advice needed on 2nd hand back boiler

[broadis]

hi - i am after some advice from you geniuses on here.
i currently have a baxi back boiler not sure of model etc and very old gas fire front looks like something that should be in the house of lords lol.
it has recently started making a roaring noise on occasions seems to be when its refiring (if you know what i mean).
i cannot afford new or to replace with a combi unit, but have seen 2nd hand baxis on ebay that are only a couple of years old with modern gas fire fronts, my question is
A)would i be allowed to install one of these (obviously not me personally - a gas registered fitter) ?
B)would if fit (was looking at - baxi bermuda sp firefront and 57/4m back boiler
C)how much should all of this cost roughly to change over the boiler and fire front.

many thanks in advance for any answers (ps im in swansea if anyone is looking for a job lol)

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

no you cant legally fit a second hand backboiler,and if yours is roaring something is very wrong stop using it and call out a gsr engineer sorry cant be more helpfull but thats the facts on your situation

 

[gasmarc]

you never know your luck , i would recommend getting a GSR to look at it first before you do anything as you may end up wasting a load of money you cannot afford , it may just need a good service or a new burner fitting perhaps ,good luck

 

[broadis]

many thanks for the quick responses - i thought as much - just have to get someone to have a look and hope it is not to bad.

many thanks lee

 

[gasmarc]

you should be ok parts are available and not to expensive, just tell the GSR its a BBU

 

[Reg Man]

The reason you can't fit a secondhand BBU, is, it is not efficient enough, to meet building regulations requirements and may have issues with sale of goods and services Act, as the secondhand gas appliances must be properly tested and maunfacturer instructions included to ensure it is fit for purpose, by the person selling it. The exisiting unit might be repairable.

 

[gasmarc]

Good Point Reg man I didnt even think of that , So the guy on ebay should be paying you or selling for scrap value

 

[WHPES]

Most of the second hand stuff on Ebay is bought for spares. Don't consider having one fitted. Even if it can be, by the time it has been tested and checked out it will be expensive.

 

[broadis]

many thanks for all the advice.
lee