"NT" wrote in message
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On May 4, 10:21 am, "Doctor Drivel" wrote:
"NT" wrote in message

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On May 3, 9:12 pm, "AL_z" wrote:


My last c/h boiler was a combi, and it broke down about once a year, on
average. Conversely, my parents had an old regular-type boiler (i.e.,
not
a
combi) which never needed any maintenance in about 30 years. I now want
to
install a c/h system in my new house. So, regarding my choice of boiler:
Considering the cost of purchasing, plus the cost of maintenance
balanced
out against the difference in thermal efficiency, might I be doing
myself
a
favour by installing a cheap, old, reliable, standard boiler, say from a
demolition yard, rather than forking out for a modern condensing combi?

Many thanks,

Al

In short yes, the old one would give you a better financial result,
and less hassle. It wont comply with the latest rule though.


They cannot be bought, so a silly comment.

Perhaps dribble is stuck permanently indoors


Typical of this government.


Yep, reducing energy usage resulting less global;warming and keeping bills
down.


frequent repairs and short boiler life mean far higher total cost of
ownership and more total energy consumed. Only a fool would defend
such legislation.


Nonsense. If you buy quality it will last and last. You are fool. Do you
know the Plantpot, the Chav and Roger?