Condesning (NOT combi) Boiler recomendations

The Nomad · 2014-01-09T11:14:08+00:00

Morning all, I fear that the time is approaching when a new boiler is needed (vented pumped system). The condensate from the current boiler has (for a while now it seems) been not running down the proper pipe but is dribbling out of the combustion chamber itself. Thus there are issues with the 'pilot' flame not igniting some times when heat is called for. The system goes through the fan on, igniter 'sparking' (or not) but no 'pilot' flame and hence no main burner and hence it goes into lock-out. This is usually at o'dark:30 in the morning so I awake to a cold-er house & only warm water (which is supposed to run at about 3am for an hour to top up the tank). So what is currently considered to be a good make/model (the house is a 1970's bungalow with average insulation 4 beds 1 bathroom and fairly big kitchen) in sub-urban Norfolk. I don't need past history (I've been reading this group for mumble years so have heard all the stories) I do NOT want a combi boiler, nor mains pressure hot water (as it is low here), nor solar stuf etc. Many thanks for any thoughts, mostly reliability. The current boiler is 7 years old and appears to be knackered. (The previous boiler was only changed because the Gas Co. refused to replace my meter (they wanted to do it not me) as it was not a room sealed one and they considered it in a bathroom! It was a room with a shower and a bog but hey! The gas man did say "Oh shame you were out when I called, we'll be back in touch to re-arrange the meter change" which was very nice of him. In other words not unsafe but not to the required standard for a new fit so not allowed!). Avpx

Jan 09, 2014 23 Replies

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gremlin_95 12 years ago

The only off-putting thing about Viessmann is the price of the parts.

Yes, definitely. The Vaillant 612 goes down to 3kw which is even better.

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Mathew Newton 12 years ago

Yes, whilst one would hope not to require much in the way of replacement pa rts it has to be a consideration. Similarly, there is some comfort with a W orcester given that their massive numbers has resulted in being spoilt for choice for installers and parts suppliers.

In my case I am restricted by my preference for a simple heat-only boiler i .e. 2-pipe connectivity and with the pump/diverter gubbins all external to the boiler.

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Dave Plowman (News) 12 years ago

Which would depend how often they're needed.

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gremlin_95 12 years ago

Yes, you'd hope that they won't often be needed.

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