Combi + 1 radiator to replace old multipoint water heater?

[streetmj01]

I'd appreciate any advice on this situation.
We have a very old Chaffoteaux Britony II multipoint water heater fitted under the kitchen sink. It is working fine, although recently we have had to replace 2 fibre washers after the inlets leaked. The first was replaced by a local plumber, the second I managed to replace myself before the plumber arrived. When he did arrive we discussed a replacement. As we have a fairly recently replaced warm air system we just wanted a like for like replacement for the multipoint. Regulations introduced since ours was installed make it seem impracticable with regard to positioning. An alternative was suggested. This was a combi boiler with just one small radiator. Nothing further was done but as winter draws on and the heater pilot light has blown out a few times recently I have been thinking about this again. It may be as simple as a thermocouple but it can’t last forever.

Is such a replacement a solution? Advice/suggestions welcome.

 

[P J F PLUMBING]

You can get fan flued water heaters so no need for a pilot I'd contact your gsr engineer to discuss more

 

[Mike Jackson]

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[mountainman]

I'd be inclined to get your water heater serviced and a couple of parts renewed.
The Britony is a great and reliable piece of kit.

 

[stevetheplumber]

almost certain to be a blocked pilot jet simple to have repaired and as said very reliable bit of kit

 

[EPH]

Pilot fault on those very common, as said, get it serviced properly and it will do you fine.

 

[streetmj01]

Pilot fault on those very common, as said, get it serviced properly and it will do you fine.

Many thanks for advice, especially re. servicing our existing heater. After a quotes of £1100 to £1700 for new multipoint to combi + 1 radiator we asked local plumbers for quotes/advice. Only one got back to me and did a clean/service for £30. Blocked jet as diagnosed on this advice forum. WONDERFUL!!!!!! Thanks again to all who took the trouble to reply.