Keston Boilers Partnership?

[village idiot]

I've always considered Keston boilers as the worst boilers in the market (my views only, please). So I went to look at a ''faulty'' boiler yesterday and it turned out to be my pet hate, a Keston boiler. Anyway, after getting home, I decided to check out the manual to assist with repairs. But on typing Keston C40 installation manual, I got told to join Installers Connect? Errmmm, Installers Connect is an Ideal Boilers thingy, so I thought there must be a mistake. Anyways, as I was prompted to join, I decided to try it out and ofcourse, it turns out to be Ideal's Installers Connect.
So, my question is: Has Ideal bought out Keston? If so, WHY???? If they really have, then I may go down to Bromley and pay them a visit.

On another note, if Ideal have bought out Keston, will they be doing the twin flue thingy too? BTW, the C40, extremely bulky for 12 radiators??

 

[Ray Stafford]

Has Ideal bought out Keston? If so, WHY???? If they really have, then I may go down to Bromley and pay them a visit.
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Yes, Ideal bought Keston some years ago.

 

[quality]

Yes, Ideal bought Keston some years ago.

Does that mean keston will become installer friendly lol

 

[Ray Stafford]

Does that mean keston will become installer friendly lol

Based on my experiences so far, No!

 

[village idiot]

Just checked the ''latest'' version of Heat Only boilers by Keston, and it boasts a 5yrs warranty, but here is the interesting bit: 5 year warranty subject to Terms and Conditions. 5 years parts and labour warranty available subject to being commissioned by Keston.

 

[Ray Stafford]

I don't know whether it still happens, but it used to be common for the manufacturers of commercial boilers to send out a commissioning engineer. Often the price of the boiler would be broken down into the boiler, the delivery charge, onsite assembly (if required) and commissioning.

Is that still how it works?

 

[on31ll]

On bigger commercial installs yes theres a price there. Its even in the plumb centre book. Cant remember how much it is