Potterton Performa 24 - replacing DHW HEX

[tomryanx]

Hi All,

I have been quoted ~450 quid by british gas to replace the DHW heat exchanger in my Potterton Performa 24. I've seen this part for sale for about 60 though, and would like to either clean the one i've got or replace it myself.

Can it be done? I've found a good manual for the unit on www.partsarena.com.

Or is there someone out there who can do it for a lot less than british gas?

FYI I'm in Hackney.

Many thanks,
Tom

 

[powell30]

I work for baxi....they do a fixed price repair....299.....or get a local to do it. It's not a difficult job

 

[namsag]

You are jokin the part is less than £ 30 to buy and even IF it need the new washers these are only £10 and it takes less than ten minutes to change.

Parts from www.gas-spares.co.uk the performa 24 is the same as baxi 80e. but phone call to them will confirm or take it out and soak it in sentinel ferroquest for a few hours have heard that overnight in white vinegar will also clean it

 

[superdupergasman]

for that price they may be fitting a magnaclean aswell as the heat exchanger to help prevent further carp getting back to the boiler.

Phone the call centre and ask for a 2nd opinion.

 

[petit_pablo]

Fook me, engineer that quoted that didnt want to do it did he!!

I do chargeable plate heat exchangers for a fixed labour fee of £108 normally.

 

[Deleted member 105431]

typical ****ish gas! £450 for what should cost around £100. They should be on rogue traders!