That's a good question snug, where might I find the model info? Only thing I can find is a wiring diagram sticker on the bottow metal pull out panel which says "Apollo Fanfare 15/30, 30/50 and 40S BOILER WIRING DIAGRAM". Can't see anything else anywhere on the metal casing itself.
Ancient Myson Apollo boiler - suitable for boxing in?
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In fact, here's a couple of snapshots in case that helps identify it.
[photos no longer needed as we've identified it]
Looking on the bottom, a sticker tells me it was manufactured in 1990.
[photos no longer needed as we've identified it]
Looking on the bottom, a sticker tells me it was manufactured in 1990.
Now this worries me a little lol, there's a section of boxwork to the left which steps out just enough to make lining up the casing very tricky. I seem to remember not being able to get the little booger back on again last time I did that (by accident I might add lol).
Edit: Hurrah, took it off and managed to line it up and put it back on first time.
It's the Apollo Myson Fanfare 15/30S.
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your boiler is a room sealed fan assisted which can be fitted in a bathroom.
However, as previously stated ;- Where a room sealed appliance is installed in a room with a bath or shower, any electrical switch or control should be so situated that it cannot be touched by a person using the bath or shower.
A cupboard or compartment used to enclose the boiler must be constructed for this purpose. Details of esential features are given in BS6798 & BS5546
Top clearance 50mm. sides 5mm. Bottom 90mm.
you will also require High and Low level vents of 300 square cm
Just an important aside. This boiler I belive, is a room sealed positive pressure fan assisted. Therefore I strongly advise that you do not remove or interfere with the inner casing/combustion chamber. They can be notoriously dificult to reseal and can only be checked for spillage of carbon monoxide with specialist equipment, by a registered gas installer.
However, as previously stated ;- Where a room sealed appliance is installed in a room with a bath or shower, any electrical switch or control should be so situated that it cannot be touched by a person using the bath or shower.
A cupboard or compartment used to enclose the boiler must be constructed for this purpose. Details of esential features are given in BS6798 & BS5546
Top clearance 50mm. sides 5mm. Bottom 90mm.
you will also require High and Low level vents of 300 square cm
Just an important aside. This boiler I belive, is a room sealed positive pressure fan assisted. Therefore I strongly advise that you do not remove or interfere with the inner casing/combustion chamber. They can be notoriously dificult to reseal and can only be checked for spillage of carbon monoxide with specialist equipment, by a registered gas installer.
Electrical switch is directly underneath the boiler, and there's plenty of room for a cupboard of that size, so it's all sounding good.
So, is there still spares out there for this model snug? We were told by a local gas contractor that they're pretty much obsolete.
We'll want to be getting a combi boiler in the future anyway, if only so we can get rid of the green tank in the airing cupboard and free up some extra space to re-jig the upstairs partitions, but it would be good to know if something packs up before we've saved the cash.
So, is there still spares out there for this model snug? We were told by a local gas contractor that they're pretty much obsolete.
We'll want to be getting a combi boiler in the future anyway, if only so we can get rid of the green tank in the airing cupboard and free up some extra space to re-jig the upstairs partitions, but it would be good to know if something packs up before we've saved the cash.
yes parts are available. see here ;-
http://www.sparestraders.co.uk/category/apollo-fanfare-1530s/
You have to wonder at your gas contractors motives
http://www.sparestraders.co.uk/category/apollo-fanfare-1530s/
You have to wonder at your gas contractors motives
your profile set up will not let me reply to your message
Looking on the net, I see this ventilation malarky is more complicated than I thought lol.
Going by snugibs reply on compartment ventilation, I'm guessing the top two vents on this page would be suitable for a boiler cupboard?
http://www.inbrass.co.uk/acatalog/Large_vents_for_gas_boilers.html
I'm making a big assumption that this is vented into the room itself (so purely for air flow into the cupboard) as opposed to outside? should the vents be positioned directly above and below the boiler, or if a full length cupboard is used, should the vents be positioned just above floor and just below ceiling height?
Thanks in advance folks.
[Edit] Also, I'm guessing that assuming the vents are into the room, that there's no such thing as over ventilating, and that bigger vents and more airflow is a good thing?
Going by snugibs reply on compartment ventilation, I'm guessing the top two vents on this page would be suitable for a boiler cupboard?
http://www.inbrass.co.uk/acatalog/Large_vents_for_gas_boilers.html
I'm making a big assumption that this is vented into the room itself (so purely for air flow into the cupboard) as opposed to outside? should the vents be positioned directly above and below the boiler, or if a full length cupboard is used, should the vents be positioned just above floor and just below ceiling height?
Thanks in advance folks.
[Edit] Also, I'm guessing that assuming the vents are into the room, that there's no such thing as over ventilating, and that bigger vents and more airflow is a good thing?
1/ Yes vented into the room
2/ Top and bottom of cupboard/compartment door or side, or indeed in the top panel and bottom panel
3/ The sizes I gave are the minimum. If you want larger, go for it
2/ Top and bottom of cupboard/compartment door or side, or indeed in the top panel and bottom panel
3/ The sizes I gave are the minimum. If you want larger, go for it
Thanks snug, you're a star.
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