Finally looking to replace 30+ yr old boiler...

[Billy Bob Bob]

i don't care,baxi is king in system and combi boilers,am off to get whats her name,my mum and going to the Winchester for a pint,then run over the zombies in me landy

 

[GasmanxxxR1]

BoilerLady - where abouts in the country are you? most on here would be happy to help

 

[tolly]

On a side note, Don't some of the old netaheat mk2's have asbestos rope seals aswell. Worth checking and making new installer aware of.

 

[GasmanxxxR1]

On a side note, Don't some of the old netaheat mk2's have asbestos rope seals aswell. Worth checking and making new installer aware of.

Be alright boy, just hold your breath as your chucking it on driveway

 

[Ray Stafford]

Hi all,

we are three ladies with no knowledge of plumbing. Currently have an ancient boiler (Potterton Netaheat 10-16 Mk II F), plus hot water cylider and a cold water tank in the loft. We are looking to replace this but not sure about what kind of boiler would be best and if we have to buy extra stuff ect. The house is a 2 bedroom semi but we don't have central heating upstairs. We have 2 bathrooms and 1 power shower. All gas. As we are thinking of refitting the kitchen we would also like to know if we need to put a new boiler in the kitchen (current one is in bathroom) and would it need to be on an outside wall? Would it be possible to get rid of our current hot water cylinder and save space with a combi? Is this even the best option? We want something reliable. Please help!
Many many thanks for taking the time to read this!

Hi Boilerlady, and welcome to UK Plumbers Forum.

Why are you looking to replace your boiler? Is it still working ok, or has it been costing you a lot in maintenance?

Oddly enough, my in-Laws also have a Netaheat 2, and asked me the same question today. Bearing in mind that a) the Netaheat 2 was probably the best wall-hung boiler of its day and b) the in-Laws are relatively hardy souls who don't have the heating on much and c) have reasonable fuel bills - my advice was to leave well enough alone. Have it serviced, make sure its safe, and thank the good folk in the old Potterton plant in Warwick for making such a robust appliance.

Change it when it needs changing. Not before.

 

[stevetheplumber]

i think its getting difficult to get parts for them now ray and the case seals are very important as these are positive preasure boilers so even servicing one can mean its beyond repair