Hi
My second question this evening. Now I've worked out my heating requirements for our new house (allthough the house itself certainly isn't new). Is which boiler? I used a Baxi boiler in the last house, did the heating with copper and a local plumber (corgi reg.) connected the gas at the end and did a final check on my handywork. Job done.
Baxi seem to have two combi-boilers out at present that would suit my needs. The Platinum Combi and Duo-Tec Combi, but apart from one being more compact that the other I can't see the difference? Anyone know something I don't?
Once I've worked out which one, I shall procure said boiler from screwfix (unless a plumber local to Hertford feels they can offer one cheaper) and mount it in a bedroom we're converting into a bathroom. Plan was to box it into an aircupboard. Do I need to be aware of any regulatory requirements for the fused outlet?
Final query, I used copper last time, and intend to use some this time (near the boiler etc) But would like to use plastic and push-fit for the flexabilty and speed. I know there is a ongoing discussion on this, but if I do go for plastic, is there a make or type of pipe experts would recomend for central heating and DHW? Ideally one with some flex in it so it can go round corners? Also, What make/type of fittings should I use with them? I was going to use copper to come down from the rads so it looks smart in the rooms and then plastic under the floors and round the bends etc. So something that joins everything securely would be ideal.
Once again, hope someone can advise as it's the people who use these things day in, day out or have done similar DIY projects, I would really trust the advice of. (Just don't talk me out of it, I'm looking forward to it to much
)
Thanks, Martin
My second question this evening. Now I've worked out my heating requirements for our new house (allthough the house itself certainly isn't new). Is which boiler? I used a Baxi boiler in the last house, did the heating with copper and a local plumber (corgi reg.) connected the gas at the end and did a final check on my handywork. Job done.
Baxi seem to have two combi-boilers out at present that would suit my needs. The Platinum Combi and Duo-Tec Combi, but apart from one being more compact that the other I can't see the difference? Anyone know something I don't?
Once I've worked out which one, I shall procure said boiler from screwfix (unless a plumber local to Hertford feels they can offer one cheaper) and mount it in a bedroom we're converting into a bathroom. Plan was to box it into an aircupboard. Do I need to be aware of any regulatory requirements for the fused outlet?
Final query, I used copper last time, and intend to use some this time (near the boiler etc) But would like to use plastic and push-fit for the flexabilty and speed. I know there is a ongoing discussion on this, but if I do go for plastic, is there a make or type of pipe experts would recomend for central heating and DHW? Ideally one with some flex in it so it can go round corners? Also, What make/type of fittings should I use with them? I was going to use copper to come down from the rads so it looks smart in the rooms and then plastic under the floors and round the bends etc. So something that joins everything securely would be ideal.
Once again, hope someone can advise as it's the people who use these things day in, day out or have done similar DIY projects, I would really trust the advice of. (Just don't talk me out of it, I'm looking forward to it to much
)Thanks, Martin
