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In article ,
TheScullster wrote:

"HLAH" wrote
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You should consider a combi first. They make some fabulous models
now.

I'm sure there are but I still don't want one :-)

Having paid particular attention to boiler posts over recent months,
the
problems encountered seem to relate to the complexity of control and
electronics in the modern condensing units, rather than whether they
include the hot water generating "combi" element.

Depends also on what flow you want. It's easy to get high flow in the
average house from a storage system to fill say a bath quickly - until
of
course that store runs out. But that's why storage cylinders are the
size
they are. And a fast recovery type will re-heat in the time it takes
for a
leisurely bath.
No domestic combi will match this flow at the same temperature, and
those
which get closest ain't cheap. There's also the problem that in many
parts
of the country water pressure is low in an attempt to combat mains
leaks.
This can reduce the potential of any combi system even further.
See the heating FAQ - it gives chapter and verse.

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These are exactly the reasons why I don't want a combi.

But that was tripe written by an idiot.

Everyone I know who has been sold one on the basis of the benefits has
been dissapointed. Mainly because of dissapointing flow.

Then get a highflow combi. Do a search on this group for Alpha CD50 a
few satisfied users. who will confirm the flowrates. They will a bath as
fast as any storage system and no tanks or cylinders.

Can you run a power shower with that?

A good as your mains pressure can deliver.

Oh so crap for here then. No thanks I want a really good shower.


I suspect all rather more expensive than the £419 tank that I am going to
have fitted.

With a solar coil as well?

Yes

And an expensive shower pump too.

No not a very expensive pump.

Up the price a
bit, a lot, it will all mount up. The heat bank is as I explained. It will
do all together and be future proof.

H