condensing boiler

someoldbloke_2

thinking the old boiler is a bit done (not her who must be obeyed )and obviously i will replace with condensing boiler as everyone says they are cheaper to run . can anyone give me some advice as to whether or not you keep the hot water tank as well , as i would like to also replace my log burning stove with one that has back boiler to make use of this as another heat source anybody done anything like this who has any tips cheers ma dears

Cardew

This thread covers the back boiler issue.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=643447&highlight=explosion

As you can see I have such a system but would advise against having one fitted.

You can only have a condensing boiler fitted these days - unless there are unusual circumstances.

The choice is really between a Combi boiler which can heat water instantly, or a free standing 'conventional' boiler that supplies hot water to a tank.

Whilst a combi can do away with the need for a hot water tank and heat water on demand, I personally would still retain a HW tank whatever boiler I chose.

I accept that a combi will be cheaper in that you only heat the water you need, but with a well lagged tank I doubt the savings will be substantial.

Also to get rid of a HW tank will require considerable modification to your plumbing.

The reason I like a HW tank is because I like to be able to have lots of HW when I want, and Combi boilers cannot provide this in winter.

I have a Combi in an Annex and a conventional system and there is no doubt which I prefer. A BG fitter told me that they get loads of calls in the winter complaining that their Combi isn't providing enough HW.

someoldbloke_2

thanks Cardew will read up on these threads cheers ma dears!