Boiler Replacement - Advise Please

[pvcprinting]

We currently have a Powermax 155 Boiler in the house....

Its now 17 years old and more or less on its last legs.....

It has served us well, although has required several servicings and many replacement parts.......

We have a 4 Bed Detached house with 2 bathrooms......

What would people suggest as the best replacement for the above?

 

[Gasmk1]

worcester 440 or a viessmann 111

 

[pvcprinting]

worcester 440 or a viessmann 111

Cheers

How much ball park supplied and fitted?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Cheers

How much ball park supplied and fitted?

As you can understand prices depends on what kit / site changes need to be made

Your best bet is to ask a local gas safe engy

Or you can put a post in our sub section to see if anyone is local to you

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[pvcprinting]

Are there currently any grants / concessions for fitting a new boiler?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Are there currently any grants / concessions for fitting a new boiler?

Other than your local authoritie offering a scrap deal for old boiler no sorry

 

[Scott_D]

Do you use multiple hot tap at the same time?

 

[pvcprinting]

Do you use multiple hot tap at the same time?

yes

 

[ShaunCorbs]

if you have the space viessmann 222

 

[pvcprinting]

if you have the space viessmann 222

cheers

had a guy around tonight recommending a 40kw unit of Ideal Vouge

what are they like?

 

[REDSAW]

Other than your local authoritie offering a scrap deal for old boiler no sorry

& the british gus one doesnt really exsist. its an adjustment off their already inflated prices!

 

[Jay Jay]

Ideal vogue is a nice boiler, but the 2nd genaration is having a plastic hydroblock rather then all cooper, also after sales can be awkward to deal with, also can be a long wait for engineer for repairs
Good luck

 

[ShaunCorbs]

cheers

had a guy around tonight recommending a 40kw unit of Ideal Vouge

what are they like?

no as you will only be able to open one outlet

the ideal can only supply 16 lpm so thats down to 8lpm for two outlet but one will run cold

and theres alot to be said for ideal after service

 

[REDSAW]

Ideal vogue is a nice boiler, but the 2nd genaration is having a plastic hydroblock rather then all cooper, also after sales can be awkward to deal with, also can be a long wait for engineer for repairs
Good luck ��

what u sayin? lol

 

[Frelon]

Forgive me jumping in but my sister is planning on buying a house with this old boiler. She knows that she will have to replace the boiler, as it is leaking!! It is situated in the middle of her mid terrace house.

Can a replacement be installed in the same place as the existing boiler as all pipes are there? Will she need a flue going through the roof?

Her needs are very modest , lives by herself, has had a combi boiler for past few years and can cope without stored hot water.

Will be installing a water softener so ideally boiler with stainless heat exchanger!

Any ideas or recomendations chaps?? (and female chaps!) Long warranty period??

When she completes she will get a local installer round for a chat and quotaion!!

 

[Frelon]

.....or even quotation!!

 

[king of pipes]

there is a section on here where you can search for a engineer

 

[Frelon]

Yes, thanks KoP, I am aware of that facility. What I am looking for is guidance as to which boiler in the opinion of the forum experts out there to replace the Powermax bearing in mind the lack of need for stored water and use of water softener.

I see that pvcprinting has earlier recommended a Worcester 440 or a Viessmann 111 (thanks pvc).

When I have looked at the advice given from forum members it will help me to find a specialist amongst your I'm looking for a Plumber or Gas Engineer who are experienced in replacing the Powermax with the recommended boiler.

Thanks chaps[emoji106]

 

[pvcprinting]

Had an engineer around yesterday.....

He is suggesting an unvented system

Thoughts guys on this type in relation to

1. Best system
2. Ball park installation (assuming present installed system requires no further work)

 

[pvcprinting]

He is suggesting an unvented system

Thoughts guys on this type in relation to

1. Best system
2. Ball park installation (assuming present installed system requires no further work)

 

[king of pipes]

System boiler and unvented cylinder would be my advice , make is up to the installer and yourself if you want stainless steel heat exchanger , Baxi , viessman, valliant are just a few worth considering they all have unvented cylinders to match up all the best k

 

[pvcprinting]

System boiler and unvented cylinder would be my advice , make is up to the installer and yourself if you want stainless steel heat exchanger , Baxi , viessman, valliant are just a few worth considering they all have unvented cylinders to match up all the best k

Current system is a Baxi set up which has served us well for 17 years.......

My only reservation with unvented cylinder is the close proximity to young daughter bedroom....

Appreciate these are tested to around 15bar (5 times operating pressure)

How safe are they

What Kw boiler would you suggest with size of cylinder to run a 4 bed detached with 2 bathrooms?

 

[king of pipes]

Depends on how many rads you have 28 - 35kw boiler and 210 - 250 litre cylinder , powermax is pressurised so not any different ? Safety is always the first consideration though installed correctly you should have no problems , price not gonna commit to that on here will most definatley get slated , find a local installer get him round to quote you it is impossible to say without seeing your system cheers k

 

[pvcprinting]

Depends on how many rads you have 28 - 35kw boiler and 210 - 250 litre cylinder , powermax is pressurised so not any different ? Safety is always the first consideration though installed correctly you should have no problems , price not gonna commit to that on here will most definatley get slated , find a local installer get him round to quote you it is impossible to say without seeing your system cheers k

Total 15 rads over 13 rooms, including a conservatory

 

[king of pipes]

13 rooms what do you live in a castle ha ha dont go for a system boiler then it wont pump round that lot 35kw boiler low loss header , seperate pump -250 litre unvented thats why you need a engineer to see it not your average 4 bed is it . cheers k