Good afternoon everyone. I'd really appreciate some advice here on a boiler issue.
I am being advised to replace my 5 year old Keston C55. I am being told that (a) there is a need for a new heat exchanger (b) that the internal circulator is on its way out and (c) that there is some damp in the electrical circuit board.
I am being told that replacement is the best option. Does this seem reasonable advice?
This is my third Keston in less than 15 years and its been fully serviced so obviously I am not thrilled...the reason I have had Kestons is because the installation is in the cellar (no easy alternative) and I was told that only a Keston could meet the flue regulations. So my second question is whether this is still the case or whether there are now other and better boilers that can be installed in this location.
Finally it would (in my view) be possible to run a conventional flue directly up out of the boiler to the outside (the boiler is in an alcove in the cellar that extends out under the passage down the side of the house). I appreciate it is difficult to advise without seeing the exact location but is there likely to be a particular reason why this is infeasible or illegal?
Apologies for such a long post from a new member of the forum but any pointers would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
I am being advised to replace my 5 year old Keston C55. I am being told that (a) there is a need for a new heat exchanger (b) that the internal circulator is on its way out and (c) that there is some damp in the electrical circuit board.
I am being told that replacement is the best option. Does this seem reasonable advice?
This is my third Keston in less than 15 years and its been fully serviced so obviously I am not thrilled...the reason I have had Kestons is because the installation is in the cellar (no easy alternative) and I was told that only a Keston could meet the flue regulations. So my second question is whether this is still the case or whether there are now other and better boilers that can be installed in this location.
Finally it would (in my view) be possible to run a conventional flue directly up out of the boiler to the outside (the boiler is in an alcove in the cellar that extends out under the passage down the side of the house). I appreciate it is difficult to advise without seeing the exact location but is there likely to be a particular reason why this is infeasible or illegal?
Apologies for such a long post from a new member of the forum but any pointers would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
