Choices: Worcester-B CDi or Si or other compact combi?

[Gasmk1]

in order of prefference vaillant viessmann glow worm

 

[les24preludes]

Much as I like the idea of a compact combi in my kitchen, it's looking like you need enough space inside the casing to properly lay out all the parts in a way that they can be easily installed and serviced. So I've eliminated the W-B Cdi and Si in the light of a number of comments on their build and installation. This leaves a lot of quality makes like Veissmann, Atag and so on. But in view of easy parts availability I'm still thinking W-B and Vaillant. For W-B it would be the 30i and for Vaillant the Pro or Plus. Not sure between these three, but at least it should be a step up from the compacts. That's my current thinking, if anyone would like to comment on that.

 

[hammers4spanner]

I currently have the 30i in my own home and it' pretty loud the pump drones like hell.

 

[les24preludes]

"I currently have the 30i in my own home and it' pretty loud the pump drones like hell".

How old is this model? I believe it's been revised recently?

 

[hammers4spanner]

We have been in our current home for 6 months and was installed just before we moved in.
Personally far from impressed

 

[jtsplumbing]

If your after a boiler with not meny parts take a look at Intergas.

 

[les24preludes]

I considered Intergas. I'm looking at ATAG now - the IC Economiser 27 gets rave reviews - engineers seem to love them. All metal inside and long guarantees. Company service is reputed to be excellent.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

If your going to run a bath get the 35

 

[Harvest Fields]

In the middle of fitting one. They seem good to be honest. But not all engineers can fit them. 😉😉

 

[les24preludes]

If your going to run a bath get the 35

Really? Is this said through actual experience?

 

[Harvest Fields]

The litres a minute are much better on the 35 compared to the 27

 

[les24preludes]

The litres a minute are much better on the 35 compared to the 27

Absolutely. But the 27 is 12.6l/min. Surely that's enough to run a bath, isn't it?

 

[Harvest Fields]

Depends if you would like to run another tap at the same time or not and what litres a minute you have at the moment.

Where in the world are you?

 

[les24preludes]

I'm in Kensington, London. Just run a bath - no other taps. I have an old Main Medway which fills a bath fine. Doesn't need to be steaming hot, just hot.

 

[Harvest Fields]

So have you got storage heaters for the heating?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

There's been a few complaints with the 27 not being man enough/ not enough flow

Think one was from @king of pipes

 

[Harvest Fields]

I remember that. Think he has fitted one at his house and said that he should have gone for the bigger one.

 

[les24preludes]

Yes - storage heaters at the moment. Central heating should be nice. Since it's just 75 sq metres, may not need more than 3 decent size ones. Large bedroom, lounge and hallway.

 

[les24preludes]

I remember that. Think he has fitted one at his house and said that he should have gone for the bigger one.

This isn't a house - it's just a 75sq metre flat. Not much to heat, and just a question of running a bath.

 

[king of pipes]

Atag ic economiser 27 is big enough for a flat i fitted one for myself with the one control smart thermostat, i am now fitting them as my top end boiler install, Intergas is a close second great value and very versatile boiler both with long warranties good luck with your choice. Kop