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Saraj
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28-05-2017, 09:32 AM
#1
My boiler has been slowly killing itself for a while,

first no hot water, so replace the diverter actuator, worked only warm water which still takes about 5 mins to come through

turn itself on during night, the central heating that is,

and now making tapping noises even boiler not in use,

ive given up on repairing it, and going to start saving for a new one before the winter approaches.

Anyone know of anywhere, or anyone can one cheap?

already financially struggling and this is going to be a big bill, fitting is no problem, my dad does that, just the boiler itself.

cheapest I can get is 400 from local plumber which is a gloworm boiler 24kw, which is pretty cheap, but if i can gt one even cheaper that would be ideal

thanks in advance !

[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
Saraj
28-05-2017, 09:32 AM #1

My boiler has been slowly killing itself for a while,

first no hot water, so replace the diverter actuator, worked only warm water which still takes about 5 mins to come through

turn itself on during night, the central heating that is,

and now making tapping noises even boiler not in use,

ive given up on repairing it, and going to start saving for a new one before the winter approaches.

Anyone know of anywhere, or anyone can one cheap?

already financially struggling and this is going to be a big bill, fitting is no problem, my dad does that, just the boiler itself.

cheapest I can get is 400 from local plumber which is a gloworm boiler 24kw, which is pretty cheap, but if i can gt one even cheaper that would be ideal

thanks in advance !


[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]

FirebirdPhil
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28-05-2017, 09:49 AM
#2
Bet Dean will be able to help yo!!

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
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FirebirdPhil
28-05-2017, 09:49 AM #2

Bet Dean will be able to help yo!!


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

parthiban
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28-05-2017, 10:06 AM
#3
Yep think Dean will be your man on this one Smile

Only thing though I think going for the cheapest boiler is probably a false economy - best to get a quality one that'll last longer and be more efficient.

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parthiban
28-05-2017, 10:06 AM #3

Yep think Dean will be your man on this one Smile

Only thing though I think going for the cheapest boiler is probably a false economy - best to get a quality one that'll last longer and be more efficient.


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Jambo
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28-05-2017, 10:22 AM
#4
Dean will be able to tell you when hes finally online. I suppose its one way of getting the cheapest, but what you then need to do, is see if there are any better boilers in a similar price range (which dean would know). If you get a really bad one (i know your on a tight budget), then you may end up buying a new one a few years down the line.

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Jambo
28-05-2017, 10:22 AM #4

Dean will be able to tell you when hes finally online. I suppose its one way of getting the cheapest, but what you then need to do, is see if there are any better boilers in a similar price range (which dean would know). If you get a really bad one (i know your on a tight budget), then you may end up buying a new one a few years down the line.


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Saraj
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28-05-2017, 11:08 AM
#5
thanks guys, I wait Dean ! you seem to be the man !

theres this one on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Ferroli-Optima...4150fe7265

but only 18kw not sure if thats enough for a three bedroom terraced?? A rated as well and its ferroli not sure if decent company?

[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
Saraj
28-05-2017, 11:08 AM #5

thanks guys, I wait Dean ! you seem to be the man !

theres this one on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Ferroli-Optima...4150fe7265

but only 18kw not sure if thats enough for a three bedroom terraced?? A rated as well and its ferroli not sure if decent company?


[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]

Saraj
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29-05-2017, 10:58 AM
#6
not sure where dean is? must be very buys !

[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
Saraj
29-05-2017, 10:58 AM #6

not sure where dean is? must be very buys !


[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]

Jambo
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29-05-2017, 11:45 AM
#7
Will ring him now

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Jambo
29-05-2017, 11:45 AM #7

Will ring him now


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Jambo
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29-05-2017, 11:48 AM
#8
Hes coming to reply now, although if your dad is going to fit it, i thought he had to be a registered fitter, otherwise its illegal. (Thought it was also illegal to fix them yourself if your not a registered fitter, as small mistakes can mean big consequences.)

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Jambo
29-05-2017, 11:48 AM #8

Hes coming to reply now, although if your dad is going to fit it, i thought he had to be a registered fitter, otherwise its illegal. (Thought it was also illegal to fix them yourself if your not a registered fitter, as small mistakes can mean big consequences.)


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parthiban
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29-05-2017, 11:51 AM
#9
I thought anyone can fit it as long as it is then inspected afterwards?

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parthiban
29-05-2017, 11:51 AM #9

I thought anyone can fit it as long as it is then inspected afterwards?


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Saraj
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29-05-2017, 12:24 PM
#10
yh you must be gas safety registered to fit boilers, my dad does fit them and if qualified to fit them, but not very experianced, (just got into the trade) he fits what ever the customers wants really, as he just fitted a glowarm today at a customers house, whilst I hung all the radiators. he doesnt much about boilers really just fitted them lol

Dean what boiler would recommend? for a 24kw? and what price would I be looking at?

Looked a valliant ones which obvioulsy must be good as the price is wayy high

[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
Saraj
29-05-2017, 12:24 PM #10

yh you must be gas safety registered to fit boilers, my dad does fit them and if qualified to fit them, but not very experianced, (just got into the trade) he fits what ever the customers wants really, as he just fitted a glowarm today at a customers house, whilst I hung all the radiators. he doesnt much about boilers really just fitted them lol

Dean what boiler would recommend? for a 24kw? and what price would I be looking at?

Looked a valliant ones which obvioulsy must be good as the price is wayy high


[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]

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