{"product_id":"ariston-domestic-vertical-flue-terminal-with-starter-kit-125mm-terminal-3318079-starter-3318080","title":"Ariston Domestic Vertical Flue Terminal with Starter Kit (125mm terminal): 3318079 Starter + 3318080","description":"\u003c!-- SEO Product Name: Ariston Domestic Vertical Flue Terminal with Starter Kit (125mm terminal): 3318079 Starter + 3318080 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;color:#222;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAriston Vertical Starter (Part No. 3318079)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003eboiler-connection adaptor piece\u003c\/strong\u003e required whenever a vertical coaxial flue kit is fitted to an Ariston boiler range. It connects the boiler's exhaust manifold to the vertical flue assembly above, redirecting the flue gases upward through the ceiling and roof. The \u003cstrong\u003eAriston Vertical Flue with Black Terminal (Part No. 3318080)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete 60\/100 mm vertical flue terminal pipe\u003c\/strong\u003e that pairs with the vertical starter — it includes a \u003cstrong\u003eweatherproof black terminal cap\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to blend in on slate or dark-toned roofing. Both parts use the standard \u003cstrong\u003epush-fit coaxial connection\u003c\/strong\u003e common across Ariston's HE boiler flue range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable role=\"presentation\" style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:16.66%;text-align:center;padding:16px 8px;background-color:#008377CF;color:#fff;border-radius:6px 0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e3318079\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;\"\u003eVertical Starter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:16.66%;text-align:center;padding:16px 8px;background-color:#008377CF;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e3318080\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;\"\u003eVertical Flue — Black Terminal\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:16.66%;text-align:center;padding:16px 8px;background-color:#008377CF;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eØ60\/100\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;\"\u003eCoaxial Pipe Diameter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:16.66%;text-align:center;padding:16px 8px;background-color:#008377CF;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003ePush-fit\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;\"\u003eConnection — No Clamp Needed\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:16.66%;text-align:center;padding:16px 8px;background-color:#008377CF;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;\"\u003eWeatherproof Terminal Cap\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:16.66%;text-align:center;padding:16px 8px;background-color:#008377CF;color:#fff;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eHE Range\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;\"\u003eCondensing Boiler Compatible\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#FFF4E5;border-left:4px solid #E8A317;padding:14px 18px;margin:20px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Both Parts Are Needed for Vertical Installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e For a complete vertical flue installation, you need \u003cstrong\u003eboth\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003cstrong\u003eVertical Starter (3318079)\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003eVertical Flue Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e (3318080 with black terminal, or 3318081 with red terminal). Neither part is functional on its own. The starter connects to the boiler; the flue kit terminates above the roof.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#E6F4F3;border-left:4px solid #008377CF;padding:14px 18px;margin:20px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Black?\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003e3318080's black weatherproof cap\u003c\/strong\u003e is mechanically identical to the red-capped 3318081 — the only difference is terminal colour. Black is typically chosen to blend in on \u003cstrong\u003eslate, grey, or dark-toned roofing\u003c\/strong\u003e, while red is more commonly used where the terminal needs to stand out for visibility, such as on tiled roofs.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ctable role=\"presentation\" style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:33.33%;padding:14px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#008377CF;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003ePush-Fit Simplicity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eNo clamps or sealant required between the starter and the flue kit — the coaxial sections simply push together, speeding up installation and reducing the risk of an incomplete seal.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:33.33%;padding:14px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#008377CF;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eFixed Terminal Height\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eThe vertical flue kit is manufactured to a fixed usable length, ensuring the terminal always sits at the correct clearance above the roofline once fitted with the appropriate flashing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:33.33%;padding:14px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#008377CF;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eCoaxial Ø60\/100 Design\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eA single pipe carries fresh air in around the outer wall and expels flue gases through the inner core, keeping the roof penetration to one compact opening.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:33.33%;padding:14px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#008377CF;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eDiscreet Black Finish\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eThe black terminal cap is weatherproof and UV-stable, holding its colour and finish through years of roof-level sun and rain exposure without fading against dark roofing materials.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:33.33%;padding:14px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#008377CF;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eFlat \u0026amp; Pitched Roof Ready\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eWorks with either a flat roof flashing plate or a flexible base cap flashing for pitched roofs, so the same starter-and-flue combination adapts to most UK domestic roof types.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:33.33%;padding:14px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#008377CF;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eExtendable Run\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eWhere additional height is needed above the starter, a coaxial extension pipe can be inserted between the starter and the flue kit — the flue kit itself should never be cut.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ctable role=\"presentation\" style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:24px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\" style=\"background-color:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eProduct Specification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#F5F5F5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-weight:bold;width:34%;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-weight:bold;width:33%;\"\u003e3318079 — Vertical Starter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-weight:bold;width:33%;\"\u003e3318080 — Vertical Flue (Black)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003eBoiler-to-flue adaptor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003eVertical flue terminal pipe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#F5F5F5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003eØ60\/100 mm coaxial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003eØ60\/100 mm coaxial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eTerminal Colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003eBlack (weatherproof cap)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#F5F5F5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003eClamp to boiler manifold; push-fit to flue kit above\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003ePush-fit to vertical starter or extension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eRoof Flashings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003eNot included — order separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#F5F5F5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eCompatible Ranges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003eE-Combi EVO, E-Combi ONE, Clas ONE, Genus ONE, Alteas ONE (Ø60\/100 coaxial systems)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;font-weight:bold;border-radius:4px 4px 0 0;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-top:none;border-radius:0 0 4px 4px;padding:4px 14px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the black terminal (3318080) and the red terminal (3318081) vertical flue kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin:10px 0 4px;\"\u003eBoth kits are mechanically identical. The difference is purely aesthetic — the \u003cstrong\u003e3318080 has a black weatherproof terminal cap\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the \u003cstrong\u003e3318081 has a red cap\u003c\/strong\u003e. Black terminals are often preferred on slate or dark-toned roofing for a discreet finish; red is sometimes chosen for visibility on tiled roofs. There is no functional performance difference between the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eCan the vertical flue kit be used on flat roofs?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin:10px 0 4px;\"\u003eYes. The vertical flue kit is suitable for both \u003cstrong\u003eflat roofs and pitched roofs\u003c\/strong\u003e. A \u003cstrong\u003eflat roof flashing plate (Part No. 3318011)\u003c\/strong\u003e is required for flat roofs. For pitched roofs, flexible base cap flashings are available in two colour options — \u003cstrong\u003e3318009 (Black, 12–40°)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e3318010 (Red, 12–40°)\u003c\/strong\u003e. These are sold separately and must be ordered in addition to the flue kit and starter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eDo I need to cut the vertical flue kit to length?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin:10px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not cut\u003c\/strong\u003e the vertical flue kit. The terminal height above the roof line is fixed to ensure correct clearance above the flashing. Usable length variation is accommodated by the kit's design. To increase total run height, use a \u003cstrong\u003ecoaxial extension pipe\u003c\/strong\u003e between the vertical starter and the flue kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWhat diameter roof hole is required?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin:10px 0 4px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e130 mm diameter hole\u003c\/strong\u003e should be cut through the ceiling and\/or roof to accommodate the Ø60\/100 coaxial vertical flue assembly. Mark the centre position on the ceiling based on the distance from the boiler's back wall to the centre of the flue outlet, as shown in the installation manual dimensions diagram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ariston","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65624695963997,"sku":"3318079-3318080-kit","price":97.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2051\/3629\/files\/AristonVerticalFlueTerminalwithStarterKit.jpg?v=1780584845","url":"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/ariston-domestic-vertical-flue-terminal-with-starter-kit-125mm-terminal-3318079-starter-3318080","provider":"AIZO Quality Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}