Installing a boiler in new location

[Andy_O]

Hi All,

Looking for some advice on a new boiler install. Currently my boiler is in a cupboard in the bathroom but looking to move it downstairs into the kitchen as we are in the process of fitting a new one.

My question is regarding the location next to the window and if a flu could be suitably installed due to the extended lintel.

The window used to be a patio door and as such has a much bigger lintel than is required for the new window. Id rather not remove the lintel for a smaller one at this point.

Thanks

Andy

 

[John506]

Where are you planning to fit the boiler? On the blockwork with the sockets on, and the flue exiting under the lintel?

If so, don't see a problem with the top of the core hole half a brick down from the lintel

 

[Dan Robinson]

If so, don't see a problem....

Not with the lintel maybe..... But if you were qualified to work with gas, you might notice the other obvious problem.

 

[Dan Robinson]

You might be able to sneak the flue through above the lintel.

Why not ask the installer?

 

[John506]

Not with the lintel maybe..... But if you were qualified to work with gas, you might notice the other obvious problem.

Hmmmm...

Well of course the socket may need moving.

I don't have a tape measure to hand but looks like more than 300mm from that openable window...

other than that?

 

[Dan Robinson]

It's the opening on the building, not the window itself.

 

[John506]

It's the openable part of the window, not the start of the fixed pane.

 

[Dan Robinson]

Crack on then

 

[John506]

 

[Dan Robinson]

I suggest you read bs5440 before you get too cocky.

 

[John506]

I don't need to mate.

300mm from openable window.
150mm from fixed window.


Sorry if I'm stepping on your toes, posting on your territory, you being an active long term poster and I am not. Is there an initiation ceremony I missed or something?

 

[Dan Robinson]

It's got nothing to do with territory.

Read the document. Specifically page 95.