Some FTB Naive Questions

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HampshireH wrote: »

Nothing alarming in any of the above.

Except the last sentence where you mistook the security alarm for the fuse board. These often look very different.

It doesn't sound like replacing the glazing is a job you would be able to confidently do (without meaning to sound rude your posts suggest a lot of guidence may be needed) I would recommend getting someone to do that one for you it will probably be quicker even if its a small expense. (Note I also would not attempt to change the glazing & would pay someone)

No offence taken and no apologies necessary. I've said elsewhere that I've rented all my adult life so have never been allowed to undertake even basic DIY under the terms of the tenancy agreements, so I have very limited experience.

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Bossypants wrote: »

In terms of replacing the boiler, I've just replaced one from the early '90s with a mid range Worcester-Boch combi to the tune of £3500 (this was in Brighton, though, one of the most expensive places in the country outside of London). It's not a trivial expense, but the nice thing about a boiler replacement is that it's something you will notice and appreciate on a daily basis thereafter. Taking your morning shower is a much different experience, especially in December! There's no need to assume the boiler will need replacing straight away, but if you do go ahead with this house, you'll probably want to keep some cash aside for when it eventually does.

I don't suppose you can tell if the boiler is a condensing, system, regular or combi from the photo?

jonnym8083

I can help you with the boiler. Im a heating surveyor...
The boiler is a Worcester Bosch combi... food brand but installed 2001. Worcester advice their boiler last around 15 years.. that boiler is around 18. It may have a few years life left in it but certainly not much... worst case scenario you keep the boiler then renovate the property then the boiler breaks and you have to then disturb your newly decorated home... chances are it will need new 22mm as old ones tend to run off 15mm and it will certainly need a connection to the drainage with a condensation pipe...
My advise change the boiler and all the other boring things such as wiring if required then do the nice stuff such as kitchens bathrooms decorating.

jonnym8083

Just seen it was installed by British Gas so should have 22mm gas already. In my experience most of the British Gas installs they fitted them on bigger gas to save future issues and gas pressure problems should you run other gas appliances in the future but just double check.

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Thanks Jonny.

AdrianC

Saga wrote: »

I don't suppose you can tell if the boiler is a condensing, system, regular or combi from the photo?

It's unlikely to be condensing (this isn't a bad thing for reliability). Is there a hot water cylinder?