"Jim" wrote in message
. uk...
OK, wife still hasn't made up her mind what kitchen units she wants and is
now talking about dragging me down to Ikea (I must have been very evil in
a past life) A quick look through previous post highlights the fact that
Ikea units do not have much clearance behind them for pipework etc. Can
someone clarify exactly how tight this clearance is as this option may be
a no go from the outset.

I think the clearance is effectively nil. That said, and I think someone
else suggested it recently, the main issue is whether you want the rear
panel or not and if so are prepared to adjust its position or leave it out.
Its flat pack self assembly after all so if its what you want make it work.

Possibly a more important issue is sizing. 400/800 is the norm with Ikea,
if you want 500 you may be stuck.

Jim A