ferroli modena 27 or biasi advance plus 30

[moogwai]

evenin lads......I have a budget central heating job to fit and wondered if any of you guys have fitted either of the above boilers and what are your thoughts. I see the Modena only has 4 moving parts so could be a good thing?? I don't know!! and input is muchly appreciated!!!

 

[lame plumber]

modena is ok according to ferroli engineer I know, he was more honest about other models

 

[moogwai]

thanks lame......will probably give it a go.....they cant keep on making lemons....can they???

 

[smtplumbing]

what about ideal Independence?

 

[Ray Stafford]

thanks lame......will probably give it a go.....they cant keep on making lemons....can they???

When I read that, I made a noise like a camel trying to pronounce your username in chinese!

It must be very, very cheap for you to be tempted.

 

[Ray Stafford]

what about ideal Independence?

Good bet for the ultra-budget conscious.

 

[moogwai]

looks ok on you tube!!

 

[moogwai]

is the independence a logic in disguise?

 

[Ray Stafford]

is the independence a logic in disguise?

Sort of. Its a slightly budget version.

 

[moogwai]

Ive gotta supply and fit boiler with vertical flue 6 rads and a 600 x 1200 chrome towel rad with cheapo rf stat for 2500!!

 

[moogwai]

Also its for a neighbour!

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

evenin lads......I have a budget central heating job to fit and wondered if any of you guys have fitted either of the above boilers and what are your thoughts. I see the Modena only has 4 moving parts so could be a good thing?? I don't know!! and input is muchly appreciated!!!

fit a main or ideal the two you are asking about are better coming strait from the factory and putting in a skip

 

[smtplumbing]

get the independence plus 5 years pm ray he will be able to sort you out

 

[julesverne]

Fitted a few modena 27 & 32 there ok if you get version with mechanical clock but i dont fit them anymore because as soon as mention ferroli custs run a mile easier to sell ideal or baxi. But if a choice had to be made between the 2 it would be the modena

 

[oz-plumber]

Hi Moogwai,

Just out of interest, I hope I'm not being too nosey.

What percentage of the £2500.00 do you get in your pocket at the end of the job?
(% of the material costs)

I know what I would charge over here for the same type of installation and I know we pay a lot more for our equipment over here.

Just done some quick calculations and we would struggle to buy the equipment / materials for the price you are doing the whole job for.
- and that is with a non-condensing boiler -

Hope I am not prying too much,

Oz-plumber

 

[Ermintrude]

Don't be naughty fit the logic independent or Even a main!

 

[moogwai]

Hi Moogwai,

Just out of interest, I hope I'm not being too nosey.

What percentage of the £2500.00 do you get in your pocket at the end of the job?
(% of the material costs)

I know what I would charge over here for the same type of installation and I know we pay a lot more for our equipment over here.

Just done some quick calculations and we would struggle to buy the equipment / materials for the price you are doing the whole job for.
- and that is with a non-condensing boiler -

Hope I am not prying too much,

Oz-plumber

No worries mate, there are 3 of us doin this one so should take us a day.....a long day but will be looking to split around £800. Might need to pop back the next day for a few hours. We're used to working in the houses round by us so already have a plan for pipework etc which always makes it easier. Land on the job, bang the job out, go the pub!!

 

[tamz]

Land on the job, bang the job out, go the pub!!

then on to the casino and home without a bolt :lol:

 

[oz-plumber]

I have to say .....

I am Gobsmacked!!!

 

[julesverne]

I have to say .....

I am Gobsmacked!!!

why gob smacked oz,

are prices for materials that expensive in your neck of the woods.

 

[moogwai]

why gob smacked oz,

are prices for materials that expensive in your neck of the woods.

would also like to know why you are gobsmacked!!

 

[oz-plumber]

I'll tell you why I am Gobsmacked....

It's not the cost of the materials / equipment that left my jaw on the ground.

It's whats left over after the cost of the materials / equipment...... and split 3 ways.

 

[moogwai]

Amazing isn't it, yet a grand cheaper than all other quotes they have had.

 

[Killy Bing]

I hate to say this, i feel i'm swearing at an old lady but i would pick the fer..... Fer...... Ferrrrr...... I cant even say it!

I'm constantly ripping out biasi boilers at 3 to 5 years old.
Look for alternatives and find out from ray if he has some slightly damaged boilers maybe?

 

[oz-plumber]

Moogwai,

Amazing - are you serious?

From what you have stated:

- I can assume there is around 30 Hours labour in the job...and for @ £800. to be split 3 ways.
- You are @ 30% cheaper than other quotes...and thats a fair wack on a job this size.
Either the other contractors didn't want the job or you missed something in your quote.