which is best, Vokera, Potterton or Baxi duo tec

[gerrynortheast]

I need a new combi to replace an old back boiler in my 2 bed flat which I rent out.

I have been quoted £1750.00 for a Vokera with a 5 year warranty
and 1850.00 baxi duo tec with a 7 year warranty.

Both prices inc vat

Another company quoted me £1750 for a Potterton with a 2 yr guarantee.

I don’t know which models they are but I assume they wont be the most expensive ones!

May I ask you knowledgeable guys which one you would recommend please?

Thanks,

Gerry

 

[johnnyplumb]

the duo tec the best of the 3, but if finances allow, go for the baxi platinium, you'll get a 10 year warranty
it'll be about £200 more

which part of the country are you in ?

 

[gerrynortheast]

the duo tec the best of the 3, but if finances allow, go for the baxi platinium, you'll get a 10 year warranty
it'll be about £200 more

which part of the country are you in ?

Thanks for your reply. The flat is in Newcastle upon tyne

 

[Ray Stafford]

It depends on how much longer you intend to own the property for.

Realistically, un-expired warranty isn't going to make much difference to the price if you sell the place.

If its a short term investment, and you expect to sell it soon, go for the cheapest deal, and forget the warranty.

If it is a really long term (ie pension) investment, then Johnnyplumb's advice is good. The Platinum is essentially the same as the Duotec but in a different package with a longer warranty.

If you are undecided about how long you may keep the property, then hedge with a middle of the road bet - the Duotec falls into that category.

I'm not a fan of Vokera's but thats just me. Others may feel differently.

 

[gerrynortheast]

So for the cheapest it’s a choice of either the Potterton or the Vokera. Both at £1750.

Which is the best boiler?

Thanks Gerry

 

[SafeGasInstall]

I will go and ask for my favourite boiler that has a great customer service and that will be Worcester Bosch

out of the tow you mention I will suggest potterton and YOU MUST ALSO HAVE CH POWER FLUSHED+ MAGNACLEAN CENTRAL HEATING FILTER before install is not boiler will last no longer then 18 months

 

[johnnyplumb]

the potterton will probably be a duo-tec under a different name, only cheaper because of the 2 year warranty
is it a potterton gold

 

[Ray Stafford]

the potterton will probably be a duo-tec under a different name, only cheaper because of the 2 year warranty
is it a potterton gold

I had assumed Potterton Promax when I saw 2 year warranty. I thought Pott Gold was 3 years?

 

[johnnyplumb]

dont know if it's changed ray, used to be 2yrs on gold and 1 yr on promax

nowadays, it's harder to sell boilers with short warranties, most people want at least 5 yrs

 

[gerrynortheast]

I've just been told the vokera model is a compact 29he. Just seen one online for £771.56 Inc VAT

I dont know if it's a good model or not

 

[nipper39]

I fit a baxi platinum in newcastle for 1750 recently ,great boiler ten year guarantee.but if its cheap and cheerful you want nothing wrong with vokerea , baxi offering seven years on duotec at mo, as with any boiler these days most of the parts are made in italy and companys put them together , its good installation that make boilers last .if installed correctly any boiler should last its guarantee out.

 

[gerrynortheast]

Thanks for all your replies guys.

One company who suggests installing a Potterton says he wouldn’t be doing a powerflush as you don’t need it and has done only one in 10 years.

So can ayone tell me if a powerflush is needed when fitting a new combi to replace an old back boiler?

Thanks

 

[Linkyplumb]

Powerflush is not always required, but as we cannot see the job, we cannot be sure.
That is not a bad price for a back boiler conversion.
Never fitted a vokera, but repaired loads. Not the worst boilers out there, but not the best.
If the cheapest is the option, then I would go for the potterton over the vokera.

 

[SafeGasInstall]

Thanks for all your replies guys.

One company who suggests installing a Potterton says he wouldn’t be doing a powerflush as you don’t need it and has done only one in 10 years.

So can ayone tell me if a powerflush is needed when fitting a new combi to replace an old back boiler?

Thanks

Pls see post #6

 

[EPH]

It's not a necessity to power flush it (unless you're British Gas) but nobody can tell you it needs one without visiting site. It might be best practice in most situations but equally, could be over kill and not suited to your current system.

 

[TBServices]

DuoTec all day long out of those 3, potterton will be same boiler with reduced warranty. Mad not to spend £100 for an extra 5 years piece of mind no?

Vokera should be avoided at all costs.

 

[gerrynortheast]

Thanks for all your replies guys.

Now I’m being told that a Vallant is better than a baxi duo tec. Is this true or not?

 

[TBServices]

Not necessarily. It's Horses for courses pal, we all have our favourites. Vaillant are very expensive, other than a pro model, which is very basic, still likely to be more than a duotec and not worth the premium.

Personally I fit ideal logics which also have a 7 year warranty.

 

[gerrynortheast]

Sorry I forgot to say it's a Vaillant eco-tec pro

 

[TBServices]

Full of plastic, nothing special.

DuoTec's are solid boilers, but they're big, ugly and old. Can't really knock their reliability though.