The old boiler

[AlexD333]

Originally Posted by jims-terrano

The old glow worms were dam good boilers, not efficient but nowt to go wrong.

So can you still get em?

[macabethiel]

Originally Posted by rustic

I know the new combi boilers are very efficient, and probably save a lot in gas, but in my opinion, they barely last 5 years, and if they cost £1000 or more for a new boiler plus servicing, then the saving in gas is small in comparison to breakdowns and repairs etc.

Baxi do a 10 year manufacturers warranty on many models so that is quite reassuring.

My previous Baxi Bermuda I had fitted in 1987 and it only had two faulty parts replaced. The gas valve after 15 years and the thermocouple for the main jet after 25 years. I did the thermocouple myself and all the servicing.

Eventually it kettled so badly I had to route the pump so it ran permanantly when the CH was on ! This extended its life by another 2 years by which time it really needed a new heat exchanger.

The Baxi boiler model I have has only a six year warranty due to complexity. I would have bought another Baxi Bermuda like a shot ! New boiler has a download plug that the service engineer uses a bit like a modern car to complex for it's own good.

[Blocky10]

Thanks for the replies folks.
The old boiler is on its last legs. I coaxed it through last winter with cuddles and sweet talk and will try again this year. When it does give up, it would be great to know what to buy next and you guys have helped greatly.
Much appreciated.
Ian.

Ian

[jims-terrano]

Problem is Ian, it may go at the most inconvenient time such as a really cold spell.

Is it worth preempting it and biting the bullet before it goes?

Good luck what ever you choose to do

[Blocky10]

Originally Posted by jims-terrano

Problem is Ian, it may go at the most inconvenient time such as a really cold spell.

Is it worth preempting it and biting the bullet before it goes?

Good luck what ever you choose to do

Yes Jim. Understood. :thumbup:
The house is like a laundry so the girls will have to dress up!
That reminds me of a joke.
Guy says to his wife "off to the pub. Get ya coat"
Wife says " ooooh, taking me out?"
Guy. "No. I'm switching the heating off on the way out"

Ian

[jims-terrano]

Haha, like the joke.

[Blocky10]

Originally Posted by solarman216

Ideal Logic are good, fitted several with no probs, the 7 year guarantee is not worth a light as they demand a yearly service at £100 a time, and these boilers do not need this, Rick

Rick.
Had an Ideal Logic Plus 24 fitted a month or so ago. Its working perfectly. Thanks for the heads up.
Ian.

[makeitfit]

Coincidental thread here
I'm just designing a funky bathroom for a client and need to loose the old hot water cylinder from the room. There's no convenient resite for it, so client is happy to have a new boiler.
I suggested new combie . Now then chaps, the old one is circa 1982 mains gas.
Big old stone built house, 5 bedrooms and with new windows and 3 bathrooms.
Hi flow rate needed for new showers etc
What do you suggest ?

[Blocky10]

Not sure if what I have fitted will be any good for me a stone built house of that size but the info can be found here.
idealboilers.com › sites › 2014/01 › Logi...

Ian

[solarman216]

Originally Posted by makeitfit

Coincidental thread here
I'm just designing a funky bathroom for a client and need to loose the old hot water cylinder from the room. There's no convenient resite for it, so client is happy to have a new boiler.
I suggested new combie . Now then chaps, the old one is circa 1982 mains gas.
Big old stone built house, 5 bedrooms and with new windows and 3 bathrooms.
Hi flow rate needed for new showers etc
What do you suggest ?

there are many boilers that will do the job, but what you need to consider before going the combi route is will the incoming mains be able to supply the flow to two or three taps at the same time, I know many combi households that when a member is heading for a shower it is stated to all so no one else turns on a tap, Rick