We heard about Intergas boilers from a family member who has just had one installed. The gas fitter he used raves about them saying how reliable they are. What are you forum members thoughts on them? . Only having 4 moving parts is appealing. The Rapid 32 model looks good value at around £700. Would this be a good replacement for an aging Worcester bosch 350?
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There ok seen a few good reviews seen a few bad like any boiler it’s more down to the install I find
@king of pipes has installed a few
@king of pipes has installed a few
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The Worcester bosch 350 currently fitted is known as trigger hahaha!!! That's about 20 years old.
I think it's a bit like dacia bringing out a new car and saying theres less to go wrong with it. You dont get power steering though and no a/c and if you want to indicate you stick your arms out the window.
Intergas make it sound like they have invented the first direct fire boiler but worcester and potterton both had direct fire boilers years ago and if the design was that good do you not think they would be still making boilers like them.
As for the boilers lasting 20/30 years I very much doubt that any boiler made now will last 30 years.
Intergas make it sound like they have invented the first direct fire boiler but worcester and potterton both had direct fire boilers years ago and if the design was that good do you not think they would be still making boilers like them.
As for the boilers lasting 20/30 years I very much doubt that any boiler made now will last 30 years.
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Noooooooooooo
I get points for baxi, thing is it's like Tesco clubcard points you spend a million you get a tenners worth of rubbish.
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I spend mine on training courses and workwear.
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Depends do you want the next 5 years plus trouble free potentially
I would if you could afford it
I would if you could afford it
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What’s your set up atm ?
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All the boilers are not as long lasting as they were. All have common issues. Fresh, clean system water, fully cleanaed and inhibited with a decent metal magnet should help increase reliability of any boiler. Alot of issues are caused by poor quality system water.
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Viessmann 200 sized to suit your supply or Worcester cdi Classic
Pump, fan, gas valve, dhw flow sensor, diverted valve.
I think it was more they were trying to say they haven't got a diverter valve. My theory is though years ago other manufacturers had direct fire if there was any benefit to it other than no diverter valve then all the other manufacturers would be doing the exact same thing.
In a way it is clever they use the fear of having a diverter valve to sell boilers.
I am surprised other manufacturers haven't followed Worcesters diverters as they are now fairly reliable and if the motor goes they are dead simple and quick to replace.
Diverter in a sime was a nightmare. Worcester cdi's were a pain as well, the vaillant 242 was a bit of a pig at times.
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But for me it’s not a major part to change if they wanted to be groundbreaking they could’ve come up with something far better to make a sale To me it’s the wrong approach because it sounds like you’re saying something will go wrong with your boiler but we remove this one part so that can’t be the problem
I'm with you in thinking it's the wrong approach.
If you look at the worcester stepper motor they are really very reliable and if they do go they are dead simple to change.
Also there must be a reason every other manufacturer has gone for plate heat exchangers.
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I would say the plate heat exchangers are cheaper to produce en mass and as we all know are subject to blockage. Intergas have obviously done away with this problem but I can’t help feeling that they must be cutting corners elsewhere to keep their price so competitive
I fully agree with you. Otherwise all the other manufacturers would be doing exactly the same.
Isn't it better a relatively cheap plate catches dirt or blocks up with scale otherwise where is it going to end up. I know I would rather replace the plate than the main heat exchanger.
It would be nice to know which is more efficient.
Isn't it better a relatively cheap plate catches dirt or blocks up with scale otherwise where is it going to end up. I know I would rather replace the plate than the main heat exchanger.
It would be nice to know which is more efficient.
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Aluminium will last, so long as the quality of the water in the system is maintained. Also alot of manufacturers now are using stainless steel heat ex's.
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