On Sat, 11 Jun 2005 20:19:26 +0100, Ed Sirett
wrote:

As of 1/4/5 there is now a requirement to notify building control about
exchanging a boiler. This is the same restriction as Part P on the
electrics (which also are relevant if the installation is in a kitchen or
bathroom).

Most manufacturers probably won't honour the guarantee if push comes to
shove unless the boiler has been commissioned by a registered fitter.

But with the figures quoted here on the mark-up charged by registered
fitters, you could afford to replace your boiler 3 or 4 times for the
cost of having one fitted. This starts to make the guarantee sound
about as attractive as one of Comet's extended ones.

Nick is buying an 80 pound vacuum cleaner
Salesman: Do you want to extend the guarantee - it's only 40 pounds for
three years
Nick: Do you mean that there's a 50% chance the machine will break down
in that time? Because if so, I don't want to buy the machine, and if
not I don't want the guarantee.
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