Nov 05, 2021 · A combi boiler is the best option for homes with 1-2 bathrooms. Meanwhile, conventional boilers can meet higher demands for hot water in properties with over 2 bathrooms thanks to the cylinder. Then there's the system boiler. A system boiler gives you the best of both worlds: hot water storage in a cylinder and no need for tanks in a loft.
Read MoreDisadvantage 3: Slower water rate. Since a combi-boiler draws its water directly from the mains and not a water tank, you may find a combi-boiler requires more time than a traditional boiler in order to fill a bath. Disadvantage 4: If a combi-boiler breaks down, you lose hot water and central heating. A combi-boiler powers your central heating
Read MoreAug 23, 2009 · We have a Grant oil fired combi boiler and this was on the advice of a recommended and reputable plumber; we have an existing shower which this runs, but we are mid extension in which we had planned to fit an en-suite with shower. Am I wasting my time, as we do not have the loft space to fit a tank; so is an electric shower my only possible
Read MoreFeb 21, 2011 · We had a new boiler fitted plus water tanks moved from the loft to the utility room and it took about 3 days. We didn't move out while it was being dine although were out at work during the day but at night we had water and electrics.
Read MoreSep 26, 2010 · The loft is large and unused and I thought it could go where the old cold water tank was. Is this a simple job for a heating engineer and if so would you have any idea of costs involved ( ball park)? I have already replaced the boiler recently so dont want to replace it with a combi. Many thanks in advance Justin
Read MoreJan 03, 2022 · We had a Valiant Combi boiler fitted last year. Very occasionally the pressure drops and it fails to come on in a morning. You just have to turn the taps located under the boiler for a few seconds to sort the pressure out. As it's located on the landing in the airing cupboard it's not a massive issue.
Read MoreAug 23, 2009 · We have a Grant oil fired combi boiler and this was on the advice of a recommended and reputable plumber; we have an existing shower which this runs, but we are mid extension in which we had planned to fit an en-suite with shower. Am I wasting my time, as we do not have the loft space to fit a tank; so is an electric shower my only possible
Read MoreFeb 28, 2014 · Unless things have changed, which they probably have, it used to be that a hot water system had to be low pressure Mick, with a cold water tank in the roof to supply the hot water heater/back boiler etc. We use full mains pressure over here on the hot water tank, but they have protection such as, high pressure relief valve/overheat valve.
Read MoreCombi Boilers. The combi boiler (or combination boiler) is a popular type of boiler found in many modern homes and especially flats where space is at a premium. Combi boilers combine both the hot water heating requirements, but also the central heating too. These boilers also use mains water pressure to operate instead of a tank in the loft.
Read MoreThis combined boiler system offers efficiency and cost-effectiveness in water heating and delivers mains pressure hot water, rendering a cold water tank in the loft to be unnecessary. Although replumbing the whole hot water system by installing a combi boiler in order to make a space in the loft may sound expensive, particularly in the context
Read MoreWhen talking about 'conventional systems', we are normally referring to a heat-only boiler, which has two cold-water tanks in the loft space and a hot water tank, normally found in the airing cupboard. A combi boiler, as discussed previously, works by providing hot water without the need for a hot or cold water tank.
Read MoreJan 17, 2010 · The cold water tank would also be used to supply bathroom and toilet water. (I have no idea why!) Modern combi-boilers are fed directly from the mains thus do not require a cold water tank. Having a cold water tank gives a reserve supply should the water supply be disrupted and also helps even out demand on the mains water during peak demand.
Read MoreJun 10, 2012 · He hasn't given us a full breakdown of the full job yet, he said he needs to measure where the pipes would go but it's around £3500, give or take £100 or so. For just the combi, he's given us this breakdown: Worcester 30si boiler - £920. Vertical flue - £250. New wireless programmer/room stat - £120.
Read MoreThe Viessmann Vitodens 222-F is a floor standing gas storage combi boiler, designed for providing heat and hot water to larger homes thanks to its integrated 100-litre hot water tank. The Vitodens 222-F is designed to easily fit into a kitchen, both in terms of its looks and in terms of its standard kitchen unit dimensions which allow for easy
Read MoreA combination boiler will also supply hot water instantly and in any quantity needed; you will never need to wait for the water tank to fill up. The reason for this is that separate tanks are not required and though a combination boiler is larger than other type …
Read MoreMay 13, 2020 · Installation of the combi boiler system in an alternative location; New pipework installed to fit with new combi boiler; Work to be done on the flue system to suit the combi boiler (the back boiler would have used the chimney). Replacing your old back boiler with a combi boiler is likely to be an expensive job, estimated at anything from £3000
Read MoreConventional boilers mean you can get hot water from multiple taps at the same time. But the hot water can run out and you'll have to wait for it to reheat. Combi boilers mean you get unlimited heat and hot water whenever you need it. There's no need for a tank in your loft and they don't take up much space.
Read MoreCost of installing a combi boiler and removing the water tank To replace your heating system with an efficient combi boiler and remove the old water tank, you can expect to pay around £2,800. The total cost will depend on how complicated the job is and how easy or difficult access is.
Read MoreDec 18, 2020 · I changed to a combi last year. My old boiler was still working quite well but I had suffered a few leaks from the cold tank in the loft, I wanted to have a new kitchen installed so thought it was a good time to relocate the boiler to the cupboard where the hot water cistern had been, making room in the kitchen for an additional wall cupboard.
Read MoreJan 27, 2020 · It is unlikely that someone would wish to swap their existing system boiler and unvented hot water tank for a combi or heat-only boiler, so we have concentrated on common scenarios and provided rough costs for 1) replacing a system boiler in its existing location 2) replacing a heat-only boiler/vented cylinder with a system boiler/unvented hot
Read MoreFeb 07, 2022 · Regular boilers also have hot water cylinders and a cold water storage tank which can usually be found in the loft. There should also be an external pump, unlike with combi or system boilers. Similar to a system boiler, you'll most likely find a regular boiler in larger homes that have a higher demand for hot water from multiple outlets at once.
Read MoreFeb 08, 2022 · A system boiler is very much like a heat-only boiler, except you don't require the feed and expansion cold-water tanks in the loft. A combi boiler, as discussed previously, Most gas combi boilers require a 22mm supply pipe to be fitted from the combi boiler to the meter. … This means it needs a larger pipe to provide the correct volume
Read MoreDec 15, 2017 · Loft is fully boarded on loft legs above 300mm of insulation (recently done). Gas is under the stairs, the current boiler is in the floor standing in kitchen with units all built around it (a utter pain to get to have to remove a cupboard) and GAS is only used for the boiler so that feed can just be removed/capped off (cooker is induction) so its just a matter of drilling through the …
Read MoreA combination boiler will also supply hot water instantly and in any quantity needed; you will never need to wait for the water tank to fill up. The reason for this is that separate tanks are not required and though a combination boiler is larger than other type …
Read MoreMay 13, 2020 · As loft spacing can have cold temperatures, you'll also need to ensure that your boiler has frost protection and pipe insulation. Additionally, the wall that it is fitted onto must be able to support the system's weight and there must be adequate space around the boiler so that an engineer can work on it during any future service or repair
Read Morewhen I had a combi installed both cold water header tanks (heating and house water) in the loft were disconnected and removed along with the hot water tank and immersion heater - none of that is needed with a combi boiler - you do not need a header tank at all - a good plumber should have completely tidied up your water system and explained to you all the new functions and …
Read MoreSep 21, 2020 · I've just had a valiant combi fitted in the kitchen onto mains lead pipe (unaware until the combi was fitted) which raises to the loft. I really want this lead pipe replaced but was wondering where exactly this new pipe would connect to in my kitchen. Is it into the combi itself or by my kitchen taps. Also in my loft the lead pipe is connected
Read MoreMar 03, 2017 · Condensing combi boilers are more compact and efficient boilers these days. They are also incredibly versatile when it comes to finding a suitable location to install them such as the loft. So long as it is feasible to plumb the gas …
Read MoreDec 07, 2011 · When a combi boiler is fitted its usual to remove the cold water storage tank in the roofspace and the hot water cylinder (usually in the airing cupboard). The primary purpose of the CWST is to replenish the HWC as hot water is drawn off. The combi (fed by mains cold) heats hot water on an "on demand" basis so storage is no longer required.
Read MoreFeb 19, 2022 · We have a traditional hot water tank with pumps in loft, the hot water I assume goes up into the loft from the hot water tank and the pumps pump it out at a decent rate. If we go for a combi how would this work as feb hot water would come from the boiler?
Read MoreJan 26, 2012 · If you want to go to mains presure hot water then you can have a combination boiler fitted,this will loose the cylinder and the tank! or if you dont then a good plumber can move this to one end of the loft and re-pipe. poss 2 days work £150-250 labour+ materials. kieran. LimingT10:10:02+00:00. Answered 27th Jan 2012.
Read Morewhen I had a combi installed both cold water header tanks (heating and house water) in the loft were disconnected and removed along with the hot water tank and immersion heater - none of that is needed with a combi boiler - you do not need a header tank at all - a good plumber should have completely tidied up your water system and explained to you all the new functions and …
Read MoreThese boilers also need a cold water storage tank in the loft to feed the hot water cylinder as well as a tank that maintains the water level of the central heating system. A regular boiler may be the best option for replacing an existing boiler if the property has an older radiator system, as it might not be able to cope with the higher water
Read MoreOct 06, 2014 · The boiler is quite new - would it be possible to add a hot water tank to the system without replacing the boiler? I'd like to have the back-up of an immersion heater if the central heating stops working, but we couldn't afford to replace the boiler as well. There is space in the cupboard where the boiler is for a small hot water tank.
Read MoreNov 02, 2021 · Although many boilers are suitable, a professional boiler installer will be able to help and let you know which boilers are safe for loft installations. For example, a regular boiler is unsuitable for a loft installation, as they use gravity to feed water from the tanks to the boiler, which is not possible if the tank and boiler are on the
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