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  1. Daisykin

    Ancient lady tackles ancient boiler...Glow Worm 45-60

    Hi Tony http://www.****************** In the end though this led to a company called ********. We found the above through the internet. However with all that we have learned from this is, that if we could afford it the best route would be a straight replacement. Some more thermo couple...
  2. Daisykin

    Ancient lady tackles ancient boiler...Glow Worm 45-60

    You have nailed my situation exactly here particularly in the last two sentences. It's a case really of everyone is right but what an individual chooses has to based upon their personal circumstances/preferences. Oh and the fitting of a new boiler for us was £4.500 worth of difficult. Daisy
  3. Daisykin

    Ancient lady tackles ancient boiler...Glow Worm 45-60

    Hello endecopt I guess the annual fuel bill is immaterial as we simply do not have the funds nor would we ever recoup....simples! Dan robertson.....that's just so rude! daisy
  4. Daisykin

    Ancient lady tackles ancient boiler...Glow Worm 45-60

    I think, if any replacement is required it will have to be as 'like for like' as is possible to avoid extra costs of fitting. Hey Dishman! I like your thinking. We will keep the old girl going as long as possible. That is the boiler of course......not me) Daisy
  5. Daisykin

    Ancient lady tackles ancient boiler...Glow Worm 45-60

    Hello Tibbot Thank you for that and the recouping of efficiency benefits against age of user equation was foremost in our minds:)
  6. Daisykin

    Ancient lady tackles ancient boiler...Glow Worm 45-60

    Hello Tony The quote we had yesterday was £4,500 and the terms were not as advertised and something we cannot pay as we are retired. So the situation is that some of us have limited choices. We also seem to have limited siting options due to our 1950's extended bungalow. I also agree with...
  7. Daisykin

    Ancient lady tackles ancient boiler...Glow Worm 45-60

    Hello Dishman:) I am thoroughly heartened by your post and after an assessment visit for a new boiler..........will continue to love and nurture our GW 45-60. many thanks for your input Daisy
  8. Daisykin

    Ancient lady tackles ancient boiler...Glow Worm 45-60

    Boiler lives to fight another day and we discover that all the bits and pieces are still in good working order! Thermo couple needed a bit more tweaking but many thanks for all your advice:) Daisy
  9. Daisykin

    Ancient lady tackles ancient boiler...Glow Worm 45-60

    This much loved Boiler has been kept going by replacing the thermocouple when required. However a new problem has arisen: the pilot light is good and strong but it has not fired up?
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