"Bramble-Stick" wrote in message
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OK, this is probably not DIY, but bear with me..

My aging Baxi Bermuda system is on its last legs, and I want/need to
replace it with a combi system so that I can reclaim the storage & header
tank space.

The existing radiator circuit is reasonably sound, although the majority
of rads are at least 20 years old.

Question: is there any mileage in getting someone to install a new boiler
(planned in the kitchen), picking up feeds to the existing system? The
Baxi is in the lounge, and as it is a converted bungalow, the pipework is
fairly "organic".

Otherwise, should I strip out the existing myself (and risk missing
something obvious), and go for a clean new install, or should I allow the
installers to do that, possibly reusing any appropriate pipe runs to save
work?


A combi system is higher pressure. I'm not saying there will be a problem
but I wouldn't be suprised if it leaked as all the rest is 20 years old!

You might consider a thermal store - I think they are well worth a look for
a replacement installation.

http://www.plumbingpages.com/feature...Thermstore.cfm



They seem to promise the best of both worlds!


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