Got to spec a combi boiler

[Mike Jackson]

I used to like Worcesters, I've even got one in my own gaff (40CDi combi in a two bed terrace), but I'm not so keen now with the way they are putting sales above quality and service.

My boiler of choice is now Atag and the 325C combi is one of the most cost effective 35Kw combis on the market. Worked out about £300 cheaper than a Worcester 30Cdi.

 

[TBServices]

I hate em too, but everyone asks for them. Cheers for the heads up.

I know they do. It's strange. I just explain that they're trading on a reputation that was built years ago and no longer deserve, and I'd rather fit something else. Obviously the customer is always right, But I can normally talk them out of a worcester lol


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[Pssst]

I suggested this, but she wants rid of the cylinder to free up some room in the spare bedroom. Plus she's moved from a flat with a combi and I couldn't talk her out of it.

There are other reasons, she wants a lodger to share the bills, and thinks it's less complicated with a combi.....

Can't believe its been so long since I fitted one.

I did one during the scrappage scheme, and before that it was years. I just don't fit em very often!! Never really thought about it before.

You see this illustrates the main reason for ripping out perfectly good storage systems and fitting combis..."i want an extra cupboard".

Hardly based on sound engineering but the truth is that when it comes to decisions in the home...women are the initiators and final arbiters. Trying telling a woman all about flow rates and efficiency and she will glaze over. All she wants is another cupboard to fill with carp and in return,she will suffer higher bills and carp baths and put the nation at risk in wasting precious resources such as gas and water !

An example..only this weekend came home to drip drip through ceiling. ELCBs had been flicking off for a couple of days but just blanked it 🙂

Inspection panel off cupboard,found naffed satchwell duoflow valve lagging out.

Thinks...>>talk of combis and stuff...nah..off to screwfix and bought danfoss y plan control pack for 80 notes. Spent best part of a day on a bit of plumbing and rewiring to allow full control (previously had randal 103 TOC clock)..now have fully pumped independant channel 5/2 day bliss.

OH keeps moaning as she is used to clanky old 103 that she can flick round at will. Boiler..the trusty spacesaver rated to a measly 38k btu/hr.. Thats BTU not Kw 🙂

 

[cdodds2004]

dont stick a combi store in,, if you fitting one of these i always think its just a cheap alternative over a unvented system.

main eco 25. dhw is 10.4 i think litres a minute
main eco 30 dhw is 11.8 - 12 i think.

if im worrying slightly about flow rates i usually stick the 30 in as its not much more money,

flow rates for most 24-25kw combis are sub 11 and 25-30 are 12 ish

 

[Whn1]

dont stick a combi store in,, if you fitting one of these i always think its just a cheap alternative over a unvented system.

main eco 25. dhw is 10.4 i think litres a minute
main eco 30 dhw is 11.8 - 12 i think.

if im worrying slightly about flow rates i usually stick the 30 in as its not much more money,

flow rates for most 24-25kw combis are sub 11 and 25-30 are 12 ish

Im pretty chuffed wih the mains. Been fitting them for about 5 years now and they're still going strong..

 

[quality]

intergas
or a logic if funds are limited

 

[Nostrum]

Vaillant Ecotec can be rated down to 8kw on the 831 (28kw heat - 31kw hw) I've got one in my 2 bed mid terraced as I have a thermostatic shower. Best of both worlds.

 

[cdodds2004]

intergas
or a logic if funds are limited

i really think the main is a more solid boiler than the logic for the money! 🙂 but each to there own, mains are a belting boiler 🙂