Can you put a cupboard around a boiler?

Can you put a boiler in a kitchen cupboard? Your boiler can be put inside a kitchen cabinet, however there are some regulations that you will need to adhere to. This means that a kitchen cupboard is the perfect thing to house your boiler because it will have a door that can open.

What is the plastic pipe from boiler?

The condensate pipe is used to drain all the excess water produced from the condensing process in your boiler. Since the water, aka the condensate, is mildly acidic (that’s because it is a by-product of the condensed waste gasses), it needs to be drained through a PVC or ABS pipe. Any metal pipe used would corrode.

Should boiler pipes be boxed in?

Box in the pipes This will help to cover the unsightly pipes and will also prevent them from gathering dust. If your boiler is quite modern, it is more likely to blend into the background of your kitchen with matching casings over the pipes.

How much clearance do you need for a boiler?

The boiler should be easily accessible for any servicing or maintenance requirements. This means the door to the cabinet should be openable, and there should be a minimum gap of 700 mm between front of the boiler and a wall or other obstruction for the engineer to service it properly.

Do I need a fire door on my boiler cupboard?

Any property that is more than 2 floors require fire doors, Doors that lead to the hall and main exit door or stairs such as landings require fire doors. En-suites and cupboards are exempt unless the cupboard contains electrical or gas services.

Can you connect plastic pipe to boiler?

Plastic pipework is allowed to be used on oil boilers, provided there is at least 1000mm copper pipe connection to the boiler before any plastic. Plastic pipework may also be used on under floor heating systems in conjunction with a blending valve.

Can you use plastic pipe for radiators?

Plastic pipe systems can be easily threaded through studwork and within wall systems during construction. This method is often used for running feeds to radiators or where concealed plumbing is required. Most plastic pipe systems can be painted if required.

How do you box unsightly pipes?

Method 1: Boxing-In Pipes

1. Measure How Far the Pipes Protrude from the Wall.
2. Measure the Length of the Area you Wish to Box-in.
3. Cut Timber Battens to Size.
4. Affix the Battens.
5. Cutting the Front Board to Size.
6. Affixing the Board.
7. Fill Over Screw Holes and Caulk Along the Join.

Can I paint boiler pipes?

Central heating and copper pipes can be an eye-sore if not correctly painted with the correct paint. Because these pipes become hot normal emulsion paint will only flake away after time. So, you need to use heat resistant paint to avoid cracks or flaking paint.

How deep does a boiler cupboard need to be?

Available heights include a wall boiler cabinet 724mm high to a dresser boiling cabinet that stands at 1560mm. Their boiler housings can be ordered with a width of either 500 or 600mm and are typically built at a depth of 400mm.