Hi,

I've received 3 quotes for fitting the same combi boiler in our house
(a Worcester 37CDI), but the fitters have given me contradictory
advice on where I should put it based on the noise levels from this
machine, I wondered if anyone here could help.

One company recommended putting it in the loft because it would be too
noisy for a bedroom. Another thought we should put it in our bedroom
airing cupboard because "the noise levels are minimal on the newer
models). I haven't been able to track down any decibel ratings for
combi boilers so I thought I'd ask here.

Any thoughts? Thanks.

Steve

On 21 Jun, 20:24, Dr Steve Burrow wrote:
Hi,

I've received 3 quotes for fitting the same combi boiler in our house
(a Worcester 37CDI), but the fitters have given me contradictory
advice on where I should put it based on the noise levels from this
machine, I wondered if anyone here could help.

One company recommended putting it in the loft because it would be too
noisy for a bedroom. Another thought we should put it in our bedroom
airing cupboard because "the noise levels are minimal on the newer
models). I haven't been able to track down any decibel ratings for
combi boilers so I thought I'd ask here.

Any thoughts? Thanks.

Steve

I can't comment on that particular model. I've got an Ariston
Microgenus combi which has ended up inside a cupboard in a sort of
lobby area outside the kitchen. I'm glad it's there rather than in any
room used for living in, and especially rather than in a bedroom. I
find it quite noisy. It's the fan-powered flue which is the noisy
bit.

It replaced an old-fashioned non-balanced-flue boiler from the 1980s,
which apart from the slight hiss of gas was virtually silent. OK, it
could kill you in your sleep with CO, but at least you could GET to
sleep.

Cheers!

Martin

On Thu, 21 Jun 2007 15:53:15 -0700, Martin Pentreath
wrote:

On 21 Jun, 20:24, Dr Steve Burrow wrote:
Hi,

I've received 3 quotes for fitting the same combi boiler in our house
(a Worcester 37CDI), but the fitters have given me contradictory
advice on where I should put it based on the noise levels from this
machine, I wondered if anyone here could help.

One company recommended putting it in the loft because it would be too
noisy for a bedroom. Another thought we should put it in our bedroom
airing cupboard because "the noise levels are minimal on the newer
models). I haven't been able to track down any decibel ratings for
combi boilers so I thought I'd ask here.

Any thoughts? Thanks.

Steve

I can't comment on that particular model. I've got an Ariston
Microgenus combi which has ended up inside a cupboard in a sort of
lobby area outside the kitchen. I'm glad it's there rather than in any
room used for living in, and especially rather than in a bedroom. I
find it quite noisy. It's the fan-powered flue which is the noisy
bit.

It replaced an old-fashioned non-balanced-flue boiler from the 1980s,
which apart from the slight hiss of gas was virtually silent. OK, it
could kill you in your sleep with CO, but at least you could GET to
sleep.

Cheers!

Martin

Have a Vaillant Eco Plus 837, positioned effectively in the Hall not
in a cupboard, and would be hard pushed to tell when its firing.

Many of the boilers can be installed in a cupboard whcih doesnt need
ventilating so could be soundproofed if necessary.
Robert

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On Thu, 21 Jun 2007 15:53:15 -0700, Martin Pentreath
wrote:

On 21 Jun, 20:24, Dr Steve Burrow wrote:
Hi,

I've received 3 quotes for fitting the same combi boiler in our house
(a Worcester 37CDI), but the fitters have given me contradictory
advice on where I should put it based on the noise levels from this
machine, I wondered if anyone here could help.

One company recommended putting it in the loft because it would be too
noisy for a bedroom. Another thought we should put it in our bedroom
airing cupboard because "the noise levels are minimal on the newer
models). I haven't been able to track down any decibel ratings for
combi boilers so I thought I'd ask here.

Any thoughts? Thanks.

Steve

I can't comment on that particular model. I've got an Ariston
Microgenus combi which has ended up inside a cupboard in a sort of
lobby area outside the kitchen. I'm glad it's there rather than in any
room used for living in, and especially rather than in a bedroom. I
find it quite noisy. It's the fan-powered flue which is the noisy
bit.

It replaced an old-fashioned non-balanced-flue boiler from the 1980s,
which apart from the slight hiss of gas was virtually silent. OK, it
could kill you in your sleep with CO, but at least you could GET to
sleep.

Cheers!

Martin

Have a Vaillant Eco Plus 837, positioned effectively in the Hall not
in a cupboard, and would be hard pushed to tell when its firing.

Many of the boilers can be installed in a cupboard whcih doesnt need
ventilating so could be soundproofed if necessary.
Robert

Steve

These are very quiet boilers, until you hit the boost button then they sound
like Concorde taking off (so does the gas meter incidently).

Personally, id remove the whole airing cupboard anyway - no need with a
combi, and stick the boiler elsewhere. If you are committed to keeping the
airing cupboard however you`ll not even notice it when its in there, they
are quiet enough. Put it in kitchen/utility/garage if able to though.

Richard

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On Thu, 21 Jun 2007 15:53:15 -0700, Martin Pentreath
wrote:

On 21 Jun, 20:24, Dr Steve Burrow wrote:
Hi,

I've received 3 quotes for fitting the same combi boiler in our house
(a Worcester 37CDI), but the fitters have given me contradictory
advice on where I should put it based on the noise levels from this
machine, I wondered if anyone here could help.

One company recommended putting it in the loft because it would be too
noisy for a bedroom. Another thought we should put it in our bedroom
airing cupboard because "the noise levels are minimal on the newer
models). I haven't been able to track down any decibel ratings for
combi boilers so I thought I'd ask here.

Any thoughts? Thanks.

Steve

I can't comment on that particular model. I've got an Ariston
Microgenus combi which has ended up inside a cupboard in a sort of
lobby area outside the kitchen. I'm glad it's there rather than in any
room used for living in, and especially rather than in a bedroom. I
find it quite noisy. It's the fan-powered flue which is the noisy
bit.

It replaced an old-fashioned non-balanced-flue boiler from the 1980s,
which apart from the slight hiss of gas was virtually silent. OK, it
could kill you in your sleep with CO, but at least you could GET to
sleep.

Cheers!

Martin

Have a Vaillant Eco Plus 837, positioned effectively in the Hall not
in a cupboard, and would be hard pushed to tell when its firing.

Many of the boilers can be installed in a cupboard whcih doesnt need
ventilating so could be soundproofed if necessary.
Robert

Steve

These are very quiet boilers, until you hit the boost button then they
sound like Concorde taking off (so does the gas meter incidently).

Is that boost button only there so that the person testing the gas supply
can test it properly?

Adam

On Thu, 21 Jun 2007 15:53:15 -0700, Martin Pentreath wrote:

(a Worcester 37CDI)

I can't comment on that particular model.

Nobody can because there isn't such a model :-)

I'd suggest the attic rather than the bedroom unless the cupboard is
really soundproof. Current model Worcester-Bosch boilers aren't that
noisy, but they'd be annoying in a bedroom.

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I used to be forgetful but now I ... um ....

On Fri, 22 Jun 2007 18:46:56 +0000, ARWadsworth wrote:

Is that boost button only there so that the person testing the gas
supply can test it properly?

Yes, they make the boiler deliver full output without modulating down so
you can check the gas rate and inlet pressure etc.

Some models have two engineer buttons, one of them with a logo of a man in
a top hat carrying a ladder, for some reason. I've forgotten what those two
buttons do now but I think I raised it here some time back so a
groups.google for Worcester Bosch top hat should find it.

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On Fri, 22 Jun 2007 18:46:56 +0000, ARWadsworth wrote:

Is that boost button only there so that the person testing the gas
supply can test it properly?

Yes, they make the boiler deliver full output without modulating down so
you can check the gas rate and inlet pressure etc.


So there is no reason for a user of such a boiler to press the button then?

Adam

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On Thu, 21 Jun 2007 15:53:15 -0700, Martin Pentreath wrote:

(a Worcester 37CDI)

I can't comment on that particular model.

Nobody can because there isn't such a model :-)

http://www.worcester-bosch.co.uk/index.php?fuseaction=product.home&con_id=231281

I'd suggest the attic rather than the bedroom unless the cupboard is
really soundproof. Current model Worcester-Bosch boilers aren't that
noisy, but they'd be annoying in a bedroom

Certainly will be annoying. Shove it in the loft.

Adam

On Fri, 22 Jun 2007 21:13:16 +0000, ARWadsworth wrote:

So there is no reason for a user of such a boiler to press the button
then?

No, but if they do accidentally or experimentally they're unlikely to put
it into full-bore mode as you have to press it for 10 seconds before it
switches in.

Note however that the boiler will work at full bore at other times, making
the same amount of noise etc: all the test button does is make sure it's
running at max.

--
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Bitwise, byte foolish

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On 21 Jun, 20:24, Dr Steve Burrow wrote:
Hi,

I've received 3 quotes for fitting the same combi boiler in our house
(a Worcester 37CDI), but the fitters have given me contradictory
advice on where I should put it based on the noise levels from this
machine, I wondered if anyone here could help.

One company recommended putting it in the loft because it would be too
noisy for a bedroom. Another thought we should put it in our bedroom
airing cupboard because "the noise levels are minimal on the newer
models). I haven't been able to track down any decibel ratings for
combi boilers so I thought I'd ask here.

Any thoughts? Thanks.

Steve

I can't comment on that particular model. I've got an Ariston
Microgenus combi which has ended up inside a cupboard in a sort of
lobby area outside the kitchen. I'm glad it's there rather than in any
room used for living in, and especially rather than in a bedroom. I
find it quite noisy. It's the fan-powered flue which is the noisy
bit.

It replaced an old-fashioned non-balanced-flue boiler from the 1980s,
which apart from the slight hiss of gas was virtually silent.

The pre-natural gas town gas boilers were "silent". The gas burners made no
noise whatsoever.

On Sun, 24 Jun 2007 09:32:58 +0100, Doctor Drivel wrote:

The pre-natural gas town gas boilers were "silent". The gas burners made
no noise whatsoever.

Oh well, bung a couple of those in then :-)

--
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Pessimists are never disappointed

"John Stumbles" wrote in message
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On Sun, 24 Jun 2007 09:32:58 +0100, Doctor Drivel wrote:

The pre-natural gas town gas boilers were "silent". The gas burners made
no noise whatsoever.

Oh well, bung a couple of those in then :-)

Great idea, except they crapped up with sulphur at an alarming rate.

In article ews.net,
Doctor Drivel wrote:
The pre-natural gas town gas boilers were "silent". The gas burners made
no noise whatsoever.

More dribble. Every gas passing through an orifice will make some noise.
I'll leave the obvious joke to others...

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Dave Plowman London SW
To e-mail, change noise into sound.

"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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In article ews.net,
Doctor Drivel wrote:
The pre-natural gas town gas boilers were "silent". The gas burners made
no noise whatsoever.

More

Please eff off as you are total idiot.

In article ews.net,
Doctor Drivel wrote:

The usual dribble.

Out of the 68 posts you've made since your return only 22 have anything
even a vaguely constructive point.

Perhaps it's time you 'effed off' again.

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Dave Plowman London SW
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In article ews.net,
Doctor Drivel wrote:

The

Please eff off as you an idiot wasting people's time.

In article ews.net,
Doctor Drivel wrote:

"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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In article ews.net,
Doctor Drivel wrote:-

The usual dribble.

Out of the 68 posts you've made since your return only 22 have had
anything even a vaguely constructive point.

Perhaps it's time you 'effed off' again.

Please eff off as you an idiot wasting people's time.

47 pointless posts in two weeks.

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Dave Plowman London SW
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"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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In article ews.net,
Doctor Drivel wrote:

"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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In article ews.net,
Doctor Drivel wrote:-

The usual dribble.

Out of the 68 posts you've made since your return only 22 have had
anything even a vaguely constructive point.

Perhaps it's time you 'effed off' again.

Please eff off as you an idiot wasting people's time.

47

Please eff off as you an idiot wasting people's time and a waste of space.

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47 pointless posts in two weeks.

Please eff off as you an idiot wasting people's time and a waste of
space.


Talk about the pot calling the kettle black!

In article ews.net,
Doctor Drivel wrote:
47 pointless posts in two weeks

Please eff off as you an idiot wasting people's time and a waste of
space.

48

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Dave Plowman London SW
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In article ews.net,
Doctor Drivel wrote:
47 pointless posts in two weeks

Please eff off as you an idiot wasting people's time and a waste of
space.

4

Please eff off as you an idiot wasting people's time and a waste of space.

In article ews.net,
Doctor Drivel wrote:

"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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In article ews.net,
Doctor Drivel wrote:
47 pointless posts in two weeks

Please eff off as you an idiot wasting people's time and a waste of
space.

48

Please eff off as you an idiot wasting people's time and a waste of
space.

Pointless post number 49.
You need to get back to that clinic and see the specialist again.

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Dave Plowman London SW
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"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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In article ews.net,
Doctor Drivel wrote:

"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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In article ews.net,
Doctor Drivel wrote:
47 pointless posts in two weeks

Please eff off as you an idiot wasting people's time and a waste of
space.

48

Please eff off as you an idiot wasting people's time and a waste of
space.

P

Please eff off as you a plantpot wasting people's time and a waste of space.

In article ews.net,
Doctor Drivel wrote:

"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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In article ews.net,
Doctor Drivel wrote:

"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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In article ews.net,
Doctor Drivel wrote:
47 pointless posts in two weeks

Please eff off as you an idiot wasting people's time and a waste of
space.

48

Please eff off as you an idiot wasting people's time and a waste of
space.

49

Please eff off as you a plantpot wasting people's time and a waste of space.

That's a round 50 pointless posts in two weeks. Don't you think it's about
time you seeked more medical help? And for treatment to stop your lying?

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"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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In article ews.net,
Doctor Drivel wrote:

"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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In article
ews.net,
Doctor Drivel wrote:
47 pointless posts in two weeks

Please eff off as you an idiot wasting people's time and a waste of
space.

48

Please eff off as you an idiot wasting people's time and a waste of
space.

49

Please eff off as you a plantpot wasting people's time and a waste of
space.

That's

You are clearly not a bright person as you are not effing off.

replying to Dr Steve Burrow, brjbear wrote:
Just had a 34 CDI installed in airing cupboard of Dormer bungalow. Not
suitable for bedroom decibels measured at 47 against a max of 55. Any other
room than the bathroom would present a really annoying noise.

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On Sun, 07 Jan 2018 16:14:06 GMT, brjbear
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replying to Dr Steve Burrow, brjbear wrote:
Just had a 34 CDI installed in airing cupboard of Dormer bungalow. Not
suitable for bedroom decibels measured at 47 against a max of 55. Any other
room than the bathroom would present a really annoying noise.

Dr Who's TARDIS made a lot of noise whilst dematerialising.

(There are two hints there)
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