Replacing old Boiler. Location suitable?

[mcprinter]

At some point my old Stelrad Ideal Elan is likely to need replacing.
We have been here 21 years and it was here when we moved in. New gas valve about 15 years ago.

Is it worth replacing for better efficiency? It works fine.
In the last year or 2, I have removed and flushed all the rads. Ran some X400 for a few weeks and fitted a magnetic filter.
Temp is either low or high. No adjustment. Run it on low most of the time. Only high when very cold out.
Hot water via a Fortic cylinder in the loft. Hot water flow is OK but not great.

It is located in a cupboard in our en-suite
The guy who replaced the valve had a bit of a moan that he had to lie down
Could a replacement go into the same place? Pump and 3 way valve in the main bathroom.

Thanks

 

[ianmcd]

yes no reason why you couldnt get a replacement to fit in thesame place, but if its working and is ok I wouldnt be in any rush, poor baby having to lay on the floor to change thegas valve

 

[CBW]

poor baby having to lay on the floor to change thegas valve

We have some engineers like that, moan about that slightest inconvenience

 

[mcprinter]

yes no reason why you couldnt get a replacement to fit in thesame place, but if its working and is ok I wouldnt be in any rush, poor baby having to lay on the floor to change thegas valve

Cheers

The guy that fitted our smart meter a year or so ago had to officially tell me that I would save money and energy by changing it.
Then said: To be honest you probably won't save money with the cost of installing a new boiler and how long it might last.

Obviously gas prices are on the way up just wondered if it was worth being proactive.

 

[Bod ...]

You have to think new boiler will more than likely have a magnetic filter. It might be a tight squeeze

 

[Bod ...]

Boilers come with big warranties if fitted correctly. Save on insurance and more peace of mind.... bit the bullet

 

[DP]

At some point my old Stelrad Ideal Elan is likely to need replacing.
We have been here 21 years and it was here when we moved in. New gas valve about 15 years ago.

Is it worth replacing for better efficiency? It works fine.
In the last year or 2, I have removed and flushed all the rads. Ran some X400 for a few weeks and fitted a magnetic filter.
Temp is either low or high. No adjustment. Run it on low most of the time. Only high when very cold out.
Hot water via a Fortic cylinder in the loft. Hot water flow is OK but not great.

It is located in a cupboard in our en-suite
The guy who replaced the valve had a bit of a moan that he had to lie down
Could a replacement go into the same place? Pump and 3 way valve in the main bathroom.

Thanks

If you do go for a combi boiler, that space may not be sufficient if top flued and need for bottom maintenance clearance
It might be prudent to get the boiler serviced as per makers manual
It is not unknown for the heat exchanger to fail where the pipe is attached to the heat exchanger
The heat exchanger matrix often blocks up where the water enters the heat exchanger ( condensation related).
This should be cleared else efficiency will diminish
If you want to save fuel, instal better controls.
If the property is small, then forget above as the gain will not be sufficient

 

[Bod ...]

bit the bullet

Bite the bullet. Not bit the bullet

 

[mcprinter]

You have to think new boiler will more than likely have a magnetic filter. It might be a tight squeeze

Boilers come with big warranties if fitted correctly. Save on insurance and more peace of mind.... bite the bullet

Already have a mag filter. No insurance on the boiler or anything else other than house and car

 

[mcprinter]

If you do go for a combi boiler, that space may not be sufficient if top flued and need for bottom maintenance clearance
It might be prudent to get the boiler serviced as per makers manual
It is not unknown for the heat exchanger to fail where the pipe is attached to the heat exchanger
The heat exchanger matrix often blocks up where the water enters the heat exchanger ( condensation related).
This should be cleared else efficiency will diminish
If you want to save fuel, instal better controls.
If the property is small, then forget above as the gain will not be sufficient

Useful to know about the combi
Had it serviced 15 years ago He gave it a brush and hoover. I do have a CO detector in the same cupboard.
It was a bit whiny on high prior to running the X400 through.

Property is 1930s 3 bed semi with large 2 storey extension. Mrs works from home.
Have a programmable stat in the hall to vary the temp throughout the day.
Did look at Evohome, Tado, etc. Maybe need a wireless stat? Tried a standalone programmable TRV where the Mrs works.
Changed the manual valves to TRVs late last year. Towel rail on manual.
In the process of sorting the collapsed (slate/general dust and fallen torching) 100mm loft insulation and will take to 300mm.

Used 19300 kWh last Year. Oven and hob are gas.

 

[gas112]

Low water content boiler so reasonably efficient anyway . They are a good reliable wee boiler so i would not be rushing to change it regardless of how old it is

 

[mcprinter]

Low water content boiler so reasonably efficient anyway . They are a good reliable wee boiler so i would not be rushing to change it regardless of how old it is

That's good to know thanks.

 

[ianmcd]

No new all dancing and all singing boiler will out last what you have if looked after