New Scrapage Scheme......Boilers.

Really2

Just seen a boiler scrapage scheme is to be proposed. (not the sexist term for wife:))

Not any use to me but a hell of a lot greener than the car one I would say.

Could be good news for renters also.

No linky yet

Graham_Devon

I want one for food

I won't go over the details!

kabayiri

I have arranged for a top range A-rated boiler installation next week.

I suspect this will be another scheme I miss out on. (I am specialising in this)

lostinrates

My parents will be able to make use of this one.

worldtraveller

kabayiri wrote: »

I have arranged for a top range A-rated boiler installation next week.

I suspect this will be another scheme I miss out on. (I am specialising in this)

Did mine two months ago! :doh:

Heyman_2

Could be the end of the road for my 37 year old Back Boiler then. Depends if Darling's going to make it worth my while!

adr0ck

one thing to bear in mind

modern boilers only last for approx 5 years

therefore you need to factor in replacement costs of boiler 5 years down the line

Heyman_2

Has anyone seen any details on this yet?

I have a feeling that it's going to be a massive letdown!

BlondeHeadOn

We have an old back boiler, never given us any trouble, regularly serviced, perfectly happy with it. Never cost us anything in repairs in 12 years (and it was old when we moved into this house where it was installed).

My FIL has a new-ish condensing boiler, cost a fortune, goes wrong at a drop of a hat, and apparently can't cope with power cuts or power surges (and it's a gas boiler ). Just cost £700 to fix after the electric went off for some tree cutting outside ....

You know what? Stuff the boiler scrappage scheme, I think the modern ones are the ones that are closest to needing scrapping, not the reliable old type!

:cool:

Really2

adr0ck wrote: »

one thing to bear in mind

modern boilers only last for approx 5 years

therefore you need to factor in replacement costs of boiler 5 years down the line

Why would a maintained modern boiler only last 5 years?
A more economical combustion would lead to increased life not decreased.

bryanb

Really2 wrote: »

Why would a maintained modern boiler only last 5 years?

Inferior materials used to reduce manufacturing costs. Outsourcing of electronic component manufacture. Complex control systems where simple is needed.