An Old Boiler
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When my parents had theirs done a few years ago it was something like
£600 boiler
£600 fitting
£400 radiators
£250 fitting radiators.
The labour costs have changed somewhat though
. Newer radiators can make such a massive difference though.
Boiler definitely knackered or is it the pcb on it dying?
£600 boiler
£600 fitting
£400 radiators
£250 fitting radiators.
The labour costs have changed somewhat though
. Newer radiators can make such a massive difference though.Boiler definitely knackered or is it the pcb on it dying?
hubgearfreak
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have a look in B&Q. a boiler, 7 radiators and all the necessary pipework was under a grand when i bought mine recently. but getting a plumber to fit it for less than 2 grand will be a challenge
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the water pipes make up the vast majority of the work, and you're free to do that yourself (as i did)...but the gas supply and flue will have to be done by a gas man. i had quotes of between £1k and free next year right down to i'll come at the weekend and wanting £150.
.the water pipes make up the vast majority of the work, and you're free to do that yourself (as i did)...but the gas supply and flue will have to be done by a gas man. i had quotes of between £1k and free next year right down to i'll come at the weekend and wanting £150.
Aperitif
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- ...I don't have much idea - really.
Just type in condensing boiler to google Crock - look for your BTU rating on the old boiler and it will give you some idea of what to pay... then get a gas fitter in.
mickle
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Local plumber's merchant, Vailant (not Valiant!) are great it's what I installed when ours packed up.
Regular or combination? You'll need to know the size which is determined by how much heat you want it to kick out which is determined by the total heat losses of your residence.
Modern units are, almost without exception, 'condensing' boilers and are more complex to install due to the extra waste pipe which removes the condensate.
The last time I studied the regulations it was perfectly legal to install your own boiler, as long as you do it in accordance with the manufacturers instructions, building regs etc. You are merely required to be a 'competent person'.
Regular or combination? You'll need to know the size which is determined by how much heat you want it to kick out which is determined by the total heat losses of your residence.
Modern units are, almost without exception, 'condensing' boilers and are more complex to install due to the extra waste pipe which removes the condensate.
The last time I studied the regulations it was perfectly legal to install your own boiler, as long as you do it in accordance with the manufacturers instructions, building regs etc. You are merely required to be a 'competent person'.
mickle
innit
- Location
- 53.933606, -1.076131
marinyork said:
Evidence?
Had one at university (twice). Large gas bills from modest use. I concluded that it'd be better off not having a boiler at all in that set of cicumstances.
A friend's had one fitted in their council home and another will soon. They've been given the "talk" about how combination boilers are the best thing since sliced bread and are already complaining about it despite being warned and were like no, no it'll be great. It is hard to assess how good the combination boilers are really because a lot of the talk has loaded assumptions factored into their calculations.
A friend's had one fitted in their council home and another will soon. They've been given the "talk" about how combination boilers are the best thing since sliced bread and are already complaining about it despite being warned and were like no, no it'll be great. It is hard to assess how good the combination boilers are really because a lot of the talk has loaded assumptions factored into their calculations.
Dayvo
just passin' through
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User1314 said:
Any good!?
http://www.stovecentre.co.uk/
These kind of heaters are very popular in Scandinavia!
Gary D
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- Worcestershire
We had one fitted last year.
It was a top of the range Worcester Bosch Condensing Combi which I think on its own is about £1,300. I would think that with fitting, assuming it is going in the same place that you would be looking at around £1,600-1,700.
Gary.
It was a top of the range Worcester Bosch Condensing Combi which I think on its own is about £1,300. I would think that with fitting, assuming it is going in the same place that you would be looking at around £1,600-1,700.
Gary.
mickle
innit
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- 53.933606, -1.076131
Boiler efficiency has everything to do with boiler efficiency and nothing to do with whether it's a combination or regular boiler. The advantages of a combi include instant high pressure (depending on the size of the heat-exchanger) hot water delivery and the elimination of space wasting HW cylinders and header tanks. Variables in system inefficiency and total building heat-losses are what makes the difference in energy consumption, not the type of boiler.
