Tibbot- We only have a small bungalow so wanted a combi in the loft so we can gain an extra kitchen cupboard and get the space of the old HW tank back in the 2nd bedroom.
I know combis are less reliable than the old style (which worries me) but that's why I'm looking for the most reliable combi! (and hoping that these newer ones are more reliable than older ones).
A question for Dan_Robinson if I may?
Over at this thread (ATAG vs Intergas): //www.diynot.com/forums/plumbing/atag-a325ec-or-intergas-combi-compact-hre-36-30.378845/
Dan (you) says early on that "if size isn't an issue then ATAG all day" and since he (you) are a massive supporter of Igas this speaks volumes.
Dan- were you talking efficiency or reliability here? As I've said all things considered I think I have to go with reliability as a first consideration as if one thing (eg a diveter valve) goes and has to be replaced that will most likely cost more than 5years of theoretical efficiency savings!
Obviously ATAG sounds great with fantastic reputation, quality, performance and efficiency so if its also as reliable as the Igas then I would probably plump for that, but if Igas was more reliable I think I'd go for that! How does their new RF ECO model compare to ATAG 325ECX? Does that get closer to its efficiency?
Another consideration is (the old combi dilema) that I only have a 2bed 1 bath small bungalow so I will only need a small amount of power for heating but want good hot water flow... I don't want to end up with an over powered boiler that short cycles but see that these models modulate so have 6kw minimum....is this minimum enough for me to avoid this or should I go for a smaller (eg 24kW) boiler and put up with slower hot water?....
Dean- sorry for over thinking! That is my nature! But since I'm looking at a good £2k to change the boiler and I want to live with this decision for the next "many" years (ideally forever ) I want to get it right!
Many thanks!
I know combis are less reliable than the old style (which worries me) but that's why I'm looking for the most reliable combi! (and hoping that these newer ones are more reliable than older ones).
A question for Dan_Robinson if I may?
Over at this thread (ATAG vs Intergas): //www.diynot.com/forums/plumbing/atag-a325ec-or-intergas-combi-compact-hre-36-30.378845/
Dan (you) says early on that "if size isn't an issue then ATAG all day" and since he (you) are a massive supporter of Igas this speaks volumes.
Dan- were you talking efficiency or reliability here? As I've said all things considered I think I have to go with reliability as a first consideration as if one thing (eg a diveter valve) goes and has to be replaced that will most likely cost more than 5years of theoretical efficiency savings!
Obviously ATAG sounds great with fantastic reputation, quality, performance and efficiency so if its also as reliable as the Igas then I would probably plump for that, but if Igas was more reliable I think I'd go for that! How does their new RF ECO model compare to ATAG 325ECX? Does that get closer to its efficiency?
Another consideration is (the old combi dilema) that I only have a 2bed 1 bath small bungalow so I will only need a small amount of power for heating but want good hot water flow... I don't want to end up with an over powered boiler that short cycles but see that these models modulate so have 6kw minimum....is this minimum enough for me to avoid this or should I go for a smaller (eg 24kW) boiler and put up with slower hot water?....
Dean- sorry for over thinking! That is my nature! But since I'm looking at a good £2k to change the boiler and I want to live with this decision for the next "many" years (ideally forever ) I want to get it right!
Many thanks!