? I take it if deffective replace with fibreglass alternative. Am I correct.

How do you know it might contain asbestos? Age of boiler , appearance etc

Thanks for your input

Si

 

[ollski]

There are lists of boilers known to contain asbesos on the corgi website and a pdf floating aroud the hse site somewhere. Remove safely with water spray etc, double bag and dispose of as asbestos waste and replace with a nice new rope seal. Can't remember if it one per day or one per week you're supposed to do.

 

[essexsi]

Thankyou ollski.

I will take a look at the sites that you have suggested and see what info I can find. I appreciate your help.

Cheers Si

 

[ollski]

Here's one to kick start you off with:

http://www.stop-think-asbestos.co.uk/pdf_downloads/GAS_ELECTRICALAPPLICANCESLIST.pdf

 

[namsag]

Some list that, better get my claim in. Just about any boiler i ever worked on in the past. Ah well the wife will be minted.

 

[essexsi]

Thanks for the link. Good but disturbing reading!!

Thanks for your time

Si

 

[petetheleak]

jeez am doomed
Better tell the missus no to get me cremated will take about 4 days.