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 1755 Posts Member #: 8852 Post Whore leicestershire |
2nd Jun, 2011 at 10:20:02am
its not running atm but if u keep an eye out its gd, thats if the old 1 applies. Rule of thumb was if it had a pilot light it applies 13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat! |
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1394 Posts Member #: 1346 Post Whore bromsgrove |
2nd Jun, 2011 at 08:46:59pm
On 2nd Jun, 2011 Rob Gavin said:
what ever you do, check the flow rate for the hot water - this has a huge impact on usability as for boilers, you tend to find the installers 'recommend' the ones they either have less problems with for a callback, or get the best discount at the supplier. have a search around as well and see if there are any government cashback deals avaialable in your area - we got £400 back for installing ours The guy who has quoted me £1060 for the bolier and another 1k for fitting, i told him i can get the boiler for £150 less than him and i'm not trade, he said that was the price he was given. anyway £1k for fitting he can fuk right off at that price. i don't think the scrapage is still running but worth a look. |
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3594 Posts Member #: 655 Post Whore Northern Ireland |
2nd Jun, 2011 at 09:26:39pm
Are the condensing boilers really much more efficient than normal ones ?
9.85 @ 145mph
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106 Posts Member #: 2135 Advanced Member plympton, plymouth |
3rd Jun, 2011 at 08:29:54am
replaced ours just over a year ago, got fed up with the old system of boiler and hot water tank. was not planning to stay in the house that long so got one of the cheapest B&Q offered £450 iirc. but its a small terrace with 5 radiators.
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 824 Posts Member #: 2065 Post Whore Wiltshire |
3rd Jun, 2011 at 09:09:37am
We had a leaflet through the door the other day from British gas saying they'll pay you for your old boiler??
On 7th Nov, 2011 apbellamy said:
Shaft seems nice and snug On 24th Mar, 2012 apbellamy said:
no no no no, you need more boost! you can never ever come on here and say I have enough boost, that's just silly. On 29th Mar, 2010 Star Mag said:
these give no problems with good head |
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1755 Posts Member #: 8852 Post Whore leicestershire |
3rd Jun, 2011 at 10:10:07am
nooo never ur british gas they charge double of wat a normal gas safe plumber would 13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat! |
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1394 Posts Member #: 1346 Post Whore bromsgrove |
3rd Jun, 2011 at 10:44:33am
On 3rd Jun, 2011 eden7842 said:
nooo never ur british gas they charge double of wat a normal gas safe plumber would last year we had a quote from bg £2200, had another quote from a regualr guy £1650, but still worth an ask with £400 off |
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 6729 Posts Member #: 618 Post Whore Glasgow |
3rd Jun, 2011 at 02:54:11pm
On 2nd Jun, 2011 stevieturbo said:
Are the condensing boilers really much more efficient than normal ones ? Regular heating boiler, not a combi. Large bungalow with dodgy insulation and far too many windows ! last winter was a struggle in terms of heat |
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106 Posts Member #: 2135 Advanced Member plympton, plymouth |
3rd Jun, 2011 at 03:54:06pm
On 2nd Jun, 2011 stevieturbo said:
Are the condensing boilers really much more efficient than normal ones ? Regular heating boiler, not a combi. Large bungalow with dodgy insulation and far too many windows ! last winter was a struggle in terms of heat |
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1755 Posts Member #: 8852 Post Whore leicestershire |
3rd Jun, 2011 at 04:38:39pm
we saved over £500 in year 1 after replacing our old system boiler with a condensing boiler
13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat! |
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6729 Posts Member #: 618 Post Whore Glasgow |
3rd Jun, 2011 at 06:12:00pm
sure did - although i'd probably go for another system boiler and pressurized cylinder if i did it again to improve the flow rate
On 3rd Jun, 2011 eden7842 said:
we saved over £500 in year 1 after replacing our old system boiler with a condensing boiler i assume you went from pilot light and hot water cylinder to combi? |
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1755 Posts Member #: 8852 Post Whore leicestershire |
4th Jun, 2011 at 09:32:20am
yeah it can get a tad annoying when ur showering away and someone wants a drink and you loose pressure. 13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat! |
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 869 Posts Member #: 2443 Post Whore Cheshire |
9th Jun, 2011 at 10:15:31pm
On 2nd Jun, 2011 stevieturbo said:
Are the condensing boilers really much more efficient than normal ones ? Regular heating boiler, not a combi. Large bungalow with dodgy insulation and far too many windows ! last winter was a struggle in terms of heat yes and No, it depends on what the system is and more importantly what temperture differential you can get between you flow and return. If its a typical system with a flow of say 77 and a return of 65 then it will condense a lot less than something with a, underfloor system or system designed to get a decent differential. What saves the most fuel and hence money for most that swap from an older boiler is the fact that a lot of modern boilers are now modulating, so theres a bit more control than on or off and also that heat exchanger design is far more efficient and they have a lower water content. The outer skin on modern boilers is normally cool/cold now while boilers manufactured in excess of 10 years ago give off shite loads of heat in to the space. weve suffered a few instances of freezing in plantrooms after swapping boilers out for more modern ones because of this lack of heat and the M&E engineer forgets to install some form of frost protection!!! Bloody moder efficienct things!!! |
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 665 Posts Member #: 9345 Post Whore Sheffield |
13th Jun, 2011 at 07:32:42pm
Ok.. reliable Worcester boilers and all that.. Can any of you boiler experts tell me what a blue flashing light every 2 seconds is on a Worcester Greenstar 28i Junior is? .. just to save me having to join a pluming forum.. |
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1755 Posts Member #: 8852 Post Whore leicestershire |
13th Jun, 2011 at 08:31:50pm
has it broken or is it still running atm? 13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat! |
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665 Posts Member #: 9345 Post Whore Sheffield |
13th Jun, 2011 at 08:38:37pm
Tis bust. I found a service manual but it was a bit vague, I've done all the standard checking the water drain thing and the pressure, I think a plumber might be in order..
On 13th Jun, 2011 eden7842 said:
has it broken or is it still running atm? |
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