Ideal Mexico rs 380

[ajsdoc]

Had the boiler serviced today, comment from gas man was that "inner flue is deteriorating, advise new boiler before gets worse". He basically told me it was fine but maybe a good time to get a new boiler next Summer as a planned event rather than if deteriorates by next service then have to get done as an emergency.

Sounds reasonable advice, boiler initially fitted Summer 2000 (I'd hoped for a bit longer, but perhaps I hope for too much!) I'm also not really questioning his advice as he doesn't do installs (he recommended me a few names however).

Just checking that the flue can't be replaced and whether the advice seems reasonable. 13 years doesn't seem too long out of a cast iron "old fashioned" type boiler, but if I'm being tight then tell me!

From reading I think will try and update to a megaflow type setup next time, looks as though could be some upheaval - does a new boiler fit usually cause lots of destruction - I ask as we have plans booked to recarpet and re plaster hall stairs and landing - wife was keen on wood flooring downstairs - now I see a problem if floors have to come up etc! People coming to quote this week, prob best to delay them....

 

[Agile]

These decisions are totally subjective and different engineers have varying assessments.

But he has no axe to grind so perhaps you should assume its good advice.

Installers have to throw away near perfect old flue terminals because there is no demand for them.

In theory you could follow Ebay and see if one ever came up but its unlikely because its perceived there is no demand!

A modern condensing boiler will be about 20% more efficient so with rising gas prices not a bad investment.

Tony

 

[Dan Robinson]

I will concur that the advice sounds reasonable.

For the love of God don't decorate first.

Collateral damage during a boiler swap is always a possibility and sods law dictates that a new floor and repainted hall will be marked at some point.