I'm considering my options for a new boiler for a large two bedroomed first floor Edwardian flat.
Currently there are 8 Rads, 4 large single glazed (probably to be changed to dbl glazed sash windows in the main living room and bedroom) and about 6 metres of dbl glazed sash windows in the kitchen. There is one ensuite and one small bathroom.
Outside walls are solid construction, ceiling height is up to 2.9m.
The current boiler is a Barlo Balmoral 55F. It is situated on an outside wall venting rearwards through a 25cm ish of brick. Its small enough to be contained under the worktop.
I believe it to be functioning correctly, although I'm sure its not as efficient as the modern boilers. I'm about 95% sure my existing system is Indirect.
I'd like to fit a decent shower in the ensuite wetroom. I'd like the boiler to remain "hidden" under the kitchen worktop. The kitchen is a strange shape as was once a balcony I believe and only has exterior walls up to waist height, the windows on top.
I am getting a plumber in tomorrow to see what he thinks, but thought I would see if any of you can offer some boiler/plumbing suggestions/options so I can bounce ideas off the plumber tomorrow.
Many thanks.
<edit> Forgot to mention, Mains kitchen tap flow is 20l/min, I think the boiler currently has a 15mm incoming gas feed
Currently there are 8 Rads, 4 large single glazed (probably to be changed to dbl glazed sash windows in the main living room and bedroom) and about 6 metres of dbl glazed sash windows in the kitchen. There is one ensuite and one small bathroom.
Outside walls are solid construction, ceiling height is up to 2.9m.
The current boiler is a Barlo Balmoral 55F. It is situated on an outside wall venting rearwards through a 25cm ish of brick. Its small enough to be contained under the worktop.
I believe it to be functioning correctly, although I'm sure its not as efficient as the modern boilers. I'm about 95% sure my existing system is Indirect.
I'd like to fit a decent shower in the ensuite wetroom. I'd like the boiler to remain "hidden" under the kitchen worktop. The kitchen is a strange shape as was once a balcony I believe and only has exterior walls up to waist height, the windows on top.
I am getting a plumber in tomorrow to see what he thinks, but thought I would see if any of you can offer some boiler/plumbing suggestions/options so I can bounce ideas off the plumber tomorrow.
Many thanks.
<edit> Forgot to mention, Mains kitchen tap flow is 20l/min, I think the boiler currently has a 15mm incoming gas feed