The oil boiler we have does have a small heat store built in yes and mostly works well, it just comes down to cost and the unpredictable break downs. My in-laws (who live with us) have it on a maintenance plan with Worcester but all the bloke does is come out once a year, give it a vac, fiddles...
Probably about 10 years old now but it's been problematic for years, there's always something. It's a lot better since I removed the original heating controller & room stat and fitted some smart relays and temp sensors but I feel like I'm just waiting for the next thing with it.
Hi guys and thank you for your replies.
To add a bit more info. The existing boiler is a Worcester Bosch Heatslave 25/32 and yes I would like to keep it, not to run at the same time but as a backup or maybe as a quick way to produce hot water on the morning.
The reasons behind wanting to go to...
Looking for some advice please on if this is even feasible.
We currently have an oil fired combi boiler providing our hot water & central heating, due to the ever rising cost of oil, the boiler breaking down every year and the fact I have an inexhaustible supply of fire wood I wanted to explore...