replacement boiler

[broon]

Hello to all
I have an apollo myson boiler at the moment and I am planning on changing it to a combi or condensing combi.due to extension.

First question is will either be good enough to feed a family bathroom plus 2 en-suites with showers in.

Second question which make or model do you recomend as i don't want to outlay the cash to find out its not capable of running the system

I have asked a few people already but they don't know for sure,so if you could help with some advice it will be much appreciated.

thank you
broon

 

[breezer]

dont do it, combis can only supply one "thing" at a time ie shower, not sink and shower (we have one, but there is only the 2 of us)

 

[broon]

Thanks for the reply
What are the alternatives?

The boiler is on its way out,and i was told that it will be law to fit a combi condenser by 2006 if replacing a boiler(there is 4 of us)

broon

 

[AlanE]

Regulations might well force the installation of condensing boiler technology but NOT combi's.

You would be better off with a system boiler and stored hot water. For best all round performance from taps and showers and unvented hot water system, provided your could water supply is suitable.

A 'decent' installer would sit down with you, duscuss property occupancy and your lifestyle, and make an informed suggestion based on that.

Combi's are great in small flats, couple of people etc but they are NOT the best thing since sliced bread!!

Alan

 

[oilman]

For stored hot water, open vented systems may not be good for a shower, and maybe seen as old hat, but they are very reliable, and need little maintenance. Unvented cylinders are good for showers but expensive to live with. They need an annual inspection, and there are several parts which you can expect to replace over say ten years.

 

[journeyman]

Try this as an alternative to an open vented cylinder.

 

[astiling]

Journeyman - that system (on Heatweb site) looks very interesting - do you have one? Are you installing them? Anyone out there any experience of these?
Adam