Recent content by katarina

The makes that the suppliers have suggested are: Raven heat, Potterton, Worcsester Bosh, Alpha and some Italian one I dont rememeber the name. What do you think of these

I mean what make?

what type of boiler would you recommend for the size of my flat?

I dont know the distance exactly but the meter is on the ground foor and there is two flight of stairs to get up to the flat which is on the second floor. I would guess the distance to be approx 10 m and I think you are right about the size not being the same all the way. It looks like it is a...

does the boiler brake down easier? will it cause longterm problems.

so what happens if they fit it to the existing pipes??

Thanks for that. what happens if they would install the boiler to the existing pipe work. would I notice. Does it cause problems later on? Why do the other installers not reccommend the new pipes- is it cause they cant be bothered??

The Gas meter is downstair in the entrance to the building and from the meter is running vertically up but I don't know where or how it enters the flat and to the boiler. THe current size I think is 15mm.

Sorry about the capitals. It is a two bed flat on the 2nd floor. It has 8 normal size radiators, 1 shower room, 1 bathroom and the kitchen., No other gas appliances. The boiler I have at the moment is a combi boiler (Vaillant) approx 20 years old.

I AM HAVING QUOTES FOR NEW BOILER AND THEY ARE ALL GIVING DIFFERENT INFO RE WHAT WILL BE REQUIRED TO REPLACE IT. ONE INSTALLER TOLD ME THE GAS SUPPLY ( PIPE SIZE) NEED UPGRADING FROM THE METER TO THE BOILER. IS THIS REALLY NECESSARY AND WHAT HAPPENS IF THE PIPES ARE NOT REPLACED. WILL I HAVE...