This is my first post so greetings to all.
I've just bought a 2bed flat and in need of a new boiler as previous owner removed/took the boiler hence no boiler right now.
So far I've had four quotes (one from British Gas and three other local companies). Flat is located in south east London. Also please note that waste pipe is copper and I've been advised that I shouldn't install a condensing boiler by British Gas and one local plumber.
British Gas quoted me £2,800 for a non-condensing worcester junior boiler. The knowledgeable local plumber quoted me £1,700 for a condensing worcester junior boiler (fitted with filter to remove all condensate acid). The guy claims that this will be fine. He also said that he won't be able to get a non-condensing boiler therefore this is the best solution.
The other two local plumbers quoted me £1,700 and £1,900 and for a condensing vaillant ecotec plus 824. Both would fit magnaclean filter with boiler.
1st question, is the quote from British Gas too high? If so how can I persuade them to lower it?
2nd question, is there such a filter that can remove/reduce the acid produced by a condensing boiler as claimed by the knowledgeable local plumber? Or is he just referring to magnaclean also?
3rd question, should I forget about the other two local plumbers because they didn't identify or failed to mention that only non condensing boiler can be installed? Or is magnaclean filter supposed to neutralise the acid thereby making it safe for a condensing boiler usage?
Please note that all quotes are to supply and install boiler and includes VAT. Installation includes system flush and wireless thermostat. All quotes are from Corgi registered plumbers. I found the local plumbers on vaillant's website.
Thanks for your input.
I've just bought a 2bed flat and in need of a new boiler as previous owner removed/took the boiler hence no boiler right now.
So far I've had four quotes (one from British Gas and three other local companies). Flat is located in south east London. Also please note that waste pipe is copper and I've been advised that I shouldn't install a condensing boiler by British Gas and one local plumber.
British Gas quoted me £2,800 for a non-condensing worcester junior boiler. The knowledgeable local plumber quoted me £1,700 for a condensing worcester junior boiler (fitted with filter to remove all condensate acid). The guy claims that this will be fine. He also said that he won't be able to get a non-condensing boiler therefore this is the best solution.
The other two local plumbers quoted me £1,700 and £1,900 and for a condensing vaillant ecotec plus 824. Both would fit magnaclean filter with boiler.
1st question, is the quote from British Gas too high? If so how can I persuade them to lower it?
2nd question, is there such a filter that can remove/reduce the acid produced by a condensing boiler as claimed by the knowledgeable local plumber? Or is he just referring to magnaclean also?
3rd question, should I forget about the other two local plumbers because they didn't identify or failed to mention that only non condensing boiler can be installed? Or is magnaclean filter supposed to neutralise the acid thereby making it safe for a condensing boiler usage?
Please note that all quotes are to supply and install boiler and includes VAT. Installation includes system flush and wireless thermostat. All quotes are from Corgi registered plumbers. I found the local plumbers on vaillant's website.
Thanks for your input.