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Baxi, DuoTec or Platinum?
Looking at the information on the Baxi web site the only difference I can
find between the Baxi DuoTec and the Platinum combi boiler is that the platinum has a timer, a 5 year warranty and is £150 more expensive. Have I missed something? The Baxi DuoTec seems a good heater at a sensible price. -- mark BR |
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"Mark BR" wrote in message ... Looking at the information on the Baxi web site the only difference I can find between the Baxi DuoTec and the Platinum combi boiler is that the platinum has a timer, a 5 year warranty and is £150 more expensive. Have I missed something? Yes. Do not buy a Baxi. Try a Remha Broag Avantaplus "dual temperature" boiler with integral weather compensation. |
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On 20 June, 21:31, "Mark BR" wrote:
Looking at the information on the Baxi web site the only difference I can find between the Baxi DuoTec and the Platinum combi boiler is that the platinum has a timer, a 5 year warranty and is £150 more expensive. Have I missed something? The Baxi DuoTec seems a good heater at a sensible price. -- mark BR Yes those are the only differences, the Baxi is just OK, I would go for something like a Vaillant. |
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"David" wrote in message ... On 20 June, 21:31, "Mark BR" wrote: Looking at the information on the Baxi web site the only difference I can find between the Baxi DuoTec and the Platinum combi boiler is that the platinum has a timer, a 5 year warranty and is £150 more expensive. Have I missed something? The Baxi DuoTec seems a good heater at a sensible price. -- mark BR Yes those are the only differences, the Baxi is just OK, I would go for something like a Vaillant. And the integral mechanical timer is a £20 heap of ****e. (prolly a lot ,more than £20 but that is all it is worth) The money must be for the 5 year warranty. Adam |
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Doctor Drivel wrote: "Mark BR" wrote in message ... Looking at the information on the Baxi web site the only difference I can find between the Baxi DuoTec and the Platinum combi boiler is that the platinum has a timer, a 5 year warranty and is £150 more expensive. Have I missed something? Yes. Do not buy a Baxi. Try a Remha Broag Avantaplus "dual temperature" boiler with integral weather compensation. The one thing that's certain is anything *you* recommend is sheds loads more expensive. -- *People want trepanners like they want a hole in the head* Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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"Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... Looking at the information on the Baxi web site the only difference I can find between the Baxi DuoTec and the Platinum combi boiler is that the platinum has a timer, a 5 year warranty and is £150 more expensive. Have I missed something? Yes. Do not buy a Baxi. Try a Remha Broag Avantaplus "dual temperature" boiler with integral weather compensation. Thanks for your suggestion but I do not need an integral weather compensation - I have a much better way of keeping warm in winter. -- mark BR |
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"David" wrote in message ... On 20 June, 21:31, "Mark BR" wrote: Looking at the information on the Baxi web site the only difference I can find between the Baxi DuoTec and the Platinum combi boiler is that the platinum has a timer, a 5 year warranty and is £150 more expensive. Have I missed something? The Baxi DuoTec seems a good heater at a sensible price. -- mark BR Yes those are the only differences, the Baxi is just OK, I would go for something like a Vaillant. But the vaillant costs more, not much but a bit. I'm looking for a basic boiler that will run for 7 months (mainly just to keep an empty house from freezing) without any intervention. Actually if it does fail, which has happened with my current boiler in a few winters, no problems seem to arise except my gas usage is so low the energy company has difficulties sorting out a direct debit price. Thanks for the comments, I'll weigh up between the Baxi Duo Tec and the Vaillant Eco-Tec Pro. -- mark BR |
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On 22 June, 20:56, "Mark BR" wrote:
"David" wrote in message ... On 20 June, 21:31, "Mark BR" wrote: Looking at the information on the Baxi web site the only difference I can find between the Baxi DuoTec and the Platinum combi boiler is that the platinum has a timer, a 5 year warranty and is £150 more expensive. Have I missed something? The Baxi DuoTec seems a good heater at a sensible price. -- mark BR Yes those are the only differences, the Baxi is just OK, I would go for something like a Vaillant. But the vaillant costs more, not much but a bit. I'm looking for a basic boiler that will run for 7 months (mainly just to keep an empty house from freezing) without any intervention. Actually if it does fail, which has happened with my current boiler in a few winters, no problems seem to arise except my gas usage is so low the energy company has difficulties sorting out a direct debit price. Thanks for the comments, I'll weigh up between the Baxi Duo Tec and the Vaillant Eco-Tec Pro. -- mark BR Yes the Vaillant ecoTEC pro is a good choice and the mechanical timer you can get with it is better than the Baxi one. |
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"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message ... In article , Doctor Drivel wrote: "Mark BR" wrote in message ... Looking at the information on the Baxi web site the only difference I can find between the Baxi DuoTec and the Platinum combi boiler is that the platinum has a timer, a 5 year warranty and is £150 more expensive. Have I missed something? Yes. Do not buy a Baxi. Try a Remha Broag Avantaplus "dual temperature" boiler with integral weather compensation. The Please eff off you are a total plantpot. |
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"Mark BR" wrote in message ... "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... Looking at the information on the Baxi web site the only difference I can find between the Baxi DuoTec and the Platinum combi boiler is that the platinum has a timer, a 5 year warranty and is £150 more expensive. Have I missed something? Yes. Do not buy a Baxi. Try a Remha Broag Avantaplus "dual temperature" boiler with integral weather compensation. Thanks for your suggestion but I do not need an integral weather compensation - I have a much better way of keeping warm in winter. It is clear you do not understand weather compensation. |
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"David" wrote in message ... On 20 June, 21:31, "Mark BR" wrote: Looking at the information on the Baxi web site the only difference I can find between the Baxi DuoTec and the Platinum combi boiler is that the platinum has a timer, a 5 year warranty and is £150 more expensive. Have I missed something? The Baxi DuoTec seems a good heater at a sensible price. Avoid the vaillant. Overpriced for what they are. Go for the Broag. Better quality, design, control system, and cheaper. |
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"Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... Looking at the information on the Baxi web site the only difference I can find between the Baxi DuoTec and the Platinum combi boiler is that the platinum has a timer, a 5 year warranty and is £150 more expensive. Have I missed something? Yes. Do not buy a Baxi. Try a Remha Broag Avantaplus "dual temperature" boiler with integral weather compensation. Thanks for your suggestion but I do not need an integral weather compensation - I have a much better way of keeping warm in winter. It is clear you do not understand weather compensation. Yes I do - but you do not know my needs -- mark BR |
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"Mark BR" wrote in message ... "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... Looking at the information on the Baxi web site the only difference I can find between the Baxi DuoTec and the Platinum combi boiler is that the platinum has a timer, a 5 year warranty and is £150 more expensive. Have I missed something? Yes. Do not buy a Baxi. Try a Remha Broag Avantaplus "dual temperature" boiler with integral weather compensation. Thanks for your suggestion but I do not need an integral weather compensation - I have a much better way of keeping warm in winter. It is clear you do not understand weather compensation. Yes I do - but you do not know my needs What are they? |
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"Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... Looking at the information on the Baxi web site the only difference I can find between the Baxi DuoTec and the Platinum combi boiler is that the platinum has a timer, a 5 year warranty and is £150 more expensive. Have I missed something? Yes. Do not buy a Baxi. Try a Remha Broag Avantaplus "dual temperature" boiler with integral weather compensation. Thanks for your suggestion but I do not need an integral weather compensation - I have a much better way of keeping warm in winter. It is clear you do not understand weather compensation. Yes I do - but you do not know my needs What are they? I need a boiler that will supply central heating only when I ask for it and hot water when I turn a tap on. As such the only control I need is a room thermostat that I turn up when I'm cold and turn down for the rest of the time. I do not even need a time clock. -- mark BR |
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On 23 June, 17:28, "Mark BR" wrote:
"Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... Looking at the information on the Baxi web site the only difference I can find between the Baxi DuoTec and the Platinum combi boiler is that the platinum has a timer, a 5 year warranty and is £150 more expensive. Have I missed something? Yes. Do not buy a Baxi. Try a Remha Broag Avantaplus "dual temperature" boiler with integral weather compensation. Thanks for your suggestion but I do not need an integral weather compensation - I have a much better way of keeping warm in winter. It is clear you do not understand weather compensation. Yes I do - but you do not know my needs What are they? I need a boiler that will supply central heating only when I ask for it and hot water when I turn a tap on. As such the only control I need is a room thermostat that I turn up when I'm cold and turn down for the rest of the time. I do not even need a time clock. -- mark BR Ignore the drivel from the doctor,he'll probably be recommending something else in a month or two. |
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Mark BR wrote: I need a boiler that will supply central heating only when I ask for it and hot water when I turn a tap on. As such the only control I need is a room thermostat that I turn up when I'm cold and turn down for the rest of the time. I do not even need a time clock. Are you 'up' 24/7? If not there's little point in running the heating overnight. Of course a programmable thermostat can set the temp so low at night it never comes on. -- *Time is what keeps everything from happening at once. Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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"David" wrote in message ... On 23 June, 17:28, "Mark BR" wrote: "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... Looking at the information on the Baxi web site the only difference I can find between the Baxi DuoTec and the Platinum combi boiler is that the platinum has a timer, a 5 year warranty and is £150 more expensive. Have I missed something? Yes. Do not buy a Baxi. Try a Remha Broag Avantaplus "dual temperature" boiler with integral weather compensation. Thanks for your suggestion but I do not need an integral weather compensation - I have a much better way of keeping warm in winter. It is clear you do not understand weather compensation. Yes I do - but you do not know my needs What are they? I need a boiler that will supply central heating only when I ask for it and hot water when I turn a tap on. As such the only control I need is a room thermostat that I turn up when I'm cold and turn down for the rest of the time. I do not even need a time clock. -- mark BR Ignore **** OFF amateur idiot! |
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"Mark BR" wrote in message ... "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... Looking at the information on the Baxi web site the only difference I can find between the Baxi DuoTec and the Platinum combi boiler is that the platinum has a timer, a 5 year warranty and is £150 more expensive. Have I missed something? Yes. Do not buy a Baxi. Try a Remha Broag Avantaplus "dual temperature" boiler with integral weather compensation. Thanks for your suggestion but I do not need an integral weather compensation - I have a much better way of keeping warm in winter. It is clear you do not understand weather compensation. Yes I do - but you do not know my needs What are they? I need a boiler that will supply central heating only when I ask for it and hot water when I turn a tap on. As such the only control I need is a room thermostat that I turn up when I'm cold and turn down for the rest of the time. I do not even need a time clock. The Broag combi will do that with integral weather compensation - all in the white box. You fit an outside temp senor and an inside temp sensor if you want. Set up and hey presto it will be on or off by you and no need to use the timer. The weather compensation promotes higher comfort and lower fuel consumption, making it very economical. It comes with it as stadard and it is a well priced quality boiler. Take no notice of the regular lunatics here. |
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In message , Doctor Drivel
writes "Mark BR" wrote in message ... "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... Looking at the information on the Baxi web site the only difference I can find between the Baxi DuoTec and the Platinum combi boiler is that the platinum has a timer, a 5 year warranty and is £150 more expensive. Have I missed something? Yes. Do not buy a Baxi. Try a Remha Broag Avantaplus "dual temperature" boiler with integral weather compensation. Thanks for your suggestion but I do not need an integral weather compensation - I have a much better way of keeping warm in winter. It is clear you do not understand weather compensation. Yes I do - but you do not know my needs What are they? Same as yours ... lots of pretty pills -- bumsnase |
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In message , Doctor Drivel
writes "David" wrote in message ... On 23 June, 17:28, "Mark BR" wrote: "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... Looking at the information on the Baxi web site the only difference I can find between the Baxi DuoTec and the Platinum combi boiler is that the platinum has a timer, a 5 year warranty and is £150 more expensive. Have I missed something? Yes. Do not buy a Baxi. Try a Remha Broag Avantaplus "dual temperature" boiler with integral weather compensation. Thanks for your suggestion but I do not need an integral weather compensation - I have a much better way of keeping warm in winter. It is clear you do not understand weather compensation. Yes I do - but you do not know my needs What are they? I need a boiler that will supply central heating only when I ask for it and hot water when I turn a tap on. As such the only control I need is a room thermostat that I turn up when I'm cold and turn down for the rest of the time. I do not even need a time clock. -- mark BR Ignore **** OFF amateur idiot! Don't you love it when dribble talks to himself ? -- bumsnase |
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geoff wrote: It is clear you do not understand weather compensation. Yes I do - but you do not know my needs What are they? Same as yours ... lots of pretty pills If only dribble would take them. To the prescribed amount, obviously. -- *Corduroy pillows are making headlines. Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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"geoff" wrote in message ... **** OFF amateur idiot! Don't you love it when dribble talks to himself ? Maxie, what are you on? Have you been smoking that stuff again? Fantastic, it gives you a totally different view of life in its entirety Maxie. Keep it up. Do you still disco dance in a viz jacket Maxie? What a man! So suave, such panache. |
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"geoff" wrote in message ... What are they? Same as yours ... lots of pretty pills Maxie! You are not into pills as well as you? I never! With you playing in an exploding Paddy band too. Shocking. Diddly-dee, diddly-dee, dee, boom. What a man! What a man! So suave. |
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"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message ... In article , geoff wrote: It is clear you do not understand weather compensation. Yes I do - but you do not know my needs What are they? Same as yours ... lots of pretty pills If Please eff off as you are a total plantpot. |
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"David" wrote in message ... On 23 June, 17:28, "Mark BR" wrote: "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... Looking at the information on the Baxi web site the only difference I can find between the Baxi DuoTec and the Platinum combi boiler is that the platinum has a timer, a 5 year warranty and is £150 more expensive. Have I missed something? Yes. Do not buy a Baxi. Try a Remha Broag Avantaplus "dual temperature" boiler with integral weather compensation. Thanks for your suggestion but I do not need an integral weather compensation - I have a much better way of keeping warm in winter. It is clear you do not understand weather compensation. Yes I do - but you do not know my needs What are they? I need a boiler that will supply central heating only when I ask for it and hot water when I turn a tap on. As such the only control I need is a room thermostat that I turn up when I'm cold and turn down for the rest of the time. I do not even need a time clock. -- mark BR Ignore the drivel from the doctor,he'll probably be recommending something else in a month or two. I'm enjoying myself ....................... -- mark BR |
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"Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... Looking at the information on the Baxi web site the only difference I can find between the Baxi DuoTec and the Platinum combi boiler is that the platinum has a timer, a 5 year warranty and is £150 more expensive. Have I missed something? Yes. Do not buy a Baxi. Try a Remha Broag Avantaplus "dual temperature" boiler with integral weather compensation. Thanks for your suggestion but I do not need an integral weather compensation - I have a much better way of keeping warm in winter. It is clear you do not understand weather compensation. Yes I do - but you do not know my needs What are they? I need a boiler that will supply central heating only when I ask for it and hot water when I turn a tap on. As such the only control I need is a room thermostat that I turn up when I'm cold and turn down for the rest of the time. I do not even need a time clock. The Broag combi will do that with integral weather compensation - all in the white box. You fit an outside temp senor and an inside temp sensor if you want. Set up and hey presto it will be on or off by you and no need to use the timer. The weather compensation promotes higher comfort and lower fuel consumption, making it very economical. It comes with it as stadard and it is a well priced quality boiler. Take no notice of the regular lunatics here. I do not spend the winter in the UK. And why do I need a complicated automated system when I can just turn the dial up, or down, a little? -- mark BR |
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"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message ... In article , Mark BR wrote: I need a boiler that will supply central heating only when I ask for it and hot water when I turn a tap on. As such the only control I need is a room thermostat that I turn up when I'm cold and turn down for the rest of the time. I do not even need a time clock. Are you 'up' 24/7? If not there's little point in running the heating overnight. Of course a programmable thermostat can set the temp so low at night it never comes on. No, but my getting up time varies from 5am to 9am, bedtime is just as variable. Some days I am in all day, sometimes out all day. No timer system can keep track of me. Added to which I spend 7 months a year in Thailand, and guess what, those are the cold months! So if I want heating I turn the thermostat to 20C, if I don't I turn it to 5C. OK a bit nippy for 15 minutes or so but I can take that. (Sometimes) Thanks for the comments -- mark BR |
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Mark BR wrote: "Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message ... In article , Mark BR wrote: I need a boiler that will supply central heating only when I ask for it and hot water when I turn a tap on. As such the only control I need is a room thermostat that I turn up when I'm cold and turn down for the rest of the time. I do not even need a time clock. Are you 'up' 24/7? If not there's little point in running the heating overnight. Of course a programmable thermostat can set the temp so low at night it never comes on. No, but my getting up time varies from 5am to 9am, bedtime is just as variable. Some days I am in all day, sometimes out all day. No timer system can keep track of me. Same with me. I'm freelance and if working away from home the hours could be anything. And I could be at home any day of the week - or working weekends. But I'll need hot water for a bath etc - so that needs to be timed to avoid wasting energy. The heating I need to switch on and off easily. Weather compensated systems are fine for those on 24/7 - something those ****s like dribble with his one size fits all mentality simply can't comprehend. Added to which I spend 7 months a year in Thailand, and guess what, those are the cold months! So if I want heating I turn the thermostat to 20C, if I don't I turn it to 5C. OK a bit nippy for 15 minutes or so but I can take that. (Sometimes) My system can all be controlled from an extra programmer in the kitchen - so I don't need to fiddle with a thermostat. Not that I have one - it's just a sensor. Thanks for the comments You're welcome. ;-) -- *When blondes have more fun, do they know it? Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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"Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... Looking at the information on the Baxi web site the only difference I can find between the Baxi DuoTec and the Platinum combi boiler is that the platinum has a timer, a 5 year warranty and is £150 more expensive. Have I missed something? Yes. Do not buy a Baxi. Try a Remha Broag Avantaplus "dual temperature" boiler with integral weather compensation. Thanks for your suggestion but I do not need an integral weather compensation - I have a much better way of keeping warm in winter. It is clear you do not understand weather compensation. Yes I do - but you do not know my needs What are they? I need a boiler that will supply central heating only when I ask for it and hot water when I turn a tap on. As such the only control I need is a room thermostat that I turn up when I'm cold and turn down for the rest of the time. I do not even need a time clock. The Broag combi will do that with integral weather compensation - all in the white box. You fit an outside temp senor and an inside temp sensor if you want. Set up and hey presto it will be on or off by you and no need to use the timer. The weather compensation promotes higher comfort and lower fuel consumption, making it very economical. It comes with it as stadard and it is a well priced quality boiler. Take no notice of the regular lunatics here. I do not spend the winter in the UK. And why do I need a complicated automated system when I can just turn the dial up, or down, a little? It is not complicated, maybe to you. Once set, which is easy, you leave it and switch off and on. I am trying to get the best you - I am a heating engineer. You say you are not in the UK in the winter months. Then you need frost protection to avoid freezing. The Broag Remeha has that integrated. So you need heating for Spring and Autumn. The Broag will do that and cheaply as well. The weather compensation is there, it is free with the boiler in the control panel, and it will ensure cheap bills. Just an outside temp sensor is all you need. You can also have a simple stat, if that is what you want, to cut out the boiler. But the rad temperatures are dictated by weather compensator, so not too hot in winter or Spring, just nice. Take no notice of loonies here. Many need sectioning. And tagging. You have not suggested that anyone needs tagging this week. Adam |
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"Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... Looking at the information on the Baxi web site the only difference I can find between the Baxi DuoTec and the Platinum combi boiler is that the platinum has a timer, a 5 year warranty and is £150 more expensive. Have I missed something? Yes. Do not buy a Baxi. Try a Remha Broag Avantaplus "dual temperature" boiler with integral weather compensation. Thanks for your suggestion but I do not need an integral weather compensation - I have a much better way of keeping warm in winter. It is clear you do not understand weather compensation. Yes I do - but you do not know my needs Dribble will decide what those are for you. Any co-incidence with reality is entirely accidental... -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ |
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Baxi, DuoTec or Platinum?
On 24 June, 21:44, John Rumm wrote:
Mark BR wrote: "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... "Doctor Drivel" wrote in message ... "Mark BR" wrote in message ... Looking at the information on the Baxi web site the only difference I can find between the Baxi DuoTec and the Platinum combi boiler is that the platinum has a timer, a 5 year warranty and is £150 more expensive. Have I missed something? Yes. Do not buy a Baxi. Try a Remha Broag Avantaplus "dual temperature" boiler with integral weather compensation. Thanks for your suggestion but I do not need an integral weather compensation - I have a much better way of keeping warm in winter. It is clear you do not understand weather compensation. Yes I do - but you do not know my needs Dribble will decide what those are for you. Any co-incidence with reality is entirely accidental... -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | * * * * *Internode Ltd - *http://www.internode.co.uk* * * * * *| |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | * * * *John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk * * * * * * *| \================================================= ================/ Lol, Drivel has just said he is a heating engineer, I would love to see some pictures of his crazy two combi, heat store etc installations. Did someone just say plantpot? |
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David wrote:
Lol, Drivel has just said he is a heating engineer, I would love to see some pictures of his crazy two combi, heat store etc installations. Yet another example of how the word "engineer" gets abused in the UK... -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ |
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Doctor Drivel wrote: I am trying to get the best you - I am a heating engineer. Jesus wept. -- *Yes, I am an agent of Satan, but my duties are largely ceremonial Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message ... In article , Doctor Drivel wrote: I am trying to get the best you - I am a heating engineer. J Please eff off as you a plantpot. |
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In message , "Dave Plowman (News)"
writes In article , Doctor Drivel wrote: I am trying to get the best you - I am a heating engineer. Jesus wept. Unlike drivels joints, which gush -- geoff |
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"ARWadsworth" wrote in message om... And tagging. You have not suggested that anyone needs tagging this week. I have. I blame Thatcher. |
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o.uk... Dri This man is a Chav from Essex you know. |
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"David" wrote in message ... I would love to see some pictures of his crazy two combi, heat store etc installations. Do you know what a boiler looks like? The picture two on the wall. Easy isn't it. |
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"John Rumm" wrote in message o.uk... Yet another example This man is a Chav from Essex you know. He needs sectioning. |
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Doctor Drivel wrote:
Do you know what a boiler looks like? The picture two on the wall. Most boilers I have seen have been box shaped, more or less. I can't recall a single one looking like the numer two. Drivel on the other hand reminds me of number twos. |
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