Baxi Bermuda to Combi change.

[armyash]

What are you fitting?

I'm going round Wednesday night to have another look before I decide.

It's a large flat above a shop. 7 rads, some big doubles.

1 bathroom and a kitchen.

 

[armyash]

For anyone interested I have decided on the following.

Ideal logic combi 24
On stand off kit so I can run the flow and returns straight up to the loft.
Magna clean, scale inhibitor
Wireless thermostat - no thermostat at present, cuts may object. If he does, he's getting a click on timer.

Only gas in the flat is an unused bayonet connection for the old cooker and gas pipe for the current boiler/fire. Will be disconnecting this and starting again running 22mm from the meter under the sink units to the boiler.

I'm allowing 2 days starting Saturday once I have collected materials. I have next week off from my regular job so if anything goes wrong or it takes me longer than expected it won't matter.

 

[armyash]

For anyone interested I have decided on the following.

Ideal logic combi 24
On stand off kit so I can run the flow and returns straight up to the loft.
Magna clean, scale inhibitor
Wireless thermostat - no thermostat at present, cust may object. If he does, he's getting a click on timer.

Only gas in the flat is an unused bayonet connection for the old cooker and gas pipe for the current boiler/fire. Will be disconnecting this and starting again running 22mm from the meter under the sink units to the boiler.

I'm allowing 2 days starting Saturday once I have collected materials. I have next week off from my regular job so if anything goes wrong or it takes me longer than expected it won't matter.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I would fit a 28kw if you could

 

[armyash]

I would fit a 28kw if you could

Why is that?

Don't think ideal do a 28 combi?

Worcester do the 28cdi but seems a fair bit more expensive

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Water flow rate but if ideal only do a 24 and 30 stick with a 24

 

[armyash]

Might go for a potterton actually.

 

[armyash]

Water flow rate but if ideal only do a 24 and 30 stick with a 24

I got a price for a 30 today as well but think it might be a bit much.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Might go for a potterton actually.

I would stick to a main brand one eg ideal Worcester Viessmann etc

They may be good but normally warrentys are normally 1-2 years instead of 5-10

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Might go for a potterton actually.

I would stick to a main brand one eg ideal Worcester Viessmann etc

They may be good but normally warrentys are normally 1-2 years instead of 5-10

 

[Scott_D]

Are you doing the job without them knowing what it will cost or what they are getting?
Most people want to know the ins and outs of a cats arse

If its a budget job give them the 24 and 28/30 as an option, cant blame you then if the hot water isnt as good as they hoped

 

[Scott_D]

Are you doing the job without them knowing what it will cost or what they are getting?
Most people want to know the ins and outs of a cats arse

If its a budget job give them the 24 and 28/30 as an option, cant blame you then if the hot water isnt as good as they hoped

 

[ShaunCorbs]

havent you give them a price esp as your doing it this sat and your buying materials

 

[armyash]

Thanks for all the replies, ordering materials tomorrow.

Not a massive job I know and for most here it would be a doddle but it's the biggest job I have quoted and booked in myself. Looking forward to it, don't expect it to be plain sailing as it's an old system I'm connecting on to. Will get pics before and after.

 

[armyash]

havent you give them a price esp as your doing it this sat and your buying materials

I'm calling him in 30 mins, I gave him a rough price verbally Sunday, he said fine. Will collect deposit Friday.

What would you charge from the info I have given just so I can see if I'm on the right lines.

 

[armyash]

havent you give them a price esp as your doing it this sat and your buying materials

I'm calling him in 30 mins, I gave him a rough price verbally Sunday, he said fine. Will collect deposit Friday.

What would you charge from the info I have given just so I can see if I'm on the right lines.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I'm calling him in 30 mins, I gave him a rough price verbally Sunday, he said fine. Will collect deposit Friday.

What would you charge from the info I have given just so I can see if I'm on the right lines.

were normally top but conversion

min 1200 i would put 1600 labour
600 - 800 materials
1200 -1400 boiler flue clock mag etc
new rads 600 - 1200

its a poke in the dark without pricing it up myself

 

[armyash]

Are you doing the job without them knowing what it will cost or what they are getting?
Most people want to know the ins and outs of a cats arse

If its a budget job give them the 24 and 28/30 as an option, cant blame you then if the hot water isnt as good as they hoped

When we spoke on the weekend he said he will leave it to me, already given me the key to go in and start Saturday. He's an old guy, very laid back. Done a few jobs for him, concealed shower and a few other small jobs. Always been fair with the price and he knows it.

Last thing he said was oh well it needs dong so I'll let you decide what's best. I'm speaking to him shortly just to confirm everything.

 

[mfgs]

2 days might be a bit of a push to get it fully done. I allow 3 for a back boiler to combi conversion, normally lose a full day on the system flush and commissioning.

 

[armyash]

were normally top but conversion

min 1200 i would put 1600 labour
600 - 800 materials
1200 -1400 boiler flue clock mag etc
new rads 600 - 1200

its a poke in the dark without pricing it up myself

Im not doing rads, even though I've advised new system he has said just do the boiler for now and deal with any issues after.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Im not doing rads, even though I've advised new system he has said just do the boiler for now and deal with any issues after.

fair enough still the same as will need a good flush

 

[armyash]

2 days might be a bit of a push to get it fully done. I allow 3 for a back boiler to combi conversion, normally lose a full day on the system flush and commissioning.

I agree 2 days will be a slog. Truthfully I'm expecting to be back Monday.

 

[armyash]

2 days might be a bit of a push to get it fully done. I allow 3 for a back boiler to combi conversion, normally lose a full day on the system flush and commissioning.

I agree 2 days will be a slog. Truthfully I'm expecting to be back Monday.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

3-4 days min

 

[julesverne]

They are a slog BBU to combi converisons,
But I do find them very satisfying to do as they can be a challenge sometimes and you dont know what little issues previous installer has thrown in.