Boiler Cupboard

[Charlie]

I want to build a cupboard around my boiler for aesthetic reasons. I was wondering if anybody had some helpful tips regarding materials, build structure etc. My only concern is over/under engineering the thing, or spending unneccessary time on the project.

A picture of my boiler can be found at:

requirements are:

1) A cupboard to hide away the boiler (it doesn't need to be too pretty

- it's in the utilty room)

2) Simple to build. 3) Cheap to build. 4) Strong enough not to fall apart if I knock it with the washing basket.

Any help would be gratefully appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Charlie

[DIYSOS]

I was advised by a Corgi upon seeing my new 'boiler' cupboard that there should be some vents - safety regs in case of boiler overheating. May apply to you.

DIYSOS

[Charlie]

There is an vent on the wall (which will be inside the cupboard) to the outside of the house.

[Cicero]

============== Whatever you build you'll need a low level vent to complement the vent in the wall.

I think this is a situation where a simple MDF or chipboard structure is perfectly acceptable. Make sure that you allow sufficient room inside your cupboard to permit servicing.

Cic.

[Ed Sirett]

Having seen the picture You will definately need a lot of ventilation to outside air.

You will need vents at high and low level. They will have to have a minimum free open area of 5cm^2 per kW of boiler input. However this boiler is an open flue type and will need another 5cm^2 / kW for the combustion air.

That boiler might be around 20kW but it could well be more.

Also I expect that you will need a mimimum 75mm clearance all around to any combustible materials (e.g. wood, ply, wall paper, mdf?)

If this were a modern room sealed boiler you would likely need no vents or such large clearances

HTH

[Charlie]

wall. Are the requirements you give additional to this?

Charlie

[Ed Sirett]

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Yes the cupboard vents are at high and low level whilst the combustion air supply doubles the low level vent.

So at least 10cm^2 /Kw at low level and at least 5cm^2/kW at high level. and 75mm clearance unless the instructions say otherwise.