r/Amstelveen • u/SadBarracuda9304 • Jan 22 '26
CV Ketel replacement
Hi Community,
I recently bought a house in Amstelveen which had a CV Ketel that needed to be replaced (was the only issue, everything else was fine and I got it at a good price). However while installing the new CV Ketel (Gas boiler), it was noticed that the building has a common gas flue through which dedicated gas flue from each apartment goes through. Now the issue is that this common Flue currently does not have enough space to insert a dedicated flue. The VVE is currently working on a permanent solution but that might take some time. Is there anything that I can do myself to solve this problem. I ask as I am currently living without any heating or hot water and the winter this year has been especially unbearable.
I am not sure if installing a fully electric set up is a possibility, but if it is then how much should I expect it to cost.
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u/TimeTraveller2207 Jan 22 '26
Is the problem that you're not allowed to install a high-efficiency boiler? What kind of system do other residents have?
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u/SadBarracuda9304 Jan 22 '26
For the apartments connected to the same Flue (i.e in the same line vertically as mine) two are currently using the common flue to house their dedicated flues (hence the lack of space) and the one on the ground floor has a heat pump installed since he has a large backyard. The one other house I am not sure but will have to check.
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u/TimeTraveller2207 Jan 22 '26
It's strange that the VVE has allowed your apartment to no longer have enough space for a flue. This might well become a legal matter with the VVE or even the previous owner.
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u/SadBarracuda9304 Jan 22 '26
The previous owner did tell me that the CV Ketel needed to be replaced but not about this issue regarding not having enough space for a Flue. I would assume he will claim that he was not aware of the issue. Not sure how the previous CV Ketel was installed but I believe it was directly connected to the common flue and did not have a dedicated flue inside it.
Are there any resources I can refer to for taking this issue to the VVE since they have not provided a solution so far either.
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u/TimeTraveller2207 Jan 22 '26
If you don't have your own flue, the only problem is that you're not allowed to connect a high-efficiency (HR)-boiler due to the risk of carbon monoxide. I believe you can connect a raised-efficiency (VR)-boiler. It's wise to consult a specialist for this. I've had good experiences with Warmgarant. But if I understand correctly, only one apartment might be using the same flue, right? Check with the other apartment. Perhaps the owner of that apartment has a different solution and isn't using the flue. In that case, you can use the space, and the homeowners' association can quickly install a flue that can accommodate high-efficiency boilers. It's also possible that the owner of the other apartment does use the flue and still has a raised-efficiency boiler. Or they have a high-efficiency boiler, but in that case, they have a problem, because a shared flue poses a carbon monoxide risk for you and him.
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u/SadBarracuda9304 Jan 22 '26
This is very helpful advice. I will try checking with how the other apartments are using the flue and also check with a specialist to potentially install raised efficiency boiler. Will also check out Warmgarant. Thanks !
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u/Mr-Rekkert Jan 22 '26
I know little bits about his, but going fully electric seems only a good choice if you have or will have any means of generating electricty, like solar panels.
In the meantime, you can have a little boiler installed int he kitchen under your sink, like a Quooker. That will give you boiling and hot water to at least wash yourself (dont know how dire your situation is). Not connected to the cv ketel, so separate things.
Finally, is the VVE allowing you to change big stuff like that? Most of what i hear is that VVEs have rules that you as part of the building should adhere too, so maybe figure that out as well.