18-01-2021, 02:17 PM
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Re: Gas boiler replacing
Originally Posted by bakerman
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They have much improved styles now. Not like the old days.Of course, a tankless water heater DOES NOT provide any central heating. That is the job of a furnace. If Lion Queen has the very old style of radiators, then she needs more than I suggested.
I'm not sure what you mean by the 'very old style' of radiators, though. The most modern heating systems over here including, as Barry says, a combi boiler can make use of the same radiators as other systems.
18-01-2021, 02:20 PM
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Re: Gas boiler replacing
Originally Posted by Barry
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A lot of it will depend on how big a boiler you will need, we recently had a new Baxi combi fitted (10 year guarantee) by our local plumber for just under two grand, but British Gas quoted nearly double that, so always get a couple of quotes and ideally three, so that you can get a good comparison before deciding.
Remove existing boiler and flue.
Fit new baxi combi boiler and flue.
Fit new sludge filter.
Fit new inline scale reducer.
Fit timer.
10 year boiler manufactures warranty.
All gas safe notifications included.
£1850 .... Word of mouth recommendation locally.
18-01-2021, 04:20 PM
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We had a new Worcester Bosch combi boiler installed in the first apartment we bought in Worcester. Then, when we moved to the second apartment, we had another Worcester Bosch installed *. Both worked extremely well and had the added advantage of coming complete with separate controls, which allowed us to programme the CH as and when we chose. This bungalow had a new Ideal combi boiler installed last year and it's not a patch on the WBs we had in the past although it works OK.* Worcester Bosch Greenstar i25 was the last one we had installed.
18-01-2021, 05:29 PM
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Have you heard of the 'Warm home scheme?'The government are offering grants of up to £5,000 if you have an old energy deficient boiler.
You apply to your energy provider. In my case -E-on. They send a surveyor out to look at it & see if you qualify for the grant.
I am at the point where I've applied and waiting for surveyor to come.
18-01-2021, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by carol
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Have you heard of the 'Warm home scheme?' The government are offering grants of up to £5,000 if you have an old energy deficient boiler.
You apply to your energy provider. In my case -E-on. They send a surveyor out to look at it & see if you qualify for the grant.
I am at the point where I've applied and waiting for surveyor to come.
18-01-2021, 06:30 PM
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Re: Gas boiler replacing
Originally Posted by d00d
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Same here Barry ...Remove existing boiler and flue.
Fit new baxi combi boiler and flue.
Fit new sludge filter.
Fit new inline scale reducer.
Fit timer.
10 year boiler manufactures warranty.
All gas safe notifications included.
£1850 .... Word of mouth recommendation locally.
18-01-2021, 07:19 PM
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Depends on whether you have an existing combi LQ, that is, do you have a tank in the loft and a hot water cylinder, in which case to alter it will need the pipe work altering, if it’s just like for like with no , or very little plumbing , then it should be a bit cheaper, it will need a power flush as part of the guarantee and a mag filter fitted but your plumber should know this..18-01-2021, 08:03 PM
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Fit new baxi combi boiler and flue.
Fit new sludge filter.
Fit new inline scale reducer.
Fit timer.
10 year boiler manufactures warranty.
All gas safe notifications included.
Originally Posted by Lion Queen
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Well you are talking double Dutch to me can you come and fit it for me
It's double Dutch to me as well. But that's what he put on the paperwork, and that's what I got .... presumably.
18-01-2021, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Percy Vere
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We had a new Worcester Bosch combi boiler installed in the first apartment we bought in Worcester. Then, when we moved to the second apartment, we had another Worcester Bosch installed *. Both worked extremely well and had the added advantage of coming complete with separate controls, which allowed us to programme the CH as and when we chose. This bungalow had a new Ideal combi boiler installed last year and it's not a patch on the WBs we had in the past although it works OK.* Worcester Bosch Greenstar i25 was the last one we had installed.
Our model is the Geenstar CDi Percy brilliant....
18-01-2021, 09:49 PM
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Re: Gas boiler replacing
Originally Posted by bakerman
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Lion Queen, You might want to consider buying a "on demand" tankless, style water heater. How does that work? It hangs on the wall and heats water only when a hot water tap is turned on. No demand, no heating. So there can be a big savings in gas bill. There is no sense heating water when you are not even home. Like when you go to the coast for a 3-day week-end.
also this type is very, very much cheaper than the old style water heater that keeps water hot 24/7 even if there is no demand.
one caution, however. Don't buy the cheapest style. It will not give great performance. Do a little investigation and chose one that will put out all the hot water for your home's needs.
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