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Boiler over Fuseboard?

  • 13-03-2008 7:18pm
    #1
    curadh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 302 ✭✭


    I was asked the other day if it would be okay to site a gas boiler in a 'service' cupboard, up over a fusebox thats knee high. I advised a no-no cos of leaks or servicing etc. But now I'm thinking if the two were separated by fireboard and maybe some tanking on the boiler side..or any other suggestions? Im not up on the regs for this but I would be pretty sure its a dangerous thing. Am I wrong?


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  • #2
    bertie1
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 509 ✭✭✭bertie1


    I'd say you were right to say no . if the pressure release valve in the boiler went ,the water would pour down on the fuseboard, can you put it to the left or the right of the board to avoid this??


  • #3
    sinnerboy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,433 ✭✭✭sinnerboy


    fuse board should not be knee high . that is dangerous . impractical to service


  • #4
    curadh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 302 ✭✭curadh


    Possibly you could do it if you had a cupboard with the fusebox up the top separated by a shelf and separate door to the rest of the cupboard used for the boiler. Again though, what are the regs on it? Maybe it wouldnt be certified.


  • #5
    sinnerboy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,433 ✭✭✭sinnerboy


    ETCI publication ET 207 2003

    item 13.6 ( paraphrased )

    i - location to be generally suitable
    ii - located in a manner not to create a fire risk
    iii . must be readily accessible , , mounting hight 2m

    attics , locked room , closets are not acceptable

    preferred locations - garage or hallway
    must be clear of gas meter or gas appliance

    must not be placed under stairway

    dems are the regs


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