can anyone advise me of which is the best combi boiler to use in a hard water area? Can anyone offer an opinion on Vaillant Turbomax range as against Vokera? Many thanks Paul
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20 years ago
Hard water
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20 years ago
"Paul" wrote
The right thing would be to soften the hard water.
Gary Quality Water Associates
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20 years ago
Most combis will have trouble with hard water, as it quickly scales up the secondary heat exchanger. You should either fit a proper ion exchange water softener, or a phosphate dosing canister (cheaper, but doesn't have all the benefits). Don't bother with those ridiculous magnetic/electronic water conditioners. They are for people who believe in fairies.
Vaillant have a good reputation. I don't know too much about Vokera. You should really be considering a condensing boiler too. They are much more efficient. Non-condensing boilers are basically due to be banned soon.
Christian.
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20 years ago
Had good luck with the NTI gas boiler 200,000 btu.