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Wednesday, May 25, 2011
The Conventional Boiler - A Review
Your boiler is probably the most expensive household appliance that you have in your home and replacing it is even more expensive. So it is imperative that you get the best boiler for your home and at a price your budget can afford. Below is a review of a conventional boiler and its benefits and drawbacks to potential owners and users.
Conventional Boiler Benefits
Conventional Boiler Drawbacks
Conventional boilers are three unit systems, you have the boiler which heats the water for your central heating and bathing requirements, a cylinder which stores the hot water and the tanks which are normally located in the loft which supply the water. They normally have very simple controls with an immersion back up switch on the cylinder in case the boiler breaks down or all the hot water has been used and you need to quickly heat some water for a quick shower or bath (immersion energy use is very high, and costly), so you are never without hot-water.
The simplicity of the appliance means maintenance costs are very low. They can be used in most properties sizes because they are very versatile and can be either used with a gravity or a pump system.
However, a conventional boiler system can not heat water instantly like a combi-boiler, the water has to be heated and then stored in the cylinder. Once the hot-water has been used by the user, the user has to wait for the boiler to heat more water and store it in the cylinder again, this can be very frustrating for households who need to use the hot-water one after each other.
Conventional boilers are very inefficient in both energy and space, as they are continually heating the water to the temperature the user has set. This means high emissions and high gas bills. For the latter, the boiler is three unit system and normally the cylinder will be placed in the airing cupboard, and tanks in the loft which in some properties is there only space available.
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Conventional Boiler Benefits
- Reliable as less can go wrong.
- Relatively simple controls
- Maintenance costs are very low
- Very versatile as they can be fed by gravity or pump and be installed in most property sizes.
- Normally the copper cylinder is fitted with an immersion element, so in the event that the boiler breaks down the user with not be with out hot water.
Conventional Boiler Drawbacks
- Can not supply hot water on demand, hot water must be stored.
- High energy consumption, meaning high emissions and high gas bills
- Three part system (Boiler, Copper cylinder and tanks), wasted spaces in your home.
Conventional boilers are three unit systems, you have the boiler which heats the water for your central heating and bathing requirements, a cylinder which stores the hot water and the tanks which are normally located in the loft which supply the water. They normally have very simple controls with an immersion back up switch on the cylinder in case the boiler breaks down or all the hot water has been used and you need to quickly heat some water for a quick shower or bath (immersion energy use is very high, and costly), so you are never without hot-water.
The simplicity of the appliance means maintenance costs are very low. They can be used in most properties sizes because they are very versatile and can be either used with a gravity or a pump system.
However, a conventional boiler system can not heat water instantly like a combi-boiler, the water has to be heated and then stored in the cylinder. Once the hot-water has been used by the user, the user has to wait for the boiler to heat more water and store it in the cylinder again, this can be very frustrating for households who need to use the hot-water one after each other.
Conventional boilers are very inefficient in both energy and space, as they are continually heating the water to the temperature the user has set. This means high emissions and high gas bills. For the latter, the boiler is three unit system and normally the cylinder will be placed in the airing cupboard, and tanks in the loft which in some properties is there only space available.
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Thursday, May 19, 2011
If your thinking of installing a Combi Boiler, Learn the Pros and Cons First !
Combi boilers are possibly the most advanced heating systems that is available to man at present, although there is emerging technologies on the horizon. The combi boiler is a fascinating device that over last 100-150 years has been perfected, and now can heat our homes at over 90% efficiency.
But the does the combi boiler suit all home types and most importantly does it suit you ! Below I have listed the pros and cons of the combi boiler.
Combi Boiler Pros
Simple Compact Unit That Heats Your Water And Home.
By utilising its heat exchanger technology, the combination boiler can switch from heating your home to heating your water in the blink of an eye or a turn of the tap. Your home would not cool fast enough for you to feel any change in temperature while the hot water tap is on. This makes it highly efficient.
Space Saver
The combi boiler is one unique compact unit, there is no need for tanks or a hot water cylinder. Ensuring more space in the loft and airing cupboard, normally where a hot water cylinder would be stored.
Installation Is Faster
Installers only need to fit one device to home rather than the normal three with a conventional system. A combi boiler replacement should only take 1 day, 2 days maximum. Labour costs are reduced as result.
Hot Water On Demand
Instant hot water is one of the main benefits, when your hot water tap is turned. You have hot water, no need to heat a cylinder or worry about someone using all the hot water. The homes hot water is available in abundance.
Cold Water Coming From The Mains
The mains supplies the combi boiler directly and is heated through the combi boiler, which has useful benefits as it means no storage tanks, hot water cylinder but most importantly it allows for a powerful shower for those groggy mornings.
Combi Boiler Cons
Adequate Water Supply
Unfortunately, a combi boiler can not supply more than one or two taps sufficiently, because the pressure is coming from the mains, the mains pressure is basically divided and tries to supply all the taps that have been turned, resulting in insufficient water supply to all taps and a very disappointed bathers.
Combi Boiler Fails, Everything Fails
Normally combi boilers are very reliable but it is one compact appliance if it fails, you lose your central heating and your hot water. Where as, with a conventional boiler you have a hot water cylinder that can utilise a immersion hot water device when the boiler fails.
Converting From A Tanked System Can Be Costly
Although when replacing a combi boiler for a combi boiler the costs are relatively cheap, compared to converting from a conventional system to combi boiler system. Which can take the installer up to 3 or 4 days to complete. Labour costs are increased quite considerably.
In conclusion, the combi boiler is a highly efficient heating system that will save you on energy bills and reliably heat your home, however, it is essential that you take note of your installation budget and your home occupants lifestyles.
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But the does the combi boiler suit all home types and most importantly does it suit you ! Below I have listed the pros and cons of the combi boiler.
Combi Boiler Pros
Simple Compact Unit That Heats Your Water And Home.
By utilising its heat exchanger technology, the combination boiler can switch from heating your home to heating your water in the blink of an eye or a turn of the tap. Your home would not cool fast enough for you to feel any change in temperature while the hot water tap is on. This makes it highly efficient.
Space Saver
The combi boiler is one unique compact unit, there is no need for tanks or a hot water cylinder. Ensuring more space in the loft and airing cupboard, normally where a hot water cylinder would be stored.
Installation Is Faster
Installers only need to fit one device to home rather than the normal three with a conventional system. A combi boiler replacement should only take 1 day, 2 days maximum. Labour costs are reduced as result.
Hot Water On Demand
Instant hot water is one of the main benefits, when your hot water tap is turned. You have hot water, no need to heat a cylinder or worry about someone using all the hot water. The homes hot water is available in abundance.
Cold Water Coming From The Mains
The mains supplies the combi boiler directly and is heated through the combi boiler, which has useful benefits as it means no storage tanks, hot water cylinder but most importantly it allows for a powerful shower for those groggy mornings.
Combi Boiler Cons
Adequate Water Supply
Unfortunately, a combi boiler can not supply more than one or two taps sufficiently, because the pressure is coming from the mains, the mains pressure is basically divided and tries to supply all the taps that have been turned, resulting in insufficient water supply to all taps and a very disappointed bathers.
Combi Boiler Fails, Everything Fails
Normally combi boilers are very reliable but it is one compact appliance if it fails, you lose your central heating and your hot water. Where as, with a conventional boiler you have a hot water cylinder that can utilise a immersion hot water device when the boiler fails.
Converting From A Tanked System Can Be Costly
Although when replacing a combi boiler for a combi boiler the costs are relatively cheap, compared to converting from a conventional system to combi boiler system. Which can take the installer up to 3 or 4 days to complete. Labour costs are increased quite considerably.
In conclusion, the combi boiler is a highly efficient heating system that will save you on energy bills and reliably heat your home, however, it is essential that you take note of your installation budget and your home occupants lifestyles.
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Ten Useful Combination ?Combi? Boiler Facts
1. Reliable and efficient.
When combi boilers were initially launched in the UK, most were seen to be unreliable. This however was due to the complexity of the combination and the 'rumour' installers would spread due to poor training and conservatism with a small 'c'. These most installers are highly trained in the technology of combination boilers and are much more willing and able to fit new combi boilers. They have always been more efficient than conventional boiler system but now are over 90% efficient and since October 2010, it is illegal to install a condensing combination boiler that is less than 90% or is not SEDBUK A rated.
2. Easy to install
Rather than having to install, pumps, tanks and hot water cylinders. Installers now only need to install compact combi boiler unit. Normally, it will take an experienced heating engineer around 2-3 days to convert from a conventional boiler to a combination but if it is a simple combi boiler exchange (an old combi boiler replaced by a new combi boiler) it should take only 1 day with no complications.3. Space Saver and can be installed in a variety of locations
The combi boilers compact size and versatility allow it to be installed in many locations such as a garage, loft, kitchen, bathroom etc as it can be flued and plumbed to a drainage system according to building regulations where as a conventional boiler unfortunately as many more parts taking up much more space.4. Number one choice for Home owners
Its estimated that up to 50% of all new boiler installations in the UK are combination boilers. This is a combination (please,forgive the pun) of technological advancements and reduction in combi boilers prices including installation.5. 'Combi' is an abbreviation of combination boiler.
This jargon, is what most installers and home owners will use when referring to a condensing combination boiler.6. Your water mains supplies the combination boiler directly.
All combination boilers use the pressure from the water mains to circulate the hot water they heat to your radiators and taps. This allows you to enjoy powerful showers without the need of pumps or power showers.7. Functions as both a hot water and central heating appliance.
By combining supply of hot water and heat to your central heating system, from one compact unit naturally ensures it is the most efficient heating system known.8. They are NOT ideal for multi bathroom properties
Unfortunately, combi boilers are not suited to home with multiple bathrooms (no matter what the manufacturers may advertise). They can supply multiple bathrooms with hot water but not at the same time, when in use at same time, water pressure drops and acceptable bathing conditions are not maintained.9. If combination heating system fails, there is no back up hot water.
As conventional systems are in fact separated, in to three different parts. The tanks, the boiler and the hot water cylinder. If the boiler was to fail, the hot water cylinder will still work with the aid of an immersion powered by the electric. A combi boiler when it fails, causes all of the heating system to close down including the hot water.10. Was invented by Benjamin Maugham in 1868, who was a painter and decorator.
Maugham called he's invention the 'Gas Geyser'. However, hes invention would not reap him rewards as it was seen as a health hazard. It has no flue so toxic gases could be released into a home and had no temperature control for the hot water.WANT MORE INFORMATION ON HEATING YOUR HOME, TRY THE HOME HEATING GUIDE
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- Tips To Maintain Your Combi Boiler And Heating System (buzzheating.co.uk)
- Combi Boiler Replacement Experts (buzzheating.co.uk)
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Combination Boilers: Installing The Most Efficient
Great Post for Joanna, thank you for the information !
When planning to install a new boiler, you would surely go for the most efficient one. What if there is a boiler which saves space, reduces energy bills and gives the best results? Of course the combination boilers are the most popular boilers being installed in the UK for their efficiency. In this period of economic crunch, people are always looking for ways to save money and combination boilers are such devices which help greatly to reduce your energy bills.
Combination boilers or Combi Boilers, as they are popularly called, combine central heating system and the water heater in a single unit. That’s why they are called thecombi boilers. In combination boiler, there is no need of water tank as it is heated in the unit itself. This kind of boilers is compact and ideal for small homes. They can be conveniently hung on the walls. A combi boiler generates hot water when demanded and it avoids wastage of water. A combi boiler is a cheaper option to run as it delivers same heat-exchange properties as the conventional one but without unnecessary storage of hot water.
There is great advantage of installing a combi boiler. They are highly energy efficient and once installed you can experience up to 40% reduction in energy bills annually. While planning to install a combi boiler, make sure it is A-rated and manufactured by a reputable company.
A combi boiler can be installed in any location except a living room, but the most popular locations are loft, kitchen or utility room. If you really want to save space, get it installed in a loft. Make sure that an engineer can get easy access to it for repair and maintenance. One important note before you buy this form of boilers is these cannot be fitted in all homes. So get a heating survey of your home. Boiler should be installed according to the latest building regulations.
While installing gas-powered, large combis or multiples combi boilers, seek the advice of engineers or installers about pipe sizing as these create huge demand of gas supply pipe work in the house. Unless your rising main is not sufficiently good, avoid installing a combi boiler. It is the capacity of rising main which decides the flow rate to all the appliances in the house.
It is important to get your combi boiler installed by a Corgi registered engineer. This way you will have peace of mind that boiler is installed safely and correctly.
Joanna is a well renowned Polish Journalist specialising in Polish, Russian and English translation services. She has been residing in th UK for 3 years where she has made her home among the Polish community in Tooting, South West London.
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011
What Is A Combi Boiler ?
Combi boilers used to be very unreliable and would go wrong regularly, it was only around thirty years ago that Vaillant were the only manufacturers in the UK to have a Combi Boiler Model, but in recent years due to technological advances, climate control and the demand for more efficiency, New reliable, highly efficient Combi Boilers now account for over 50% of all new boiler installations in the UK. Combi boiler prices vary due hugely due to brand, dimensions, power consumption and reputation.
They are amazing space saving devices which heat your home and your homes hot water directly from one compact unit. The 'Combi' is naturally highly efficient and does not require a hot water cylinder or any laborious tanks in the loft. Hot water is instantly heated and delivered through the taps at mains pressure so you can enjoy powerful showers without the need of a pump.
The Central Heating
When the temperature of your property goes below the required temperature you have set on your thermostat. The thermostat signals to the boiler to fire up the pump inside the boiler. The 'Venturi Effect' into action. The water starts flowing through a narrow gap in the pipe causing pressure to build up, just like when you put your thumb over a garden hose the velocity of the water increases and is this pressure that opens the gas valve.
The gas is ignited and the heat exchanger rapidly heats up a limited amount of water, when the desired temperature is met, the thermostatic element expands, the hot water valve closes and the heating system valve opens. This allows the hot water to escape into and circulate in the central heating system, increasing the heat of your property to your required temperature.
The Hot Water
The hot water is heated similarly to the Central Heating but it is the hot water taps that signals to the boiler to start up. The hot water is heated by taking around 12 litres per minute of mains pressure through the heat exchanger, which transfers the heat from the burning flame to the water. Which is then delivered to the hot water tap.
The main difficulty with Combi Boilers is the hot water supply to the taps. Although some manufacturers believe their combi boilers can service multiple bathrooms. They argue that multiple bathrooms can be supplied sufficiently and depends largely on the lifestyles of the occupants. A combi boiler could feasibly supply larger homes with more bathrooms. However, if for instance bathroom 1 is being used and bathroom 2 was also being used, the combi boiler could not simultaneously supply enough hot water to the taps as the pressure will drop dramatically, meaning both occupants of the bathrooms will experience a poor washing conditions.
We recommend Combi boilers should only be installed in smaller homes with only one bathroom.
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They are amazing space saving devices which heat your home and your homes hot water directly from one compact unit. The 'Combi' is naturally highly efficient and does not require a hot water cylinder or any laborious tanks in the loft. Hot water is instantly heated and delivered through the taps at mains pressure so you can enjoy powerful showers without the need of a pump.
How A Combi Boiler Works
The Central Heating
When the temperature of your property goes below the required temperature you have set on your thermostat. The thermostat signals to the boiler to fire up the pump inside the boiler. The 'Venturi Effect' into action. The water starts flowing through a narrow gap in the pipe causing pressure to build up, just like when you put your thumb over a garden hose the velocity of the water increases and is this pressure that opens the gas valve.
The gas is ignited and the heat exchanger rapidly heats up a limited amount of water, when the desired temperature is met, the thermostatic element expands, the hot water valve closes and the heating system valve opens. This allows the hot water to escape into and circulate in the central heating system, increasing the heat of your property to your required temperature.
The Hot Water
The hot water is heated similarly to the Central Heating but it is the hot water taps that signals to the boiler to start up. The hot water is heated by taking around 12 litres per minute of mains pressure through the heat exchanger, which transfers the heat from the burning flame to the water. Which is then delivered to the hot water tap.
Applications for the Combi Boiler
The main difficulty with Combi Boilers is the hot water supply to the taps. Although some manufacturers believe their combi boilers can service multiple bathrooms. They argue that multiple bathrooms can be supplied sufficiently and depends largely on the lifestyles of the occupants. A combi boiler could feasibly supply larger homes with more bathrooms. However, if for instance bathroom 1 is being used and bathroom 2 was also being used, the combi boiler could not simultaneously supply enough hot water to the taps as the pressure will drop dramatically, meaning both occupants of the bathrooms will experience a poor washing conditions.
We recommend Combi boilers should only be installed in smaller homes with only one bathroom.
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53 Tarnwood Park
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Tel – 020 8123 4039
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Thursday, May 05, 2011
The Combi Boiler - A History
Last night while enjoying my warm overflowing bath, it got me thinking..... How did the combi boiler come about ?, Who invented the combi boiler ? and why is it only now become popular in the UK ? It is not only this century and the last, that man has tried to heat their homes and water. Throughout history mankind has tried to heat their homes, cave men with the fire. Ancient Asians used hearths and stoves to heat water or air, channelled through their floors. While the Romans used hypocausts to heat up their public baths and villas and the Spanish radiated their floors with a system locally known as 'gloria', which used hay as a combustible. During the middle ages, when fireplaces started to become popular, heating systems became virtually unknown. Until in 1777, William Murdoch discovered that gas could be used for light. Then in 1824, the birth of gas cooking emerged , and naturally evolved to be utilized to heat homes and water for bathing. Surprisingly, baths were not used until 1850 when gas jets would heat the bath from underneath. However, it wasn't until 1868 when Benjamin Maugham, painter and decorator had the idea of heating water with gas. Although, Maugham didnt realise it, the technology of heating our homes in the 21st century was born. He is generally accepted as the inventor of the Combination 'Combi' Boiler, which he called “the Geyser”. Maugham invention disappointingly, was seen as dangerous and a health hazard as it had no temperature controls so scalding was possible and it had no flue for ventilation, meaning people could be exposed to lethal emissions. He was not an engineer and would make little or no money from he's invention. But in 1889, 21 years later a Norwegian Engineer Edwin Ruud came across Maughams 'Gas Geyser' prototype and after studying the design plans and making a few improvements, Ruud launched he's own water heater in the US, after emigrating from Norway. Hes new Ruud Manufacturing company was a huge success and is still running today in Pittsburgh. Initially, the combination boilers were popular in the US, and was exported to Europe where it was highly popular, however in the UK, many people opted for the traditional system boiler which utilized space in the loft and allowed many people to bathe simultaneously. It is only in the last 10-15 years that combi boilers have started to emerge as the number one boiler system in the UK, attributed with over 50% of all new boiler installations. With energy prices rising year on year many people have opted for the combi boiler due to its advancement in efficiency, energy cost savings and the ever growing need for more storage space in their homes compared to the inefficient, high running cost and huge storage needs of the traditional system boilers. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Call Buzz Heating Today On 020 8123 3049 We Cover South-East London including Croydon, Lewisham, Catford, Eltham and Greenwich. Kent including Bexley, Sidcup, Bromley, Orpington, Dartford, Swanley, Tonbridge, Maidstone and Sevenoaks. Post Codes South East London SE1,SE2,SE3,SE4,SE5,SE6,SE7,SE8,SE9,SE10,SE11,SE12,SE13,SE14,SE15,SE16,SE17,SE18,SE19,SE20,SE21SE22,SE23, SE24,SE25,SE26,SE27,SE28 Bromley BR1,BR2,BR3,BR4,BR5,BR6,BR7,BR8 Dartford DA1,DA10,DA11,DA12,DA13,DA2,DA3,DA4,DA9 Maidstone ME1,ME10,ME11,ME12,ME13,ME14,ME15,ME16,ME17,ME18,ME19,ME2,ME20,ME3,ME4,ME5,ME6,ME7, ME8,ME9 Tonbridge TN1,TN10,TN11,TN12,TN13,TN14,TN15,TN16,TN17,TN18,TN2,TN23,TN24,TN25,TN26,TN27,TN28,TN29, TN3,TN30TN4,TN8,TN9
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Tips To Maintain Your Combi Boiler And Heating System
If you have recently had a combi boiler installed, you will know that the combi boiler prices are not cheap and if possible, I imagine you would prefer not to pay that kind of price ever again or for at least a very long time. Plus many reports and manufacturers claim a new efficient boiler will save you upto £240.00 per year. It will only save money if it is working properly and the only way to ensure this, is to maintain your combi boiler heating system so its keeps to its optimum efficiency (over 90%), SEDBUK band A rated.Over the winter your boiler is in use most of the time and will work exceptionally well unless it has been poorly maintained. During the summer months the combi boiler will be used mostly for the hot water and the heating will probably never be put on. It is essential that the heating is put on at least once a month to ensure all the moving parts within the combi boiler do not seize up.
When a combi-boiler or any boiler is first installed, a inhibitor is added to the system water to lubricate pipes and parts so that sludge and debris do not build up and clog important parts of the heating system. However, this inhibitor will only last for 3 years, so if you have not recently topped up your system, today could be a good day to do so.
Further, if you have recently drained your heating system DID YOU REMEMBER to replaced the inhibitor with new inhibitor as the existing inhibitor would have drained a way with the old system water.
It is a very good idea as recommended by all boiler manufacturers to have an annual service. A service could pick up an underlying problem that had not shown itself in the installation process or while your boiler has been functioning. Sods law dictates the PROBLEM will show itself in the middle of the coldest winter.
Also a service will clean your boiler and test for nasty carbon monoxide leaks (the silent killer), which kills up to 30 people a year. It is also a very good idea to install an audible carbon monoxide alarm.
A new study estimates up to 81% of UK households do not have a carbon monoxide detector installed !
Some times, problems occur which are not anything to do with Boiler at all. For instance, TRV's or Thermostatic radiators can seize up over the summer months and when you come to turn them on in the Winter they will not budge.
Try to remember to turn each of your TRV's at least once every two months.
Call Buzz Heating Today On 020 8123 3049
We Cover South-East London including Croydon, Lewisham, Catford, Eltham and Greenwich. Kent including Bexley, Sidcup, Bromley, Orpington, Dartford, Swanley, Tonbridge, Maidstone and Sevenoaks.
Post Codes
South East London
SE1,SE2,SE3,SE4,SE5,SE6,SE7,SE8,SE9,SE10,SE11,SE12,SE13,SE14,SE15,SE16,SE17,SE18,SE19,SE20,SE21SE22,SE23,
SE24,SE25,SE26,SE27,SE28
Bromley
BR1,BR2,BR3,BR4,BR5,BR6,BR7,BR8
Dartford
DA1,DA10,DA11,DA12,DA13,DA2,DA3,DA4,DA9
Maidstone
ME1,ME10,ME11,ME12,ME13,ME14,ME15,ME16,ME17,ME18,ME19,ME2,ME20,ME3,ME4,ME5,ME6,ME7,
ME8,ME9
Tonbridge
TN1,TN10,TN11,TN12,TN13,TN14,TN15,TN16,TN17,TN18,TN2,TN23,TN24,TN25,TN26,TN27,TN28,TN29,
TN3,TN30TN4,TN8,TN9
Combi Boiler Prices May 2011
Combi Boiler Prices From Buzz Heating In May 2011 with the addition of a handy tip.
Call Buzz Heating Today On 020 8123 3049
We Cover South-East London including Croydon, Lewisham, Catford, Eltham and Greenwich. Kent including Bexley, Sidcup, Bromley, Orpington, Dartford, Swanley, Tonbridge, Maidstone and Sevenoaks.
Post Codes
South East London
SE1,SE2,SE3,SE4,SE5,SE6,SE7,SE8,SE9,SE10,SE11,SE12,SE13,SE14,SE15,SE16,SE17,SE18,SE19,SE20,SE21SE22,SE23,
SE24,SE25,SE26,SE27,SE28
Bromley
BR1,BR2,BR3,BR4,BR5,BR6,BR7,BR8
Dartford
DA1,DA10,DA11,DA12,DA13,DA2,DA3,DA4,DA9
Maidstone
ME1,ME10,ME11,ME12,ME13,ME14,ME15,ME16,ME17,ME18,ME19,ME2,ME20,ME3,ME4,ME5,ME6,ME7,
ME8,ME9
Tonbridge
TN1,TN10,TN11,TN12,TN13,TN14,TN15,TN16,TN17,TN18,TN2,TN23,TN24,TN25,TN26,TN27,TN28,TN29,
TN3,TN30TN4,TN8,TN9
Call Buzz Heating Today On 020 8123 3049
We Cover South-East London including Croydon, Lewisham, Catford, Eltham and Greenwich. Kent including Bexley, Sidcup, Bromley, Orpington, Dartford, Swanley, Tonbridge, Maidstone and Sevenoaks.
Post Codes
South East London
SE1,SE2,SE3,SE4,SE5,SE6,SE7,SE8,SE9,SE10,SE11,SE12,SE13,SE14,SE15,SE16,SE17,SE18,SE19,SE20,SE21SE22,SE23,
SE24,SE25,SE26,SE27,SE28
Bromley
BR1,BR2,BR3,BR4,BR5,BR6,BR7,BR8
Dartford
DA1,DA10,DA11,DA12,DA13,DA2,DA3,DA4,DA9
Maidstone
ME1,ME10,ME11,ME12,ME13,ME14,ME15,ME16,ME17,ME18,ME19,ME2,ME20,ME3,ME4,ME5,ME6,ME7,
ME8,ME9
Tonbridge
TN1,TN10,TN11,TN12,TN13,TN14,TN15,TN16,TN17,TN18,TN2,TN23,TN24,TN25,TN26,TN27,TN28,TN29,
TN3,TN30TN4,TN8,TN9
Friday, April 22, 2011
Although this article is for the US market it is very good information for home owners in the UK, who are looking to replace or buy a new heating system.
Buzzheating
Combi boiler prices
The boiler you choose for your home is the backbone of a functioning household which is why choosing the right one is of the utmost importance.
First and foremost you need to determine the appropriate size of boiler for your home. Start by looking at your current boiler, assuming you are replacing one. If you are building a new home or perhaps have built onto your existing structure so need to heat a larger area, find the dimensions of your home and talk to a heating professional. They will be able to point you in the right direction as far as size goes.
Along with size, you are also figuring out the heat output. Sometimes the larger the boiler the more heat it puts out, but this is not always the case. Make sure to note a particular boiler's efficiency output rating as this will help you accurately decipher which boilers you should be focusing on and which one would not suffice.
Once you decide on the size of boiler you want for your home, you should start educating yourself about the different manufacturers as, chances are, more a couple make the size you are looking to purchase. A good way to start this process is by doing a simple on line search for boiler reviews on your favorite search engine, like Google or Yahoo. Sift through as many reviews as you can digest fully, paying close attention to the ones about the size or model you are leaning towards. These reviews will give you an inside look at how past and current customers feel about their boilers and the manufacturers themselves, giving you insight onto the level of customer service they have received as well.
In addition to these on line reviews, try talking to your local heating professionals. These men and women will have firsthand knowledge of how the physical appliances handle, both during install and future maintenance. This is an important point to note as any boiler you choose will need some maintenance over time so you will want to get a good idea of the cost and turnaround time that is expected with the different boilers and manufacturers.
Finally now that you have narrowed down your boiler choice, you can shop around for the best boiler price or combi boiler prices and there installation costs. Check both on line and by calling or going to physical stress as sometimes a store's specials or promotions may not be advertised on their web site accurately.
boilersdeals.com is filled with information on Gas Boiler Reviews. Visit the site for more information.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kaz_Thompson
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6191349
Buzzheating
Combi boiler prices
The boiler you choose for your home is the backbone of a functioning household which is why choosing the right one is of the utmost importance.
First and foremost you need to determine the appropriate size of boiler for your home. Start by looking at your current boiler, assuming you are replacing one. If you are building a new home or perhaps have built onto your existing structure so need to heat a larger area, find the dimensions of your home and talk to a heating professional. They will be able to point you in the right direction as far as size goes.
Along with size, you are also figuring out the heat output. Sometimes the larger the boiler the more heat it puts out, but this is not always the case. Make sure to note a particular boiler's efficiency output rating as this will help you accurately decipher which boilers you should be focusing on and which one would not suffice.
Once you decide on the size of boiler you want for your home, you should start educating yourself about the different manufacturers as, chances are, more a couple make the size you are looking to purchase. A good way to start this process is by doing a simple on line search for boiler reviews on your favorite search engine, like Google or Yahoo. Sift through as many reviews as you can digest fully, paying close attention to the ones about the size or model you are leaning towards. These reviews will give you an inside look at how past and current customers feel about their boilers and the manufacturers themselves, giving you insight onto the level of customer service they have received as well.
In addition to these on line reviews, try talking to your local heating professionals. These men and women will have firsthand knowledge of how the physical appliances handle, both during install and future maintenance. This is an important point to note as any boiler you choose will need some maintenance over time so you will want to get a good idea of the cost and turnaround time that is expected with the different boilers and manufacturers.
Finally now that you have narrowed down your boiler choice, you can shop around for the best boiler price or combi boiler prices and there installation costs. Check both on line and by calling or going to physical stress as sometimes a store's specials or promotions may not be advertised on their web site accurately.
boilersdeals.com is filled with information on Gas Boiler Reviews. Visit the site for more information.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kaz_Thompson
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6191349
Monday, April 18, 2011
VAT Rate On A New Gas Boiler.
Although the green deal promises to reduce the VAT on energy efficient heating components such as controls, pumps , biomass boilers etc it will NOT at the moment in time include Gas boilers. They will remain at 20%.
The government is becoming increasingly pressed to change the Green deal to incorporate new gas boiler installations by manufacturers, consumer demand, the economy and even the NHS.
The Green deal which is due to come in October 2012 will probably and eventually include boilers but at the present time it does not, Baxi one of the UK's leading boiler manufacturers have gone further and hope all new boilers could have the lower rate of VAT 5% NOW.
In March 20111, Baxi lobbied parliament to reduce the VAT on boilers now rather than wait for the green deal to come in to play.
“A temporary cut until the Green Deal scheme that comes into effect in October 2012 would help the industry bridge a potentially difficult funding gap. The beauty of giving a quick boost to boilers is that the Government will see immediate results,” said Sarah Brook, marketing director of Baxi.
Sarah Brook, Marketing Director of Baxi points out that the reduction of VAT would encourage people to buy new efficient boiler and in turn would give the economy and more importantly the UK manufacturing market a much needed boost as most boilers are still made in the UK. They have even encourage people to sign the e-petition on the Grumble website - grumble.org.uk
It is estimated 60 % of homes in the UK have unefficient heating systems, reducing the VAT on new highly efficient boilers would encourage home owners to upgrade their existing boilers as it would mean lower gas consumption and lower energy bills. It is estimated home owners could save up to £240.00 per year on energy bills with a new efficient SEDBUK band A boiler.
The NHS is reportedly spending £145million on patients (according to the Chartered institute of environmental health) who have become ill because of poor heating arrangements. They found that 655,800 homes rented by landlords or letting agencies are so cold they are officially a health hazard.
“It’s shocking that people still have to put up with cold rented homes that make them sick and cost a fortune to heat that decent insulation could help avoid while the NHS spends millions every year to treat the illnesses caused by the problem.” Said David Timms Friends of the Earth’s warm homes campaigner.
It is understood that landlords are unwilling to replace inefficient boilers in the present climate because it costs to much to replace.
The Chartered Institute for Environmental Health’s head of policy, David Kidney, said:
“The £145 million that the coldest rented homes cost the NHS each year is just the tip of the iceberg.“
The government is becoming increasingly pressed to change the Green deal to incorporate new gas boiler installations by manufacturers, consumer demand, the economy and even the NHS.
The Green deal which is due to come in October 2012 will probably and eventually include boilers but at the present time it does not, Baxi one of the UK's leading boiler manufacturers have gone further and hope all new boilers could have the lower rate of VAT 5% NOW.
In March 20111, Baxi lobbied parliament to reduce the VAT on boilers now rather than wait for the green deal to come in to play.
“A temporary cut until the Green Deal scheme that comes into effect in October 2012 would help the industry bridge a potentially difficult funding gap. The beauty of giving a quick boost to boilers is that the Government will see immediate results,” said Sarah Brook, marketing director of Baxi.
Sarah Brook, Marketing Director of Baxi points out that the reduction of VAT would encourage people to buy new efficient boiler and in turn would give the economy and more importantly the UK manufacturing market a much needed boost as most boilers are still made in the UK. They have even encourage people to sign the e-petition on the Grumble website - grumble.org.uk
It is estimated 60 % of homes in the UK have unefficient heating systems, reducing the VAT on new highly efficient boilers would encourage home owners to upgrade their existing boilers as it would mean lower gas consumption and lower energy bills. It is estimated home owners could save up to £240.00 per year on energy bills with a new efficient SEDBUK band A boiler.
The NHS is reportedly spending £145million on patients (according to the Chartered institute of environmental health) who have become ill because of poor heating arrangements. They found that 655,800 homes rented by landlords or letting agencies are so cold they are officially a health hazard.
“It’s shocking that people still have to put up with cold rented homes that make them sick and cost a fortune to heat that decent insulation could help avoid while the NHS spends millions every year to treat the illnesses caused by the problem.” Said David Timms Friends of the Earth’s warm homes campaigner.
It is understood that landlords are unwilling to replace inefficient boilers in the present climate because it costs to much to replace.
The Chartered Institute for Environmental Health’s head of policy, David Kidney, said:
“The £145 million that the coldest rented homes cost the NHS each year is just the tip of the iceberg.“
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Central Heating Power Flush : Magnetite.....Why Does It Form ?
There have been many attempts with central heating power flush technology to alleviate the problems of sludge and corrosion but none have managed to stop or rid the problems all together, Standard power flushing has proven to be expensive, time consuming and worse of all, inconsistent.
All Heating systems have sludge deposits and suffer with a phenomenon known as magnetite which is born from the chemical reactions with in the heating system. Corrosion will take place when air gets into the system.
Unfortunately when water, oxygen and metal mix a chemical reaction happens, and this is when Magnetite (FE3O4) is formed, one of several iron oxides and is the most magnetic of all the naturally occurring minerals on earth.
Some people call the magnetite sludge or iron oxide while others will call it ferrous material, it is a black or brown like substance that forms within the pipes and radiators of a heating system, and it is one of the main culprits for many heating system problems.
Symptoms of magnetite build up are cold radiators or cold spots. Less overall heat output and even pump or boiler noise.
Magnetite is just one of the materials that build up over time that can cause your heating system problems. Other debris such as non ferrous, lime scale, casting sand, welding debris, paint particles and other undesirable materials cause the same problems and can range from very large to smaller than a micron.
It is the tiny, tiny microns that cause havoc with the heat exchanger and other components of the heating system specifically newer, modern boilers as they are more compact with smaller components.
Sludge (magnetite) and lime scale, if left untreated, will reduce the performance of your boiler by up to 15%, could severely cripple the boiler, reduce the life expectancy of the boiler drastically or cause a major malfunction and hefty a repair bill or worse case scenario, a new boiler.
However, manufacturers are increasingly coming up with more and more sophisticated ideas, such as the Adey Solutions Magnacleanse (magnet) technology and the Spirotech Spirotrap Magnabooster2 In-line filter Technology.
As to date, only power flushing or Magnacleanse with the aid of powerful cleansing solutions can remove some of the sludge from the central heating system.
And with the aid of in-line filter technology, some protection can be provided on an on going basis but unfortunately there is no technology yet, that can fully protect your system 100% from the effects of magnatite and other heating system debris.
All Heating systems have sludge deposits and suffer with a phenomenon known as magnetite which is born from the chemical reactions with in the heating system. Corrosion will take place when air gets into the system.
Unfortunately when water, oxygen and metal mix a chemical reaction happens, and this is when Magnetite (FE3O4) is formed, one of several iron oxides and is the most magnetic of all the naturally occurring minerals on earth.
Some people call the magnetite sludge or iron oxide while others will call it ferrous material, it is a black or brown like substance that forms within the pipes and radiators of a heating system, and it is one of the main culprits for many heating system problems.
Symptoms of magnetite build up are cold radiators or cold spots. Less overall heat output and even pump or boiler noise.
Magnetite is just one of the materials that build up over time that can cause your heating system problems. Other debris such as non ferrous, lime scale, casting sand, welding debris, paint particles and other undesirable materials cause the same problems and can range from very large to smaller than a micron.
It is the tiny, tiny microns that cause havoc with the heat exchanger and other components of the heating system specifically newer, modern boilers as they are more compact with smaller components.
Sludge (magnetite) and lime scale, if left untreated, will reduce the performance of your boiler by up to 15%, could severely cripple the boiler, reduce the life expectancy of the boiler drastically or cause a major malfunction and hefty a repair bill or worse case scenario, a new boiler.
However, manufacturers are increasingly coming up with more and more sophisticated ideas, such as the Adey Solutions Magnacleanse (magnet) technology and the Spirotech Spirotrap Magnabooster2 In-line filter Technology.
As to date, only power flushing or Magnacleanse with the aid of powerful cleansing solutions can remove some of the sludge from the central heating system.
And with the aid of in-line filter technology, some protection can be provided on an on going basis but unfortunately there is no technology yet, that can fully protect your system 100% from the effects of magnatite and other heating system debris.
Central Heating Power Flush: The New MagnaCleanse
Power flushing is known as jet flushing, hard flushing and NOW a Magnacleanse.
Adey Solutions Corgi Award Winner 2010 once again have pioneered a new concept. This time in power flushing, using its own innovative design of the magnaclean and introducing it in to the world of power flushing.
The Magnacleanse vastly reduces the time taken to cleanse a heating system of iron oxide (magnatite), one of the main contributor to system failure. With the aid of the heating system it flushes cleanser around the heating system while the central heating is on, ensuring the cleanser is at its most effective due to the high temperature of the water. The Magnacleanse then collects the magnatite from the system with two powerful magnets that are now synonymous with Adey Solutions Magnaclean technology.
The Magnacleanse is revolution in power flushing saving up to a third of time of a conventional flush, by reducing the power flushing process time, with the Magnacleanse it is achievable in two hours plus saves up to 90% of water usage. It is a procedure that not only cleanses the heating system when performed but keeps maintaining the central heating system with its Magnaclean in-line filter technology.
Many plumbers, heating engineers and property owners alike, have welcomed the invention of the Magnacleanse as it is suitable for all domestic central heating systems, it is now safer, problems occurring have been minimised and the time taken to flush the system has been cut drastically. It is up to 3 times faster than a standard power flush. Meaning a Magnacleanse is likely to cost up to 50% less than a traditional power flush, with fantastic results.
Adey Solutions Corgi Award Winner 2010 once again have pioneered a new concept. This time in power flushing, using its own innovative design of the magnaclean and introducing it in to the world of power flushing.
The Magnacleanse vastly reduces the time taken to cleanse a heating system of iron oxide (magnatite), one of the main contributor to system failure. With the aid of the heating system it flushes cleanser around the heating system while the central heating is on, ensuring the cleanser is at its most effective due to the high temperature of the water. The Magnacleanse then collects the magnatite from the system with two powerful magnets that are now synonymous with Adey Solutions Magnaclean technology.
The Magnacleanse is revolution in power flushing saving up to a third of time of a conventional flush, by reducing the power flushing process time, with the Magnacleanse it is achievable in two hours plus saves up to 90% of water usage. It is a procedure that not only cleanses the heating system when performed but keeps maintaining the central heating system with its Magnaclean in-line filter technology.
Many plumbers, heating engineers and property owners alike, have welcomed the invention of the Magnacleanse as it is suitable for all domestic central heating systems, it is now safer, problems occurring have been minimised and the time taken to flush the system has been cut drastically. It is up to 3 times faster than a standard power flush. Meaning a Magnacleanse is likely to cost up to 50% less than a traditional power flush, with fantastic results.
Saturday, April 09, 2011
A Central Heating Power Flush – Could Be The Answer To Your Heating System Problems! http://ping.fm/FiT0A
New Blog Post: Central Heating Power Flush - Could Be The Answer To Your Heating Problems http://ping.fm/x3fmj
A Central Heating Power Flush has a few different names such as Power Flushing,
Jet Flushing and Hard Flushing it is a procedure that cleanses your heating
system and boiler with high pressure, low velocity water and clears debris and
corrosion. Cleansing chemicals are added to make it even more effective.
The Central Heating Power Flush will cleanse the pipes, pump, boiler and all the
components in a heating system which have over time built up damaging sludge and
debris. Statistics show that many malfunctioning boilers are replaced
unnecessarily and would have been better off having a power flush performed.
To know if your boiler needs a power flush, tell tail signs are brown water,
when bleeding radiators, boiler noise (kettling), radiators cold or cold spots,
radiators cold at the bottom and hot at the top and even excessive energy bills.
Warning – Corrosion with in Central Heating systems accounts for upto 90% of all
system and boiler failures.
If your boiler is making a noise like a boiling kettle, it is imperative that
you call a heating engineer as soon as possible, a power flush maybe an
inexpensive remedy, as the boiler's heat exchanger could be getting jammed from
the debris, and could well fracture leading to expensive repair costs or even a
whole new boiler. Further, modern boilers are particularly susceptible to this
as they are more compact than there elder relatives and debris can block the
smaller components and pipe work.
Due to the economic conditions we live in, more and more people are putting
their heating systems way down on the priorities list. Power flushes can reduce
your bills and increase the efficiency of a boiler and heating system by up to
35%. In fact, before a problematic heating system has been power flushed, it
could be wasting up to a third of energy. So if you keep a well maintained
heating system it will in fact save you a lot of money now and in the future.A
Central Heating Power Flush
[http://www.buzzheating.co.uk/index.php/central-heating-power-flush.html] has a
few different names such as Power Flushing, Jet Flushing and Hard Flushing it is
a procedure that cleanses your heating system and boiler with high pressure, low
velocity water and clears debris and corrosion. Cleansing chemicals are added
to make it even more effective.
The Central Heating Power Flush
[http://www.buzzheating.co.uk/index.php/central-heating-power-flush.html] will
cleanse the pipes, pump, boiler and all the components in a heating system which
have over time built up damaging sludge and debris. Statistics show that many
malfunctioning boilers are replaced unnecessarily and would have been better off
having a power flush
[http://www.buzzheating.co.uk/index.php/central-heating-power-flush.html]
performed.
To know if your boiler needs a power flush, tell tail signs are brown water,
when bleeding radiators, boiler noise (kettling), radiators cold or cold spots,
radiators cold at the bottom and hot at the top and even excessive energy
bills.
Central Heating Power Flush
Warning – Corrosion with in Central Heating systems accounts for upto 90% of all
system and boiler failures.
If your boiler is making a noise like a boiling kettle, it is imperative that
you call a heating engineer as soon as possible, a power flush
[http://www.buzzheating.co.uk/index.php/central-heating-power-flush.html] maybe
an inexpensive remedy, as the boiler's heat exchanger could be getting jammed
from the debris, and could well fracture leading to expensive repair costs or
even a whole new boiler. Further, modern boilers are particularly susceptible
to this as they are more compact than there elder relatives and debris can block
the smaller components and pipe work.
Due to the economic conditions we live in, more and more people are putting
their heating systems way down on the priorities list. Power flushes
[http://www.buzzheating.co.uk/index.php/central-heating-power-flush.html] can
reduce your bills and increase the efficiency of a boiler and heating system by
up to 35%. In fact, before a problematic heating system has been power flushed,
it could be wasting up to a third of energy. So if you keep a well maintained
heating system it will in fact save you a lot of money now and in the future.
Buzz Heating Operate A Central Heating Power Flush
[http://www.buzzheating.co.uk/index.php/central-heating-power-flush.html] In
South-East London including Croydon, Lewisham, Catford, Eltham and Greenwich.
Kent including Bexley, Sidcup, Bromley, Orpington, Dartford, Swanley, Tonbridge,
Maidstone and Sevenoaks.
Post Codes
South East London
SE1,SE2,SE3,SE4,SE5,SE6,SE7,SE8,SE9,SE10,SE11,SE12,SE13,SE14,SE15,SE16,SE17,SE18,SE19,SE20,SE21
SE22,SE23,SE24,SE25,SE26,SE27,SE28
Bromley
BR1,BR2,BR3,BR4,BR5,BR6,BR7,BR8
Dartford
DA1,DA10,DA11,DA12,DA13,DA2,DA3,DA4,DA9
Maidstone
ME1,ME10,ME11,ME12,ME13,ME14,ME15,ME16,ME17,ME18,ME19,ME2,ME20,ME3,ME4,ME5,ME6,ME7,ME8,ME9
Tonbridge
TN1,TN10,TN11,TN12,TN13,TN14,TN15,TN16,TN17,TN18,TN2,TN23,TN24,TN25,TN26,TN27,TN28,TN29,TN3,TN30
TN4,TN8,TN9
Jet Flushing and Hard Flushing it is a procedure that cleanses your heating
system and boiler with high pressure, low velocity water and clears debris and
corrosion. Cleansing chemicals are added to make it even more effective.
The Central Heating Power Flush will cleanse the pipes, pump, boiler and all the
components in a heating system which have over time built up damaging sludge and
debris. Statistics show that many malfunctioning boilers are replaced
unnecessarily and would have been better off having a power flush performed.
To know if your boiler needs a power flush, tell tail signs are brown water,
when bleeding radiators, boiler noise (kettling), radiators cold or cold spots,
radiators cold at the bottom and hot at the top and even excessive energy bills.
Warning – Corrosion with in Central Heating systems accounts for upto 90% of all
system and boiler failures.
If your boiler is making a noise like a boiling kettle, it is imperative that
you call a heating engineer as soon as possible, a power flush maybe an
inexpensive remedy, as the boiler's heat exchanger could be getting jammed from
the debris, and could well fracture leading to expensive repair costs or even a
whole new boiler. Further, modern boilers are particularly susceptible to this
as they are more compact than there elder relatives and debris can block the
smaller components and pipe work.
Due to the economic conditions we live in, more and more people are putting
their heating systems way down on the priorities list. Power flushes can reduce
your bills and increase the efficiency of a boiler and heating system by up to
35%. In fact, before a problematic heating system has been power flushed, it
could be wasting up to a third of energy. So if you keep a well maintained
heating system it will in fact save you a lot of money now and in the future.A
Central Heating Power Flush
[http://www.buzzheating.co.uk/index.php/central-heating-power-flush.html] has a
few different names such as Power Flushing, Jet Flushing and Hard Flushing it is
a procedure that cleanses your heating system and boiler with high pressure, low
velocity water and clears debris and corrosion. Cleansing chemicals are added
to make it even more effective.
The Central Heating Power Flush
[http://www.buzzheating.co.uk/index.php/central-heating-power-flush.html] will
cleanse the pipes, pump, boiler and all the components in a heating system which
have over time built up damaging sludge and debris. Statistics show that many
malfunctioning boilers are replaced unnecessarily and would have been better off
having a power flush
[http://www.buzzheating.co.uk/index.php/central-heating-power-flush.html]
performed.
To know if your boiler needs a power flush, tell tail signs are brown water,
when bleeding radiators, boiler noise (kettling), radiators cold or cold spots,
radiators cold at the bottom and hot at the top and even excessive energy
bills.
Central Heating Power Flush
Warning – Corrosion with in Central Heating systems accounts for upto 90% of all
system and boiler failures.
If your boiler is making a noise like a boiling kettle, it is imperative that
you call a heating engineer as soon as possible, a power flush
[http://www.buzzheating.co.uk/index.php/central-heating-power-flush.html] maybe
an inexpensive remedy, as the boiler's heat exchanger could be getting jammed
from the debris, and could well fracture leading to expensive repair costs or
even a whole new boiler. Further, modern boilers are particularly susceptible
to this as they are more compact than there elder relatives and debris can block
the smaller components and pipe work.
Due to the economic conditions we live in, more and more people are putting
their heating systems way down on the priorities list. Power flushes
[http://www.buzzheating.co.uk/index.php/central-heating-power-flush.html] can
reduce your bills and increase the efficiency of a boiler and heating system by
up to 35%. In fact, before a problematic heating system has been power flushed,
it could be wasting up to a third of energy. So if you keep a well maintained
heating system it will in fact save you a lot of money now and in the future.
Buzz Heating Operate A Central Heating Power Flush
[http://www.buzzheating.co.uk/index.php/central-heating-power-flush.html] In
South-East London including Croydon, Lewisham, Catford, Eltham and Greenwich.
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Thursday, April 07, 2011
Heating Boilers : Condense Combi-Boiler
The condense combi-boiler system is a heating boiler that consists of the boiler and the heating system. It heats both the water and the home at the same time, giving you instant water when you need it. It has been proved that the combi-boiler is highly efficient as it re uses energy that it has burned for other functions.
The energy efficiency is worked out by giving it a SEDBUK BAND rating and since October 2010 only SEDBUK Band A ratings (above 90% energy efficient) can now be installed in to homes.
Combi- boilers had previously a bad name as they were very unreliable and difficult to repair but over the last 10 years or so, manufacturers such as Worcester-Bosch Glow worm and Vaillant have been working on both making the models more reliable and ensuring their after care service is second to none.
All over Europe the combi-boiler has been a popular choice for home owners. However, the UK has been slow to cotton on to the advantages that a condense combi-boiler can give. For instance logistically they are easier to fit and are now compact enough to fit in smaller spaces such as lofts, the airing cupboard or even a kitchen cupboard.
More and more people are opting for the Combi-boiler, not only because of its efficiency but also because it can be housed in locations in the home that are out of the way, which is in complete contrast to its predecessor the conventional boiler which needed a hot water cylinder, water tanks in the loft and the boiler itself. The combi-boiler ensures the cylinder and tanks are redundant and only the appliance itself is needed to heat both your home and the water to your home.
So if you are in need of a new heating boiler, and your property matches the criteria (2/3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom) then we recommend you give a Combi-boiler a good going over starting with a
Worcester-Bosch Greenstar 24i Junior.
The energy efficiency is worked out by giving it a SEDBUK BAND rating and since October 2010 only SEDBUK Band A ratings (above 90% energy efficient) can now be installed in to homes.
Combi- boilers had previously a bad name as they were very unreliable and difficult to repair but over the last 10 years or so, manufacturers such as Worcester-Bosch Glow worm and Vaillant have been working on both making the models more reliable and ensuring their after care service is second to none.
All over Europe the combi-boiler has been a popular choice for home owners. However, the UK has been slow to cotton on to the advantages that a condense combi-boiler can give. For instance logistically they are easier to fit and are now compact enough to fit in smaller spaces such as lofts, the airing cupboard or even a kitchen cupboard.
More and more people are opting for the Combi-boiler, not only because of its efficiency but also because it can be housed in locations in the home that are out of the way, which is in complete contrast to its predecessor the conventional boiler which needed a hot water cylinder, water tanks in the loft and the boiler itself. The combi-boiler ensures the cylinder and tanks are redundant and only the appliance itself is needed to heat both your home and the water to your home.
So if you are in need of a new heating boiler, and your property matches the criteria (2/3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom) then we recommend you give a Combi-boiler a good going over starting with a
Worcester-Bosch Greenstar 24i Junior.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
How To Save On Your Home Heating
Have your boiler serviced.
In many cases, by getting your boiler serviced, it will increase the efficiency of your home heating appliance. See our boiler service details page for more information. Also this has the added benefit of ensuring your boiler remains safe and functional.
Replace your old inefficient boiler
How old is your boiler ? If it is between 10 and 15 years old, then consider a boiler replacement with a new condensing boiler can save you around a third on your heating bills straight away.
Visit http://www.sedbuk.com to see how efficient your boiler is…
Buy Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRV’s)
TRV’s switch off the radiator they are fitted on, by detecting the temperature in the room and therefore save energy by not over-heating rooms, that do not need to be as hot as the rest of your home.
Switch the Pilot Light Off
If you have a permanent pilot gas appliance, try switching it off when you go on holiday. The saving will be small but every little counts.
Buy a Programmer and room thermostat.
Synchronize your programmer with your clock, so its on summertime in the summer and wintertime in the winter. Work out when the heating should be off, does it really need to be on while you are at work ? Or is it coming on during the night while you are asleep ?
Placed correctly a thermostat will turn off your homes heating regardless of the programmer when your house is warm enough. If you have a thermostat check the setting. Just a one-degree reduction can reduce your heating bill by upto 10% and you probably wont notice the difference.
Wear an extra layer of clothing
Not very technical and sounds a bit obvious, but wearing more clothes or even a jumper rather than turning the heating up will save you a considerable amount of money and energy over a long period.
Turn your hot water down
Try turning your hot water thermostat down on your boiler, which should be situated on your boiler display, you and your family will probably not notice the difference but still will save you money.
In many cases, by getting your boiler serviced, it will increase the efficiency of your home heating appliance. See our boiler service details page for more information. Also this has the added benefit of ensuring your boiler remains safe and functional.
Replace your old inefficient boiler
How old is your boiler ? If it is between 10 and 15 years old, then consider a boiler replacement with a new condensing boiler can save you around a third on your heating bills straight away.
Visit http://www.sedbuk.com to see how efficient your boiler is…
Buy Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRV’s)
TRV’s switch off the radiator they are fitted on, by detecting the temperature in the room and therefore save energy by not over-heating rooms, that do not need to be as hot as the rest of your home.
Switch the Pilot Light Off
If you have a permanent pilot gas appliance, try switching it off when you go on holiday. The saving will be small but every little counts.
Buy a Programmer and room thermostat.
Synchronize your programmer with your clock, so its on summertime in the summer and wintertime in the winter. Work out when the heating should be off, does it really need to be on while you are at work ? Or is it coming on during the night while you are asleep ?
Placed correctly a thermostat will turn off your homes heating regardless of the programmer when your house is warm enough. If you have a thermostat check the setting. Just a one-degree reduction can reduce your heating bill by upto 10% and you probably wont notice the difference.
Wear an extra layer of clothing
Not very technical and sounds a bit obvious, but wearing more clothes or even a jumper rather than turning the heating up will save you a considerable amount of money and energy over a long period.
Turn your hot water down
Try turning your hot water thermostat down on your boiler, which should be situated on your boiler display, you and your family will probably not notice the difference but still will save you money.
How Much Does A New Boiler Cost ?
When you are looking for a new boiler and the cost of a new boiler, you should not only consider the boilers prices but also the installation process itself, below I have outlined the processes and costs that need to be done when installing a new boiler.
Condensing Boiler Drainage Connection
Under building regulations condensing boilers are now compulsory in the majority of cases. These type of boilers need a drain connection (to carry away the condensate they produce). This can be very trivial and can add a day to the work. Sometimes moving the boiler to another location is the only alternative.
Estimated Boiler Installation Process Cost: £100.00 to £400.00
Energy Efficient Controls
Further under building regulations “Energy-Efficient” controls are also compulsory. Nearly all existing boilers have thermostatic control of both heating and hot water but NOW separate temperature control of sleeping areas is now required. This is done by fitting TRV’s (Thermostatic Radiator Valves) in to the bedrooms, but conversion to “fully pumped” pipework format is necessary unless already installed.
Estimated Boiler Installation Process Cost £0.00 to £600.00
New Boiler Gas Supply or Run
To comply with the latest HSE and Gas Safe Register regulations, only a pressure drop of 1mbar is now permissible between the gas meter and the appliance. Most existing gas supply are far too small. To comply with this new guidance, a new, larger gas supply or run needs to installed from the meter to the new boiler. When the boiler and meter are on opposite sides of the property this can add days of work, not taking taking into account re-instatement of disrupted decoration etc.
Estimated Boiler Installation Process Cost: £0.00 to £1000.00
Cleansing The Existing Central Heating System
All boiler manufacturers demand their boilers are connected to clean heating systems, and decline to accept warranty claims for failures caused by sludge or corrosion deposits in the circulating water. A hot flush, cold flush or powerflush (if the heating system is exceptionally dirty) is the usual way to the cleanse the existing radiator system before connecting the new boiler and can take up to a day to flush the average heating system (6-8 radiators)
Estimated Boiler Installation Process Cost: £100.00 to £400.00 (6-8 radiators)
Electrians and Boiler Installations
Building Regulations require all electrical wiring to be carried out by qualified electricians. Very few heating engineers are formally qualified to carry out electrical work. So the hiring of a electrician needs to be taken into account, plus the electrician will insist that the existing wiring be brought up to current safe electrical standards.
Estimated Boiler Installation Process Cost: £0.00 to £400.00
Extra Work
Conventional condensing boiler systems have a built in mechanism to control the pump, keeping it running for a few minutes after the burners have shut down. This means running an extra cable from the boiler location to the pump location (normally next to the hot water cylinder upstairs in the airing cupboard). On combi-boilers there is no need for this as both hot water and heating come from the boiler.
Estimated Boiler Installation Process Cost: £0.00 to £1000.00
Corrosion Of The Central Heating System
Central heating systems over time slowly corrode internally unless corrosion inhibitors like Fernox F1 or Sentinel X100 are added to the circulating water. Corrosion can form a black sludge and block heat exchangers, radiators, pipes and generally cause problems. A decent inhibitor costs around £15.00. The corrosion effect is accelerated if the “post installation cleanse” is missed out. It is a quick cleanse to remove flux residues left by the soldering used in the installation of the new boiler.
Estimated Boiler Installation Process Cost: £100.00
The Gas Safe Register
The Gas Safe Register (formally CORGI) requires all new gas installations be registered to them with details of the installed gas appliance, customer name, address etc. The Gas Safe Register then undertake the responsibility to provide the customer with a document certifying that the work has been carried out in accordance with the Gas Regulations and the Building Regulations. To register as Gas Safe costs the engineer or engineers company around £480.00 per year and they can only register if they have passed the required qualifications which can take a few years to complete.
There are plenty of other costs that can be incurred but these are the common ones. So you can see the boiler is a main component of the installation process but is not necessarily the only cost of a new boiler.
Why you should consider a boiler replacement !
There are millions of perfectly good boilers and heating systems installed and working, and most are likely to be good for 30 years or sometimes more.
Sometimes the only reason to replace the boiler is because a repair needs parts that are no longer available from the manufacturers.
However, below are more common reasons why you may wish to consider a boiler replacement BEFORE your old boiler has reached the end of its life.
Boiler efficiency and the environment
New efficient boilers around 90% SEDBUK band A ratings, will extract around 90% of the energy of the gas it burns for heat. A 30 year old boiler will be closer to 60%. Older boilers were designed when natural gas was cheap, plentiful and “greenhouse” gases were not an issue. Carbon dioxide is produced in larger quantities by older boilers because they are less fuel efficient and burn more gas for a given amount of useful heat. If you want to help save the planet and reduce your gas bill by around a third (£240,00 per year) then you will need to replace your old boiler 60% efficiency with new SEDBUK band A Boiler.
Persistent Boiler breakdowns become expensive
Plain unreliability, can become expensive. Many boiler models suffer with this problem and if your boiler breaks down every six months, with a different problem every time. Eventually, you will lose patience and money because as well as being cold with no hot water, it would be uneconomical to keep the boiler maintained rather than just purchasing and installing a new reliable boiler.
Costs of repair are more than a new boiler !
A repair costing £700.00 will get an old boiler working, but it probably will make economical sense to fit a new efficient boiler.
Faulty or Corroded Flue
All boilers need a flue to carry the potentially dangerous products of combustion safely to the outside. Flue components corrode with time and often cease to be available long before parts for the boiler itself. Also builders tend to conceal flues inside structures of properties and exposing a flue for repair or maintenance leaves a large bill for making good, boxing in, decoration etc. Sometimes better to fit a new boiler and flue instead.
Boiler noises (Kettling)
A loud noise like a kettle boiling coming from your boiler (Kettling) is usually caused by products of corrosion inside the central heating system like the pipework,radiators etc which accumulate inside the boilers heat exchanger.
Many elderly boilers that work perfectly well often make this irritating noise. Sometimes, this can be resolved if a power-flush is performed.
However, the results are not reliable and silence cannot be guaranteed. For peace it might be better to replace the boiler.
Unreplaceable parts but functioning boiler
You know your boiler is old and it will be almost impossible to find parts for repairs to any components that have become faulty so it makes sense to replace the boiler before the cold winter comes and you are without hot water and heat.
Sometimes the only reason to replace the boiler is because a repair needs parts that are no longer available from the manufacturers.
However, below are more common reasons why you may wish to consider a boiler replacement BEFORE your old boiler has reached the end of its life.
Boiler efficiency and the environment
New efficient boilers around 90% SEDBUK band A ratings, will extract around 90% of the energy of the gas it burns for heat. A 30 year old boiler will be closer to 60%. Older boilers were designed when natural gas was cheap, plentiful and “greenhouse” gases were not an issue. Carbon dioxide is produced in larger quantities by older boilers because they are less fuel efficient and burn more gas for a given amount of useful heat. If you want to help save the planet and reduce your gas bill by around a third (£240,00 per year) then you will need to replace your old boiler 60% efficiency with new SEDBUK band A Boiler.
Persistent Boiler breakdowns become expensive
Plain unreliability, can become expensive. Many boiler models suffer with this problem and if your boiler breaks down every six months, with a different problem every time. Eventually, you will lose patience and money because as well as being cold with no hot water, it would be uneconomical to keep the boiler maintained rather than just purchasing and installing a new reliable boiler.
Costs of repair are more than a new boiler !
A repair costing £700.00 will get an old boiler working, but it probably will make economical sense to fit a new efficient boiler.
Faulty or Corroded Flue
All boilers need a flue to carry the potentially dangerous products of combustion safely to the outside. Flue components corrode with time and often cease to be available long before parts for the boiler itself. Also builders tend to conceal flues inside structures of properties and exposing a flue for repair or maintenance leaves a large bill for making good, boxing in, decoration etc. Sometimes better to fit a new boiler and flue instead.
Boiler noises (Kettling)
A loud noise like a kettle boiling coming from your boiler (Kettling) is usually caused by products of corrosion inside the central heating system like the pipework,radiators etc which accumulate inside the boilers heat exchanger.
Many elderly boilers that work perfectly well often make this irritating noise. Sometimes, this can be resolved if a power-flush is performed.
However, the results are not reliable and silence cannot be guaranteed. For peace it might be better to replace the boiler.
Unreplaceable parts but functioning boiler
You know your boiler is old and it will be almost impossible to find parts for repairs to any components that have become faulty so it makes sense to replace the boiler before the cold winter comes and you are without hot water and heat.
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