Filter on the inlet to a Boiler.

[toad]

I have had quotes from 4 CORGIs for a boiler replacement in a small property.

3 of them have quoted £300-£350 for power flush if we keep the existing 4 radiators and suggested we'd be better spending an extra £150 or so on 4 new radiators and pipes.

However one has come up with a really interesting solution. Rather than power flushing he reckons we'd get away with a flush to get the worst gunk out and then he'd put a filter on the return to the boiler which would be periodically rinsed (by me).

Is such a solution legal under the Corgi rules?

Is such a solution unwise and if so why?

Other questions:

All CORGIS have quoted for boilers about 3 times more powerful than is really required on the basis that we want a decent hot shower, however all reckon that a smaller boiler won't actually reduce the quote much so we should just go for a bigger boiler. (I assume the reality is they have boilers that they like working with.)

Some of our rads have "micro-pipes" (8mm IIRC). Should that be replaced as a matter of course?

Thanks in advance.

 

[simond]

Isn't four quotes enough for a small house?

Didn't you ask the four guys the questions you have posed here?

What about the other three CORGIs, who are they going to pass their costs onto?

And are you going to place your business in the hands of an internet forum full of saddos (myself included).

I think you are what is known in the trade as a messer.

 

[easyflow]

If I were you I would consider renewing the whole system, get lots of quotes, or you could be faced with a nightmare later on.

 

[toad]

Isn't four quotes enough for a small house? I think you are what is known in the trade as a messer.

I'm willing to learn. What is the correct number of quotes required for work on a small house?

So back on topic. Is a filter on the return legal. Is it wise and if not why not.

 

[corgiman]

Get as many quotes as possible

All the best installers always have time to spend on surveying a system for upgrade for free, they cannot get enough of free quotes.

and dont forget all the best installers have time to burn on free quotes and you wont upset them



Joking apart get someone who has worked for a friend or family member to quote then you know what their work is like

 

[sooey]

To answer your question, a filter on the return is legal not too mention very wise.

 

[toad]

To answer your question, a filter on the return is legal not too mention very wise.

Thanks Sooey.