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Post by wingnut on Feb 10, 2019 21:53:03 GMT
Hello all Before my woes with my radiators my gas man came to look at my boiler (failed gas valve) he advised a new boiler this year so my question is: 1. What’s a straight swap for a Baxi 105he 2. What boiler would you recommend re. The above 3. Pros and cons of the above Ta muchlies
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Post by tomplum on Feb 10, 2019 22:33:37 GMT
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Post by wingnut on Feb 10, 2019 22:53:14 GMT
The gas valve as replaced as it wasn’t modulating, he spent 6 hours fixing various faults and charged £120 which I don’t think was too bad, he doesn’t fit anymore just repairs and recommended a replacement due to the age of boiler, I agree there is some charlatans out there but I would like to think he is one of the genuine ones.
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Post by tomplum on Feb 10, 2019 23:00:48 GMT
yea going of that, I'd say he was a genuine bloke, So did he recommend one ?
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Post by tomplum on Feb 10, 2019 23:05:12 GMT
I've heard intergas are good, I've never fitted any myself but the lads all like them,
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Post by glowbug on Feb 11, 2019 9:46:40 GMT
I've heard intergas are good, I've never fitted any myself but the lads all like them, j heard that too Tom, They are rock solid, never fitted one myself though as DPUller quite rightly stated ,they are heavly lumps!! I fit boilers 36kg in weight, much easier to lug upstairs, and if you shop around they now giving 10 year warranties on some combis( if you are a nervous nerris type) thats great peace of mind💪
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Post by wingnut on Feb 11, 2019 16:24:40 GMT
yea going of that, I'd say he was a genuine bloke, So did he recommend one ? Unfortunately no he didn’t, I’ve looked at the duotec and the main (Baxi) ones
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Post by wingnut on Feb 11, 2019 16:25:17 GMT
I've heard intergas are good, I've never fitted any myself but the lads all like them, do they fit the 105he jig?
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Post by dickpuller on Feb 11, 2019 18:45:52 GMT
The Intergas Rapid is a fantastically versitile Combi boiler, but heavy to install - but hey, there’s pros & cons with every boiler. I generally strip off the EV, fan etc to lighten it a little, before hanging it on the wall. Being in my formative years, my cabber tossing days are a distant memory, if not a happy one.
Fortunately, with my job I get the opertunity to install lots of different manufacturers’ boilers & for versatility, reliability, controllability the Rapid has got to be one of my favourites👍👍
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Post by battle1066 on Feb 11, 2019 19:32:35 GMT
I think the Duotec 33 with a offset exhaust as an extra part is a direct replacement.
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Post by wingnut on Feb 11, 2019 19:41:54 GMT
I think the Duotec 33 with a offset exhaust as an extra part is a direct replacement. Yep and so is the main ones as they are also Baxi
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Post by boilerdoktor on Feb 11, 2019 20:53:11 GMT
All depends on your budget. There are loads of boilers out there. Do your research. Personally I’d fix the Baxi
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Post by wingnut on Feb 11, 2019 21:20:13 GMT
All depends on your budget. There are loads of boilers out there. Do your research. Personally I’d fix the Baxi I don’t think it’s broken tbh, my gas man suggested replacement due to age 14years plus, my budget is gonna be roughly 1500
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Post by boilerdoktor on Feb 11, 2019 22:08:13 GMT
That’s a small budget. The boiler that you replace it with does the same job. Probs 2% more efficient if that
save your money is my advice. Good boiler. Put it on a service contract/ insurance
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Post by wingnut on Feb 11, 2019 22:14:15 GMT
That’s a small budget. The boiler that you replace it with does the same job. Probs 2% more efficient if that save your money is my advice. Good boiler. Put it on a service contract/ insurance 1500 for the boiler and extra for fitting, I’m definitely getting a service contract with the new one (when we get it)
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