Hi
The time has come for a new boiler.
I don't want to break any forum rules but are you able to say what make/models
or companies to stay clear off?
We are restricted because it is LPG.
Below are two models that look like they'd fit what we need. I've emailed Vallant to
see if the model below has a conversion kit from Natural gas to LPG.
Any other recommendations would be welcome.
We have a chalet bungalow (ground & first floor), two bathrooms and one en-suite.
But they are never used at the same time.
I gave up yesterday trying to fix an old Alpha CB28 LPG - one of the tests was to see if the
flow was correct, it had to be 2.5 litres in one minute. I got 2 litres in 10 seconds so I'm
hoping that modern boilers do not require more as we do live in a semi rural area and the
pressure is terrible, especially if you wanted to wash the car.
In the end the fault finding chart all pointed to the PCB - it would be throwing money away to
keep this old girl on the wall.
I've read that Worcester Bosch have a good name, but I haven't found much on Vallant apart
from they invented the combi boiler in 1967.
Around 20 years ago I fitted a mains gas Potterton (vented/cylinder) and didn't have a problem
in 10 years, but their website only shows something other than LPG - so it looks like they do
not cover LPG.
What about these three?
1) Vaillant ecoTEC 937
2) Worcester Greenstar 42CDi Classic Combi HE Boiler LPG Gas
3) Worcester Greenstar 38CDi Classic LPG Combi Boiler 38 Cdi
(Worcester names are different, because from different suppliers).
The Worcester 42CDi is too expensive for use, unless I can find it cheaper.
One other point, what is the current rate (south coast) to fit a boiler like above?
Taking in to account this would be a near direct replacement inasmuch as gas, water, flow & return
are already in place and would only require new 'adjusted' pipe work etc, to connect to new boiler.
Many thanks in advance.
Regards
Stephen
The time has come for a new boiler.
I don't want to break any forum rules but are you able to say what make/models
or companies to stay clear off?
We are restricted because it is LPG.
Below are two models that look like they'd fit what we need. I've emailed Vallant to
see if the model below has a conversion kit from Natural gas to LPG.
Any other recommendations would be welcome.
We have a chalet bungalow (ground & first floor), two bathrooms and one en-suite.
But they are never used at the same time.
I gave up yesterday trying to fix an old Alpha CB28 LPG - one of the tests was to see if the
flow was correct, it had to be 2.5 litres in one minute. I got 2 litres in 10 seconds so I'm
hoping that modern boilers do not require more as we do live in a semi rural area and the
pressure is terrible, especially if you wanted to wash the car.
In the end the fault finding chart all pointed to the PCB - it would be throwing money away to
keep this old girl on the wall.
I've read that Worcester Bosch have a good name, but I haven't found much on Vallant apart
from they invented the combi boiler in 1967.
Around 20 years ago I fitted a mains gas Potterton (vented/cylinder) and didn't have a problem
in 10 years, but their website only shows something other than LPG - so it looks like they do
not cover LPG.
What about these three?
1) Vaillant ecoTEC 937
2) Worcester Greenstar 42CDi Classic Combi HE Boiler LPG Gas
3) Worcester Greenstar 38CDi Classic LPG Combi Boiler 38 Cdi
(Worcester names are different, because from different suppliers).
The Worcester 42CDi is too expensive for use, unless I can find it cheaper.
One other point, what is the current rate (south coast) to fit a boiler like above?
Taking in to account this would be a near direct replacement inasmuch as gas, water, flow & return
are already in place and would only require new 'adjusted' pipe work etc, to connect to new boiler.
Many thanks in advance.
Regards
Stephen