Removing old storage heaters

[Amp David]

Just wondering when removing these old things, how do you get rid of the blocks from inside, especially if they contain asbestos.

Got a few to get shut of on a job and want to include any extra cost involved in my quote.

Cheers

 

[SimpleSimon]

Asbestos containing objects, like gloves and heating pads, can be placed in a closed bag and discarded in most jurisdictions. In some places you may need to label the bag as containing asbestos and send it to a landfill that accepts asbestos waste.
If building materials such as ceiling tile, pipe insulation, floor tile, roofing materials, etc., contain asbestos, the process of getting rid of it is more complex. Usually some form of enclosure is set up around the area from which the materials are to be removed and wetted processes are used to reduce and control production of dust. Waste is double bagged, sealed, cleaned on the outside, specially marked and taken by specially qualified and equipped waste haulers to designated landfills. The enclosure may be kept under negative pressure with special fans, and a closeout inspection and testing is required to confirm the area has been properly cleaned before the enclosure is removed.


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[Deleted member 19807]

you will have to get them moved by a asbestos contractor, i would get a quote before you give the customer any idea of cost, are you sure they have asbestos in them? have you checked the on line list?

 

[IQ Electrical]

HSE advice:

Some electric storage heaters, generally those manufactured before
1975, contain asbestos. Your electricity supplier should have an up-to-date list of heaters
which have been identified as containing asbestos. Do not dismantle the storage heater to
check whether or not this is the case! Generally, the heaters are perfectly safe as long as
they are not tampered with. If the heaters contain asbestos and you wish to have them removed, this must be done
by licensed contractors.​

 

[Amp David]

you will have to get them moved by a asbestos contractor, i would get a quote before you give the customer any idea of cost, are you sure they have asbestos in them? have you checked the on line list?

Not sure they contain it but having read these posts on the date then they probably won't. Once i've checked looked at them, later on today i'll double check before doing any quotations.

Thanks to you all who helped