Boiler Getting Wet

[SusanLisa]

Apologies for my lack of knowledge on this subject when it comes to techincal terms to explain my problem.
Our boiler has over the last few days become very wet inside. Water is getting through the pipe that is through the wall from outside to the boiler inside. We think we need a cover over the outside bit as next doors gutter pipe seems too close and be dripping on the vent thingy. Has anyone had a similar problem with their boiler and how did you resolve it? Thanks x

[gasman]

This is a common problem due to poor installation methods. The Flue should have been installed with a slight angle going down to the outside so any ingress of water from adverse weather conditions including dripping gutters will just simply run back out and cause no problems. I would have a guess that you're flue has been installed in the horizontal position or even slightly uphill running back into the boiler. You need to either have the flue re-installed correctly to permanently cure the problem, or have a word with you're neighbour and tell them the damage the faulty gutter is causing and ask them to fix it. This will not however gaurantee it will happen again with heavy rain and a prevaling wind. You also can not cover it up as it is designed for the safe evacuation of the products of combustion and the appliance will be condemned.