Boxing in boiler ideas

[dave7108]

Looking to redo our utility room. The boiler looks a mess so are there any ways to box it in sideways and carry the cupboards along up to it? The freezer etc is all going and will get an undercounter integrated.

[dave7108]

Should add im thinking of having tall 900mm cabinets instead of the 700 in situ. The boiler is slightly taller than 900 but might blend in better.

[DonkeyApple]

Put a tower unit in the corner, cutting the side out for the boiler and a slightly smaller freezer unit in the tower?

[sherman]

How do you plan on any maintenace getting done on the boiler if you put it in a cupboard sideways.
The space the freezer is in is so you engineer can gain access to fix things.

At best you can box it in but not as part of a full wall of units.
You need to leave space for access.

Edited by sherman on Thursday 15th January 23:23

[dave7108]

I agree on access. It's a pity it's not forward facing.

[stevemcs]

Ours is like that, I used a 600 wide larder/tall cupboard, cut the side out of it, cut around the flue and then on the other side cur a window in it that’s then hidden by the fridge.

[dave7108]

stevemcs said:

Ours is like that, I used a 600 wide larder/tall cupboard, cut the side out of it, cut around the flue and then on the other side cur a window in it that s then hidden by the fridge.

Would you mind uploading a picture please. Much thanks

[megaphone]

Wouldn't cost a fortune to have the boiler put on the back wall, then put a tall cabinet around it.

[DonkeyApple]

sherman said:

How do you plan on any maintenace getting done on the boiler if you put it in a cupboard sideways.
The space the freezer is in is so you engineer can gain access to fix things.

At best you can box it in but not as part of a full wall of units.
You need to leave space for access.

Edited by sherman on Thursday 15th January 23:23

When booking the engineer just remember to ask how many times a day they go to Greggs.

[g7jtk]

Look at the manufacturers instructions to see minimum clearance then maybe ask your service engine as he is the one that needs the clearance. It may considerably increase your servicing and repair costs or they may refuse to work on it.

[GasEngineer]

Manufacturers instructions minimum clearance 250mm below and 450mm in front but in this position its not really enough room, especially if you extend the base units underneath the boiler so the service engineer is working at 90 degrees to the boiler.

The whole burner assembly needs removing to service the boiler - have a look at this youtube video to get an idea how much room would be needed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmLhGrlfB8A

Don't box the flue in as this needs to be inspected on service. And don't box the valves underneath in ether as they need to be accessed.

[Watcher of the skies]

How about a corner wall unit?
Remove the back panel and arrange it so that it can be easily removed for servicing.

[stevemcs]

Sorry for the delay