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Immersion heater or Combi Boiler?
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Rosienation
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Hi, I've just bought my first flat and it would be great to get some advice on heating systems? The flat has an old immersion heater, along with a nice Gas stove that heats up the wee flat in no time. But! - it doesn't have a plumbed in shower.
Wondering if cheaper in the long run to save up and install a combi boiler and install a new shower. I've been quoted £1,350 to install a new electric shower (Including a new fuse box and re-tililng of the bathroom etc). Would it be cheaper to get rid of immersion heater and get combi boiler installed and simply run the shower from that? I think that would be about £4,000 in total - the flat is tiny, only three rooms to heat - so not sure I even need radiators.
Any advice greatly appreciated.:)
Wondering if cheaper in the long run to save up and install a combi boiler and install a new shower. I've been quoted £1,350 to install a new electric shower (Including a new fuse box and re-tililng of the bathroom etc). Would it be cheaper to get rid of immersion heater and get combi boiler installed and simply run the shower from that? I think that would be about £4,000 in total - the flat is tiny, only three rooms to heat - so not sure I even need radiators.
Any advice greatly appreciated.:)
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Gas CH and DHW is about a third of the cost of standard rate electricity per kWh. The upfront cost is much higher, but running costs much lower.
It would be a bit pointless installing gas CH and then not fitting any radiators...No free lunch, and no free laptop
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Thanks heaps for that advice.. Much appreciated.0
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