Can I put in a combi boiler
Can I put in a combi boiler
Most modern-day boilers are condensing gas boiler and a combination boiler is of this type. combi boilers are very common in the UK and heat water on demand.
Before you purchase a combi heating boiler you should have an fitting survey to ensure it can be fitted in your home. This should be carried out by a trained fitter as there are regulations that must be complied with. There are many reasons why it is more difficult to install a cutting-edge condensing boiler and replace a conventional gas boiler.
The output gases from the flue tend to be not as hot and hence less buoyant than for an elderly boiler type and usually form a visible plume. You may see surface wetting the regions which are near to the flue output outlet, or cause a nuisance to neighbouring property, the plume can also cause problems for any people passing your house.
An existing flue designed for a non-condensing boiler is unsuitable for a condensing heating boiler and the other way around. To complete the installation you could find that the flue will need to be converted. If you want to share the flue it can only be achieved with another condensing appliance.
An external drain point is needed to facilitate the removal of the condensate which will develop within boiler.
Do not worry, most of these fitting issues can easily be defeat. The advantage of using a trained fitter is that they will know of these. You should remember that these one-off installation costs should be setoff against the annual reduced running costs of the re placement condensing gas boiler.
The new boiler positioning does not have to be in exactly the same place as the older heating boiler. A change of location often results from the new fitting requirements. Specific examples are where a condensing gas fired boiler is to replace an open flue or back boiler. An outside flue is often missing from the fitting of these older gas fired boiler types.
Most rooms in the house are available for the installation with the exception of the main living room. In addition to the kitchen or utility room often the attic or bedrooms are used for gas boiler fitting.
You can install a heating boiler in the attic as long as the system is of the sealed type. In this situation the attic has to have a drop down loft latter attached to the hatch. The attic would need to have capable lighting and a boarded floor to facilitate access to the gas boiler. All this is so the engineer can gain access quite easily to the gas fired boiler to repair or maintain it.