verona   10 #1225 Posted January 4, 2010 I had a condesing combi fitted nearly 18 months ago. Very pleased in all, but It's a pain if I'm having a shower and someone turns the washing machine on or runs a tap. Not seen any benefit when it comes to paying the gas bill though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mr Peacock   10 #1226 Posted January 4, 2010 I had a condesing combi fitted nearly 18 months ago. Very pleased in all, but It's a pain if I'm having a shower and someone turns the washing machine on or runs a tap. Not seen any benefit when it comes to paying the gas bill though. You should have noticed a difference in your gas bill which varies depending on what system you had in the first place. Most people dont realise that if your condensiog combi isn't set up right, you wont be getting the efficiency its capable of. The radiators need to be sized and balanced so that the return temp of water back to the boiler is as low as possible. This helps keep the boiler in condensing mode and thus giving optimum efficiency. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
corgigasman   10 #1227 Posted January 4, 2010 I had a condesing combi fitted nearly 18 months ago. Very pleased in all, but It's a pain if I'm having a shower and someone turns the washing machine on or runs a tap. Not seen any benefit when it comes to paying the gas bill though.  You may not have particularly noticed the fuel saving but new boilers are much more efficient and conventional boilers have to heat a cylinder for the H/W so you will have saved but it has been cold lately so heating is on constantly and fuel prices continually rise in big steps. The one major downside to combi's is that hot and cold come from the mains supply and you only have a finite flow rate so it is inevitable that when two or more outlets are open simultaneously they will compete for the same supply and usually one will be 'robbed' of flow. Typically an upstairs shower will lose out to a cold supply open downstairs, this is why proper advice is required before any installation, so the customer is aware of ALL the pros and cons and can then make their own informed decision, Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Complete-Heat   10 #1228 Posted January 4, 2010 Frozen condensates is a big problem with W/B's Steve especially the greenstars. Week before last WB service engineers attended 12000 callouts all due to frozen condensates. I think they are going to be busy again this week..... (mate i trained with at BG is now a service eng for Worcester).  Agree about their customer support. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Complete-Heat   10 #1229 Posted January 4, 2010 Ah right okay. Well thanks anyway, you've been extremely helpful  won't get a 5 year guarantee on a Ecotec Pro.... if its installed by a Gas safe enginners its just 2 yrs parts and 1 year labour.  If the budget will stretch i'd go for the Ecotec Plus 831 and if fitted by a Vaillant approved installer will get 5 yrs guarantee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
DavidRa   10 #1230 Posted January 5, 2010 won't get a 5 year guarantee on a Ecotec Pro.... if its installed by a Gas safe enginners its just 2 yrs parts and 1 year labour. If the budget will stretch i'd go for the Ecotec Plus 831 and if fitted by a Vaillant approved installer will get 5 yrs guarantee. New government scheme gives a £400 voucher, off the cost of a new boiler if your old boiler (in working order) is G rated in terms of efficiency. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
em2656 Â Â 10 #1231 Posted January 5, 2010 (edited) Just wanted to say a HUGE thankyou to both Uksmurf and Corgigasman for coming to my rescue yesturday. Two very helpful, friendly guys. Highly reccommend them both. The boiler is working perfectly and we are all toasty warm again. Â Emma x Edited January 5, 2010 by em2656 . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
corgigasman   10 #1232 Posted January 5, 2010 Just wanted to say a HUGE thankyou to both Uksmurf and Corgigasman for coming to my rescue yesturday. Two very helpful, friendly guys. Highly reccommend them both. The boiler is working perfectly and we are all toasty warm again.  Emma x  Thanks for the feedback, really appreciated. Just glad to help, cheers, Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
lizardqueen   10 #1233 Posted January 5, 2010 I woke up worrying about you in this crazy snow, Emma. (Ok, kinda weird to wake up worrying about a stranger, I know.) Glad you're warm again! Go Uksmurf and Corgigasman! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Micky ET Â Â 10 #1234 Posted January 5, 2010 like every one else says it depends on what house you have. my opion would be to get a least three quotes and get advice off all of them and choose which you think is the best option for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
corgigasman   10 #1235 Posted January 5, 2010 I woke up worrying about you in this crazy snow, Emma. (Ok, kinda weird to wake up worrying about a stranger, I know.) Glad you're warm again! Go Uksmurf and Corgigasman!   Lucky it wasn't today, can't even get out of stocksbridge never mind reach hillsborough, lol:D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mr Peacock   10 #1236 Posted January 5, 2010 Lucky it wasn't today, can't even get out of stocksbridge never mind reach hillsborough, lol:D  Got my warm clothes on and walked to a job this morning armed with a rucksack and a few tools. Repaired boiler (turned out to be a partially blocked pilot injector). Back home now twiddling my thumbs. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
