Boiler in Bathroom

[robsartain]

Just been going through the regs of fitting a boiler. Found a location that suits (away from windows, etc, etc...) but I was told you are not allowed boilers in bathrooms ??

I found some regs on the net (not sure if they are up to date) but it says if the boiler is "room sealed" then its fine.

I have a Potterton 24 HE ECO combi boiler, and was going to have a horizontal flue on it. I believe this is room sealed and so fine.

Just wanted to check before I make a big hole in the wall and spend several hours fitting the thing.

P.S Im fitting the boiler, but letting the professionals connect the gas...I think its safest all round :-)

[Harry Flashman]

You are. Just had a house refurb - and one of my bathrooms has its own small combi boiler installed. There are regs about type, installation etc, but it can be done. A competent plumber/builder can advise you. Certificate for work in the bathroom can then be issued as per building regs.

Works well for me as keeps demands on hot water lower when two showers are being used in the house. The combi replaced an old multipoint gas heater that was unsafe.

[Ricky_M]

A room sealed boiler is fine in a bathroom, yours will be fine. Don't forget you have to be gas qualified to do the flue aswell.

[Ganglandboss]

As far as I know it is okay but I'd wait for Ferg to pop his head in first. Have you also considered the position of the flue and proximity to opening windows etc? There are also regs about electrical installations in bathrooms you need to be aware of.

[maser_spyder]

Yup, for electrical safety, stick it in a cupboard.

Bare bones of it, no sockets of switches allowed 'open' in a room with a bath or shower.

[robsartain]

Just got back into work... so thanks guys for the replies.

I have taken into account distances from windows, boundaries, etc...

I didn`t realise that you needed the cupboard because of electrics in a bathroom (makes obvious sense now someone has said it). I planned to put the boiler in a cupboard anyway. Just need to make sure the cupboard has enough for air flow around the boiler.

Thanks Again for your replies
Rob

[andy43]

Hmm, boiler in bathroom you say?
Should be no problem.

[robsartain]

Not the bunny boiler type.

Mind you looking at the size of her I hardly think she is condensing either :-)

[maser_spyder]

andy43 said:

Hmm, boiler in bathroom you say?
Should be no problem.

Have you seen what it says on her t-shirt?

Oh, the irony....

[maser_spyder]

robsartain said:

Just got back into work... so thanks guys for the replies.

I have taken into account distances from windows, boundaries, etc...

I didn`t realise that you needed the cupboard because of electrics in a bathroom (makes obvious sense now someone has said it). I planned to put the boiler in a cupboard anyway. Just need to make sure the cupboard has enough for air flow around the boiler.

Thanks Again for your replies
Rob

If it's a new condensing boiler, some don't need venting, as they draw air in through the flue (it's double co-axial, i.e. two pipes, one inside the other, one for air in, one for air out).

Worth checking, before you make extra work for yourself!

[Ferg]

Virtually impossible to buy a boiler that isn't room sealed now. Bear in mind, though, that some do require a degree of ventilation to keep the gas controls cool.