Replacement Boiler

alw1971

Hello,
I currently have an old Baxi Solo 2 40 PF and was looking to exchange this at some point this year with a like for like alternative. We are possibly looking to move at some point so don't want to spend a fortune. I had a look online but couldn't work out whether the Baxi is a System Boiler or a Standard Boiler. 
If someone can point me in the right direction as to which it is and any not so expensive replacements it would be appreciated 

Thanks

lohr500

According to this webpage, your boiler is conventional one.

https://www.homeheatingguide.co.uk/efficiency-tables?model=016513

It is non condensing, so a replacement standard condensing boiler should give you some efficiency benefits.
However, if you think you are going to move in the next few years, then depending on your gas usage, you probably won't get a payback on replacing the boiler. (Unless any prospective buyers are put off by you having an old boiler in the house).

A quick Google search shows that 12kw standard gas boilers look to retail at between £900 and £1100 depending on make.
No idea what the cost for supply and fit would be. You are probably best asking for quotes from several installers then you will have a better idea of cost.

If there isn't a magnetic filter already installed on your system, most manufacturers will insist that one is fitted to maintain the warranty. 

The lowest cost option would be to swap the boler on a like for like basis. ie stick with a conventional boiler. Changing to a system or combi will require more plumbing work and hence more expense.

I have no experience of gas boilers so I don't know which makes are seen to be more reliable than others and which manufacturers offer extended warranties.

Hopefully others with more knowledge will chip in with their thoughts.

Lorian

Is your pump inside the boiler or external

pochase

The old Baxi Solo should still have a pilot light, so there will be already a substantial saving just from the saving here by replacing it with a modern one.

Different estimates are between 600 and 2500KWh of gas been used by the pilot light, that might more than £20 savings pe rmonth,

FreeBear

lohr500 said: A quick Google search shows that 12kw standard gas boilers look to retail at between £900 and £1100 depending on make.
No idea what the cost for supply and fit would be. You are probably best asking for quotes from several installers then you will have a better idea of cost.

Assuming the Baxi is hung on an external wall, fitting a like-for-like replacement should be fairly straightforward. The gas pipe may need replacing if it is currently 15mm. I've been quoted a ballpark figure of £1200+VAT on top of the cost of a boiler but excluding any plumbing work beyond ~1m - For that, I get a wall hung boiler, ~8m of 22mm gas pipe, and a flue going through two walls (new holes required). I see there is one seller doing a £600 install, but that is for a drop in replacement and any extra pipework would be extra.