Which Boiler Advice

AndyHingston · 2005-01-11T18:27:06+00:00

Hi All,Just stumbled across this site and read some really useful threads.I am in the middle of considering which type of boiler to choose foour 4 bed bungalow.Existing System - Ideal Elan, cylinder in loft only used for DHW.Heating is via Economy 7...not good !!At our previous property we comissioned British Gas to install Worcester 28CDi Combi, which we were very happy with, although the droin hot water flow rate did take some getting used to! As I need to fithis system myself, I believe that a Combi is the best choice due to mlimited knowledge of heating systems, although a Mechanical Engineer btrade.The flow rate has been a major decision in my replacement boiler choicand at first I was considering a boiler with an internal store to gearound the long delay in hot water reaching the tap and an increaseflow rate.After careful consideration I was opting for the Baxi Combi Maxflow Wwhich has a 54lt store and can deliver 16lt/min until the store hadepleted. However, I guess this flowrate then drops whilst the storis replenished and I have been unable to locate the flowrate.Further investigation revealed that the high end Condensing Boilers aroffering 16lt/min delivery all the time (at the standard 35 degree temrise) and in particular the Baxi 133HE Plus Condensing Combi Boilelooks a good choice and will give me a far more efficient system.I guess this choice will not solve the initial delay in receiving howater?Some of the threads have indicated that there is specialist equipmenrequired for fitting condensing boilers, is this true?Any help would be greatly appreciated in helping me choose the correcsystem.RegardsAnd--AndyHingston