Hi
We have a vented system with cylinder and expansion tank, a circulating pump, and a Baxi back boiler behind an ugly looking fireplace. We have a 3 bed plus loft conversion 1930's semi detached house in W-S-M.
Since we moved in to our new property back in January, we have had a few issues with our back boiler, one where the pilot assy. had 'grown' a carbon deposit which shorted it to the case, and also occasionally we find ourselves with no hot water for a shower in the morning because the boiler has gone to red and needs to be reset. We are also aware that it not the most efficient boiler.
We have been considering if now is the time to invest in a more reliable and more efficient modern boiler and have been looking at different boiler types. From what I understand it would be a better option buy a new boiler that will work with parts of our current system rather than buy a combi boiler which would require a lot more installation work ? We have been looking at high pressure 'system' boilers which could utilize the cylinder we already have.
Another question is where the new boiler would be situated if the current boiler/fire flue was blocked off. We also will require at least two extra radiators installed downstairs as there are currently not enough.
In summary, I would welcome any advice on viable replacement boiler types for our current system (based on cost and ease of installation), where it might likely be situated, and what it might cost us to do this based on new boiler, 2 new radiators, removal of unnecessary system parts, and also if this will save us money long term.
Thank you in advance
Paul
We have a vented system with cylinder and expansion tank, a circulating pump, and a Baxi back boiler behind an ugly looking fireplace. We have a 3 bed plus loft conversion 1930's semi detached house in W-S-M.
Since we moved in to our new property back in January, we have had a few issues with our back boiler, one where the pilot assy. had 'grown' a carbon deposit which shorted it to the case, and also occasionally we find ourselves with no hot water for a shower in the morning because the boiler has gone to red and needs to be reset. We are also aware that it not the most efficient boiler.
We have been considering if now is the time to invest in a more reliable and more efficient modern boiler and have been looking at different boiler types. From what I understand it would be a better option buy a new boiler that will work with parts of our current system rather than buy a combi boiler which would require a lot more installation work ? We have been looking at high pressure 'system' boilers which could utilize the cylinder we already have.
Another question is where the new boiler would be situated if the current boiler/fire flue was blocked off. We also will require at least two extra radiators installed downstairs as there are currently not enough.
In summary, I would welcome any advice on viable replacement boiler types for our current system (based on cost and ease of installation), where it might likely be situated, and what it might cost us to do this based on new boiler, 2 new radiators, removal of unnecessary system parts, and also if this will save us money long term.
Thank you in advance
Paul
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