Radiator cover over a back boiler..

suisidevw

As above, is there any reason why this shouldn't/couldn't be done purely for asthetic reasons?

Obviously it will be a vented radiator cover, and the back boiler is never used as a 'glowing fire'. There is a carbon monoxide alarm in the room too.

Canucklehead

suisidevw wrote: »

As above, is there any reason why this shouldn't/couldn't be done purely for asthetic reasons?

Obviously it will be a vented radiator cover, and the back boiler is never used as a 'glowing fire'. There is a carbon monoxide alarm in the room too.

A back boiler with fire front is designed to operate without its ventilation being impeded or combustion compromised by a cover of any description. As a back boiler unit is an open flued appliance an annual service and a carbon monoxide alarm are both essential.

Canucklehead

sancho

Canucklehead wrote: »

A back boiler with fire front is designed to operate without its ventilation being impeded or combustion compromised by a cover of any description. As a back boiler unit is an open flued appliance an annual service and a carbon monoxide alarm are both essential.

Canucklehead

We have a back boiler and haven't had it serviced in the two years we've been here. Out of interest how much would you say it would be? East midlands area

ormus

approx 80-100 quid for a BBU here in the NW area.

suisidevw

Thanks all. Canuckle, is that an 'industry' response or one that should be completely adhered to, as the boiler will obviously be completed ventilated through the cover?

If one were to be placed in front of a BB, what could the negative effects potentially be? Obviously monoxide won't be an issue with the alarm as stated. Is it the combustion that is the issue? Obvoiusly if it's dangerous I wouldn't do this!

Canucklehead

suisidevw wrote: »

Thanks all. Canuckle, is that an 'industry' response or one that should be completely adhered to, as the boiler will obviously be completed ventilated through the cover?

If one were to be placed in front of a BB, what could the negative effects potentially be? Obviously monoxide won't be an issue with the alarm as stated. Is it the combustion that is the issue? Obvoiusly if it's dangerous I wouldn't do this!

The response is based on this document as well as manufacturer's specifications.

Canucklehead