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New Boiler Installation.
Hi Folks,
I've just had new central heating installed, including a new boiler. The new boiler is situated where the old one was, in the kitchen, but is much bigger. But the main problem is the pipework that is left exposed under the boiler, where there is a double wall socket which is now restricted due to this pipework. First question is should this pipework be exposed as this wasn't explained to me before installation was carried out, and apart from anything else is unsightly. Next question is more serious and regards the pipework being so close to and restricting the use of the electric wall socket. I'm really not sure how safe it is, although the engineer said there are no regulations to say it is not safe to do so. Any opinions, anyone?
Gordon.
I've just had new central heating installed, including a new boiler. The new boiler is situated where the old one was, in the kitchen, but is much bigger. But the main problem is the pipework that is left exposed under the boiler, where there is a double wall socket which is now restricted due to this pipework. First question is should this pipework be exposed as this wasn't explained to me before installation was carried out, and apart from anything else is unsightly. Next question is more serious and regards the pipework being so close to and restricting the use of the electric wall socket. I'm really not sure how safe it is, although the engineer said there are no regulations to say it is not safe to do so. Any opinions, anyone?
Gordon.
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If one of the pipes is a gas pipe, then this must be a minimum of 150mm away from an electrical socket.0
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How do you think the pipework would be accessible de maintenance or repair if not visible on the surface? It can be boxed in if you wish, but that would not be part of a standard install. Which pipe is blocking the socket-gas or water?No free lunch, and no free laptop
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Could you furnish us with a pic please?
There are bespoke ducting products for covering up combi pipe line ups however pipe shouldnt be so close to a socket as to restrict its useage.Feudal Britain needs land reform. 70% of the land is "owned" by 1 % of the population and at least 50% is unregistered (inherited by landed gentry). Thats why your slave box costs so much..0 -
C_Mababejive wrote: »Could you furnish us with a pic please?
There are bespoke ducting products for covering up combi pipe line ups however pipe shouldnt be so close to a socket as to restrict its useage.
Thanks for the reply. I will attempt to post a photograph for you tomorrow.0 -
Hi, I'm having trouble getting an image uploaded, can anyone let me know how it's done?:(0
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You post an image up to a photo hosting site, and then post a link to it here.No free lunch, and no free laptop0
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