Andy Hall wrote in message
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On Wed, 30 Jul 2003 21:28:14 +0000 (UTC), "Simon Stroud"
wrote:



We have an Eco Hometec EC31S combi (36kW DHW output). We are extremely
pleased with it. A slightly obscure make, but we went for it after seeing
it
recommended here. No problems so far and (at least during summertime) it
can
drive two very good showers simultaneously - handy when trying to get all
our boys off to bed!

See www.eco-hometec.co.uk for details

If you need any more details do a google groups search for my name - I
have
posted plenty of info on this previously.

Regards,

Simon Stroud.


This is actually the MAN Micromat, made by MAN Heiztechnik in Bremen.
I have the non-combi version of this product. Eco Hometec are one of
the UK distributors, MHS Boilers being the other. Each stick on
their own label (sometimes) and the products are sold directly and not
through the trade merchants. Most are sold to self builders and
others looking for high quality energy saving products.

MAN is not that obscure, although are better known for trucks, buses
and diesel engines. The boiler manufacturing division is a fairly
well known player in Germany although not at the same volume as
Vaillant.

The Micromat is a well engineered and solid product with sophisticated
controls (all microprocessor based so no hardware reliability impact).
From an energy perspective it is saving between 25 and 30% as compared
to an old Glow Worm.

Not an inexpensive product, but I think very good value for money.



.andy

Andy,

Thanks for the more comprehensive summary and a reminder about the
Micromat's true manufacturer. By "obscure" I was really referring to the
"nobody has heard of it" and more worryingly most plumbers/heating
installers that I spoke to when trying to get mine installed had the
approach of "haven't heard of that - wouldn't want to touch it". What they
probably mean is that they can't get it for £400 down at the local PM and
then charge £2500 for putting supplying one - most entertaining.

Regards,
Simon.

PS Hope your London meet goes well tomorrow. I would have been there but
unfortunately I'll be travelling half way across the country to pick up my
new car - that's the slight problem with these deals arranged by a broker.
Oh well, it was a good saving.