Filter on boiler?

[Mgrant]

Is it a regulation that a filter is fitted to the return pipework on new boiler intalls

 

[Rickster123]

No. But it's strongly recommended.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

and mis get a bit stringency on warranty if not fitted

 

[Mgrant]

Thanks. If using a stand off kit and running the flow and return pipework behind the boiler and up through the ceiling to the floor area. Would be hard to install it unless it was under the floorboards. Which I guess is not really practical.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Thanks. If using a stand off kit and running the flow and return pipework behind the boiler and up through the ceiling to the floor area. Would be hard to install it unless it was under the floorboards. Which I guess is not really practical.

if you can drop the boiler 100mm and install above

 

[Mgrant]

Could yes but would look realy unsightly as the boiler is in the kitchen above the work tops not in a cupboard or anything.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Could yes but would look realy unsightly as the boiler is in the kitchen above the work tops not in a cupboard or anything.

but will save your boiler alot

 

[Dotty]

The reason the filter is fitted on the return is that it stops dissolved solids getting to your boiler where they would cause all kinds of problems.

However having it on the flow is better than none at all.

 

[Mgrant]

And having it under a trap under the floor sounds like a stupid idea? This is what someone suggested to me

 

[ShaunCorbs]

And having it under a trap under the floor sounds like a stupid idea? This is what someone suggested to me

yes and no if its easy to get at i dont see a problem but if your planning on putting carpet over the top no

 

[plumben]

yes and no if its easy to get at i dont see a problem but if your planning on putting carpet over the top no

the fillter i fitted in my house in under the floor in the kitchen, tight to the floor so i have to use a wet vac to clean it out, and theres floorboards ply then 2 layers of lino ontop of it, and ive got to pull the w/m out to get the floor up, but it's better than not having one,

but it only gets cleaned every 2 years

 

[AWheating]

fit it in the cupboard below the boiler, box pipework in between boiler and worktop (removable boxing)