I've had two quotes for new combi boilers, one from British Gas and one from Npower (currently have a conventional one). The British Gas man said that my shower would need to be replaced (mixer, I think) as it would not be powerful enough to take the pressure from the mains (4 bar possibly?) yet the man from NPower didn't mention anything about this....
Also, British Gas man stated that the boiler would need to be moved to a different wall due to outlet issues whereas Npower man said that a small part of the patio could be removed and a soakaway dug. Is there an issue with this - is it likely to cause damp problems or is it a sensible solution considering that I can't really afford to get the kitchen done for at least 10 years?
I have the impression that the British Gas man was trying to fleece me as he stated all the radiator valves would need to be changed as they would be 'weak spots'. However, when he looked at the bathroom rad (about 13 years old) he stated he wouldn't put them on that one as they looked nice (?). Get the feeling he was just trying to get the quote as expensive as possible.....
All help greatly appreciated, thank you.
Kirsty
Also, British Gas man stated that the boiler would need to be moved to a different wall due to outlet issues whereas Npower man said that a small part of the patio could be removed and a soakaway dug. Is there an issue with this - is it likely to cause damp problems or is it a sensible solution considering that I can't really afford to get the kitchen done for at least 10 years?
I have the impression that the British Gas man was trying to fleece me as he stated all the radiator valves would need to be changed as they would be 'weak spots'. However, when he looked at the bathroom rad (about 13 years old) he stated he wouldn't put them on that one as they looked nice (?). Get the feeling he was just trying to get the quote as expensive as possible.....
All help greatly appreciated, thank you.
Kirsty