Combi clearances

[hjalfi]

I'm trying to buy a new combi boiler (as those of you with long memories might remember...). I pretty much know what I want, but there's one final piece of information I need before I can actually decide, and that's how much space I need to leave around the boiler.

The space in my kitchen is pretty small, only about 900 high by 500 wide. Most condensing boilers are 850x450, which will only leave a few centimetres on each side. Will this cause a problem? I can't seem to find any references in the tech docs for the boilers I'm considering, but I gather that I do need a certain amount of space.

(I'm looking at the Ravenheat 85T and the Garda M96.28. The Garda's slightly smaller, but Ravenheat have a better reputation and a website with, like, actual information on it...)

 

[Bahco]

Not sure about clearances but I think it may be around 150mm. The pros will advise I'm sure.
What I am sure about is NOT to consider a Ravenheat. They have a poor reputation and a friend is making good use of his BG cover with his Ravenheat boiler!

Spend the extra and have a Valliant or Worcester etc.

Buy cheap buy twice

 

[mickyg]

the clearances for the ravenheat csi 85t GC 4758120 are as follows

125mm above
150mm below
5mm either side
450mm service clearance in front of the applaince.

had you had a little more height for the boiler location i would suggest checking out the Worcester Greenstar range, which are much better boilers, but you will need a few extra inches of space in the height.

 

[hjalfi]

Grr. Just as I had nearly made up my mind.

Can anyone recommend a Worcester dealer? Their web site doesn't have pricing information.

Plus, how much can the top and bottom clearances on boilers be crowded? i.e., is this a safety/ventilation issue or an access issue because there's pipes sticking out? I ask because my space is a funny shape due to a slanted ceiling; there's actually a fair amount of space available, it's just not rectangular.

 

[ChrisR]

this a safety/ventilation issue or an access issue

Both
Clearances are always given in the installation info.

DOn't forget to add the height of the flue elbow at the top, plus a bit.

The newish Worcester B. Junior is quite small.