Choice of Boiler - Ideal Independent?

[Staten]

I'm trying to decide which type of 24 combi to have fitted (for a one bed top floor flat). Our plumber has suggested an Ideal Independent, but I can't find much out about it (reliability etc) I can find the Ideal Logic, which seems to be well thought of by those who fit them. The other choice is a Baxi Duo tech or a Baxi Neta Tech ( the Neta tech, and both Ideals would fit in the kitchen cupboard saving space in a London flat). Any suggestions?

Also there is no magnetic filter on the quote and am thinking of asking to have one fitted as seems to be a valuable piece of kit in saving damage to the system. Again, any thoughts on both these items much appreciated. Cheers.

 

[northcarr]

The Ideal independant is the same as the logic inside just a diffrent name but you need to buy your filling loop as its not built in as with the logic.The independant comes with a built in mechanical timer and a flue.The main diffrence is the warrantys .Ideal have finally built a good boiler that even i would put in my own home hope this helps.

 

[Seancoyne2000]

Baxi, neta tec. Branded boiler realistic 5yrs warrenty backed by a reputable manufacturer. I'd say ideal? Far from it. Try getting through to the tec team.

 

[Staten]

Thanks for the thoughts. Very useful.

Do either of you have any advice on the magnetic filter front? Cheers again.

 

[Seancoyne2000]

Yes use the spirmax it's brass it works and it does not leak. The fernox and magaclean ones are ok I have used both and both types at some point have leaked water.

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

ideals are tat,neta tecs have gas valve issues will a duo tec mk 1 fit? its the best choice,as for filters the adey magna clean picks up more sludge than any other it did have issues with a leaking top but thats now resolved and it comes with a service kit

 

[quality]

Ideal independent is the same as a Logic but cheaper I have fitted loads and no bother .
re. the duotec they may be a good boiler (I cannot comment as I have never fitted one)
But one of the worst in the world to work on hence they do go wrong but at least parts are cheap

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

hows a duotec hard to work on? i can change a fan,pump,pcb,ev,dv,plate heat all with in 30mins everything else about 5 mins,went and done filling loop on a ideal esprit today right pain in the arse it was the boiler was only 2 year old and the main heat exchangers already leaking

 

[quality]

I dont like baxi you dont like ideal
each to their own

 

[Seancoyne2000]

I concur. Baxi are the easiest I have found to work on and true most boilers do
Have faults. A faulty gas valve is neither here or there. A replacement on a Duo Tec will set you back around £80.00 Inc. If in warranty Baxi will call next day with a replacement valve or send direct to the installer. Regarding the magna clean! I'd be alarmed at anything that was a redesign and still comes with a service kit, not a good sign. Anyway spiromomax being brass makes it heavy,heavy is relaible and if it docent work........ Ya can always scrap it. :0)

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

fair enough i have a new axe if your ever stuck though

 

[Staten]

Cheers for all the thoughts. Very, very useful.