Baxi back boiler/gas fire replacement

[southerngrumpy]

have a Baxi back boiler with GF3 fire front,the fire is not functioning properly and needs replacing.Unforunately Baxi no longer manufacture the GF3 and only produce a replacement back boiler combined with an electric fire.Have neen advised that the new system inc. labour would cost around 4k. (new flue + scaffolding). Also been advised to have a combi boiler instead,around 2k., but need to retain the hot water cylinder as this provides water to the power shower via a pump. Is this possible? Any suggestions for alternatives as 2k/4k seems excessive just to replace a gas fire !

 

[Mikey456]

Go to combi plus it'll be able to power the shower.

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

whats wrong with your fire? is the boiler still working?

 

[southerngrumpy]

The gas tap was faulty around 6 months ago and after a big search I managed to find one and had it fitted.Must have been a faulty one,its gone already.Dont think I'll find another one,model now obsolete.

 

[southerngrumpy]

and yes,the boiler is working perfectly

 

[Mikey456]

Baxi Bermuda GF3 Super Gas Fire and Back Boiler | eBay UK

Seen it not so long ago for £70 buy it now so may as well just get the complete thing and scrap the rest

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

hare you sure its obsolete? have you asked baxi?

 

[southerngrumpy]

Yes,Baxi have confirmed it's obsolete.They no longer produce gas fires,all back boilers now have electric fire fronts and they suggest replacing back boiler.

 

[southerngrumpy]

Thanks Mikey but pick up only,Gloucester'I'm near London !!!!

 

[quality]

New boiler it is then ! Don`t go for a combi if you need plenty of hot water

Get a good system boiler and a good plumber to install it

 

[Mikey456]

Ask if you can arrange a courier yourself, their not that expensive too be honest.

 

[southerngrumpy]

could i just remove the gas fire or is this an integral part of the back boiler?

 

[Mikey456]

Gas fire is completely seperate to the boiler gas tap will just have to be turned to feed only the boiler burner.

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

BERMUDA GF3 SUPER - Gas Appliance Spares (Preston) Ltd
you will find this will probably fit check part numbers