willsniffer wrote:
present combi just gone south and need to replace. It will run 8 rads
and a decent shower if poss. Any suggestions from experience as to
the most reliable/best performance/economical etc greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Ferroli are highly regarded, no divertor valve to go wrong. £499 for 80kW
model from www.mrcentralheating.com
The Ariston microgenius are another good make. I've had excellent service
from their UK techie people.
27kw model is £539 from same outlet.