I intend to replace my old Mexico gas boiler with something more
modern. Just had a guy in who told me that building control will not
approve the instalation of anything but a condensing boiler because of
it's energy rating. Any boiler must be 'A' rated. Is this salesman's
patter??

ronnie wrote:
I intend to replace my old Mexico gas boiler with something more
modern. Just had a guy in who told me that building control will not
approve the instalation of anything but a condensing boiler because of
it's energy rating. Any boiler must be 'A' rated. Is this salesman's
patter??

There are some (rare) exceptions, but basically the salesman is correct

Jon

On Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:47:07 -0800, ronnie wrote:

I intend to replace my old Mexico gas boiler with something more modern.
Just had a guy in who told me that building control will not approve the
instalation of anything but a condensing boiler because of it's energy
rating. Any boiler must be 'A' rated. Is this salesman's patter??

Read the Boiler Choice FAQ.


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The FAQ for uk.diy is at http://www.diyfaq.org.uk
Gas fitting FAQ http://www.makewrite.demon.co.uk/GasFitting.html
Sealed CH FAQ http://www.makewrite.demon.co.uk/SealedCH.html
Choosing a Boiler FAQ http://www.makewrite.demon.co.uk/BoilerChoice.html

"ronnie" wrote in message
...

I intend to replace my old Mexico gas boiler with something more
modern. Just had a guy in who told me that building control will not
approve the instalation of anything but a condensing boiler because of
it's energy rating. Any boiler must be 'A' rated. Is this salesman's
patter??

Buy a Broag Avantaplus 39C and use the weather compensation option. You
will not be disappointed.

http://www.avantaplus.co.uk

Doctor Drivel wrote:

"ronnie" wrote in message
...

I intend to replace my old Mexico gas boiler with something more
modern. Just had a guy in who told me that building control will not
approve the instalation of anything but a condensing boiler because of
it's energy rating. Any boiler must be 'A' rated. Is this salesman's
patter??

Buy a Broag Avantaplus 39C and use the weather compensation option. You
will not be disappointed.

We have not had a boiler of the month promotion from DD for a while
now... just like old times ;-)

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Cheers,

John.

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"John Rumm" wrote in message
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Doctor Drivel wrote:

"ronnie" wrote in message
...

I intend to replace my old Mexico gas boiler with something more
modern. Just had a guy in who told me that building control will not
approve the instalation of anything but a condensing boiler because of
it's energy rating. Any boiler must be 'A' rated. Is this salesman's
patter??

Buy a Broag Avantaplus 39C and use the weather compensation option. You
will not be disappointed.

We have not had a boiler of the month promotion from DD for a while now...
just like old times ;-)

Amazing! From a man who bought an Ideal.

Doctor Drivel wrote:

"John Rumm" wrote in message
news
Doctor Drivel wrote:

"ronnie" wrote in message
...

I intend to replace my old Mexico gas boiler with something more
modern. Just had a guy in who told me that building control will not
approve the instalation of anything but a condensing boiler because of
it's energy rating. Any boiler must be 'A' rated. Is this salesman's
patter??

Buy a Broag Avantaplus 39C and use the weather compensation option. You
will not be disappointed.

We have not had a boiler of the month promotion from DD for a while
now... just like old times ;-)

Amazing! From a man who bought an Ideal.

Where is the free holiday this year? Or has the credit crunch reduced it
to a free fleece complete with makers logo?

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Cheers,

John.

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"John Rumm" wrote in message
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Doctor Drivel wrote:

"John Rumm" wrote in message
news
Doctor Drivel wrote:

"ronnie" wrote in message
...

I intend to replace my old Mexico gas boiler with something more
modern. Just had a guy in who told me that building control will not
approve the instalation of anything but a condensing boiler because of
it's energy rating. Any boiler must be 'A' rated. Is this salesman's
patter??

Buy a Broag Avantaplus 39C and use the weather compensation option.
You
will not be disappointed.

We have not had a boiler of the month promotion from DD for a while
now... just like old times ;-)

Amazing! From a man who bought an Ideal.

Where

Amazing! From a man who bought an Ideal.

In article ,
John Rumm wrote:
Doctor Drivel wrote:

"John Rumm" wrote in message
news
Doctor Drivel wrote:

"ronnie" wrote in message
...

I intend to replace my old Mexico gas boiler with something more
modern. Just had a guy in who told me that building control will
not approve the instalation of anything but a condensing boiler
because of it's energy rating. Any boiler must be 'A' rated. Is
this salesman's patter??

Buy a Broag Avantaplus 39C and use the weather compensation option.
You will not be disappointed.

We have not had a boiler of the month promotion from DD for a while
now... just like old times ;-)

Amazing! From a man who bought an Ideal.

Where is the free holiday this year? Or has the credit crunch reduced it
to a free fleece complete with makers logo?

He'll need several of those to keep warm if he installed his own heating
system.

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

John Rumm wrote:
Doctor Drivel wrote:

"John Rumm" wrote in message
news
Doctor Drivel wrote:

"ronnie" wrote in message
...

I intend to replace my old Mexico gas boiler with something more
modern. Just had a guy in who told me that building control will
not approve the instalation of anything but a condensing boiler
because of it's energy rating. Any boiler must be 'A' rated. Is
this salesman's patter??

Buy a Broag Avantaplus 39C and use the weather compensation
option. You will not be disappointed.

We have not had a boiler of the month promotion from DD for a while
now... just like old times ;-)

Amazing! From a man who bought an Ideal.

Where is the free holiday this year? Or has the credit crunch reduced
it to a free fleece complete with makers logo?

I do hope you aren't being a plant pot John :-)


--
Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

On Nov 20, 7:47*pm, ronnie wrote:
I intend to replace my old Mexico gas boiler with something more
modern. Just had a guy in who told me that building control will not
approve the instalation of anything but a condensing boiler because of
it's energy rating. Any boiler must be 'A' rated. Is this salesman's
patter??

I would steer clear of people coming in to your home to try and sell
you a boiler. Your best bet is to get a corgi plumber to give you a
free quote for installation (anyone not willing to quote - avoid). To
save you money, ask the plumber if you can buy the boiler yourself and
whether he'll fit it for labour costs. Check what boiler you need -
only a Corgi plumber can confirm whether your heating system would be
too costly to reconfigure for a combi system.

If you need an A-rated system boiler, then consider the Ariston Aco
boilers as they're a great buy from an excellent brand:
http://www.tradeplumbing.co.uk/Sedbu..._c_1600-1.html

If you need an A-rated combi boiler, then may I recommend the Ariston
Clas boilers: http://www.tradeplumbing.co.uk/Sedbu..._c_1599-1.html

I honestly don't get a kick-back for promoting Ariston boilers - we're
just very conscious of the fact that people haven't got a great deal
to spend at the moment and these are a great buy.

Worth a thought.

"Trade Plumbing" wrote in message
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On Nov 20, 7:47 pm, ronnie wrote:
I intend to replace my old Mexico gas boiler with something more
modern. Just had a guy in who told me that building control will not
approve the instalation of anything but a condensing boiler because of
it's energy rating. Any boiler must be 'A' rated. Is this salesman's
patter??

I would steer clear of people coming in to your home to try and sell
you a boiler. Your best bet is to get a corgi plumber to give you a
free quote for installation (anyone not willing to quote - avoid). To
save you money, ask the plumber if you can buy the boiler yourself and
whether he'll fit it for labour costs.


Few "plumbers" will fit supplied equipment, unless they are short of work,
as they get a markup on the equipment, aslso if somthing is wrong they deal
direct with supplier too. Good "heating fitters" are never short of work.


Check what boiler you need -
only a Corgi plumber can confirm whether your heating system would be
too costly to reconfigure for a combi system.


That is tripe. All he has to do is put his case here and I will guide him -
for free.


If you need an A-rated system boiler, then consider the Ariston Aco
boilers as they're a great buy from an excellent brand:
http://www.tradeplumbing.co.uk/Sedbu..._c_1600-1.html


If he needs an A grade boiler he is better off buying a well price quality
Broag combi.
http://www.avantaplus.co.uk
The best price/performance quality boiler on the market. The best value
cheap boilers are probably the ECA and Heatline (made from quality
components assembled in Turkey)

"Trade Plumbing" wrote in message
...

If you need an A-rated combi boiler, then may I recommend the Ariston
Clas boilers:
http://www.tradeplumbing.co.uk/Sedbu..._c_1599-1.html


£943.21 for the 30kW model.
An Avantaplus 39C is 39kW with a higher DHW flowrate, much superior quality
and OpenTherm control system with integrated weather compensation. And is
£917 inc VAT.
They both use the Giannoni heat excnager. No contest!!!

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,
Trade Plumbing wrote:
Check what boiler you need - only a Corgi plumber can confirm whether
your heating system would be too costly to reconfigure for a combi
system.

Crikey. Now there's a can of worms. ;-)

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