I recently obtained a quote to have a Vokera Unica combi installed. I accepted the quote and had the work done whilst I was at work. When I got home the boiler turned out to be a Sabre 28 HE. After some investigation the Sabre and the Vokera seem similar (if not identical). Whilst it is clearly not right that the boiler I asked for has not been installed, would I be cutting off my nose to spite my face having the installer change the boiler? Thanks.
Sabre vs Vokera
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I expect that the Sabre branded boiler may be a little cheaper!
As far as I know its exactly the same boiler but if not then others here may advise.
In my view this is "sharp practice" and should not be tolerated!
What you should do about it is debatable. At the very least you should pay less that you were quoted by any price difference. Perhaps someone here can quote exact supply prices to compare.
In the extreme case of an Ideal C28HE then the Biasi its rebadged from is over £100 cheaper and includes the timeclock.
Tony
As far as I know its exactly the same boiler but if not then others here may advise.
In my view this is "sharp practice" and should not be tolerated!
What you should do about it is debatable. At the very least you should pay less that you were quoted by any price difference. Perhaps someone here can quote exact supply prices to compare.
In the extreme case of an Ideal C28HE then the Biasi its rebadged from is over £100 cheaper and includes the timeclock.
Tony
He might find only having a one year guarantee particularly interesting !!!
That alone might be a reason for getting the correct model quoted for fitted!
I do hope he had a written quote !!!
Getting worse by the minute! Next he will be saying he has already paid the full price in cash and only has a first name and mobile number!
Tony
That alone might be a reason for getting the correct model quoted for fitted!
I do hope he had a written quote !!!
Getting worse by the minute! Next he will be saying he has already paid the full price in cash and only has a first name and mobile number!
Tony
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It seems most Vokeras do have a two year guarantee.
CORGI will not be involved as its a contractual matter and not related to gas safety.
However, was this fellow genuinely CORGi registered in his own name or that of HIS firm, i.e. not working "on the side" and illegally relying on his employer's CORGI number?
The reat test is has he filled in the Benchmark Certificate AND notified CORGI of your installation after which they write to you confirming its been fitted in accordance with the regulations?
Tony
CORGI will not be involved as its a contractual matter and not related to gas safety.
However, was this fellow genuinely CORGi registered in his own name or that of HIS firm, i.e. not working "on the side" and illegally relying on his employer's CORGI number?
The reat test is has he filled in the Benchmark Certificate AND notified CORGI of your installation after which they write to you confirming its been fitted in accordance with the regulations?
Tony
I'm not up to speed on the Unica but I imagine an installer on Vokera loyalty scheme would get 2yr gte maybe more.
Sabrevesion of this Vokera I haven't seen, but very likely to be of same quality, just different badge and backup.
Are you sure of the wording used, he might have called it a rebadged Vokera.
I'm sure the actual boiler you have there is a good one.
Sabrevesion of this Vokera I haven't seen, but very likely to be of same quality, just different badge and backup.
Are you sure of the wording used, he might have called it a rebadged Vokera.
I'm sure the actual boiler you have there is a good one.
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I agree with Paul regarding the boiler and I have installed a few of them for people on a budget or a tight walletPaul Barker said:
Thing is back to your original question the price from my knowledge is at least 2-300 quid different
Anybody here could get the Sabre for less than 500 notes but I have never managed to get a vokera for less than 7 or 800.
Stan
Unica is 502 plus vat via energysmart.
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Really, well in that case there is obviously little in it if you shop at the right place.
Sorry if I gave anyone a heart attack
Stan
Sorry if I gave anyone a heart attack
Stan
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