The idea of a second hand one seems plausible as many houses decide to get rid of them when redecorating but I agree that 4 or 5K seems excessive for a combi boiler ( i had two quotes around the same price in Southampton). I will get a different quote for a combi boiler and see what happen.
Thanks for all the useful comments and advice.
What is an 'Excel' VC? Obviously not an 'Excell'. Is it another Vision/Compact?
It is a Compact A but sold under the Excel name only by Plumb Centre. They got it at a really low price and sell it as a special offer. Two year warranty no filling loop but PC sell it I'm told incl flue and prog at that price though whether it is our prog RF rs/timer I don't know. Bonkers price, far too low.
It is a Compact A but sold under the Excel name only by Plumb Centre. They got it at a really low price and sell it as a special offer. Two year warranty no filling loop but PC sell it I'm told incl flue and prog at that price though whether it is our prog RF rs/timer I don't know. Bonkers price, far too low.
Have a few of these type installed now. They're OK, HW delivery is very good, with enough mains, especially on the 29. However I think the price is about right. Heatlines are cheaper and I would argue their components are dearer (apart from the pump), though they probably buy them well.
I don't look forward to cleaning the combustion chambers out, not sure if a brush will fit down all the gaps.
PS. Don't seem to be able to use a 240V external controls on the combi as you can on the system boiler.
Cleaning is easy if you have the cleaning kit which they haven't brought into the country yet as it's anticipated being needed after 5 years (I think that's wrong BTW)
Cleaning is easy if you have the cleaning kit which they haven't brought into the country yet as it's anticipated being needed after 5 years (I think that's wrong BTW)
It should be out in time then. I insist on full services only and let the customer choose every year or every couple.
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