Can I extend the power supply lead off my combi boiler?

[dodgem]

I want to move my vaillant boiler to an area of the kitchen where there is limited no space left, right or below it, to put a fused spur and plug to supply power to it.

The power supply lead on my combi vaillant boiler has been cut really short.

Can a plumber / electrcian put a new longer power supply lead on it?
If yes - how long can the lead be? I.e. what maximum distance the boiler spur and plug can be from the boiler?

Thanks in advance!

 

[stem]

Yes it can be extended, or I should say replaced. Boilers don't come with a power lead when new, it's provided by the installer.

 

[Mottie]

what maximum distance the boiler spur and plug can be from the boiler?

My boilers have always been in the loft. The spur is downstairs in the airing cupboard.

 

[fixitflav]

I want to move my vaillant boiler to an area of the kitchen where there is limited no space left, right or below it, to put a fused spur and plug to supply power to it.

The power supply lead on my combi vaillant boiler has been cut really short.

Can a plumber / electrcian put a new longer power supply lead on it?
If yes - how long can the lead be? I.e. what maximum distance the boiler spur and plug can be from the boiler?

Thanks in advance!

The boiler manual should give the current drawn, so you can find the cable size needed for the distance. My whole system has a 3 amp fuse, so it's not likely to be much of a problem.

 

[Madrab]

Boilers don't come with a power lead when new

??

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

My boilers have always been in the loft. The spur is downstairs in the airing cupboard.

Better if the isolation switch is located close to the boiler, then it is easier for the engineer working on the system to both find it, and know for sure it is off, when working on the boiler.

 

[stem]

??

It's provided by the installer.

 

[stem]

Boilers don't come with a power lead when new. it's provided by the installer.

??

Not sure what you mean by ?? When supplied new those I've seen come boxed up without a power lead. Surely as the OP has discovered the power lead will be subject to the installation requirement. If some do come with one, my apologies I've just never seen it.

 

[Madrab]

When supplied new they come in a box without a power lead. Not sure what you mean by ??

Not wishing to contradict any pro here but all the boilers I have installed over the last while have the leads already connected?? I haven't had to supply any power leads.

IG's, Vokera's etc

 

[stem]

OK thanks I stand corrected, that's twice in two days

 

[Madrab]

OK thanks I stand corrected, that's twice in two days

I find that every day can certainly be a school day in here.