Combi in Roof Space ?

[David J]

im thinking of replacing my old boiler with a combi in the loft of my bungalow over the bathroom which uses most hot water, but it’s not near a wall, can they be mounted on a wooden frame ?

 

[townfanjon]

im thinking of replacing my old boiler with a combi in the loft of my bungalow over the bathroom which uses most hot water, but it’s not near a wall, can they be mounted on a wooden frame ?

Yes but it HAS TO BE SUBSTANTIAL.

 

[king of pipes]

Well I would certainly not be fitting it there. Kop

 

[ShaunCorbs]

It's not the best but it can be done

Needs

The loft boarding
A hardwired loft light
A loft ladder
A loft 13amp socket is a plus

 

[Scott_D]

Dont forget frost protection
A remote filling loop and gauge would also be a good idea

 

[David J]

Yes but it HAS TO BE SUBSTANTIAL.

Well I would certainly not be fitting it there. Kop

The frame would be fixed to the roof supports, why wouldn’t you fit it there ?
A lot of boilers must have been fitted in a loft ?

 

[townfanjon]

The frame would be fixed to the roof supports, why wouldn’t you fit it there ?
A lot of boilers must have been fitted in a loft ?

No it wants building from the loft floor over a wall, (stud or masonry ), and then fastening to the trusses . My good pal Mr Kopsta doesn’t like boilers in lofts lol
Can you get it on a gable end ? , stronger and easier flue .

 

[David J]

and, my loft is boarded, it has lighting and a 240v supply for sockets, a filling loop is already on my list, what’s a remote filling loop ?
What frost protection do I need ?

 

[king of pipes]

Your dead right there town , I refuse to fit em why would you put a gas fired boiler to heat your home in the coldest harshest environment I could write a book why not to do it but will end it there my advice dont do it . Kop

 

[David J]

No it wants building from the loft floor over a wall, (stud or masonry ), and then fastening to the trusses . My good pal Mr Kopsta doesn’t like boilers in lofts lol
Can you get it on a gable end ? , stronger and easier flue .

I can build it up over a block internal wall, the gable end nearest the gas meter is an option, but I’m just trying for the ideal boiler position.