Internal oil boiler -positioning a condensor dryer beside it?

yellow hen

This may well be a daft question but...

we have an internal oil boiler which has a space next to it for another appliance. The appliance would have to be slidable in and out to allow for access to the boiler. Presuming we can arrange this, is it ok to put a condensor dryer next to it? Are they any danger to each other?

Wearb

If new appliance needed to be moved to service the boiler, then perhaps this isn't an appliance space, but a service space for the boiler.

yellow hen

Wearb wrote: »

If new appliance needed to be moved to service the boiler, then perhaps this isn't an appliance space, but a service space for the boiler.

Its an old utility, its a 'nothing' space really but we want it utilise it

Wearb

Ask your boiler service man to have a look sometime he's passing to see if he's ok with your proposal.

DGOBS

Is the oil boiler balanced flue or open flued?

If it's open flued there maybe a serious implication regarding ventilation requirements, and could lead to a dangerous situation regarding carbon monoxide.

yellow hen

DGOBS wrote: »

Is the oil boiler balanced flue or open flued?

If it's open flued there maybe a serious implication regarding ventilation requirements, and could lead to a dangerous situation regarding carbon monoxide.

I have no idea Is there an easy way to find out?

DGOBS

A picture would tell a thousand words.....

yellow hen

DGOBS wrote: »

A picture would tell a thousand words.....

Fair point...

Tom44

DGOBS wrote: »

A picture would tell a thousand words.....

It did. :eek:

Hopefully theres a dual thermostat somewhere, and no kid's with long fingers !!
I recommended taping up the holes.
Old dates on labels indicates recent work & inhibitor,


And yes, boiler is balanced flue, so that's not a problem.

jimf

a picture with the door off would be more informative

trevally

It will depend on the size of the room & the amount of Ventilation, as the condenser dryer requires air. If the room gets too hot & starved of air the dryer may not work correctly.
Check manufacturers requirements.

agusta

jimf wrote: »

a picture with the door off would be more informative

Good point,it may not be the original burner or set up

jimf

agusta wrote: »

Good point,it may not be the original burner or set up

my thinking as well dec

yellow hen

jimf wrote: »

my thinking as well dec

Does that help? Sorry its under a worktop at a bad angle.

For what it's worth we're hoping to replace it with an outdoor boiler next year

yellow hen

Was the picture any help?

jimf

yes your boiler is balanced flu

Tom44

jimf wrote: »

yes your boiler is balanced flu

FFS
Original picture would have told you that if you looked at the bottom of the door.
You could see the bottom of the air box.

Hence my answer before ye amatures need more clues.

jimf

Tom44 wrote: »

FFS
Original picture would have told you that if you looked at the bottom of the door.
You could see the bottom of the air box.

Hence my answer before ye amatures need more clues.

sorry almighty one should have looked closer :P:P

Wearb

jimf wrote: »

sorry almighty one should have looked closer :P:P

:pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac:

jimf

Wearb wrote: »

:pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac:

smart arse:P:P

DGOBS

Well, too be picky, you can see the air box is missing the two from retaining bolts, so technically at the minute it is not room sealed.

yellow hen

DGOBS wrote: »

Well, too be picky, you can see the air box is missing the two from retaining bolts, so technically at the minute it is not room sealed.

Thanks everyone for the help and advice. Much obliged.