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Hi guys,
All advice or help greatly appreciated.
Gas boiler (Baxi Solo 3, Model 80, Heat Output 23.4kW. 18 years old) has decided its time to die on me!
Looking at a replacement, hearing all kinds of mixed advice on makes / models etc.....
Anyone got any sound impartial advice?
Thanks..... |
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"Gas boilers are obsolete these days, all new builds have air to water heat pumps fitted as we had fitted recently, pricy to fit but way cheaper to run "
Thanks Stockings, but this is not a new build, its replacing an existing boiler.
Heat pumps are fine, but more suited to underfloor heating as it operates at a lower temperature. Ideal for new builds, but not retrofits. |
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over a year ago
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There are lots on the market at the moment. Go for one that is fitted by a registered engineer and make sure to register yor warrenty with which ever company you buy it from. After 20 odd years I still find Pottertons are best value and very little goes wrong with them. |
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"There are lots on the market at the moment. Go for one that is fitted by a registered engineer and make sure to register yor warrenty with which ever company you buy it from. After 20 odd years I still find Pottertons are best value and very little goes wrong with them."
Thanks a mill..... |
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"Hi guys,
All advice or help greatly appreciated.
Gas boiler (Baxi Solo 3, Model 80, Heat Output 23.4kW. 18 years old) has decided its time to die on me!
Looking at a replacement, hearing all kinds of mixed advice on makes / models etc.....
Anyone got any sound impartial advice?
Thanks....."
I have an Ideal not sure what number model it is but bought new few years ago always heats the place up nicely has an A+ rating so it's very efficient.. Bills are between 50-60 every 2 months in the depths of winter so it's affordable.. I paid around 1000 for mine so not cheap either  |
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By *ol_ieMan
over a year ago
Dublin west |
Worcester Bosch or viessman is what you want. A little more expensive but worth it in the long run.
Whatever you end up with will be miles better than what you had.
If you upgrade to a number of zones then you can get a grant to help with the cost. |
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By *yesgreenMan
over a year ago
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"Worcester Bosch or viessman is what you want. A little more expensive but worth it in the long run.
Whatever you end up with will be miles better than what you had.
If you upgrade to a number of zones then you can get a grant to help with the cost. "
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Gas boilers are obsolete these days, all new builds have air to water heat pumps fitted as we had fitted recently, pricy to fit but way cheaper to run "
Roughly, how much are these to get fitted ? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Grant and firebird are 2 diff makes of boilers and she looking for gas boiler these 2 are oil boilers potterton myson best gas boiler on market pm I can tell u were to get them |
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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago
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"Gas boilers are obsolete these days, all new builds have air to water heat pumps fitted as we had fitted recently, pricy to fit but way cheaper to run
Roughly, how much are these to get fitted ?"
8000 plus. It's not suitable for an old house,but works for well insulated new builds. Noisy yokes and come with a couple of other disadvantages too. |
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"Thanks all.....
Bought the Worcester Bosch (30kW).
System flush and install for a €1000 (cash), does that sound reasonable?"
€1000 ? They are about €2500 including vat if I remember correctly. Are you sure you have the right model
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"Thanks all.....
Bought the Worcester Bosch (30kW).
System flush and install for a €1000 (cash), does that sound reasonable?
€1000 ? They are about €2500 including vat if I remember correctly. Are you sure you have the right model
Bought the boiler, flue, magnetic filter direct from a supplier for €1,300 (incl VAT)
Plumber looking for €1,000 to do the install and flush.
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"Thanks all.....
Bought the Worcester Bosch (30kW).
System flush and install for a €1000 (cash), does that sound reasonable?
€1000 ? They are about €2500 including vat if I remember correctly. Are you sure you have the right model
Bought the boiler, flue, magnetic filter direct from a supplier for €1,300 (incl VAT)
Plumber looking for €1,000 to do the install and flush.
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€1000 for a day's work.  give gashouse or gasworks a ring, both do work for us and can't fault them. That's crazy quote for fitting a boiler. Mag filter is a 15 min job to fit and unless it's a power flush them the plumber is ripping the piss |
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"Thanks all.....
Bought the Worcester Bosch (30kW).
System flush and install for a €1000 (cash), does that sound reasonable?
€1000 ? They are about €2500 including vat if I remember correctly. Are you sure you have the right model
Bought the boiler, flue, magnetic filter direct from a supplier for €1,300 (incl VAT)
Plumber looking for €1,000 to do the install and flush.
€1000 for a day's work. give gashouse or gasworks a ring, both do work for us and can't fault them. That's crazy quote for fitting a boiler. Mag filter is a 15 min job to fit and unless it's a power flush them the plumber is ripping the piss"
will do....cheers |
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"If its cash, will he give you a reciept for your guarentee. "
I'm surprised people still fall for the "cash job" scam. This guy is Charing twice what he should and it makes no difference what way he gets paid, cash cheque bitcoin or kinder eggs. If you think you are getting done by a small job tradesman then go with a national fully insured company who will stand over their work. My heart is broken with calls from friends who can't get plumbers or sparks back after cash jobs |
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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago
on the hill NordWest of |
"If its cash, will he give you a reciept for your guarentee.
I'm surprised people still fall for the "cash job" scam. This guy is Charing twice what he should and it makes no difference what way he gets paid, cash cheque bitcoin or kinder eggs. If you think you are getting done by a small job tradesman then go with a national fully insured company who will stand over their work. My heart is broken with calls from friends who can't get plumbers or sparks back after cash jobs "
Agree, if there's gas and electricity involved only go with fully certified tradesman or you might pay a high price in hindsight. You don't do yourself a favour with a cash deal. |
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"I love very much the fact that Fab can also be a place to discuss the merits of differnt boilers. I must expect Irish Fab to be the only place."
I'm sure you'll find a few old boilers in the lounge too  |
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