Boiler Replacement

[itsfhome]

Hi All,

We have a failed circuit board on the temperature selector ofour boiler - a Glow-Wormm Fuelsaver MkII. Since this is 25 years old, it's not worth repairing. Can anyone recommend a suitable replacement boiler for me to purchase for my engineer to install? House is essentially 6 radiators (3 large. 3 small) and a towel rail for heating if that is required as I do not know the criteria for selecting these things.

Thanks in advance.

Regards

Adrian

 

[D_Hailsham]

Which Fuelsaver MkII - there are several sizes? If not stated on the boiler, what is the GC (Gas Council) number?

 

[kevindgas]

why not just get a quote from an RGI they will guide you as to which boiler they prefer.

vaillant are our prefered boiler but there are other good boilers available

avoid the infamous junk from Ideal, heatline etc

would be happy to give you a quote as based in Southampton and cover most of hants and dorset

 

[itsfhome]

It's a Model 40B.

We have a work around for the board failure so will be replacing in January unless the failure goes complete. Our heating engineer went on holiday today so will be talking to him when he returns and I am just looking at the various different boilers that could replace this one.

 

[namsag]

the 40b does not have a board , it has a thermostat with pump over run stat built into it cost about 35 quid

 

[D_Hailsham]

Can anyone recommend a suitable replacement boiler for me to purchase for my engineer to install?

I wouldn't recommend that you purchase the boiler; leave it to the installer. The problem with buying it yourself is that you are then responsible for contacting the manufacturer if the boiler plays up; and they will tend to blame the problem on poor installation. If the installer provided and installs the boiler, he has to accept responsibility for sorting out all problems which may arise.

If you decide to get a new boiler, have a look at the Broag Remeha Avanta 12V. Same output as you existing, comes with a five year warranty if installed by an appointed engineer.