I’m in the process of getting quotes from heating engineers to replace an old Ideal Classic LX boiler.
My dilemma I have is not so much the difference in prices quoted - I expected that - but the advice being given regards:
Of the engineers who have surveyed only 2 mentioned the need for additional wiring required back to the airing cupboard (for the pump I think?). One said additional wiring is required for a Standard boiler but for a System boiler it would not be required because the pump is in the unit. The other said additional wiring is required regardless of boiler type.
I’m a bit confused, not least because none of them seemed to have assessed the absolute difficulty of running the cable!! I honestly can’t even see how it could be done given the route involves fitted wardrobes and a tiled bathroom floor.
My main issue is not with the type of boiler but I would like to know for sure if the additional cable is required or not.
At the risk of being even more confused, I would welcome any advice!
My dilemma I have is not so much the difference in prices quoted - I expected that - but the advice being given regards:
- what to replace it with
- the need for additional wiring or not
Of the engineers who have surveyed only 2 mentioned the need for additional wiring required back to the airing cupboard (for the pump I think?). One said additional wiring is required for a Standard boiler but for a System boiler it would not be required because the pump is in the unit. The other said additional wiring is required regardless of boiler type.
I’m a bit confused, not least because none of them seemed to have assessed the absolute difficulty of running the cable!! I honestly can’t even see how it could be done given the route involves fitted wardrobes and a tiled bathroom floor.
My main issue is not with the type of boiler but I would like to know for sure if the additional cable is required or not.
At the risk of being even more confused, I would welcome any advice!