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Oil Boiler Isolation Switch.

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Evenin' All,


Regarding an external ground sited domestic oil fired boiler for heating and hot water that has an internal switched fused connection unit nearby inside the house, what regulations will require an external electrical isolator adjacent to the oil boiler? You know the sort of thing, a double pole rotary isolator. 


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    I would consider it better practice to install a local isolator, within reach of the boiler, not a specific regulatory requirement but good practice.

    And such an isolator MAY indirectly be required by the regulations, we are required to follow the instructions. All the boiler instructions that I have seen, require a local isolator.

    The exact wording varies but often includes "nearby" or "within sight" or "within arms reach"
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    I would consider it better practice to install a local isolator, within reach of the boiler, not a specific regulatory requirement but good practice.

    And such an isolator MAY indirectly be required by the regulations, we are required to follow the instructions. All the boiler instructions that I have seen, require a local isolator.

    The exact wording varies but often includes "nearby" or "within sight" or "within arms reach"
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