was casing for boiler edit: advice re new oil boiler

[jb1468]

As part of renovating an old property, I have to remove an unsafe external structure where the external boiler (very old! - grant 50-70 Euroflame compact oil boiler) is currently placed. I need to case or box in the boiler and the pipes leading into the house to protect it from the weather as it will, when I remove the structure, be exposed to the weather. It currently stands on a concrete surface which will remain.

I read around the subject but it is a little confusing regarding clearance regulations and suitable materials. I am considering allowing the following clearances. 200mm above, 50mm left and right, 100 mm front and 25mm all round clearance for the flu. I will construct it in such a way that any part of it can be removed for servicing if required. Does this sound about right, or are their definite regulations. I will be selling the property once renovated so I do not want it to come back and bite me! As the boiler is at least 10 years old I have no manual and cannot find one online.

What materials can I use, best to use? is it ok to use combustible materials such as external ply and felt for the slanted roof of the boiler house? or do I need to be looking at other materials. It needs to be weather proof

Would really appreciate experience, thoughts and advice, particularly from those who have done this.

 

[LUNAT]

HI

avoid highly flammable materials eg wool,wood too close.contact manufacturers they will give exact details.i would think that the distances you are planning is be ok.

 

[simond]

Once you have gone to all the trouble of building the casing you may find it cheaper to just replace it with a new Grant Votex outdoor module, casing supplied!

If you are selling the property it would look a lot more compelling to the purchaser. Comes with it's own compact flue too, which will look a lot better than the current unit.

 

[jb1468]

Once you have gone to all the trouble of building the casing you may find it cheaper to just replace it with a new Grant Votex outdoor module, casing supplied!

If you are selling the property it would look a lot more compelling to the purchaser. Comes with it's own compact flue too, which will look a lot better than the current unit.

thanks for the thought, i certainly considered it, but it would be far from cheaper, altho defintely it would look better. less than £100 will box it in. nearer £1000 to replace, including the price of a plumber

 

[gavinda]

but any switched on buyer will buy the place with the new heating over yours everytime. you have to spend a little to make a lot.

 

[jb1468]

but any switched on buyer will buy the place with the new heating over yours everytime. you have to spend a little to make a lot.

I agree and I would too........still weighing it up........can u recomend a type of boiler not neceseraily a make and model.....but more criteria to look out for etc......i.e. condensing boiler or not?

 

[jb1468]

but any switched on buyer will buy the place with the new heating over yours everytime. you have to spend a little to make a lot.

I agree and I would too........still weighing it up........can u recomend a type of boiler not neceseraily a make and model.....but more criteria to look out for etc......i.e. condensing boiler or not?

edit subject message as looking for something different now

 

[simond]

Grant Vortex outdoor module..................

Or, since they have a 5yr parts and labour warranty deal on at the moment - a Worcester Bosch Greenstar heatslave External.

 

[gavinda]

i dont know anything about oil heating, but on gas a really like the worcester stuff myself

 

[oilman]

Definitely DON'T go anywhere near a Worcester Greenstar Heatslave. They are a total pain to service.

 

[simond]

They are a total pain to service but then the OP is not servicing himself.

Can you name another boiler with a 5yr parts and labour warranty? WB also have the best warranty support/customer care in the business.

Incidentally, WB have recently made some small but significant changes to address the servicing access issue. Details were sent to all accredited installers last month, I assume you are not one?

 

[oilman]

Details were sent to all accredited installers last month, I assume you are not one?

You'll never know, but carry on blowing your trumpet.