Installing central heating

TrueBlueAngel

Has anyone here ever installed central heating and boiler or is it strictly for the professionals?
Thanks

plumb1_2

TrueBlueAngel wrote: »

Has anyone here ever installed central heating and boiler or is it strictly for the professionals?
Thanks

Yes & Yes

What you can do is install the radiators and pipes, then get a Corgi Reg plumber to install the boiler& gas pipe.

wookie_2

TrueBlueAngel wrote: »

Has anyone here ever installed central heating and boiler or is it strictly for the professionals?
Thanks

i would not try it unless you are very competent, you also need a corgi cert for the connection of the gas, as it em:eek:

blue66_2

I fitted mine 12 years ago,full system with a combi boiler. no problems since.
but i would advices you to get somone to fit the boiler, then you do all the pipework and rads, its not rocket science but take your time.

dangermouse83

Hi there,

You can install the pipes/ rads etc. The problem comes when you install the boiler...

This needs to be done by a corgi registered engineer, as he must send off or leave you with the boiler's registration documents with his ID number on it. Corgi has a database of new installations, and corgi inspectors sometimes go round to check the workmanship on such installations.

Fitting your own boiler would contravene the gas saftey (installation and use) regulations 1998, and if anything were to happen (as i'm sure it wouldn't) you would be up to your neck in it.

There's boring things to take into consideration.... eg flue termination, pipe sizing (knowing that your gas meter can take that particular boiler), any ventillation required, BTU's/KWH of that boiler, wiring it up, blah blah blah.
Get a decent one, like worcester bosch or vaillant.

Also, if you own your property, you have to supply information such as installation dates/ corgi registration numbers in the details of the house when you sell it. Not having this informations could lead to a delay in selling.



If you ever need to get to sleep, try reading the gas regs. That's what I'm trying to do at the moment and it's boring me to death!

Good luck with it anyway trueblueangel!

moonrakerz

Something else to consider very carefully is where you are going to position your radiators. Put some pieces of cardboard, cut to size, where each one is planned to go.
You will be surprised how much this will effect the furniture layout in the rooms - and once the rads are in, it's a bit late !