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combi or conventional boiler?
silvercar
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Want to replace old back boiler.
I won't go into long details on the quote because without seeing the property I don't see how anyone can truely judge if a price is reasonable, plus I found him on MSE.:).
Its a registered gas safe guy with references and someone who explains things:) I just want some more opinions now.
2 bed terraced house, near London BTW.
Now I need your help on the following, conventional boiler is £500 cheaper than a combi but the shower pump has broken in the property, so this will cost ££ to replace, whereas a combi won't need a separate pumped shower.
Now it has been explained to me that there is the risk of other parts failing at some point with a conventional boiler - like the hot water cylinder, water tanks, the pumps etc.
So would you go with the combi to minimise the risk of more expenditure later or go with conventional boiler to save the £500 (less the cost of the shower pump) now?
I won't go into long details on the quote because without seeing the property I don't see how anyone can truely judge if a price is reasonable, plus I found him on MSE.:).
Its a registered gas safe guy with references and someone who explains things:) I just want some more opinions now.
2 bed terraced house, near London BTW.
Now I need your help on the following, conventional boiler is £500 cheaper than a combi but the shower pump has broken in the property, so this will cost ££ to replace, whereas a combi won't need a separate pumped shower.
Now it has been explained to me that there is the risk of other parts failing at some point with a conventional boiler - like the hot water cylinder, water tanks, the pumps etc.
So would you go with the combi to minimise the risk of more expenditure later or go with conventional boiler to save the £500 (less the cost of the shower pump) now?
I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.
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Want to replace old back boiler.
I won't go into long details on the quote because without seeing the property I don't see how anyone can truely judge if a price is reasonable, plus I found him on MSE.:).
Its a registered gas safe guy with references and someone who explains things:) I just want some more opinions now.
2 bed terraced house, near London BTW.
Now I need your help on the following, conventional boiler is £500 cheaper than a combi but the shower pump has broken in the property, so this will cost ££ to replace, whereas a combi won't need a separate pumped shower.
Now it has been explained to me that there is the risk of other parts failing at some point with a conventional boiler - like the hot water cylinder, water tanks, the pumps etc.
So would you go with the combi to minimise the risk of more expenditure later or go with conventional boiler to save the £500 (less the cost of the shower pump) now?
Good evening: Pop in the combi..when you get it done you can give us the spec./cost.;)
Let us know how you get on.
HTH
CanuckleheadAsk to see CIPHE (Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering)0 -
Don't you have to have a condensing boiler now if you're fitting a new one?If you will the end, you must will the means.0
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Don't you have to have a condensing boiler now if you're fitting a new one?
Good evening: Condensing boilers. ..many people get confused.;)
HTH
CanuckleheadAsk to see CIPHE (Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering)0 -
OK supplementary question
Initial price for combi is Potterton 30HE or Baxi Duotex 28Kw. Any preference? and is it worth paying £50 extra for a worcester Bosch greenstar junior 28i?
Priority is for reliability rather than efficiency.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0 -
OK supplementary question
Initial price for combi is Potterton 30HE or Baxi Duotex 28Kw. Any preference? and is it worth paying £50 extra for a worcester Bosch greenstar junior 28i?
Priority is for reliability rather than efficiency.
Hi...wouldn't fit any of those;)...for that end of the market the Remeha Avanta (with 5 year parts and labour warranty) is leagues ahead (and Band A efficiency with a stainless steel heat exchanger).
HTH
GSRAsk to see CIPHE (Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering)0 -
Its a property that is rented out, so cheap and reliable are the priorities. As far as efficiency is concerned, the current tenant leaves the back boiler on constantly using the room thermostat as the only control, so whatever goes in will be a marked improvement.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0
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Hi...the Remeha is an inexpensive and reliable option. Can your RGI offer a 5 year parts and labour on the other three?
HTH
GSRAsk to see CIPHE (Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering)0 -
Just to comment on the original question, we had a combi put in about 5 months ago, a WB Greenstar 42cdi (i think), and wou;dn't swap it for the world, as I think it is the bees knees. It supplies enough hot water for 2 powerful showers at the same time, is efficient, and is shiny and white:D (I am aware that the last point applies for lots of boilers):jMummy to 2 small 4 year old bundles of mischief!:j0
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Still no-one voting for a conventional?
Canuckle, you still here?
I need to turn the page on my quotes. Glow worm flexicom CX 30 any good ? better or worse than the Petterton or Baxi ?
Is chemically cleaning with Sentinel X800 OK or is it worth paying for a power flush?
Would you fit a magnaclean or similar?I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0 -
How much do you generally save in terms of fuel bills with a combi bolier?0
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