Conbination boiler /Conventional boiler

[ray316]

At the moment l have a Conventional boiler which is a Baxi solo 3 PFL40 which serves 7 Radiators. The timer has not worked for a long time so l switch it on and off by the fused switch next to the boiler to get hot water and C/H.. only problem is l cannot have one without the other. l've been told that the timer is not the problem but both 2 Port Motorised Valves are not returning when the spring levers are moved..
So l have been thinking about having a Conbination boiler, would it be straight foward to put one of these in or would the fitting engineer have to put in more pipes/fittings , would it be a big job.
The Conbination boiler l have been looking at is the heatline vizo 24 combi boiler, would this be ok with the 7 radiators l have...

 

[Tibbot]

Why not just have the faulty zone valves fixed or replaced?

 

[muggles]

There's quite a bit of work involved in changing from your current boiler to a combi, and it's not necessary if your current boiler still works. Just get the necessary controls replaced for ones that actually work.

Nobody in their right minds would ever recommend you get a Heatline, why have you been looking at this boiler in particular?

 

[Tibbot]

Nobody in their right minds would ever recommend you get a Heatline, why have you been looking at this boiler in particular?

Take a wild guess.

 

[ray316]

There's quite a bit of work involved in changing from your current boiler to a combi, and it's not necessary if your current boiler still works. Just get the necessary controls replaced for ones that actually work.

Nobody in their right minds would ever recommend you get a Heatline, why have you been looking at this boiler in particular?

Is it possible to change the motorised valves without draining the system.
l have 2 Honeywell V4043H 2 Port Motorised Valves in the airing cuboard, can l take the body off the valve and replace them this way..

 

[ray316]

Could do with some replys to the question of replacing the port valves and if l can change the body( like for like) without touching the pipes for draining.

 

[PEDANTICVINDICTIVEMAN]

You could try the old fashioned method of "paying" a tradesperson to change valves and timer for you, maybe even go to the expense of having the boiler serviced shock horror , would be cheaper than fitting a pile of modern junk.........

 

[ray316]

You could try the old fashioned method of "paying" a tradesperson to change valves and timer for you, maybe even go to the expense of having the boiler serviced shock horror , would be cheaper than fitting a pile of modern junk.........

No need for sarcastic remarks to a valid question, afterall thats what these forums are for isn't it... l'm quite capable of doing diy work around the house and know my limits and would not touch gas... l would and will pay to have my gas boiler serviced like l have in the past. so do not come on here spouting off about what l should and should not do...!!! PEDANTICVINDICTIVEMAN if you cannot help with a answer to my question on the port valves DO NOT PUT ANYTHING.

 

[Tibbot]

OP- You asked about replacing your regular boiler with a combi. It was pointed out that repairs to your existing system would save you time, money and leave you with a superior set up to what you had in mind. Though put in a different way PVMan has advised the same. If you're as DIY savvy as you claim then a quick glimpse at Honeywell's diagrams should be all you need.

 

[PEDANTICVINDICTIVEMAN]

Post what I like.

 

[Hugh Jaleak]

Some Honeywell's will allow the head to be changed without draining down, IIRC the pre 1987 versions don't.

Changing entire valve is fairly straightforward for a competant DIYer, drain system low enough to remove valve(s), swap valve, connect wires to same connections as existing. Refill system, vent as necessary and replenish inhibitor.

 

[GaytonTonner]

OP- You asked about replacing your regular boiler with a combi. It was pointed out that repairs to your existing system would save you time, money and leave you with a superior set up to what you had in mind. Though put in a different way PVMan has advised the same. If you're as DIY savvy as you claim then a quick glimpse at Honeywell's diagrams should be all you need.

A superior setup? The Heatline combi is a good budget boiler, but get the highest flow rate model. The combi setup is better, if the water mains is up to it. It is better than a cylinder/tank setup if a high flow rate model is used and the combi is a quality model.