BBC .. Couples 48 year old boiler finally packs up

[SJB060685]

Alternatively buy the complete boxset like I did, endless hours of comedy

 

[DuncanM]

Rodders, you plonker!! Lol

 

[Best]

I haven’t seen a Hotspur oil boiler for many years now.
They usually were only replaced because customers thought they were perhaps would eventually pack in. But they rarely failed and I don’t remember any leaking.
Not much moving parts except a motor though.
I have replaced an oil boiler recently that was perfectly working, virtually original and near 60 years old.

 

[Best]

They don't make them like they used to. Good luck getting 50 years out of any modern oil boiler, my guess is 5-7 before problems arise

Some of the modern (Grant) condensing oil boilers I have installed are now well over 10 years old and so far no bother at all with them and no parts needed except the usual nozzle and oil hose at a service. So fingers crossed they last many more years.
I think if the install is done properly, good servicing and the boiler decent quality it should last well.

 

[SJB060685]

I agree Best to a degree. Like you we installed a lot of Grant, I liked their boilers so much i chose to do my OFTEC through Grant in Wiltshire but even their boilers aren't invincible Riello burners are usually pretty bomb proof but we all know their pumps are c**p. If the system is installed correctly, flushed, dosed and regularly maintained and all points checked then yes its lifespan is vastly improved, however a lot of people install wrong or the customer doesn't have it routinely maintained, its swings and roundabouts.

 

[badback3]

I agree Best to a degree. Like you we installed a lot of Grant, I liked their boilers so much i chose to do my OFTEC through Grant in Wiltshire but even their boilers aren't invincible Riello burners are usually pretty bomb proof but we all know their pumps are c**p. If the system is installed correctly, flushed, dosed and regularly maintained and all points checked then yes its lifespan is vastly improved, however a lot of people install wrong or the customer doesn't have it routinely maintained, its swings and roundabouts.

Was it Honeywell control box , and the boiler had to be perfectly level, or the flame ended up on one side.