I have an Ariston Eurocombi boiler about 12 years old and we're having a new kitchen - at last. Can we put this boiler inside a cupboard safely or should I vent the front. The boiler is on the wall and will be boxed in with a false floor so that I can use the lower half of the cupboard. Help please, I'm already going mad about sorting the kitchen I don't really want another complication - thanks

Suzanne, February 2009

You should read the manufactures instruction to find out if you require permenent ventilation. If its an open flued boiler then you will certainally need ventilation. If its a room sealed boiler then you may not require them. If you do need it and are going to put vents in the cupboard door don't forget that you will still need to put vents in a wall that communicates direct to outside. If you can and if the boiler requires them i would put the vent in the wall inside the cupboard iin which the boiler is located. If you do not have the manufactures instructions try locating them on the internet or contact the makers technical help line.

Bob the plumber, February 2009