On Sun, 19 Feb 2006 13:47:32 +0000, Jeff wrote:


"David WE Roberts" wrote in message
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On Sat, 18 Feb 2006 14:27:51 +0000, David WE Roberts wrote:

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My favoured place would be in the loft at the gable end.
Loads of unused space, close to bathroom and toilet, directly above the
kitchen, and I can use the gable end or the roof for a vent.

Closest suggestion so far is Jeff's Alpha CD50.
Any known problem,s with this unit, or good alternatives (Jeff, close your
eyes at this point since you have already bought one and don't really want
to know)?


even with hindsight I dont think I could choose a better boiler.
If you are near the midlands you are welcome to have a look. People talking
flow rates and seeing for yourself are totally different, I would have loved
to have seen before I bought.


To date Alpha have not been known for their offerings being even half way
up the spectrum. However it is possible that they wish to reposition
themselves in the market.

The lift weight of 70kg is something of a challenge for a loft
installation.

The price from one online store was 1490 including VAT.
However other boilers I know the price of were somewhat up on that site.
So quite possible £1350 (inc) would be the going trade rate.

This certainly puts it in the right segment of the market if Alpha are
genuinely repositioning themselves.



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