Hi,
I've done a search, and I've also hunted around the net and spoken to a few heating engineers. Very few people seem to be able to provide a balance pros and cons to the various methods of heating/hot water systems that are available.
I am planning a house renovation will require a completely new heating system (inc pipework and rads) and a new hot water system. I am likely to apply for a new supply pipe from Thames Water (any ideas on costs?)
The house is terraced it will have two bathrooms and a downstairs loo. The loft will be converted to take up every potential inch of room, so there will not be any space up there for heating.
With that in mind, what would be best?
COMBI
- Would a combi be able to provide sufficient hot water for two running showers? Or a shower whilst the mains is running for a dishwasher/aashing machine?
UNVENTED
- Would an unvented system, with a system boiler, be able to provide enough water for say three 15min showers back-to-back or would it run out of cold water?
- Would an unvented tank be too big to locate in a kitchen?
VENTED
- Would a vented system, with a system boiler, be able to provide enough water for say three 15min showers back-to-back or would it run out of cold water?
- Would it be far too big to locate in a kitchen?
- Are the maintenance of these too expensive?
As said above - i intend to apply for a new supply for Thames Water so hopefully flow and pressure should be ok. The house is also towards the bottom of a hill which should help with pressure.
I will not be installing anything. I will be getting a qualified heating engineer to do it. But I want to make sure what I ask for is sufficient for my needs.
Thanks all,
R
I've done a search, and I've also hunted around the net and spoken to a few heating engineers. Very few people seem to be able to provide a balance pros and cons to the various methods of heating/hot water systems that are available.
I am planning a house renovation will require a completely new heating system (inc pipework and rads) and a new hot water system. I am likely to apply for a new supply pipe from Thames Water (any ideas on costs?)
The house is terraced it will have two bathrooms and a downstairs loo. The loft will be converted to take up every potential inch of room, so there will not be any space up there for heating.
With that in mind, what would be best?
COMBI
- Would a combi be able to provide sufficient hot water for two running showers? Or a shower whilst the mains is running for a dishwasher/aashing machine?
UNVENTED
- Would an unvented system, with a system boiler, be able to provide enough water for say three 15min showers back-to-back or would it run out of cold water?
- Would an unvented tank be too big to locate in a kitchen?
VENTED
- Would a vented system, with a system boiler, be able to provide enough water for say three 15min showers back-to-back or would it run out of cold water?
- Would it be far too big to locate in a kitchen?
- Are the maintenance of these too expensive?
As said above - i intend to apply for a new supply for Thames Water so hopefully flow and pressure should be ok. The house is also towards the bottom of a hill which should help with pressure.
I will not be installing anything. I will be getting a qualified heating engineer to do it. But I want to make sure what I ask for is sufficient for my needs.
Thanks all,
R