Worcester RI range,boiler differences

[Daxmatt]

Hi all new member here.

I currently have an 18ri boiler,i want to change it to a 24ri.
Whats the difference between them,all the parts inside seem identical,is it just a software change,or the key plug on the main card.
Would rather change a small part,not the whole boiler.

Any help much appreciated.
Matt

 

[ShaunCorbs]

new boiler im afraid

 

[Daxmatt]

new boiler im afraid

Do you know the difference out of interest

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Do you know the difference out of interest

yes but doesnt change the outcome sry

 

[Daxmatt]

Is it a secret

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Is it a secret

as you cant do it no and yes

 

[Daxmatt]

ok.thanks for your input

 

[ShaunCorbs]

sorry cant help any further but gas regs and manufactures dont allow it

 

[Scott_D]

You cant modify a boiler from its factory settings like changing the pcb, fan and gas valve to give more KW

 

[Daxmatt]

so if all the parts are the same inside,whats the difference.
the part numbers are the same.
Lets forget my origional question,whats the difference in the parts ?
or what are the different factory settings,

 

[Daxmatt]

are you absolutely sure about that,not even a 37cdi ?

 

[Daxmatt]

You cant modify a boiler from its factory settings like changing the pcb, fan and gas valve to give more KW

are you absolutely sure about that,not even a 37cdi ?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

yes 10000% sure you can’t modify a gas appliance

 

[Daxmatt]

ah,ok,so can the factory do it

 

[Scott_D]

are you absolutely sure about that,not even a 37cdi ?

Thats the rules
Im sure you could swap parts and wire it up to your Laptop if you wanted
The first Person who inspects the boiler will condemn it
If the worst happens your house Insurance will void and you will likely go to prison

 

[Daxmatt]

shauncorbs,,whats your view on kids playing conkers in the playground ?
I bet your the sort of guy who tells them to put goggles on,wear body armour etc

 

[ShaunCorbs]

hows that go to do with boilers and yes i did play conkers before the bad sports ruined it

 

[Daxmatt]

Thats the rules
Im sure you could swap parts and wire it up to your Laptop if you wanted
The first Person who inspects the boiler will condemn it
If the worst happens your house Insurance will void and you will likely go to prison

yep i realise that,but thanks for a sensible reply,

 

[Daxmatt]

Never mind chaps,never thought i was get a lesson on red tape.
Thanks for quick replies though.

 

[Scott_D]

ah,ok,so can the factory do it

Yes the factory can do it
They would then test it and ensure its safe and comply with Gas regs and British standards before selling

 

[gmartine]

Are you absolutely sure you need the extra capacity?

 

[Daxmatt]

yep,had a plumber round(a mate i work with),he's worked it out i need a 24.Ive one sat in the garage,so will just change it over.

 

[Scott_D]

yep,had a plumber round(a mate i work with),he's worked it out i need a 24.Ive one sat in the garage,so will just change it over.

Good plan
Have you had an extension or the existing boiler not heating the house/hot water

 

[Daxmatt]

struggles in the winter,just keeps on running ,
Was going to ask about 2 18's in parallel,i dare'nt ask about that .

 

[Scott_D]

struggles in the winter,just keeps on running ,
Was going to ask about 2 18's in parallel,i dare'nt ask about that .

You would need a low loss header and some extra pumps