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    Grant Vortex Pro vs Eco

    I've owned a Grant Vortex 15/26 Pro external oil boiler for 4 years (it replaced an old Worcester Bosch) and it has been faultless. I chose this over a Worcester Bosch equivalent despite the difference in warranty after a bit of research and reading various reviews. I believe both are good...
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    Strange radiator leak

    thanks for the quick replies, don't fancy replacing valves as it's a full drain down job :(
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    Strange radiator leak

    Just had the central heating on for the 1st time this season, and have discovered a fairly significant leak (2-3 ltrs over 4 hours) on the return valve side of a towel rad which was actually shut off at the valves. Not easy to see exactly where it was leaking from but it stopped on opening the...
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    Boiler recommendation to replace Alpha HE CB25

    Sorry, when I said my works engineer he's absolutely nothing to do with the boiler other than it's him who has to constantly top it up!! I agree it probably can be fixed but i think i'm happy to part with cash for a new, more reliable one as the general consensus on Alpha's seems to be that...
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    Boiler recommendation to replace Alpha HE CB25

    Thanks for your comments, apparently it is the boiler that is leaking (or so my works engineer tells me) The heating side is adequately covered by this size of boiler, is there anything worth looking at that would increase the hot water performance, the furthest tap is maybe 50 metres away...
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    Boiler recommendation to replace Alpha HE CB25

    It just seems to constantly need re-filling via the loop or won't fire on demand for hot water. I'm not aware if any low pressure issues with our supply and I could get an engineer out to thoroughly check it over but a quick google seems to show that it's not got the best reputation anyway so I...
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    Boiler recommendation to replace Alpha HE CB25

    We have a 4 year old Alpha HE CB25 combi to heat part of our offices (approx. 12 rads) and supply hot water. It's spent more time broken than working and rather than try and get it fixed i just want to replace it with something more reliable. Office are only 4 years old and it was a new build...
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    Programmable Room Stat Recommendations

    Fabulous, thanks for your advice will show the sparkys and get them to sort it. Much appreciated :)
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    Programmable Room Stat Recommendations

    cylinder is in the loft which is a bit of a pain to get the controller to, can I run one 2 zone stat for rads and water (operating each separately) and a single zone for the underfloor? Do I need a main controller unit or is it possible to wire in such a way that it directly controls the boiler...
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    Programmable Room Stat Recommendations

    Just had a new Grant 15/26 Outdoor boiler fitted + Albion Ultrasteel 210 unvented tank. System now comprises 1 underfloor heating circuit & 17 rads + hot water. Plumbers quote excluded thermostats and i didn't realise that I no longer needed a central heating programmer but can run the whole...
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    Underfloor heating recommendations

    Jeez some people spout some real rubbish on here at times, electric underfloor is fine with laminate, I have it working very happily in a conservatory and it wams the room nicely!!! Don't get me wrong, it's not cheap to run but can work effectively if you get the right system. Mine came from...
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    Which oil boiler?

    OK, quote is for Grant Vortex Pro Outdoor 15/26, Albion Ultra Steel 210 ltr unvented and John Guest UFH. Price excludes electrical work and room stats.
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    Which oil boiler?

    Strangely I don't know at this stage just had a phone call with a verbal quote, will find out and post the answer. On another note, is there any reason to have an external/internal boiler other than location alone i.e. performance, efficiency, reliability, servicing etc.
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    Which oil boiler?

    Just had my 1st quote in, fit new WB boiler, 210 litre unvented tank and underfloor heating circuit for approx. 25sq metres (i'll be doing the screeding myself), total cost £6500 !!!
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    Which oil boiler?

    some me interesting replies and opinions. Unfortunately I can't fit an external bolier as there's no space immediately outside the new structure as I need room to get a double pram around (twins!!) and only have about 4 feet of space to spare. If practicle, I could site the boiler on a...
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