Install the app
How to install the app on iOS

Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.

Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.

Welcome to the forum. Although you can post in any forum, the USA forum is here in case of local regs or laws

Aug 17, 2018
12
0
1
Rochdale
Member Type
DIY or Homeowner
Hi everyone.
We have just moved into a new house with a vaillant ecotec 938 combi boiler. The boiler is in utility room downstairs next to kitchen. Hot water comes out of the downstairs tap in approx 2 seconds. However upstairs in the ensuite, it takes 80 seconds before the water becomes hot. In the main bathroom the water takes a similar time for hot water to come out. The house is large and wide and the approx distance between boiler and ensuite is around 13m(opposite ends of house). I originally thought this was due to the large distance of pipework the water has to travel and can't be helped. However this is a problem as a lot of water is wasted before showers are used and when hands are washed.

Incidentally we had a brand new glowworm 35c combi in house before we left and hot water came in 5 seconds in all taps of the house( although house was much smaller as well). I was very happy with this boiler.

We have also had heating issues with the boiler not coming on regularly and the house staying cold. I suspect it may be a timer related issue. We have a honeywell controller but haven't adjusted it yet.

Any help appreciated.
 
Hi,
It would probably be worth getting it looked at and serviced.
A fairly common issue is when systems are updated from old storage cylinders the 22mm and sometimes 28mm pipes are left in for the hot supply, that can mean having to pull off quite a bit of water to get hot through
 
  • Like
Reactions: cjg and SJB060685

Official Sponsors of Plumbers Talk

Similar plumbing topics

We recommend City Plumbing Supplies, BES, and Plumbing Superstore for all plumbing supplies.