There are so many differnt types of boiler, that it's hard to know which one to go for... Also, is it cost-effective to have a hot water storage cylinder?
2007-12-10 04:28:43 · 8 answers · asked by Julie S 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
I can probably go along with Worcester Bosch, water storage is always more expensive than instantaneous hot water from a combi, but, the storage cylinders are very efficient now, and if you use a regular boiler, you can get a 300 litre cylinder which will run 2 baths simultaneously providing you have sufficient cold water pressure, (you cannot oversize your boiler, it is against regulations, and, condensing boilers optimise when working hard), combi boilers are dependent on water requirements also, any combi will run a standard heating system, but, if you want to be efficient, don't go for the WB i junior, (no hot water temperature control), if you are out all day, and don't use the bath a lot, use a WB 30si, if you use the bath and generally use a lot of hot water, use a WB cdi boiler, they go from 30kw (12.7 litres per min) to 42kw (18 litres per minute), in any event, only put a boiler in that is compatible with cold water delivery rate. Check the ample information at www.familygascare.co.uk (I work for them)
2007-12-10 06:48:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on space really to save space then combi is the answer as the other guy said bigger KW will help with hot water but wont give you the efficiency on the heating side thats why gloworm now have made it easy to set up for each and every home if youve got a spare spot in the garage then unvented hot water would be great although more costly but can be linked with solar panel its just the more you want the more you pay and yes you save money but you've also got the maintenance costs
get a few people round see what they think then its up to you to decide
2007-12-10 06:42:44 · answer #2 · answered by davey 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
whatever type of boiler you buy be it conventional or a combi you wont go wrong with a Worcester boiler .....always go for a bigger BTU than you need ..that way you wont be over stressing the boiler ..if you have two bathrooms and they are likely to be used at the same time then go for a conventional boiler ..if not a combi should be fine ..though its important to have a good water pressure
2007-12-10 06:03:55 · answer #3 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with Starlet 1 Bosch Combi
2007-12-10 05:04:50 · answer #4 · answered by Rosebud 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have been very happy with a combi boiler. They seem to be very reliable and cost saving
2007-12-10 04:31:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the Uk a Worcester Bosch condensing combi is the best you can get xxx
2007-12-10 04:36:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Direct fired are the most efficient , mine not only heats my house but my hot water as well..
2007-12-10 04:32:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for a combi - we just changed ours for a mega -flow & its not as good
2007-12-10 04:37:44 · answer #8 · answered by swoodleybird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋