Is viessmann really worth that much more ?

[pgtips]

Hi,

had some great help so far and had my mind set on a viessmann 200W 35kw boiler, the range is a bit confusing but with weather comp etc and latest B model it comes in a nigh on £1650 with flue.

An intergas combi compact eco rf 36 comes in at around £1200 all in (with flue)

Both seem to be cracking and capable boilers so am I justified in paying £450 more for veissmann, not really sure how much more worth it it can be?
Am I buying ford focus vs rolls royce or focus vs a shiny focus !.

They both seem to do the same job quite adequately, intergas parts maybe cheaper but I would expect both to last for a while before needing them? Have I missed something.

As always to the guys who give time I appreciate your responses and input,
PG

I won't touch Baxi btw, awful experiences with their boilers.

 

[Dan Robinson]

Having fitted the latest Viessmann recently with a friend on a project I have to say I was thoroughly underwhelmed.

Interface was pretty enough I suppose, but the boiler was flimsy, the mounting jig a joke.

 

[pgtips]

Interfaced was pretty enough I suppose

bang, hit one of the nails on the head, mines located in a cupboard so nobody will ever see it.

 

[AGAS]

Hope you have deep pockets if you go for a viessmann, just look at the parts price for your own research

 

[Dan Robinson]

Indeed - have a customer with two of the 60kW units in a cascade - both PCBs have failed after 4 years. Total repair cost so far >>>> £1556 assuming there are no other faults. Which there are but not directly boiler related.

Had to get the boards sent in from Germany as there was no UK stock, Viessmann charged £80+VAT for a fast delivery.

Glad it wasn't my spec .

 

[Dan Robinson]

 

[AGAS]

I won't touch Baxi btw, awful experiences with their boilers.

Which baxi?
Get more for your money nowadays and future breakdowns will be cheaper as well , they have improved tremendously now with one of the best back up as well ,

 

[AGAS]

Anyone we know Dan , it isn't R is it

 

[Dan Robinson]

Noi one we know (apart from me in the Intergas jacket ).

Failed units were installed by a decent contractor and I inherited them on commissioning and for annual servicing. Totally over the top for the place but still.

 

[pgtips]

you trying to **** into the cup or the bucket ?

 

[Dan Robinson]

I was cursing my friend's crappy REMs press gun.... never had so many leaks on pressfit.

 

[Roger928]

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Jaysus is that you? You look like a spotty faced kid.. with a beard.
I thought you had some experience.

 

[Gasguru]

Which baxi?
Get more for your money nowadays and future breakdowns will be cheaper as well , they have improved tremendously now with one of the best back up as well ,

You gotta be joking....pick the wrong one and the repair bills will be astronomic. EcoBlue Advance pcb/fan module is over £400 for the part alone. Customers must realise they are the test bed for new technology and they will pay through the nose for it...and pgtips is a willing mug

 

[Dan Robinson]

Jaysus is that you? You look like a spotty faced kid.. with a beard.
I thought you had some experience.

17 years in the industry, 16 of which running a company with several thousand customers. Youthful good looks and media beard come from a lifestyle of home cooked food and Gin.

 

[AGAS]

You gotta be joking....pick the wrong one and the repair bills will be astronomic. EcoBlue Advance pcb/fan module is over £400 for the part alone. Customers must realise they are the test bed for new technology and they will pay through the nose for it...and pgtips is a willing mug

i would rather have baxi prices than viessmann

Customers must realise they are the test bed for new technology and they will pay through the nose for it...and pgtips is a willing mug

and i agree they are all a rip off tbh