Combi Boiler Housing Question

[TomC]

Hi there
We are getting a Valiant ecotec 831 fitted. It is replacing the last valiant ecotec we had previously. It was fitted on the outside of the external wall of our kitchen and housed in a box that the plumber built out of plywood (see attached photo). Does anyone know if there is a commercially available unit, preferably made from something more weather resistant, that we can buy to house the combo boiler?
Thanks!

 

[snowhead]

Is the same Plumber fitiing the new boiler?

 

[TomC]

No - why?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Yes there is but I would be seriously questioning his ability if he left you like that / thought that was ok

 

[ShaunCorbs]

No - why?

Wouldn't class that as good enough/ to the regs

 

[TomC]

Hi Shaun,
It is a different plumber doing the fitting. What is the unit that you are thinking of?

 

[townfanjon]

Shakes his head .... its better than this one though

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Hi Shaun,
It is a different plumber doing the fitting. What is the unit that you are thinking of?

Electrical ip65 panel

 

[TomC]

What regs do you think are being broken?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

View attachment 30443 Shakes his head .. its better than this one though

Saw that the other day

 

[ShaunCorbs]

What regs do you think are being broken?

Electrical and some gas safe / bs ones

 

[townfanjon]

Saw that the other day

When I first saw it I thought it was photoshopped

 

[snowhead]

They have them in Ireland, but size may be a problem;

Weather enclosure kit for system/combi boilers

 

[TomC]

Hi Shaun
The Electrical ip65 panel looks the part. Any ideas where I could get hold of one quick sharpish in London?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Hi Shaun
The Electrical ip65 panel looks the part. Any ideas where I could get hold of one quick sharpish in London?

That's a tough one as normally built to order your best bet would be talk to your gas fitter (how much clearance he needs round the boiler ) this sets your size for your enclosure

Then go to a local sparky merchant (better if they do commercial stuff) and see if they have anything / can get you

 

[TomC]

Great, will do - thanks!

 

[Harvest Fields]

Hi there
We are getting a Valiant ecotec 831 fitted. It is replacing the last valiant ecotec we had previously. It was fitted on the outside of the external wall of our kitchen and housed in a box that the plumber built out of plywood (see attached photo). Does anyone know if there is a commercially available unit, preferably made from something more weather resistant, that we can buy to house the combo boiler?
Thanks!

View attachment 30442

This is a wind up right?

 

[Harvest Fields]

View attachment 30443 Shakes his head .. its better than this one though

Saw this the other day mate.
Well funny that one

 

[snowhead]

No - why?

The person fitting the boiler outside will need to come up with a solution that meets;

Gas regs.
Electrical regs
Building regs.
Manufacturers instructions.

And doesn't invalidate the warranty.

I doubt the original enclosure would have met any of the above.

From the M.I's;

Observe the following when choosing the installation site
and operating the boiler,
– Do not install the boiler
in rooms prone to frost.

 

[2old2plumb]

Tut tut ................those Installers
Just no consideration for the Service Guy!!!!

 

[king of pipes]

Would you do that shaun? theres always a alternative mi s state internal use only you would have a hard job getting them to stand by the warranty . kop

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Would you do that shaun? theres always a alternative mi s state internal use only you would have a hard job getting them to stand by the warranty . kop

Yes and already done one was a Worcester and they said fine must be ip rated have an external first stat and pipes lagged

Still up and running now

 

[quality]

We have done loads of external boilers around my way as they were all solid fuel but always in a brick built extension type of enclosure. I did query this a few years back .
We have had no trouble at all