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Best alternative to gas central heating in 3 storey house with an old boiler and microbore pipes
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confused_landlord
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So, the boiler is very old and will likely need replacing soon.
Bearing in mind, the new regulations against gas boilers - I am investigating my options. I am not sure that a heat pump would work in my property as I have microbore pipes (extra small pipes) that tend to clog easily. Ideally, I would like to bypass the microbore pipes and use some form of electric heating... but the property is also tenanted so I don't think this will go down well with the current occupants. I have moved overseas so I will be selling this property soon so I also don't want to spend too much on any upgrade... any recs would be much appreciated.
Bearing in mind, the new regulations against gas boilers - I am investigating my options. I am not sure that a heat pump would work in my property as I have microbore pipes (extra small pipes) that tend to clog easily. Ideally, I would like to bypass the microbore pipes and use some form of electric heating... but the property is also tenanted so I don't think this will go down well with the current occupants. I have moved overseas so I will be selling this property soon so I also don't want to spend too much on any upgrade... any recs would be much appreciated.
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This is the LPG Heating oil forum
Perhaps asking in the energy forum that deals with elec/gas will get more replies?The world is not ruined by the wickedness of the wicked, but by the weakness of the good. Napoleon1 -
It sounds like you need to avoid options that would bankrupt your tenants - and also make your house illegal to rent out if the EPC drops too low.The "solution" to the new rules on gas heating is to get a new boiler now. The ban won't be retrospective on existing installs.If it sticks, force it.
If it breaks, well it wasn't working right anyway.0
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