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(I think a combi is condensing as well, but not sure what the other type is called)
We've had a few plumbers in, but they all have their own ideas, and no-one is in agreement, so I though I'd seek the advice of a random set of people who have no vested interest...
Our current set up:
Old boiler, cold tank in loft, hot water tank upstairs. Old pipework/ radiators. Very good water pressure downstairs, but we need a pump to run a shower as the pressure is not goos enough for a shower. Outlet for gas is too near back door, therefore illegal.
Suggestion 1 (suggested by 2 people):
Completely change system to combi boiler, bypass shower. Add new valves on radiators. Take out tanks. reckon about £2000. More expensive to fit, cheaper to run.
Suggestion 2 (suggested by two others):
Just change old boiler for a new condenser. They have said the old controls will still work, but some boilers have controls on them that we could use instead. Use some sort of flue kit to take the emissions away from the door.
Those in favour of the combi seem to think our old controls need to be replaced, those in favour of new condenser say they're ok. One said our old hot water tank and our central heating would stop the new boiler working as well, so switch to combi.
My own concerns about a combi: is there enough pressure (2 taps/ shower running etc.) if the boiler breaks down we are left with no hot water. But if we just change the boiler, we are left with old controls/ hot water tank and these could break down at some point.
Can you give me any advice at all?? I realise that you have not seen our central heating, but I have no clue, and seeing as no two plumbers agree I don't really know who to ask...
(Also they all disagree with which boiler to get, and one said they are all much of the same - but the more you pay the better quality you get - and just to go for whatever is on offer and gives the best deal at the time).
Thanks!!!!!
We've had a few plumbers in, but they all have their own ideas, and no-one is in agreement, so I though I'd seek the advice of a random set of people who have no vested interest...
Our current set up:
Old boiler, cold tank in loft, hot water tank upstairs. Old pipework/ radiators. Very good water pressure downstairs, but we need a pump to run a shower as the pressure is not goos enough for a shower. Outlet for gas is too near back door, therefore illegal.
Suggestion 1 (suggested by 2 people):
Completely change system to combi boiler, bypass shower. Add new valves on radiators. Take out tanks. reckon about £2000. More expensive to fit, cheaper to run.
Suggestion 2 (suggested by two others):
Just change old boiler for a new condenser. They have said the old controls will still work, but some boilers have controls on them that we could use instead. Use some sort of flue kit to take the emissions away from the door.
Those in favour of the combi seem to think our old controls need to be replaced, those in favour of new condenser say they're ok. One said our old hot water tank and our central heating would stop the new boiler working as well, so switch to combi.
My own concerns about a combi: is there enough pressure (2 taps/ shower running etc.) if the boiler breaks down we are left with no hot water. But if we just change the boiler, we are left with old controls/ hot water tank and these could break down at some point.
Can you give me any advice at all?? I realise that you have not seen our central heating, but I have no clue, and seeing as no two plumbers agree I don't really know who to ask...
(Also they all disagree with which boiler to get, and one said they are all much of the same - but the more you pay the better quality you get - and just to go for whatever is on offer and gives the best deal at the time).
Thanks!!!!!