Re: I need a new CH boiler

At the end of last year, British Gas, who I have a service contract with, recommended a new boiler. Had a quote of £4, 500 approx. I then had a chat with my downstairs neighbour, who had a new boiler installed a few years previously by a local company for a whole lot less, and was very happy with it. Then of course the covid crisis kicked in,. So a no brainer, went with the local company , and in 3 weeks will have installed for about £1500 less than BG's price, ....Supply and install Worcester Bosch Greenstar 30i ERP combination condensing boiler
complete with vertical flue kit, lead roof slate, flue extensions, flue bends, flue support brackets,
shock arrestor and keyless filling link in airing cupboard. So let's hope it all goes to plan!

Re: I need a new CH boiler

Yes, it certainly pays to shop around.

Re: I need a new CH boiler

Fairy nuff............
I would not I would do that though.

Re: I need a new CH boiler

British Gas the country's biggest corporate rob-dog rip-off merchants in my opinion.

Re: I need a new CH boiler

This is what you get when companies are allowed to get too big for their boots Percy. They price small family run companies out of the market and create a monopoly and then turn the screws up. Some companies get so big they could hold a country to ransom if they wanted, and probably already have. They could certainly do some damage to a countries economy.

Re: I need a new CH boiler

My local gas boiler installation company also sub-contracts work from British Gas.

Re: I need a new CH boiler

I, finally, found the right plumber, to solve my problems of "Kettling" (banging noises near the boiler) and shutting down, due to over temperature.

He is a plumber with long experience with CH boilers.

He checked mine out and pointed out that the problem was, probably, due to the inability, of the system, to move the water through the boiler/pipes quick enough to prevent over heating.

He went on to say that three things were likely to make this problem appear.

1) Muck in the pipes.
2) A faulty, tired, pump.
3) The thermostat or potentiometer.

He then Drained down, put in Fernox cleaner, and tried that.
Came up with clean water, after a week, but problem not fixed.

Then replaced the Thermostat & Pot (bought on line)

Problem not fixed.

Then replaced the pump.

Problem FIXED.

He pointed out that my boiler was much older than I had said, but, a boiler is just a box of parts, all replaceable!

Great plumber & very able to describe every step.

Looks good - final test when winter comes.

How much did it cost?

Around 600 Pounds all included.

Re: I need a new CH boiler

He sounds like a good bloke Ted, and thorough, hope it has solved your problems, and a lot cheaper than a new boiler....

Mrs Fox thought 'Kettling' was something rude like 'Dogging'....I mean, really.....

Re: I need a new CH boiler

Perhaps she only knows what you have taught, OGF?

Re: I need a new CH boiler

Excellent and glad that you have got it sorted - sounds like you found a good engineer there. Sludge in a CH system contains Iron Oxide and is magnetic. This adheres to the inside of pumps and copper pipes. As copper is non-magnetic, you can try a little test. If you have a hot water cylinder, then place a magnet where the cold feed from the small tank in the loft, joins onto the pipe going into the cylinder (normally the lower one) If the magnet sticks on the pipe unaided, then you still have traces of sludge in your system. It might only be a small amount, but something to keep an eye on.