On Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:05:58 +0000, Andy Cap wrote:

On Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:47:28 +0000 (UTC), Ed Sirett
wrote:

On Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:57:23 +0000, Andy Cap wrote:

On Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:27:01 -0800 (PST), Nick
wrote:


I have called out Bgas 3 times and they have not been able to fix it.
They have changed a thermostat and then a sensor but without luck.

Should read without necessary skill or genuine intent. It's insane
that they consider a 12 year old boiler finished -

Agreed it insane they consider a 12 y.o. Worcester boiler finished. A
Pott. Puma or Biasi/Alpha/Vokera well may be.

Boilers shouldn't even be allowed into the market place, without a 25
year life expectancy and spares backup. They should be put in the same
category as long-life bulbs.

It's intolerable, how the industry has been allowed to undermine
people's expectations, frequently relying on their natural ignorance,
because the word "gas" naturally instills fear and they take full
advantage.

Someone here a few months ago, said that their boiler WAS 8 years old
and so should he be looking to replace it ! Such wastefulness negates
any saving in energy, that technology is purported to deliver.

Agreed, that's why IMHO it's important to get a good boiler to begin
with, and fit it properly.


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Ed Sirett - Property maintainer and registered gas fitter.
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