Property is a bit knackered.....what do I fix first

MJM1972

Ally_E. said:

Water pressure has to do with a boiler, if it's gravity fed it will be low water pressure. Upgrade to a combi, get rid of the tank and you're sorted. Make sure your pipes can take it though, as it will have main pressure now. 

Thanks. I'd hope that if the plumber thought that the pipes couldn't take the pressure, they'd recommend changing those too?
Yes, we currently have a combi boiler in our place, which is brilliant, so I would not hesitate to buy one again.

lesalanos

Pok3mon said:

RatInACage said:

I don't know if this is obvious or not, but if you're completely refitting the kitchen, I think you get a nicer finish if you plaster, paint and put the flooring down before putting the kitchen in, rather than painting/fitting flooring around the kitchen.

This 100%!!!

I always paint and put the flooring in last.  Nothing worse than scuffing the paint when fitting the cabinets & worktops 

Section62

Ally_E. said:

Water pressure has to do with a boiler, if it's gravity fed it will be low water pressure. Upgrade to a combi, get rid of the tank and you're sorted. Make sure your pipes can take it though, as it will have main pressure now. 

Before going to all that expense I would check for something simpler like a stop valve partially turned off, or the cylinder clogged with limescale.

Then I'd check that the mains supply pressure and flow rate is better than can be achieved from a storage tank (not a given in some areas).

I'd then look at where the different hot water use points are, and where a combi can be located, and think whether a combi will be more efficient and convenient if there will be long pipe runs between boiler and the use points.

Finally, I'd bear in mind how long I planned to live in the property and whether the Government's plans to 'ban' gas boilers would result in me now paying a lot to get rid of a gravity/storage system, only to spend more money in the future to reinstall one to be compatible with a replacement (low-carbon) heating system.

I don't think the answer is as clear cut as 'upgrading' to a combi.

scottishblondie

MJM1972 said:

Ally_E. said:

Water pressure has to do with a boiler, if it's gravity fed it will be low water pressure. Upgrade to a combi, get rid of the tank and you're sorted. Make sure your pipes can take it though, as it will have main pressure now. 

Thanks. I'd hope that if the plumber thought that the pipes couldn't take the pressure, they'd recommend changing those too?
Yes, we currently have a combi boiler in our place, which is brilliant, so I would not hesitate to buy one again.

I would. 

We had a system boiler and an unvented cylinder at our old house.  We could get hot water at a great pressure out of multiple taps/showers. Yes, the hot water would eventually run out but it was a sizeable cylinder so it was rare. 

We now have a fairly high powered combi, and I hate it. You get decent pressure out of one thing at a time.  If someone tries to do the dishes while you’re running a bath, one or the other is getting a slow stream of lukewarm water. If we had space for a cylinder here I would ditch the combi. 

MJM1972

Section62 said:

Ally_E. said:

Water pressure has to do with a boiler, if it's gravity fed it will be low water pressure. Upgrade to a combi, get rid of the tank and you're sorted. Make sure your pipes can take it though, as it will have main pressure now. 

Before going to all that expense I would check for something simpler like a stop valve partially turned off, or the cylinder clogged with limescale.

Then I'd check that the mains supply pressure and flow rate is better than can be achieved from a storage tank (not a given in some areas).

I'd then look at where the different hot water use points are, and where a combi can be located, and think whether a combi will be more efficient and convenient if there will be long pipe runs between boiler and the use points.

Finally, I'd bear in mind how long I planned to live in the property and whether the Government's plans to 'ban' gas boilers would result in me now paying a lot to get rid of a gravity/storage system, only to spend more money in the future to reinstall one to be compatible with a replacement (low-carbon) heating system.

I don't think the answer is as clear cut as 'upgrading' to a combi.

This will be our 'forever home' as neither of us are getting any younger, which is why I want to get it right. We don't have an endless pot of money, but certainly have enough to ensure we are watertight and warm The aesthetics can wait.
Think I'll consult with a local plumber to see what is suggested about water pressure in the area and what there is on offer to combat any issues that we might face.
Thanks for your advice..

mrluke

If running Ethernet ( which i recommend ) , put some HDMI cables in also

As part of the chase i was doing Ethernet/HDMI/Power ( Tv Level) and then 4x Ethernet at plug socket level.

All mine run back to the loft to a cabinet.

Some chases should be fine with some easyfill ( or if walls dot dab use board and adhesive) . The only walls of mine that needed plastering was the smashed plasterboard holes by the previous owners that i had to cut all out