Week 2 in the great Intergas Virgin freebie thread

[Ray Stafford]

But before we do that, how do people feel about the Intergas concept of having the expansion vessel separate from the boiler?

For those of you not familiar with the Intergas product, both the ECO-RF and the HRE models come with two expansion options. You can buy a fitting jig which turns it into a conventional style boiler installation with the expansion tank contained in the jig flat against the wall, or you can site a separate robokit elsewhere in the system.

 

[Ray Stafford]

Just out of interest, the new Rapid does feature an expansion vessel inside the case, but its at the front of the boiler. After removing the case (obviously only the GSR engineers should do this) the vessel is mounted in front of all the other components, but is mounted on a side hinge, so it swivels out of the way, permitting access to the rest of the components.

 

[Ch4 plumbing]

I prefer external expansion vessels, the internal ones always have those carp braided hose which block up and fall apart and are normally undersized! Also they can be a pig to pump up!

 

[Ch4 plumbing]

Just out of interest, the new Rapid does feature an expansion vessel inside the case, but its at the front of the boiler. After removing the case (obviously only the GSR engineers should do this) the vessel is mounted in front of all the other components, but is mounted on a side hinge, so it swivels out of the way, permitting access to the rest of the components.

At least it's at the front, most are right in at the back!

 

[anz]

Ooh nearly time.

I hate the ones at the back of the boiler, changing an expansion vessel that's there can take an age. Having to remove the flue on some to get to it isn't ideal.
External is good, if there is space.
The best expansion vessel location is at the side of the boiler like on the Vaillants, a simple five minute job to change if required.
This Rapid sounds interesting, you seem to know a lot about it Ray, cant find anything on it myself.

 

[Ray Stafford]

Rapid is not released yet

 

[anz]

Has it got a release date? Or is it still in development?

 

[Ray Stafford]

Has it got a release date? Or is it still in development?

We expect to launch it next month.

 

[Chalked]

We expect to launch it next month.

We?
Are Williams the first

 

[Ch4 plumbing]

We expect to launch it next month.

Williams?

 

[anz]

Williams exclusive?

 

[Ray Stafford]

No, not exclusive.. It's just that our start with Intergas coincides with the Rapid launch.

 

[IDCHAPPY]

I don't mind external vessels, can be easier to size to the bigger jobs and repair in the future is it's goosed.

 

[Ray Stafford]

So, do we want a little more delay, or focus on the winner?

 

[Ch4 plumbing]

I'm ready Ray, don't hold back just give it too me straight! :6:

 

[anz]

Oh go on then..focus on me if you want

 

[Ray Stafford]

Drumroll...

 

[lame plumber]

robo kit expn vessels go in more than the internal ones with me. 🙂

 

[Ray Stafford]

We started with 7

 

[Ray Stafford]

We started with 7

Gizmolang, Padtheplumber, Riley, Gassafe and Jonnyswamp have already had their hopes dashed

 

[Ray Stafford]

Only Anz and CH4 remain

 

[anz]

Yes...

 

[Ray Stafford]

Both worthy adversaries, I am sure you agree

 

[Ch4 plumbing]

Ish lol

 

[Ray Stafford]

After long deliberation...

 

[Ray Stafford]

After long deliberation...

I flipped a coin

 

[anz]

And...

 

[Ray Stafford]

I flipped a coin

And it came down heads

 

[Ray Stafford]

And it came down heads

which means the winner is...

 

[anz]

...

 

[lame plumber]

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawn

 

[Ray Stafford]

which means the winner is...

CH4 Plumbing.

Congrats Chris. You are this weeks winner.

Sorry Anees. Not this week. But there is another chance next week, starting tomorrow.

 

[Atouchofgas]

Congratulations ch4, another good thread

 

[anz]

congratulations ch4

Will try my luck again I suppose.

 

[Ch4 plumbing]

That's great Ray thanks very much and thanks to Intagas for hooking you up with the opportunity, Sorry Anz bad luck nxt time buddy.