On 14 Jun 2009 23:30:11 GMT, YAPH wrote:

I know it's now what you're asking but please check the boiler's
ventilation requirements before you do this.

In particular, if it's a conventional-flued boiler (chimney going
vertically out of the top) and you fully enclose the boiler you could
cause the boiler to produce carbon monoxide and kill you, or your family.

Don't worry it is a balanced flue but since so many "banter" sites
seem to archive this group and pass it off as their own, it is an
important point for anyone reading these posts to consider before they
do the same in their home.

The old boiler had a conventional flue and was boxed but did have an
air brick behind and vents in the boxing. The new boiler could be left
visible but all the valves and pumps are at the side and they could do
with being hidden. I'm also nervous about anything falling onto the
capillary (oil fired boiler) and cutting off the fire valve, so it
would be nice to have that enclosed too.

It would be useful to have something across the top to act as a
"shelf" as extra space is always welcome in a kitchen. Despite being a
new boiler, the top is quite scratched. I did wonder whether a tin of
enamel paint as used for radiators would bring it back to life?

Thanks.