New boiler?

[foxhole]

Have just purchased a house in NWKent and require the existing back boiler removed and a combi installed.Would like suggestions on boiler suitable to replace existing, currently feeds 5 rads, would you advise complete system replacement or just upgrade on rads [current positions are ok for rads].
property is investment so will be selling on after completion of refurbishment.
What are the location option for a combi? was thinking about kitchen as services are already there [water, gas feed] also have ground floor loo and under stairs cup'd [assume that's an unsafe location?].I would think using existing back boiler flue is not an option?

 

[tincup]

Hi

Not enough info to make a judgement really.

Terraced, semi, masionette?

The kitchen is the most usual with a outside wall, or a roof space. Remember the flue must be within your boundary and not likely to be a hazzard to your neighbours.

What do you want to pay.
What sort/how many shower/wet room ect.
What other gas appliances are in the property?

HTH

 

[foxhole]

Semi-detached, No other gas appliances, though may be a gas hob or oven eventually, one bathroom, would like to install over bath shower from combi and there is a downstairs loo with sink.
Not sure what the price range of boiler is these days, but cheap and cheerful will do just want the conversion to combi as neat as possible, will remove water tank and change any rads myself so just looking at easiest way to add the combi.Are there floor mounted combi's?, have what will be a dead corner in kitchen or could mount above worktop and disguise with kitchen cup'd.

 

[transam]

Your current system is most likely an open system , meanig the pressure in the rads is relevant to the height of the exp tank ? a combi will seal the system all rads ect will be under a higher pressure , up to 2 bars plus under certain conditions , question to ask how old are the rads ect will the0y take the added pressure , ect worth a thought ?


Ignore read your post again rads upgrade mus t read things properly

 

[OLLIE20]

Baxi do a condnesing back boiler, which can go behind fire, and flue can take same route as current, the new 1 isnt an open flue (safer) and doesnt require ventilation(drafty) wouldnt have 1 personally but if youre selling on, maybe a cheaper option (not sure though) somethin to bare in mind though

 

[newbuildinstaller]

BAXI 105 combi cheapish bout 650 with flue. Its a band B on the energy efficiency but its quick to install and most of the general public (buyers) seem to like the BAXI name

 

[foxhole]

Baxi do a condnesing back boiler, which can go behind fire, and flue can take same route as current, the new 1 isnt an open flue (safer) and doesnt require ventilation(drafty) wouldnt have 1 personally but if youre selling on, maybe a cheaper option (not sure though) somethin to bare in mind though

Thanks, problem is the fires that front back boilers tend to be hideous?

 

[mickyg]

Baxi do a condnesing back boiler, which can go behind fire, and flue can take same route as current, the new 1 isnt an open flue (safer) and doesnt require ventilation(drafty) wouldnt have 1 personally but if youre selling on, maybe a cheaper option (not sure though) somethin to bare in mind though

Thanks, problem is the fires that front back boilers tend to be hideous?

the fires are electric but look quite good. However if its cost your worried about forget it! you'd get a cheap combi installed for less than the cost of the boiler and fire.

 

[kevindgas]

BAXI 105 combi cheapish bout 650 with flue. Its a band B on the energy efficiency but its quick to install and most of the general public (buyers) seem to like the BAXI name

I can get a procombi for £100 less than that and its just as good but OP you'd better be quick as October is fast approaching (cut off point for band B)

 

[OLLIE20]

Baxi do a condnesing back boiler, which can go behind fire, and flue can take same route as current, the new 1 isnt an open flue (safer) and doesnt require ventilation(drafty) wouldnt have 1 personally but if youre selling on, maybe a cheaper option (not sure though) somethin to bare in mind though

Thanks, problem is the fires that front back boilers tend to be hideous?

the fires are electric but look quite good. However if its cost your worried about forget it! you'd get a cheap combi installed for less than the cost of the boiler and fire.

Yeah thought it may be a bit on the dear side, as i said, when you say baxi 105, do you mean a Main Combi HE if not get 1 of them instead they are the same boiler but can get for £550 with standard flue

 

[OLLIE20]

Pro Combi looks a little congested to work on, isnt is something to with Vokera looks a bit like a vokera linea, they do seem cheap cheap, although gas valve and pump is all i can see realy looks like a grundfoss (good) and the GV is used on many boilers including dearer ones than this, but why is it so cheap, must be a reason, never heard of them either

 

[bengasman]

By far the best advice I can give in this case: find yourself a GOOD INSTALLER, and just go with whatever he says is best in this situation.

 

[foxhole]

Have two quotes labour similar, one suggested Vokera at about 550 the other Worcester at over a £1000, but the second guy did do a more thorough investigation into what was needed. I am concerned if I go with the cheaper quote little extra's will keep appearing until it's a expensive as the second quote.

 

[onlyfitidealboilers]

£550 for what labour only?

 

[onlyfitidealboilers]

listen here an listen good. you will not be getting a good job for that type of money!

in this world you get what you pay for an that is the truth like it or not.