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Can a boiler be in a cupboard?
Most modern boilers are manufactured to be compact in size and are capable of being fitted into a cupboard. Combi boilers in particular tend to fit quite well into kitchen cupboards as they are compact and require no additional tanks or cylinders. They can therefore be easily tucked away.
How much space is required around a boiler?
Make Some Room for the Engineer to Fit Your Boiler We highly advise leaving at least 60cm of space around the boiler and 20cm above and below it. If you know your chosen boiler’s dimensions, measure the area, and then add some extra centimetres as discussed above to make sure there is enough room for the installation.
Does boiler have to be on outside wall?
Your boiler should be installed inside a building and can be fitted to any suitable wall strong enough to take its weight when full of water. The boiler’s flue must be able to pass to the outside, either through an outside wall or through the roof.
Can a combi boiler go in an airing cupboard?
An airing cupboard is a space traditionally used to house a hot water tank. You can have a combi boiler installed in your airing cupboard, but request that a Gas Safe Registered (GSR) engineer surveys your property to make sure an airing cupboard is the most suitable fit for your new appliance.
Where should a boiler be placed in a kitchen?
The kitchen is another ideal place for a boiler because it will be close to any appliances that need it such as the dishwasher or washing machine, as well as the kitchen taps. In addition, any noise from the boiler will be confined to the kitchen where it will cause less of a disturbance.
How long can a flue be on a combi boiler?
All of Baxi’s, Main’s and Potterton’s system or combi boilers with a 60/100mm concentric flue fitted can be up to a maximum length of 10 metres. If you find that you do need a longer flue run, then the flue size can be increased to 80/125mm, giving you a maximum flue length of up to 20 metres.
Do you need ventilation in a boiler cupboard?
The clearance required with modern boilers can be quite low. Although the boiler cupboard may not require any form of air vents or additional ventilation, the boiler requires oxygen in order to burn the gas correctly.
Can a kitchen unit be used as a boiler?
Boilers can be unsightly beasts but with a little thought they can be hidden away by either placing a full kitchen wall unit cupboard around them or using bits and pieces from kitchen end panels, plinth boards, old cupboard doors and even tongue and grooved matchboard.
Is it possible to hide a boiler in a cupboard?
Hiding a boiler is now easier than ever, as there are some types on the market that can fit into standard kitchen cupboards. But if you have a boiler installed in a cupboard or enclosed space, what kind of ventilation is required? Although the boiler itself doesn’t require ventilation, the waste gases produced by the boiler need somewhere to go.
Can a combi boiler be in a kitchen cabinet?
Your boiler can be put inside a kitchen cabinet, however there are some regulations that you will need to adhere to. For example, the boiler needs to be fully accessible for servicing, maintenance or repairs. Furthermore, can I put a combi boiler in an airing cupboard?