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Free Boiler Grant: Cylinder to Combi or Like for Like?
barneybeagle
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We had the go ahead for the free boiler through the Government scheme. The NPower Surveyor (not actually NPower, but a subcontractor) carried out the survey. We have a 20 year old cylinder type boiler. The boiler unit is in the kitchen attached to the wall and the cylinder is upstairs with the tanks in the loft. He has told us that NPower will only change the boiler 'like for like' (fitting a new type Bosch/Worcester unit). I was under the impression that they were replacing the old type boilers with Combis throughout. He told me this was not what NPower do, but told me some of the other companies may do that. He explained that there would be extra costs involved due to a flue having to be installed, etc. At present the back of the boiler goes through the wall to the outside in the kitchen.
Just wondering if this is the normal, that most if not all will only change out a boiler on a like for like basis? As I said, I was under the impression that they would automatically fit a combi.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
bb
Just wondering if this is the normal, that most if not all will only change out a boiler on a like for like basis? As I said, I was under the impression that they would automatically fit a combi.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
bb
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Why do you want a Combi?0
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To save space mainly, however I have heard that the cylinder type is the best? I do not know, I am no expert on these matters. To be able to get rid of the cylinder would allow us to make it into a small utility room.
If anyone can shed any light on my original questions I would be grateful.
Thanks in advance
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Your property may not even be suitable for a combi, depending on flow rate and pressure. Changing to a combi will involve removing the hot water tank and associated pipework-more work and cost.
The flu issue has nothing to do with it being a combi or conventional boiler-the fluing is no different.
Neither type is 'best'-it depends on the property and lifestyle.No free lunch, and no free laptop
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I would crack on with this deal and keep your tank. If you need more space,stop collecting carp..Feudal Britain needs land reform. 70% of the land is "owned" by 1 % of the population and at least 50% is unregistered (inherited by landed gentry). Thats why your slave box costs so much..0
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Hot tank is in the loft anyway, so you've still got the whole of that for storage.No free lunch, and no free laptop0
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