Minimum height above kitchen counter for boiler?

[damson]

Any information much appreciated!

Is there a minimum (or maximum) distance between a kitchen counter and the bottom of a new boiler? Our old boiler (a Potterton with one of those big external flues) was at least 18 inches above the kitchen counter - our new boiler (a Worcester junior 24i) has been fitted (while we were away) less than 12 inches above the counter. Our ceilings are high so there's at least 4 foot above the new boiler. Our kitchen is very small and now there's less workable space. The boiler hasn't been commissioned yet - is it a big job for the plumber to add more pipework and move it up another foot?

Sorry if this is a very silly question but the missus is very annoyed!

thanks all for any advice

 

[bripl]

200mm min but the mi will tell you for the boiler
450mm is the general rule,yes if you really want to p1ss the plumber off get him to move it up,was it not disscussed at estimate/quote time or were you relying on his phsyic powers to put it high and you want it low or vice versa

 

[Agile]

I am surprised that this has arisen.

Usually it happens because the installer wants to use the same flue hole through the wall.

I expect he has made a new wall hole to ensure correct distancing under eaves or other obstruction that must be taken into account.

Look outside and see whats near the flue!

Tony

 

[damson]

Plumber is now moving the boiler higher. Basically he had called in a favour for someone to help him out over the weekend and he agreed that the guy had done a shoddy job (and not done as requested). Thanks for all the information!

cheers again