On Fri, 28 Apr 2006 12:47:33 -0700, tonyjeffs wrote:

After receiving some incredibly high quotes for replacing the boiler,
in a different position, and having established ftom the FAQ, and from
the H&S website that it isn't illegal, I'm going to fit my own new
combi boiler. I'm sure I'd have no trouble fitting an Ariston Micro
(Non-condensing).
I haven't examined others, but imagine most standard combis such as
Bosch Worcester are similar to fit. True?

Is a condensing boiler significantly more tricky to fit? If so, how?
Is there additional specialist equipment that I'd need?
How big & intrusive is the plume from a condensing boiler? I've never
seen one in action.
I will fit it as close as allowed to eaves level (first floor), so that
should help keep the plume at bay.


Have you read all the FAQs below?
Including the DIY section in the BoilerChoice FAQ?

It is possible for a competent person to change the boiler
safely enough. It is difficult for anyone (including
professionals! ) to do so and comply with _all_ the
current regulations.


--
Ed Sirett - Property maintainer and registered gas fitter.
The FAQ for uk.diy is at http://www.diyfaq.org.uk
Gas fitting FAQ http://www.makewrite.demon.co.uk/GasFitting.html
Sealed CH FAQ http://www.makewrite.demon.co.uk/SealedCH.html
Choosing a Boiler FAQ http://www.makewrite.demon.co.uk/BoilerChoice.html