Do we all still like the Vokera Pinnacle C?

[endecotp]

There have been a few posts over the last couple of years recommending the Vokera Pinnacle. Do we all still like it, or is there a new favourite now?

Specifically, I'm looking for a combi that:

- Will heat a 3-bed flat. (Old boiler is 28 kW.)
- Can work efficiently when it's only heating one room, i.e. my home office during the day.
- Can supply hot water for one shower.
- Is no worse than average for the time for hot water to reach the taps.
- Is no noisier than average.
- Isn't so obscure that it's impossible to find an installer.

Thanks!

 

[Razor900]

@muggles @vulcancontinental

 

[denso13]

Do we all still like it,

Yes, great bit of kit and meets your criteria easily.

 

[muggles]

Yep, I fitted one for my sister and it's what I'd have in my own house too. I really don't think there's anything better out there at the moment

 

[endecotp]

Anyone want to come to Edinburgh to fit one?

 

[endecotp]

Well here it is, share any observations if you want:

Please forgive the dangling cables; I've said I'll tidy those up once some other things are done. There will be a shelf where the batten is. I am surprised by the lack of strain relief in both the boiler connections (opentherm and black wire to weather sensor) and the EPH receiver. Is this common?

Copper pipes and press-fit fittings are hidden under the insulation. The guy who did it was proud of his pipework and when he asked whether I wanted insulation all the way up to the boiler, he seemed disappointed with my reply of "no reason not to?". Again I will tidy that up in due course.

Currently it is only connected to the two living-room radiators (see my thread in "Projects", https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/insulating-my-ancient-living-room.648034/) and they've been briefly tested. I have, however, tested the hot water and I got my best shower for a few years!

(Edited to add: what do you think I (should have) paid?)

 

[CountryFan]

Main earth bonding is after the branch (Tee) and as you say wiring needs tidying up. Other than that seems ok

 

[endecotp]

Main earth bonding is after the branch (Tee)

Right; as you can see there is no opportunity to fit it before the branch because they put the tee so close to the meter.

Previously there was an undersized cable; I had run a new 10mm cable from the CU while I had the floor up for them to connect. Then they left without connecting it, so I did it.

 

[endecotp]

I've just found a drip from the mag filter connections... which seem to be full of LS-X.