Replacing a Potterton Kingfisher 2 CF100 - 2025

[drec]

Hi we have an old Potterton Kingfisher 2 CF100. We are looking to replace it - not because it is not working but because it's probably 30+ years old and almost certainly nearing the end of its life. Moving the boiler location would be a huge job.

This is obviously an open flue boiler and I'm told that "open flued boilers aren't fitted any more because they're not efficient enough for the regs'. So there needs to be a condensate drain. However, the bad news is that the boiler is nowhere near a drain and therefore draining condensate would involve digging up the tiled floor.

Anyone aware of any options which i could consider or is it a case of steeling myself to rip up some tiles?

Thanks

 

[Elkato531]

There are ways to overcome condensate drain problems but a bigger issue may be flue options for a modern room sealed boiler.
Get some companies in to quote and see what options they can come up with for repositioning. Unlikely to be feasible to keep same location.

 

[gas112]

Unless its leaking i wouldnt be worrying too much about changing it as you prob know all they need is the odd thermocouple solid old boiler

 

[DP]

Unless its leaking i wouldnt be worrying too much about changing it as you prob know all they need is the odd thermocouple solid old boiler

Fail to see why folk are hellbent on scrapping an appliance because of its age.
Have a client with Mexico who sees 25% ( her words not mine) reduction in her fuel useage after controls upgrading

 

[drec]

Fail to see why folk are hellbent on scrapping an appliance because of its age.
Have a client with Mexico who sees 25% ( her words not mine) reduction in her fuel useage after controls upgrading

Are you suggesting that there is a controls upgrade for the Potterton Kingfisher 2 CF100? Or are you referring to smart thermostats and the like?