vaillant

[fitz1]

what do you guys recon on the vaillant ecotec plus 831

 

[gas4you]

I usually fit nothing else, that is until recently when the new sales rep peed me off

Excellent boiler, poor manufacturer back up.

 

[kildareking72]

Worcester Greenstar Junior better and cheaper.

 

[simond]

Worcester Greenstar Junior better and cheaper

It is certainly cheaper - but better? You have got to be kidding. Have you not noticed the difference in build quality?

The CDi range is closer to the Vaillant ecoTEC, but then this is a German product. They don't try and sell iJunior outside the UK.

 

[kildareking72]

Only ever fitted Worcester. Never had any come backs. That speaks volumes. Quality & Value.

 

[Gasguru]

Only ever fitted Worcester. Never had any come backs. That speaks volumes. Quality & Value.

Another one that only does installations. Obviously haven't had to do CDi diverters or Greenstar Junior servicing or PRV replacement. Ever worked on Highflows? I could go on. Bring back the 230,240 and 24/28 RSF.

 

[kildareking72]

Boring.......................................................................................

 

[simond]

Kildareking wrote

Worcester Greenstar Junior better and cheaper

The question was what do think of Vaillant ecoTEC.

Kildareking wrote

Only ever fitted Worcester. Never had any come backs. That speaks volumes. Quality & Value

So you haven't fitted a Vaillant. How can you offer a comparison then?

 

[fitz1]

looks very good build quality.easily installed except for clip on filling loop wouldnt fit properly, possibly a one off.good hot water at supplies.yeah , i quite like it. £1011 with vertical flue.

 

[gas4you]

except for clip on filling loop wouldnt fit properly, possibly a one off

Can't get any simpler, an 'O' ring to seal it and a spring clip to hold it in place. Never had any problems with them.

 

[fitz1]

clip wouldnt go in .probably a one off.

 

[gas4you]

Was it (flexible pipe) pushed in enough?

 

[fitz1]

yep.

 

[Biggles..]

Had a few of the o rings split due to serations inside the housing, bit of silicone grease cured that one.

Never fitted a Worcester as not had any issues with the vaillants(yet touch wood)

 

[gasgeezer]

Had a few issues with the Ecotec range the main problems encountered are leaking/split rubber hoses on the flow and return pipes water sensor throwing up faults and leaking diverter valves.All were covered on warrenty and promptly sorted by Vaillant apart from that good boilers.