Nickynibbles
Damn it where's 7th gear when you need it?!
My 1980's 2.5 bedroom semi still has its original little boiler in it which works perfectly well & British "we'll rip you a new a-hole" Gas are happy to service still but have been saying for a while now that the parts are becoming short in supply.
I'd been plotting a replacement this summer but have no intention of using them to replace the boiler as know they'll cost more than a good local indie plumber. My intention is to replace the current standard boiler & hot water tank set up with modern efficient combi boiler and do away with the hot water tank all together as it has no immersion heater & wouldnt serve any purpose any longer. The replacement is a preventative measure as who knows if & when a 25+ yr old boiler will pack in & knowing my luck it'll be on xmas day!!
So the questions are:-
1. Is this a sensible set up or should I keep the hot water tank?
2. What boiler can people recommend to get?
3. Could it be a good idea to buy the boiler myself & get it fitted or leave the boiler buying to the plumber, just tell him/her what I want?
Thanks peeps!
I'd been plotting a replacement this summer but have no intention of using them to replace the boiler as know they'll cost more than a good local indie plumber. My intention is to replace the current standard boiler & hot water tank set up with modern efficient combi boiler and do away with the hot water tank all together as it has no immersion heater & wouldnt serve any purpose any longer. The replacement is a preventative measure as who knows if & when a 25+ yr old boiler will pack in & knowing my luck it'll be on xmas day!!
So the questions are:-
1. Is this a sensible set up or should I keep the hot water tank?
2. What boiler can people recommend to get?
3. Could it be a good idea to buy the boiler myself & get it fitted or leave the boiler buying to the plumber, just tell him/her what I want?
Thanks peeps!