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Hi there
We are getting a Valiant ecotec 831 fitted. It is replacing the last valiant ecotec we had previously. It was fitted on the outside of the external wall of our kitchen and housed in a box that the plumber built out of plywood (see attached photo). Does anyone know if there is a commercially available unit, preferably made from something more weather resistant, that we can buy to house the combo boiler?
Thanks!

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Yes there is but I would be seriously questioning his ability if he left you like that / thought that was ok
 
Hi Shaun,
It is a different plumber doing the fitting. What is the unit that you are thinking of?
 
Hi Shaun,
It is a different plumber doing the fitting. What is the unit that you are thinking of?

Electrical ip65 panel
 
Hi Shaun
The Electrical ip65 panel looks the part. Any ideas where I could get hold of one quick sharpish in London?
 
Hi Shaun
The Electrical ip65 panel looks the part. Any ideas where I could get hold of one quick sharpish in London?

That's a tough one as normally built to order your best bet would be talk to your gas fitter (how much clearance he needs round the boiler ) this sets your size for your enclosure

Then go to a local sparky merchant (better if they do commercial stuff) and see if they have anything / can get you
 
Hi there
We are getting a Valiant ecotec 831 fitted. It is replacing the last valiant ecotec we had previously. It was fitted on the outside of the external wall of our kitchen and housed in a box that the plumber built out of plywood (see attached photo). Does anyone know if there is a commercially available unit, preferably made from something more weather resistant, that we can buy to house the combo boiler?
Thanks!

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This is a wind up right?
 
No - why?

The person fitting the boiler outside will need to come up with a solution that meets;

Gas regs.
Electrical regs
Building regs.
Manufacturers instructions.

And doesn't invalidate the warranty.

I doubt the original enclosure would have met any of the above.

From the M.I's;

Observe the following when choosing the installation site
and operating the boiler,
– Do not install the boiler
in rooms prone to frost.
 
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Would you do that shaun? theres always a alternative mi s state internal use only you would have a hard job getting them to stand by the warranty . kop
 
Would you do that shaun? theres always a alternative mi s state internal use only you would have a hard job getting them to stand by the warranty . kop

Yes and already done one was a Worcester and they said fine must be ip rated have an external first stat and pipes lagged

Still up and running now :D
 
We have done loads of external boilers around my way as they were all solid fuel but always in a brick built extension type of enclosure. I did query this a few years back .
We have had no trouble at all
 
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