Hello all. I need suggestions on the way forward with our central heating system.
We live in a 2-bed 1st floor maisonette. So there are 5 rads and a bathroom with power shower. We currently have a Potterton Suprima 60 which is I believe about 8 yrs old. In the past I have had a few problems - the pump, ECB and valve have been replaced. Now we have a leaking heat exchanger.
The cost of replacing the heat exchange isn't small, around 300 for the part plus labour, could be anything from 400-600 who knows. One chap came round, looked at it, and said it would be better in the long run to renew the boiler. I must say I'm kind of with him on this, I've had enough of calling out the plumber every winter.
So I'm looking for advice on the best solution for the way forward. One chap suggested something like a Potterton Profile as a replacement. The next person suggested a combi boiler, which would mean I could scrap the cylinder (which takes up too much space) and the filthy feed tanks in the loft. I was concerned that a combi boiler would not be compatible with the power shower...
I'd really appreciate some suggestions from you guys.
We live in a 2-bed 1st floor maisonette. So there are 5 rads and a bathroom with power shower. We currently have a Potterton Suprima 60 which is I believe about 8 yrs old. In the past I have had a few problems - the pump, ECB and valve have been replaced. Now we have a leaking heat exchanger.
The cost of replacing the heat exchange isn't small, around 300 for the part plus labour, could be anything from 400-600 who knows. One chap came round, looked at it, and said it would be better in the long run to renew the boiler. I must say I'm kind of with him on this, I've had enough of calling out the plumber every winter.
So I'm looking for advice on the best solution for the way forward. One chap suggested something like a Potterton Profile as a replacement. The next person suggested a combi boiler, which would mean I could scrap the cylinder (which takes up too much space) and the filthy feed tanks in the loft. I was concerned that a combi boiler would not be compatible with the power shower...
I'd really appreciate some suggestions from you guys.