Boiler needed

[Tackle_Berry]

Hi, I need to get a new boiler, looking to spend £1000 max for a new one. Any recommendations?

I have someone to install and sign it off.

 

[Firestar_3x]

Depends on type of boiler needed, house size and hot water demand.

http://www.vaillant.co.uk/central-heating-system-finder/

 

[Tackle_Berry]

Combi? sorry should have mentioned it's a 3 Bed house with 8 radiators, shower/bath and 3 sinks.

 

[Nightglow]

Vaillant.

Can't fault them.

Do you need just a boiler or flue, stat, etc.

Look at Vaillant EcoTec Plus 824 & ecoTEC Plus 831.

Got 824 here running 10 radiators, had it, must be 8 years, worked flawlessly.

 

[Tackle_Berry]

Vaillant.

Can't fault them.

Do you need just a boiler or flue, stat, etc.

Will need flue and stat would like that to be included in the 1k for the boiler but won't mind if have to pay a little more to include them.

I have heard good things about Vaillant so was looking more towards them and also Worcester.

 

[Nightglow]

You can get boiler packs, has boiler, flue ( Vertical or Horizontal) & timer.
Digital timer better than the mechanical one, even better is the the Vaillant VRT350F Wireless Programmable Room Thermostat, it's great comprises of two parts one plugs in to boiler, other goes on wall.

http://www.plumbnation.co.uk/site/vaillant-ecotec-plus-824-combi-boiler-packs/

http://www.plumbnation.co.uk/search.php?search=Vaillant+ecoTEC+Plus+824+Combi+Boiler+Pack

Might find cheaper if you google, have a look at Quidco, Topcashback, might be able to save a few pounds.

 

[Tackle_Berry]

Perfect decision made, thanks!

 

[Nightglow]

Perfect decision made, thanks!

Hope you have thoroughly done your research, as suitable for your needs.

 

[Tackle_Berry]

Got the plumber who is fitting it coming out tonight to check it all before ordering.

 

[Nightglow]

I presently got a 824 heating a small 3 bed house with 10 radiators, last house had a 831, which was slightly more powerful combi output 31Kw compared to 24Kw.

If your house is large, there is a even larger boiler, the Vaillant EcoTEC Exclusive 832 Boiler, only through PlumbNation.

http://www.discountheating.com/wallgascondensingcombi/vaillant_ecotec_exclusive_832.html

http://www.plumbnation.co.uk/site/vaillant-ecotec-832-exclusive-combi-boiler-packs/

Remember though,the larger the (kW) output you select, the greater the hot water delivery.

But, in most situations, either a 824 or 831 would be the ideal choice, & a bit cheaper.

 

[Mickie]

I'd rather have a baxi platinum.

or potterton heatmax.

 

[budwozza]

Valiant 831 fitted in my house about 3.5 years ago - its been faultless - running 11 radiators. I also have a Grohe 1000 mixer shower (fed by the boiler) and its fantastic.

I would recommend you also fit a Magnaclean.

 

[JAzz]

Got the plumber who is fitting it coming out tonight to check it all before ordering.

If you go to your local plumbers merchants they'll probably do you a better price than online. Most merchants make next to nothing on boilers anyway so most will be similar priced.

Like budwozza says make sure you fit a Magnaclean or equivalent on it. If you currently have old rads & pipework on there probably best to get your system powerflushed as well, all that will happen is the crap in the rads/pipes will clogg up the boiler pretty quickly.