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[Dave20046]

I'm pooling the org's collective genius again

Can anyone confirm the size of modern boilers and building regs for boilers? As in common boiler depth, what they can and can't be attached to, what space is required surrounding them etc etc. ?

Here's the scenario: I have a boiler in my bathroom attached (and vented through) the external wall. Around the boiler a massive cupboard has been built.

On the adjacent (stud) wall to the boiler there's a cavity behind which is 30cm deep, the boiler is 27cm deep. I'm wanting to affix the (or a new) boiler to the back of the cavity behind the adjacent wall so that I end up with two rectangular rooms separated by one straight stud wall and to enable me to install a double window on the external wall on the bathroom.

Pretty hard to explain so I'll up some mspaint plans!

Obviously I won't be moving any boilers myself, just hoping to get the studs down/up myself so it's just a case of ringing a plumber when I'm ready for the boiler move/new boiler.

Any comments really really appreciated!
Cheers

[Dave20046]

Currently

[Dave20046]

Desired layout

I accept to accomodate a boiler I might have to encroach into the left hand room a bit more than hoped but I'd prefer that than the current layout

Im still confused with the pictures haha.

Best to ring a plumber and get him to come round and see if he can see any reason why it cant be done, before you do anything. Then get him back to do the work once your ready.

Obviously you have to consider pipework, flue termination etc. i feel it would have to be seen in person

[andrewsmith]

PM Electro, Dave

[joshwalker094]

Pm Rumblebee ( Chris wilkinson )

The more space it has the better, can the cover be removed from it's new position, and can the flap if there is one drop down? The installation and servicing instructions will give you the MINIMUM dimensions required around the boiler.

[Dave20046]

Cheers all, might send some pms! Nice call on just getting someone round, the job might not happen for a while so didn't want to waste anyone's time, but I can always tell them that! Just want to get things in place ready for when the boiler is replaced

Bluefish ; I'm thinking of the access to the boiler being cupboard doors, like built in storage/ an airing cupboard
The problem is I don't have a specific boiler in mind until the current boiler gives up. I just need to make sure the space I create is okay for all common modern boilers.
It's okay to affix one to a stud then? It's be side vented out of the external wall (red).

[dirtydog]

I would go online and check out a few suitable boilers for their dimensions and the minimum space they need around them just to give you an idea of how much room you're going to need and also check for the flue options. It may also be worth checking ventilation requirements eg room or compartment

[maviczap]

We re sited our boiler from the kitchen to the airing cupboard upstairs, enough room to take the cowling off for servicing etc

Doubles up as a clothes drier in the winter when the heating is running