Comparing Worcester Boilers

mankybat

Hi Guys and Gals

Had a few quotes for replacement of my decrepit back boiler for a nice new condensing boiler.
We have 3 bedrooms and one bathroom, no shower as yet but want something that will be able to cope with a shower once it gets sorted.

All of the companies have recommended the Worcester boilers,

BG (cough) recommended a 28i High Worcester
One company recommended the Greenstar 30Si boiler
One company recommended the Greenstar 30CDi

The guy who mentioned the 30CDi said they were more efficient than the Si boilers because they were dual condensing, and he was quoting 100 quid more for the CDi than then Si.

BUT... when I look on the net to compare prices for the boilers, the Si is more expensive than the CDi. So I don't understand how they can be so much better but cheaper?

Can anyone enlighten me please?

Thanks!

Pam

Canucklehead

mankybat wrote: »

Hi Guys and Gals

Had a few quotes for replacement of my decrepit back boiler for a nice new condensing boiler.
We have 3 bedrooms and one bathroom, no shower as yet but want something that will be able to cope with a shower once it gets sorted.

All of the companies have recommended the Worcester boilers,

BG (cough) recommended a 28i High Worcester
One company recommended the Greenstar 30Si boiler
One company recommended the Greenstar 30CDi

The guy who mentioned the 30CDi said they were more efficient than the Si boilers because they were dual condensing, and he was quoting 100 quid more for the CDi than then Si.

BUT... when I look on the net to compare prices for the boilers, the Si is more expensive than the CDi. So I don't understand how they can be so much better but cheaper?

Can anyone enlighten me please?

Thanks!

Pam

Good evening: the CDi is WB's top of the range boiler ( the Si isn't cheaper from the usual suspects). See here for details and compare.

HTH

Canucklehead

mankybat

Ooh I think I may have confuddled myself here a bit.

I see there are Conventional condensing boilers and Combi condensing boilers.

I think I've been comparing a 30Si Combi with a 30Cdi conventional which seem similarly priced. Doh.

Do you think its worth paying that little bit extra for the Cdi?

Thanks v much

Canucklehead

mankybat wrote: »

Ooh I think I may have confuddled myself here a bit.

I see there are Conventional condensing boilers and Combi condensing boilers.

I think I've been comparing a 30Si Combi with a 30Cdi conventional which seem similarly priced. Doh.

Do you think its worth paying that little bit extra for the Cdi?

Thanks v much

Hi:yes...the CDi is a superior product compared to the Junior and the Si...see if your RGI can offer a 5 year parts and labour on the WB (though I have to say, my OH only fits boilers with stainless steel heat exchangers eg. Vaillant, Viessmann and Remeha). Every RGI has his/her preferred makes as well as varying levels of product training/experience.;)

HTH

Canucklehead

mankybat

Hi again

Thanks for that, all this boiler business is making my brain hurt. We have 12 weeks till sproglet number 2 arrives so am trying not to rush into a decision but conscious of wanting to get it done asap!

Thanks for your help, very much appreciated!

Pam

warmgas

The Si is also a lot smaller and more discreet than the CDi. This could be worth taking into consideration if space is an issue.

I would also recommend fitting a magnetic filter, such as a spirotrap magnabooster 2 to help protect the aluminium heat exchanger.

As Canucklehead said before why not look at a Viessmann, they are cheaper and more superior than the Worcester?

mankybat

Interesting, we'd only really read up about the Worcesters as these were the preferred brands mentioned by the guys that have given us quotes. Food for thought though.

I'm not sure if the quotes we got included the filter or not, is the Spirotrap the equivalent of a Magnaclean?

I think a powerflush was also recommended by the first guy but i'll get more clarification on that should I decide to take up his quote as I've read somewhere that its worth having that done with a new system due to any accumulated gunk.

I shall be an expert by the end of this lol

Thanks again, much appreciated

Canucklehead

mankybat wrote: »

Interesting, we'd only really read up about the Worcesters as these were the preferred brands mentioned by the guys that have given us quotes. Food for thought though.

I'm not sure if the quotes we got included the filter or not, is the Spirotrap the equivalent of a Magnaclean?

I think a powerflush was also recommended by the first guy but i'll get more clarification on that should I decide to take up his quote as I've read somewhere that its worth having that done with a new system due to any accumulated gunk.

I shall be an expert by the end of this lol

Thanks again, much appreciated

Good afternoon: the OH powerflushes... you are converting from open vented to sealed so the CH system will be filthy. Magnetic filters (a recommended option) include the Magnaclean , the Spirotrap mentioned by Warmgas (excellent product!), the Fernox TF1 and the Boiler Buddy. The OH uses the last 3 products.

Further advice is available from the HHIC.

Let us know how you get on.

HTH

Canucklehead

richardc1983

I can reccomend ravenheat boilers, my friend got one and bought it direct from them and they were much cheaper than the others.

http://www.ravenheat.co.uk/

Canucklehead

richardc1983 wrote: »

I can reccomend ravenheat boilers, my friend got one and bought it direct from them and they were much cheaper than the others.

http://www.ravenheat.co.uk/

Good morning::eek: known in the trade as 'Ravenheap or 'landlord specials'...far superior products out there for slightly more money with a superior warranty eg. Remeha, Viessmann to name a couple.

HTH

Canucklehead

richardc1983

Canucklehead wrote: »

Good morning::eek: known in the trade as 'Ravenheap or 'landlord specials'...far superior products out there for slightly more money with a superior warranty eg. Remeha, Viessmann to name a couple.

HTH

Canucklehead

Fair enough... however my friend has had no problems at all with his boiler.

My landlord however fitted a Worcester Bosch and within the first year the fan went on it, this however was covered by warranty.