do i need to move my boiler?

[Andy Hutchison]

i am about to construct a conservatory on the back of my house but my boiler is on an internal wall and the flue would extract into the new build. am i allowed to divert the flue to a higher a few inches higher so it clears the new roof. it would mean its sitting between the ceiling and the floor above? moving the boile seems like a massive job... please help

 

[AWheating]

it does sound like it would be better to move the boiler. the flue must be positioned to suit the manufactures instructions. just above a roof is not going to cut it.

contact a local gas safe engineer for advise. oh and welcome to the forum.

 

[Mike Jackson]

As above you're going to need at least 300mm below the flue to any surface with most boilers. If you need an engineer post in the local for a plumber section and there may be someone on here that can help.

 

[Centralheatking]

Alarm bells ring when i read this type of question - get a gas safe engineer to look at your
plans and PAY him for his advice and fuel - bad installations kill people - their kids etc.

I think that building regs will probablly apply anyway - do not cut corners

Its nice to go to sleep and wake up as a family

 

[Deleted member 32524]

You may be able to install a different flue on to your boiler that will cover all the regs. Look at the mi's and see what fluing options they have.