Which floor standing replacement boiler?

[antdad]

Hello gents

I've been given a choice between the Potterton FSB 30 HE OR an Ideal Mexico HE 30 to replace my current 18 year old floor standing Potterton for a boiler upgrade, the system has been upgraded over the years (fully pumped, TRV's etc).

My plumber recommends either and says both models are reliable but the Ideal is about £500 dearer and I don't know if it's worth the extra, any advice greatly appreciated.

 

[Mike Jackson]

Both much of a muchness really. They are both wall hung boilers in a floor standing case. Go for the cheaper of the two.

 

[JAP&H]

Hi antdad

You certainly don't get £500 more boiler by fitting the Ideal.

 

[antdad]

Thanks, while searching for information I haven't come across any serious reliability issues with either so it looks like the Potterton will do.

 

[JAP&H]

Fitted several Pottertons in last two years, main criticisms are:

Only the 30kw version and there is no pump overrun facility.

MIs state that it's not required, but boiler seems v hot when demand is satisfied!

 

[jtsplumbing]

Any reason why you can-not have a wall mounted boiler ?? you would have a much large'r choice.

 

[quality]

The Mexico is an Icos in a different box, do a search on the icos or isar / same beast.

Ps I would not pay £500 for a Mexico never mind that much more than owt else

 

[Rickster123]

I'd try and go for a Worcester floor stander. I've fitted a few and think they are great. Apart from the fiddly flue connection. Great power and 5 years parts and labour warranty.

 

[antdad]

I'd try and go for a Worcester floor stander. I've fitted a few and think they are great. Apart from the fiddly flue connection. Great power and 5 years parts and labour warranty.

I'd love a Worcester Bosch but I just can't stretch to it, I've gone for another floor stander because it'll cause the least disruption to pipework and cupboards, it's a relatively straight forward swap over or so I've been told.

 

[Roger Welton]

Potterton out of the two for me, as someone mentioned earlier the ideal is too closely related to the icos for my liking.

 

[jonathan2340]

According to me top floor is the best one to do that. I just giving my point of view. Thanks.........!