Megaflow Query
and just fitting new taps could solve it, and save me a load
of money! Also, what can I expect the megaflow unit to cost?
The Megaflo will cost about 600 quid plus whatever mark up the guy thinks he
can get away with plus fitting (prob over 1000 quid in total). Although you
may get slightly better flow just replacing the taps, the Megaflo is a
seriously nice hot water system with fantastic performance. Compared to
gravity hot water systems and combi boilers, it is on a completely different
planet.
On the other hand, if you have a flat, you might just prefer a combi boiler,
as it means you don't need a cylinder at all. Pretty slow on the bath, but
good for showers.
Provided you have good mains pressure and flow, expect an unvented cylinder
to be able to fill a bath in under 2 minutes. Showers will never be the same
again.
Soon, you'll get a post from IMM advising you to get a heat bank instead.
These have certain advantages and disadvantages compared to an unvented
cylinder. They require the boiler to heat at a higher temperature, which is
less efficient and they have lower flow rates. However, they are simpler to
install and don't require the complicated safety systems that unvented
cylinders need. (There are plenty more issues on both sides of that one).
Christian.
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