On Tue, 21 Sep 2004 17:26:14 +0100, "IMM" wrote:


"VisionSet" wrote in message
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Of course I should have mentioned that cost is a factor.

Those thermal stores look a great
idea but they look pricey.

I suppose a combi is the cheapest option,
but I have a feeling it won't be
up to the job, simultaneous use, bath filling.
I only have 3 bed semi - but for resale and
our own use, perhaps combi isn't the way to go.

The Alpha CB50 will do you fine. The flowrate is excellent and will fill a
bath quicko and give excellent showers.

The marketing literature is full of claims which do not look nearly so
good when the technical data is checked.

- The flow rate is specified as 18lpm but this is only until the 57
litre store is empty. This equates to a total of 90 litres mixed
with cold water for a bath (which is not enough)
After that it will be 11lpm because the output to water is 28kW.

- The marketing information claims that the vessel is fully recovered
in 3.5 minutes. The data sheet says to 70% of capacity and with the
boiler already running.

Take no notice of amateur
know-it-alls,

Quite.

a large flow combi is ideal for you.

Except that this isn't one.

If I was you that is
what I would go for.

It is also a very cost effective way to go, also saving valuable space in
your semi.


..andy

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