Ariston Eurocombi Heat Exchanger

JamieLol

I've got an old (9 years old) Ariston Eurocombi. My radiators aren't getting hot, but the hot water from the tap is OK. The heating engineer says I need a new heat-exchanger, side-panels and that it's a good idea to change the water pump at the same time. It'll cost £350 to order a heat exchanger from Italy, plus fitting. Apparrently my Eurocombi predates the A23/A27 models... I can see heat exchangers for about £60 for those on the internet. Can anyone offer some advice ? If the heat exchanger is clogged with silt can it be flushed out ? Otherwise it's a few hundred quid to replace, but with the risk that my elderly boiler will break down again soon... or maybe I should bite the bullet and get a new one - More than £1000 I expect. Boo hoo !
Any advice appreciated.
James.

In reply to Canucklehed below...
Thanks for your reply.
But I believe there is a Primary heat exchanger for hot water, and a Secondary heat exchanger for the radiators so having hot water does not mean that the secondary exchanger is also working... but I am taking your advice and getting a second opionion.

Canucklehead

Hi

It sounds from your description as though you need a diverter . If a heat ex had gone then you would have no hot water, same for the pump.
I think you are being stitched up. Get another opinion.

Corgi Guy.

JamieLol

Canucklehead wrote: »

Hi

It sounds from your description as though you need a diverter . If a heat ex had gone then you would have no hot water, same for the pump.
I think you are being stitched up. Get another opinion.

Corgi Guy.

Thanks for your reply.
But I believe there is a Primary heat exchanger for hot water, and a Secondary heat exchanger for the radiators so having hot water does not mean that the secondary exchanger is also working... but I am taking your advice and getting a second opionion.

Canucklehead

Hi

Here you go, find the manual and work out what they are for yourself. http://www.centralheating.co.uk/index/fuseaction/directory.memberDetail/con_id/6444/directoryGroup/5344



Corgi Guy.