Gas Boiler In The Attic

vulmac

I am looking to upgrade my gas boiler. The current boiler is in an outside shed. it only heats the radiators. I had a registered contractor to give me quotes. He suggested that he could put the new boiler in the attic and I could then have the option for hot water and or radiators. My main problem is when it would need to be serviced it would not be easily accessible as access to the attic is by way of a folding ladder.I have dealt with this company for 15 years and are very reputable. My concern is if they close down how would another firm look at this instillation for servicing.

roy rodgers

I'd service it as long there is was a walk way to the boiler and a light in the attic. I can't seeing it being a big deal if these were also installed while the boiler is getting fitted.

You need to think about how your going to have access to the boiler let alone a RGII.

Having a boiler as the highest point of a heating system makes them very susceptible to air related faults and a few other problems.

Boilers can be fitted in the loft as long as the access is right(some manufacturers don't cover warranties for incorrectly fitted/sited boilers) and the boiler is plumbed taking in to account the common problems that can occur with badly sited boilers.

vulmac

gary71 wrote: »

You need to think about how your going to have access to the boiler let alone a RGII.

Having a boiler as the highest point of a heating system makes them very susceptible to air related faults and a few other problems.

Boilers can be fitted in the loft as long as the access is right(some manufacturers don't cover warranties for incorrectly fitted/sited boilers) and the boiler is plumbed taking in to account the common problems that can occur with badly sited boilers.

Thanks I spoke with the installer again this morning and he assured me there would not be a problem. They have fitted boilers in attics in the past and never had a problem. The only requirement was acess with a ladder and a light in the attic. As I said I bought my current system about 15 years ago. I have always found them to be very helpful and obliging. They have serviced the current system every year. I still have that lingering doubt ??.

vulmac

vulmac wrote: »

Thanks I spoke with the installer again this morning and he assured me there would not be a problem. They have fitted boilers in attics in the past and never had a problem. The only requirement was acess with a ladder and a light in the attic

. And good strong flooring as there's a lot of fat RGIs out there

vulmac wrote: »

As I said I bought my current system about 15 years ago. I have always found them to be very helpful and obliging. They have serviced the current system every year. I still have that lingering doubt ??.

Like anything if it's done properly it's not a issue, the points you have to consider is how will you interact with the boiler controls(as the boiler is the highest point so any air from the rads can at times cause the boiler to require re-setting)

How easy will it be to adjust the boiler temperature if you wish to adjust it

Where will the refilling point be to add water to the radiators(ideally positioned directly under the boiler).

As for the plumbing, ideally there will be auto air release valves fitted in positions on the pipe work to encourage the air to leave the system before any air reaches the boiler(which has been known to melt the odd boiler)

As there is nobody policing bad heating installations if it's fitted incorrectly your on your own but that's the case where ever the boiler is fitted, I think the best heating systems are the simplest but if you are happy to access your loft yourself and the boiler is plumbed correctly with the right access then there is absolutely no problem with fitting a boiler in the loft.

vulmac

gary71 wrote: »

. And good strong flooring as there's a lot of fat RGIs out there





Like anything if it's done properly it's not a issue, the points you have to consider is how will you interact with the boiler controls(as the boiler is the highest point so any air from the rads can at times cause the boiler to require re-setting)

How easy will it be to adjust the boiler temperature if you wish to adjust it

Where will the refilling point be to add water to the radiators(ideally positioned directly under the boiler).

As for the plumbing, ideally there will be auto air release valves fitted in positions on the pipe work to encourage the air to leave the system before any air reaches the boiler(which has been known to melt the odd boiler)

As there is nobody policing bad heating installations if it's fitted incorrectly your on your own but that's the case where ever the boiler is fitted, I think the best heating systems are the simplest but if you are happy to access your loft yourself and the boiler is plumbed correctly with the right access then there is absolutely no problem with fitting a boiler in the loft.

Thank you very much for your detailed reply. Much appreciated i will take these points up with the installer:).

Robbie.G

I'm personally not a lover of boilers in attics.There needs to be good access to the boiler.
I came across one where it was fitted in attic and on a prepay meter the user kept running out of credit and had to get ladders to reset boiler.
Once it's done right there's nothing technically wrong with fitting in attic it's just not my personal preference

vulmac

Just an update had the system fitted in attic. No problems to date thanks again all who responded