Boiler in bathroom

davidmcn

mattyprice4004 said:

AdrianC said:

Given how desperately that bathroom needs improving, and how ancient that boiler looks, it's pretty much academic.

The rust on the cover panels says everything you need to know about the wisdom of that location.

Do you have X-ray vision? That’s a wooden box to house the boiler  

Indeed - and I suspect "mould" rather than "rust" given the state of the rest of the bathroom.

Robbo66

I would be surprised if any heating contractor would refit a boiler in that location as it wouldn't meet current building standards and without a doubt wouldn't meet the current 18th Edition electrical requirements

AdrianC

davidmcn said:

mattyprice4004 said:

AdrianC said:

The rust on the cover panels says everything you need to know about the wisdom of that location.

Do you have X-ray vision? That’s a wooden box to house the boiler  

Indeed - and I suspect "mould" rather than "rust" given the state of the rest of the bathroom.

I don't have X-ray vision, else I'd have been able to tell that it was mouldy chipboard instead of rusty steel... <grin>

OK, so now we know it's in a flat... And what's the other side of the wall to the left? Or, even, to the right?

dimbo61

How old and how big is the boiler behind the Lovely wooden cupboard in that lovely bathroom.
It could be a brilliant showroom with room for a combi boiler / airing cupboard.
Needs much better ventilation and new shower cubicle, wash basin and toilet. 
Old tiles removed and suitable tiles and bathroom storage,  bathroom lighting 

Irishpearce26

AdrianC said:

davidmcn said:

mattyprice4004 said:

AdrianC said:

The rust on the cover panels says everything you need to know about the wisdom of that location.

Do you have X-ray vision? That’s a wooden box to house the boiler  

Indeed - and I suspect "mould" rather than "rust" given the state of the rest of the bathroom.

I don't have X-ray vision, else I'd have been able to tell that it was mouldy chipboard instead of rusty steel... <grin>

OK, so now we know it's in a flat... And what's the other side of the wall to the left? Or, even, to the right?

Id say it would probably be the oven that's on the left side...

coffeehound

Cupboard inside the front door looks favorite . .

davidmcn

coffeehound said:

Cupboard inside the front door looks favorite . .

Where would the flue be going? I think an external wall is going to be the only place which makes sense. Kitchen, maybe.

csgohan4

the key is, do you want a doer upper or have enough spare cash to do it, if yes,  or there is another bathroom to use, maybe.

coffeehound

davidmcn said:Where would the flue be going? I think an external wall is going to be the only place which makes sense. Kitchen, maybe.

Good point; I assumed that was exterior but of course it won't be if it is 1st floor

another_casualty

The boiler has to be fitted to an external wall , as mentioned above . 

From what I can see , you would have to spend a lot of money on a new kitchen and definitely bathroom  . If you did both at the same time , the builder would probably be able to have the boiler moved to the kitchen ( outside wall) which would mean you probably having to lose a kitchen cabinet. If it were me, I think it is not worth doing and move on , unless you really have the money upfront to do those jobs immediately and can see yourself living there for a very long time .