Worcester Greenstar 30CDi ... Any good ??

WLM21

garethgas wrote: »

Personally, I would go for a vaillant every time.

So which Valliant boiler would be the equivalent of the Worcester Greenstar 30CDi ?

thanks

garethgas

The nearest would be the ecotec pro 28 (slightly less output)
There is also an 'exclusive' range available which offer higher outputs and a few extra features.
Worcester's aren't a bad boiler, it's just like so many things these days...built to a price and living off a previous good reputation.
Your best bet is to discuss this with your installer and see what he says.

daveyjp

Ecotec Plus 831. Just ensure your cold water flow is adequate for the output of the boiler.

Leif

As I said, the WB 30 CDI is very good, but there is one annoying feature and that is the key. I find it impossible to remove the key after pressurising the system, possibly because I am frightened of pulling too hard. I wonder if some form of grease on the washer would help?

evoke

Leif wrote: »

As I said, the WB 30 CDI is very good, but there is one annoying feature and that is the key. I find it impossible to remove the key after pressurising the system, possibly because I am frightened of pulling too hard. I wonder if some form of grease on the washer would help?

Obviously the key needs to be turned to the locked position again (which I think is slightly to the left as you stand in front of the boiler) and you need to pull it hard straight down! The service engineer put a bit of grease on the rubber washer on mine so it's not so difficult to pull and remove.

garethgas

Leif wrote: »

As I said, the WB 30 CDI is very good, but there is one annoying feature and that is the key. I find it impossible to remove the key after pressurising the system, possibly because I am frightened of pulling too hard. I wonder if some form of grease on the washer would help?

Always remove the key.
Then, when you need it, a tiny smear of fairy liquid works wonders

Leif

Thanks, the fairy liquid trick sounds good. Yes, I know to turn it to the locked position, but it is damn tight.

daveyjp

Vaillant have a solution to the less than user friendly WB key system. They fit an amazing new concept called taps to the filling loop!

Leif

daveyjp wrote: »

Vaillant have a solution to the less than user friendly WB key system. They fit an amazing new concept called taps to the filling loop!

The WB system does have the advantage that it is childproof.

C_Mababejive

WLM21 wrote: »

We discussed this with the heating engineer. Due to 'economics' we could put the boiler on the credit card, then would have enough to pay the engineer.

As a matter of interest, what about Valliant boilers ?



Isn't a combi 'the way to go' nowadays.

Removing the two tanks in the upstairs bedroom cupboard (previously a loft) and the hot tank downstairs will give us two new cupboards. Just think how many new clothes my wife could fit there. :rotfl:

Yes,,thats certainly true! i think it is women who see the advantages of combis simply because of this strange need for storage space. It is received wisdom that they are some how better,more efficient and cheaper to run. I personally feel that a stored volume is more appropriate for most households.