New Boiler: Alpha vs Intergas

[scott2hot]

Hello All,

I'm having a new heating system fitted, the gas fitter has recommended an Alpha 34 whereas I was planning on having an Intergas combi fitted. I've tried searching for reviews on the Alpha combis but have not had much luck. What are your opinions on these two combi manufacturers,

Many thanks in advance.

 

[JAH HEATING]

I can't comment on Intergas, but I'd stay clear of Alpha

 

[Roger Welton]

My tip would be not alpha! Unless you own a good supply of buckets.

The intergas is a good solid piece of kit if you can put up with the looks.

 

[lame plumber]

intergas all the way im over ho

 

[Killy Bing]

Intergas +1
good piece of kit.
alpha spares alone are far more expensive than most makes.

 

[lame plumber]

why does anyone consider looks to be a problem with intergas, if looks were an issue 80 percent of the forum members wouldnt have a partner 🙂

 

[SimonG]

why does anyone consider looks to be a problem with intergas, if looks were an issue 80 percent of the forum members wouldnt have a partner 🙂

Harsh, very harsh 🙂

 

[lame plumber]

really, depends if your in the 20% or not 🙂

 

[Leo21]

Steer clear of Alpha! Intergas are a fair boiler, but very amateur looking.

 

[Ermintrude]

I can't comment on Intergas, but I'd stay clear of Alpha

I second that, but looking into becoming an alpha repair specialist - scrap man !

 

[Ermintrude]

why does anyone consider looks to be a problem with intergas, if looks were an issue 80 percent of the forum members wouldnt have a partner 🙂

I'm registered blind and married my wife because she as woman in Braille across her chest!

 

[lame plumber]

I never noticed that 🙂

 

[vern]

Alpha = pure leaking Tat with expensive spares(which you will need plenty of)

 

[dancinplumba]

I'm registered blind and married my wife because she as woman in Braille across her chest!

A lady boy perhaps 🙂

 

[GasmanxxxR1]

Intergas for me

 

[scott2hot]

Thanks for all the replies, looks likes its going to an intergas one, I was going for a Baxi Duotec but was impressed by the intergas at the merchants, a lot less to go wrong but for similar money.

 

[dancinplumba]

Get the BAXI platinum, Ten year warranty

 

[Leo21]

I though it was Alpha versus Intergas! Not versus Baxi. That's a different comparison.

 

[Ermintrude]

A lady boy perhaps 🙂

No checked defo just a transvestite

 

[Ermintrude]

Impressed by intergas? Or the sales pitch from merchant who has the biggest margin on intergas?

 

[Alpha man]

Lol @ the replies!

 

[Killy Bing]

Lol @ the replies!

do you feel trashed, beaten and abused alpha man 😛

 

[GasmanxxxR1]

Need an outer flue clamp for an alpha 24 cb, £28 + vat !!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Leo21]

Need an outer flue clamp for an alpha 24 cb, £28 + vat !!!!!!!!!!!!

And the optional Alpha bucket for the leaks @ £28 + vat.

 

[Alpha man]

do you feel trashed, beaten and abused alpha man 😛

not at all, LOL, I'm nothing to do with Alpha, just an independent,

 

[LPC]

Get a Valliant or Worcester CDi. Everyone knows them like the back of their hands, and parts are reasonable and plentiful.

I've never ever seen an Intergas in the wild, and can count on one hand the amount of Alphas. With both you'll end up with a 'rare' boiler and with the exception of the guy who installed it, no-one will know how to service and repair it properly because it's a rare. You'll pay more for parts and more for repairs because of that fact. In my opinion.

 

[Ermintrude]

Lol @ the replies!

Ha ha that's why ur so busy! Are u repairs agent?

 

[Alpha man]

Ha ha that's why ur so busy! Are u repairs agent?

Not anymore, was for 12 years.

 

[Mike Jackson]

Get a Valliant or Worcester CDi. Everyone knows them like the back of their hands, and parts are reasonable and plentiful.

I've never ever seen an Intergas in the wild, and can count on one hand the amount of Alphas. With both you'll end up with a 'rare' boiler and with the exception of the guy who installed it, no-one will know how to service and repair it properly because it's a rare. You'll pay more for parts and more for repairs because of that fact. In my opinion.

Alternatively you'll have an installer that you trust that will service the boiler for you every year and carry out any repairs at a fair price.

 

[LPC]

Well yes, but I service hundreds of boilers I didn't install so obviously that isn't always the case.

It's like cars. You've got a Vauxhall, or a Volvo. The Volvo might be a bit better, but when it goes wrong you'll wish you had a Vauxhall.

 

[goz666]

Intergas every time for me, looks are unimportant in a boiler. Reliability is no1, and they're as quiet as a mouse.

 

[Leo21]

Intergas every time for me, looks are unimportant in a boiler. Reliability is no1, and they're as quiet as a mouse.

How long have they been out? Long enough to say they're reliable? Other brands have track records, intergas don't!

 

[GasmanxxxR1]

How long have they been out? Long enough to say they're reliable? Other brands have track records, intergas don't!

only about 40 years

 

[Leo21]

only about 40 years

Not in the uk.

 

[GasmanxxxR1]

Not in the uk.

Why does that matter?