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My dads boiler is 33 years old and he's just been told after a service that it needs replacing. It's a conventional boiler that heats up a jacketed water tank (which apparently should also be replaced).
Anyway.... the plumber said one way was to replace the boiler AND tank and replace it to a more convenient site in the house (it currently takes up a kitchen cupboard) with a new combi boiler at a cost of around £3K! My dad's, and my reaction was that's way too much!! He certainly does not want, and cannot, spend that sort of money.
So I guess the other way is a straight swap for a new efficient system boiler? Is this right? If so does anyone have an idea of the price of such a beast? Also what cost for a new talk/cylinder and labour to do this.
It's a small 3 bed house and only they live there. One bathroom with a bath and power shower and radiators to heat the house.
Many thanks
Gary
Anyway.... the plumber said one way was to replace the boiler AND tank and replace it to a more convenient site in the house (it currently takes up a kitchen cupboard) with a new combi boiler at a cost of around £3K! My dad's, and my reaction was that's way too much!! He certainly does not want, and cannot, spend that sort of money.
So I guess the other way is a straight swap for a new efficient system boiler? Is this right? If so does anyone have an idea of the price of such a beast? Also what cost for a new talk/cylinder and labour to do this.
It's a small 3 bed house and only they live there. One bathroom with a bath and power shower and radiators to heat the house.
Many thanks
Gary
Assuming there is nothing wrong with the rest of the system it sounds like a straight swap for a new system boiler would be the most cost effective route.
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B17NNS said:
Assuming there is nothing wrong with the rest of the system it sounds like a straight swap for a new system boiler would be the most cost effective route.
http://www.plumbnation.co.uk/site/worcester-greens...
Interestingly I just came from that site. The Greenstar range looks perfect.http://www.plumbnation.co.uk/site/worcester-greens...
No need to change the Hot Water Cylinder, but if replacing the boiler for another conventional boiler, it will need converting to fully pumped, if it has been done already.
I fit Worcester Bosch boiler and can vouch for them, they are very good boilers.
For ease of installation I'd go for the RI range of conventional boilers if your heat requirement allows it. 24KW is the largest RI, they are easier to fit than the CDI range and there is less wiring involved with them.
You will need to run extra wires to the new boiler for a permanent live and pump overun, most likely to the airing cupboard. Make sure your installer is aware of this when pricing.
Also make sure a powerflush is included in the price!
You can find accredited installers on the Worcester Bosch website, some can offer a Warranty Extended to 5 years.
I fit Worcester Bosch boiler and can vouch for them, they are very good boilers.
For ease of installation I'd go for the RI range of conventional boilers if your heat requirement allows it. 24KW is the largest RI, they are easier to fit than the CDI range and there is less wiring involved with them.
You will need to run extra wires to the new boiler for a permanent live and pump overun, most likely to the airing cupboard. Make sure your installer is aware of this when pricing.
Also make sure a powerflush is included in the price!
You can find accredited installers on the Worcester Bosch website, some can offer a Warranty Extended to 5 years.
It ended about a month ago IIRC.Just to clarify; "system" boilers are used for sealed systems (no tanks in the loft), whilst "conventional" boilers are used for setups where there is a feed/expansion tank and header tank in the loft. Sounds like OP needs a conventional boiler.
What did the quote include? As stated a powerflush is essential and the pump may need replacing too. May also need a bypass valve and no harm in fitting a filter on the pipework to catch any crud that the powerflush missed.
The old copper hot water cylinder may well be full of scale now and very inefficient. New ones are well insulated with blue foam and have fast-recovery coils.
What did the quote include? As stated a powerflush is essential and the pump may need replacing too. May also need a bypass valve and no harm in fitting a filter on the pipework to catch any crud that the powerflush missed.
The old copper hot water cylinder may well be full of scale now and very inefficient. New ones are well insulated with blue foam and have fast-recovery coils.
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