Which Boiler and why?

[Whitling2k]

Can anyone recommend which condensing boilers to buy, or not to buy, for a 1980s 2 bed semi with 5 rads to replace an ageing and badly maintained Thorne EMI?

It would ideally need to fit in a space of 460w x 680h x 350d, but could be taller if needs be.

Budget of say £1200-1300, more if really need to.

Ta,

Whitling2k

 

[BigBurner]

Can anyone recommend which condensing boilers to buy, or not to buy, for a 1980s 2 bed semi with 5 rads to replace an ageing and badly maintained Thorne EMI?

It would ideally need to fit in a space of 460w x 680h x 350d, but could be taller if needs be.

Budget of say £1200-1300, more if really need to.

Ta,

Whitling2k

Look at the Broag range. 5 yr guarantee. The 39C combi will be ideal. Get the outside sensor. Do a search on Broag.

Avoid, Ideal, and cheap boilers.

 

[David937]

I see Big burner has returned

 

[mogget]

Bigburner has a habit of recommending the same boiler to everyone no matter what their budget, gas supply, or existing system.

Avoiding Ideal is good advice.

 

[LeedsPlumber]

Most people would recommend worcester or vaillant the dimensions you have given could be a little tight but boilers are all different sizes, you will be better off asking your installer as you you will still have to be able to remove the casing for repairs and servicing so additional space may be required.

 

[Deleted member 105431]

I would certainly say AVOID IDEAL. If your cramped for space the Glow worm flexicom with rear flue is very compact and well made.

Vaillant and Worcester Bosch are the top two for quality imho.

 

[gas4you]

The Vaillant Ecotec Plus range will fit apart from the height. They are 720mm tall plus the flue on the top.

You have not stated whether you want a combi or heat only/system boiler and retain your HW cylinder?

 

[bengasman]

take bigbulshits comments with grain of salt, he has never actually been a plumber.
vaillant and worcester are considered bmw and merc in boilers; worcester definitely the best in customer service whereas vaillant does not have to good a reputation in that respect.
but most importantly, choose your installer with much more care than your boiler as a cowboy will be capable of ruining either.

 

[Whitling2k]

Thanks for advice so far..

What about Ideal Classic? I hear they are old, and slightly less efficient (B rating I think), but easier and cheaper to repair?

 

[gas4you]

I have fitted a couple of these and another going in in a few weeks time.

They are ok, probably the only thing Ideal make that I have had no problems on, as yet

Very heavy and not quite so efficient, also only need L, N & E.

If you decide on this, go for the Plumb Center 'Optia' version. Same boiler, but a lot cheaper.

Still your best bet to go with a Vaillant IMO.