But I have nowhere to put a cylinder.
Sounds like it will have to be a combi then, even if it is short cycling.
But I have nowhere to put a cylinder.
This radiator: http://www.screwfix.com/p/kudox-pre...le-panel-convector-radiator-700-x-800mm/54912For example 11000 BTU needed in the kitchen/living room requires two double panel radiators each 700mm high and 800mm wide (5478 BTU each in Screwfix). That must be more than a normal sized gas fire..
No. A combination boiler is a compromise between two things.Does nobody make a combi boiler for the smaller household?!
I did look into this before I installed my (8kw) woodburner, but it seems from my research that for that system to work you need an accumulator tank, you don't just run the radiators straight off the woodburner. I don't have anywhere I could put the tank.If you are concerned about future gas prices as most are, how about fitting rads to a wood burner.
My opinion is based on the quotations and actual installs at several friends and neighbours over the past few years. One had several quotes for a new system where all but one were for combis and ripping out the existing tanks. It was the British Gas man who suggested a heat only using the existing perfectly good hot water system.Bernard's opinion that all installers put in whatever suits them and is easiest isn't true.
For a new system in a modern new build compact house that can be a valid reason but if there is a existing system of heat only boiler why do so many plumbers suggest ( often strongly ) to rip out the tanks and install a combi. And why when there is space for tanks do they still seem to prefer to install combis ?People choose combi boilers to save space, eliminating the need for cylinders and tanks.
Some customers don't want to fit a new heat only boiler to replace the old one. If they're improving their home, the current system doesn't always meet their needs for installing a mixer shower etc. Keeping the existing system can substantially drive up their costs, and money is always a constraint.It was the British Gas man who suggested a heat only using the existing perfectly good hot water system.
For a new system in a modern new build compact house that can be a valid reason but if there is a existing system of heat only boiler why do so many plumbers suggest ( often strongly ) to rip out the tanks and install a combi.People choose combi boilers to save space, eliminating the need for cylinders and tanks.
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