Gas boiler question please

[rocketmanbkk]

Hi Friends

Been busy this week but have a question if ok.

A flat has has a new boiler fitted in the bedroom.

The boiler is about a foot off the ground & next to the bed.

Are there any regs that state this cannot be?

Or if not, should it be boxed in?

Basically, I've been asked to box it in. The agent gas said there's nothing to say the boiler cannot/shouldn't be situated where it is.

It look ridiculous as it's where you'd put your bedside table.

Any thoughts?

Legal from you gas men please.

Cheers

Rct

 

[rocketmanbkk]

Anyone? Or are you all drunk (again)?!

 

[Mike Jackson]

No problem with it there legally. Not where I'd want one but if that's the only place it will fit then so be it. Make sure any boxing complies with the manufacturers instructions.

 

[townfanjon]

We all have seen them in stupid places but this one takes the biscuit.........sweet dreams eh

 

[rocketmanbkk]

Thx for reply. Should it have air vents?

Time engineer must've been crazy, it could've gone a lot higher in the room

 

[rocketmanbkk]

Pic to follow

 

[rocketmanbkk]

Here it is!!

 

[rocketmanbkk]

So, LL wants it boxed in. Should the boxing have vents or anything else?

 

[bassmonster]

Manufacturer instructions is King here. I've come across boilers where it states vents are not needed in compartments...

 

[rocketmanbkk]

Ok, IF I do it I'll put them in. It's shocking really that someone will sleep next to this.

Must be desperate!

 

[Destroyer2813]

Leave plenty of room around it for when the heap fails

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

no ventilation needed with that boiler,a baxi 105e,min 5mm clearance to both sides read this for full clearances http://www.acwilgar.co.uk/Boiler-Manual-PDF/Baxi/Combi instant 80E & 105E.pdf

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

Leave plenty of room around it for when the heap fails

why,can be fixed easy enough if you know how

 

[jtsplumbing]

Where does the flue come out ? maybe that's the reason for position of boiler.

 

[iain85]

I can't see the problem. Who wouldn't want to hear that heap chugging away whilst they try to get to sleep?

 

[rocketmanbkk]

The flue goes out the side wall. Thx all, I'll box it and forget it.

 

[iain85]

Don't forget to add a label stating 'warning, this compartment contains a carp boiler'.

 

[Millsy 82]

If there is not already recommend a co alarm.

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

Don't forget to add a label stating 'warning, this compartment contains a carp boiler'.

hows a 105 crap?its probably outlived most ferrolis and aristons and was certainly much better than anything Worcester had at the time

 

[galaxy_plumbing]

shocking...why? i would rather put it in the loft.

 

[rocketmanbkk]

Thx all. I'll stick a CO alarm on the bed.

 

[plumber0808]

Why the negative input in a 105? Always liked them myself.

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

Why the negative input in a 105? Always liked them myself.

baxi sold 8 million of them,they were the country's best selling combi,thats why theres one in my house i dont want a boiler i have to fix all the time

 

[townfanjon]

Manufacturer instructions is King here. I've come across boilers where it states vents are not needed in compartments...

Bass monster, it's not classed as a compartment pal

 

[Leo21]

The only reason to put it that low would be because he was short on copper!