Parts cost for boiler

[self-builder]

After readinga few threads regarding combi boilers I came across a recomendation for an Intergas combi boiler. I wondered if the parts were readily avaliable and if they were expensive parts.

 

[shaky]

This boiler looks good but I think parts would be a big problem for it.
I was in parts center the other day someone had asked about a fan for a Intergas and they said never heard of this boiler and it was not even on there database.

 

[quality]

Best boilers money can buy are intergas. I would not worry about spares being available (they are no problem) because they are so reliable

 

[self-builder]

There is one issue though. The manual says it cannot produce hot water and heating at the same time. Will this be an issue for a 3 bed flat with one bathroom and one shower? Having sais that the manusl does say it can produce heating and hot water if parameters are set up. I am a bit confused.

 

[GQuigley67]

neither can any other combi

if you go on their web page they have a spare parts kit with all the spares in a case, don't know how much it is but looks handy

 

[self-builder]

Is it difficult to fit. My plumber is used to slapping in Vaillants, and thats what he recommends and has already piped for (but has not fitted). he also wires them up. I ask as its going to used with under floor heating. Would I be better off getting someone who is experienced with an Intergas combi.

 

[GQuigley67]

the vaillant will be fine great boilers, you will get charged extra for alterations to pipework

also if he has already bought the boiler he may get a re-stocking charge from merchants, which may be passed onto you

vaillant spares are easily obtained, and are very good reliable boilers

 

[self-builder]

I am supplying the boiler and a charge for altered pipework is o fcourse accptable as it is my decision. Personally I am a fan of least moving parts and reliable elctronics, this board is said to made by siemens, and to me it seems worth paying extra if I have reliability in the future. I just wondered how much pipework alterations, from the Vaillant set up, would need to take place as i don't want to p him off.

 

[quality]

I would go with the intergas as its a more reliable boiler than the vaillant in my experience

 

[GQuigley67]

well its your choice and if your supplying happy days, he gets payed for altering pipework and no hassle

 

[tamz]

The way combi boilers are made prevents them from having heating and hot water at the same time. While there is a HW demand the ch is paused until the hw demand stops. You don't notice it.
Any decent plumber/heating eng. can fit and set up any make of boiler. The pipes on the Intergas are in the same order as a Vaillant although the condensate and PRV are at the opposite side so not much alterations required if you change your mind.