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#322618 5-Sep-2025 03:55
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I'm in the middle of renovations, and my old Calais Marker radiant gas heater had to come out - and they can't put it back in - there was no flue kit.
A few years ago, I bought a Rinnai Slimline MkII - brand new, in its box. But no flue kit. It's been in storage since, waiting for this day to come. This was the last model that didn't require electric for ignition.

 

I can't source a flue kit, (they haven't been made for over 10 years now) or find anyone to respond to my request to make one for it.
I'm assuming a sheet metal worker could make one? It's to be flued through an old chimney cavity.

 

I really can't afford a new gas heater, and I hate wasting a perfectly good new one - just cos I can't source a part.

Any ideas out there?


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  #3411361 5-Sep-2025 06:29
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Have you asked Rinnai or a gas fitter whether a current model flue would be suitable?




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  #3411425 5-Sep-2025 09:04
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Manufacturer
https://sfp.co.nz/gas-heating/flue-kits/
https://spiroloc.co.nz/product-category/flues-fittings/
https://www.foleyind.co.nz/

 

Retailer
https://www.theflueshop.co.nz/
https://turfrey.co.nz/


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  #3412198 7-Sep-2025 17:10
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Bung:

 

Have you asked Rinnai or a gas fitter whether a current model flue would be suitable?

 

 

Yeah - Rinnai haven't stocked it for years. I've tried several gas fitters so far, and nothing. I got referred to a plumber/gasfitter/metal sheetworker - but no response.




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  #3412199 7-Sep-2025 17:11
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bebek:

 

Manufacturer
https://sfp.co.nz/gas-heating/flue-kits/
https://spiroloc.co.nz/product-category/flues-fittings/
https://www.foleyind.co.nz/

 

Retailer
https://www.theflueshop.co.nz/
https://turfrey.co.nz/

 

 

I saw SFP but they only go through suppliers. And I've tried The Flue Shop, but had no response there either.
I'll defo check out the other websites you listed - thanks!


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  #3412224 7-Sep-2025 19:21
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Neeks:

 

Bung:

 

Have you asked Rinnai or a gas fitter whether a current model flue would be suitable?

 

 

Yeah - Rinnai haven't stocked it for years. I've tried several gas fitters so far, and nothing. I got referred to a plumber/gasfitter/metal sheetworker - but no response.

 

 

AFAIK you have to involve a gasfitter sooner or later, they have to do the installation.


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  #3412250 7-Sep-2025 21:45
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Neeks:

 

bebek:

 

Manufacturer
https://sfp.co.nz/gas-heating/flue-kits/ 
https://spiroloc.co.nz/product-category/flues-fittings/ 
https://www.foleyind.co.nz/ 

 

Retailer
https://www.theflueshop.co.nz/ 
https://turfrey.co.nz/  

 

I saw SFP but they only go through suppliers. And I've tried The Flue Shop, but had no response there either.
I'll defo check out the other websites you listed - thanks!

 

I was going to suggest Turfrey as well. I've found them very helpful in the past.


 
 
 

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  #3412254 7-Sep-2025 22:09
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Where abouts are you located?


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  #3413089 9-Sep-2025 21:25
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I'm in Wellington.


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  #3413099 9-Sep-2025 22:13
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Perfect. 

 

 

 

Get in touch with these guys or, better yet, go visit them. If they haven't got what you need in stock, they will make it for you. They are a couple of elder tradesmen who are much better with their tools than they are with technology. 


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  #3413112 10-Sep-2025 02:15
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Ge0rge:

 

Perfect. 

 

 

 

Get in touch with these guys or, better yet, go visit them. If they haven't got what you need in stock, they will make it for you. They are a couple of elder tradesmen who are much better with their tools than they are with technology. 

 

 

Ahhh - of course - makes sense now! Got it, I'll defo do that!
I'm such an introvert, even picking up the phone is only for emergencies - I'll try getting out there end of the week. Thanks for this!


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  #3427940 25-Oct-2025 18:41
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Ge0rge:

 

Perfect. 

 

 

 

Get in touch with these guys or, better yet, go visit them. If they haven't got what you need in stock, they will make it for you. They are a couple of elder tradesmen who are much better with their tools than they are with technology. 

 

 

These guys were awesome! Amazing work, and at a really good price. My gasfitter and builder are now also fans! Thanks for link!

 


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