Comments on: Ideal Icos 24HE

By: Boiler Systems

Boiler Systems — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:32:33 +0000

A combi boiler would be suitable for a system this size and deliver a shower at cold mains pressure. You should note that a power shower cannot be fitted to a combi boiler as the shower demand could exceed the boiler hot water production capability.

The size of the boiler depends upon the heat loss for the property and hot water demand from your family. You would need a heat loss calculation to be performed to give an accurate answer.

By: T Ashton

T Ashton — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 13:32:24 +0000

I have been advised that we live in a very hard water area, Gnosall, Stafford and therefore might experience more problems with a combi boiler.
Would a combi boiler be suitable for 10 radiators as well as a power shower? What size boiler will I need?

By: Boiler Systems

Boiler Systems — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 07:35:45 +0000

The boiler can not be exchanged for a new one with gravity domestic hot water, all new condensing boilers have to be on fully pumped systems.

By: G.B. SMEE

G.B. SMEE — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 19:04:43 +0000

I have a Potterton Prima B central heating boiler fitted approx. 15 years ago which needs changing.The heating circuits to the rads are pumped but the domestic water to the cylinder are gravity. The system is not fully pumped. Can the boiler be exchanged for a new one with gravity domestic hot water?

By: Boiler Systems

Boiler Systems — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 22:13:13 +0000

Any 24 kw regular condensing boiler will take over the role of this boiler easily.

By: Mel Sloan

Mel Sloan — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 21:20:16 +0000

I have a Baxi WM38/3 RS wall boiler which needs replacing. What is the most suitable replacement condensing boiler available.
Its used in a 3 bed semi with 8 rads.

By: Boiler Systems

Boiler Systems — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 07:25:23 +0000

If you are having a power shower and there are 4 people in your home you should not get a combi boiler. A combi delivers hot water on demand and your household demand would be greater than the boilers ability to deliver. The low water pressure also mitigates against a combi.

There are facts missing from your comment which are essential for the correct advice to be given. If you are having a loft conversion will you still retain a header tank in the loft? This will influence whether you have a system or a regular boiler type. The house size and a heat loss calculation will determine the boiler size.

To establish these essential facts npower are able to send a Home Energy Consultant to your home to review the installation options and help to select the right boiler for your home. This visit is free with no-obligations on your part and will also enable an accurate quotation to be developed for a new boiler.

By: sean keegan

sean keegan — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 17:53:06 +0000

at the moment i have a 20 year old back boiler but am getting a loft conversion with a power shower /sink/toilet in.this will be a second bathroom.they are 4 people in my household,also the water pressure in my house is not very good can you advise what boiler what be ok to get.

By: Boiler Systems

Boiler Systems — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:30:46 +0000

The Worcester Greenstar 28i junior would be ideal , it has a flow rate of 11.4l/min and an output of 28kw.Dimensions are 710mm height, 400mm width, 330mm depth.

By: Gordon Thomas

Gordon Thomas — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 19:12:04 +0000

I have a Vokera 20/80 R.S. flowmatic and it has 28.6 kw output and 14yrs old.
We bought the house 5yrs ago, since then we have been using the boiler and it has done everything we required very succesfully.

The boiler is installed in our 1st floor bathroom airing cupboard, which boiler would you recommend to replace it please.

Thank you, Gordon Thomas