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Demand boiler for central heating/HW

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LizEstelle
LizEstelle Posts: 1,559 Forumite
in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving
Am I right in thinking that installing a modern 'demand boiler' (or whatever the latest jargon might be) to supply my hot water and CH system means that I can have the storage tank taken out of my loft?
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  • BobProperty
    BobProperty Posts: 3,245 Forumite
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    You are thinking of a "Combi" boiler as they are known. Sizing will be all important for your usage and property, as will finding a reliable make. Hopefully one of the Central Heating people will reply later.
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  • LizEstelle
    LizEstelle Posts: 1,559 Forumite
    So is there any advice on this one?
  • plumb1_2
    plumb1_2 Posts: 4,395 Forumite
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    You need to post what kind of property you have, number of bathrooms/showers etc.
  • LizEstelle
    LizEstelle Posts: 1,559 Forumite
    I see.

    4 bedrooms
    2 bathrooms
    dining room
    kitchen
    hall
    10 radiators
  • BobProperty
    BobProperty Posts: 3,245 Forumite
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    LizEstelle wrote:
    I see.

    4 bedrooms
    2 bathrooms
    dining room
    kitchen
    hall
    10 radiators
    Style and size of property?
    Year built?
    Number and type of showers?
    Size(s) of bath(s)?
    Any other equipment or fittings that use water, especially hot water?
    :confused: Easy this plumbing thing, isn't it? :confused:
    A house isn't a home without a cat.
    Those are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others.
    I have writer's block - I can't begin to tell you about it.
    You told me again you preferred handsome men but for me you would make an exception.
    It's a recession when your neighbour loses his job; it's a depression when you lose yours.
  • LizEstelle
    LizEstelle Posts: 1,559 Forumite
    Ok, I get the message. It would perhaps have been simpler had you said: 'not possible to say without being on the spot'.
  • BobProperty
    BobProperty Posts: 3,245 Forumite
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    LizEstelle wrote:
    Ok, I get the message. It would perhaps have been simpler had you said: 'not possible to say without being on the spot'.
    I would expect that anyone giving you a quote would want to come round and see the house. People on here can give you a guide price so you know you are not getting ripped off.
    Why I asked is that you havent said if you are in a new detached house or a Victorian Terrace, whether you insist on both showers having huge roses and running at 4 bar, etc. All of which may have a significant affect on the system and the cost.
    A house isn't a home without a cat.
    Those are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others.
    I have writer's block - I can't begin to tell you about it.
    You told me again you preferred handsome men but for me you would make an exception.
    It's a recession when your neighbour loses his job; it's a depression when you lose yours.
  • LizEstelle
    LizEstelle Posts: 1,559 Forumite
    Would you care to check out my original post, please.

    I am ONLY interested in the loft water tank matter - not looking for quotes.
  • BobProperty
    BobProperty Posts: 3,245 Forumite
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    LizEstelle wrote:
    Am I right in thinking that installing a modern 'demand boiler' (or whatever the latest jargon might be) to supply my hot water and CH system means that I can have the storage tank taken out of my loft?
    Yes.
    LizEstelle wrote:
    Would you care to check out my original post, please.

    I am ONLY interested in the loft water tank matter - not looking for quotes.
    I wasn't offering a quote. It would go against the principles of this site, amongst other things, if I did.
    A house isn't a home without a cat.
    Those are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others.
    I have writer's block - I can't begin to tell you about it.
    You told me again you preferred handsome men but for me you would make an exception.
    It's a recession when your neighbour loses his job; it's a depression when you lose yours.
  • jennifernil
    jennifernil Posts: 5,712 Forumite
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    It would depend on what all the tank in the loft supplied. Do you mean a cold water tank or is it the hot water tank you are referring to?
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