was looking at WB 40kW combi but now think that the alpha cd50 might be a
better bet because of the built in store.
Has anyone got an alpha ?
Are they a good boiler ?
Are there any downsides to it ?

Regards Jeff

Jeff wrote:

was looking at WB 40kW combi but now think that the alpha cd50 might be a
better bet because of the built in store.

It ought to perform better than the 40kW for short term loads, and not
as well for long term ones. Note it has a flow regulator that will
reduce the output flow rate as the internal store is exhaused, this is
presumably to stop there being a large drop off in temperature. Of how
much value this is may be debateable, since if you are mixing the hot
with cold at the point of use, you will still get a drop in temperature.

Has anyone got an alpha ?
Are they a good boiler ?

can't answer those...

Are there any downsides to it ?

It looks better that their previous non condensing ones in that the
boiler output power is that much more (32kW rather than 24), so it ought
to give a more reasonble delivery of hot water once the store is exhausted.

If you are fitting it yourself, one thing to note is the minimum lift
weight is shown at 90kg!

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Cheers,

John.

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"Jeff" wrote in message
.. .
was looking at WB 40kW combi but now think that the alpha cd50 might be a
better bet because of the built in store.
Has anyone got an alpha ?
Are they a good boiler ?
Are there any downsides to it ?

Regards Jeff

We've got an Alpha Boiler and are very happy with it, although we've had to
get them out twice to fix problems under guarantee - once the fan packed up
and then there was a small drip where a washer had failed, which doesn't
sound to good for a boiler under a year old, but the customer service was
excellent (engineer said 9am and 9am it was). Didn't fit the boiler myself,
but helped the plumber and it all looked pretty well designed for an easy
installation. They also to a wireless thermostat system as an optional
extra, which looks quite nifty (though I think it might be a bit pricey).

Alistair