Hi, the old pump is wired direct into the pump head, the new one has a plug that goes into the pump head, the terminals are not identical so I thought I would wire the pump up from scratch but I can't see how just wiring it to the mains it will know when to start up, I assumed it must get a signal from somewhere else, but even googling it I can't understand where it gets the signal from. I am just trying to understand where it gets the signal from to start, the heating controls, the boiler, or wherever. PhilIs there a reason why you can’t just wire up the new pump from the cable you already have?
A quick Google suggests they retail about £1000. So depending on the old boiler and how it was plummed in they possible. It can take a while to reroute pipe work and a good tradesman will likely get a plasterer in if need be to smooth out the wall after install. If they are not happy with the price then get a few more quitesHi experts,
My parents want to replace their boiler so had a company round today to give them a quote.
They suggested a Worcester Bosch 25i (my dad only wants a WB). It’s going in the same place as the old combi.
They’ve quoted £2600 for the boiler and install. At first glance this seemed a bit expensive to me. Am I right or just a tight wad?
Why not just run the condensation pipe 5m from the boiler to outside behind the new kitchen units? 5m is nothing for a condensation pipeAre condensate pumps any good and what is a realistic distance to have it pump a small amount of condensate?
I’m getting a single storey extension but was hoping not to move the boiler so it would need to travel 5 meters under the kitchen cupboards
Thanks, Kev
Why not just run the condensation pipe 5m from the boiler to outside behind the new kitchen units? 5m is nothing for a condensation pipe
Mine pumps vertically around 2.5m then horizontally at least 5m , probably more like 7m. No problems in 4 or so years whatso ever.Are condensate pumps any good and what is a realistic distance to have it pump a small amount of condensate?
I’m getting a single storey extension but was hoping not to move the boiler so it would need to travel 5 meters under the kitchen cupboards
Thanks, Kev
Get a hive installed. Can be picked up for £150ish but you’d have to install yourself / or pay extra for installationA friend has a Glow Worm Betacom 24c, with a mechanical timer. Is there an easy / cheap way to replace that with a wireless roomstat? Or if not, what's the suggested option? Thank you!
Get another quote if you are not happyThis year I'd like to replace my very old traditional Baxi boiler (hot water tank, cold water tank in loft) system with a new one, probably a combi boiler like the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 34CDi because I want fast hot water and plenty of radiator output. This can be bought online for £1200, or fitted by BOXT for £3330! Does replacing a boiler really cost £2000?
It's a 2 day job doing what you want done, with the half of the 1st day just removing what is currently there. Then new pipes have to be run and existing altered, material costs etc. Far more work than a straight boiler swap.This year I'd like to replace my very old traditional Baxi boiler (hot water tank, cold water tank in loft) system with a new one, probably a combi boiler like the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 34CDi because I want fast hot water and plenty of radiator output. This can be bought online for £1200, or fitted by BOXT for £3330! Does replacing a boiler really cost £2000?
My one and only attempt to buy a boiler on line and get it fitted resulted in me giving it to those nice men who ask if you have any scrap metal. Around here, no-one will fit a boiler you bought yourself...This can be bought online for £1200,
Don't forget know 20% off for VAT. And that's 1600 for installing.It's a 2 day job doing what you want done, with the half of the 1st day just removing what is currently there. Then new pipes have to be run and existing altered, material costs etc. Far more work than a straight boiler swap.
Personally it sounds very cheap to me, but like @Delvey says get other quotes.
If you fit the boiler then you become legally responsible for it, in the sense that it is illegal to fit an unsafe gas product. Not an issue if you are the one to buy it from a merchant as you know its history, but one from a customer could be in any condition, could even be a back of a lorry job for all you know.As IG mentions, if you are fortunate enough to find someone to install a boiler that you bought online, I doubt the installer would want to have anything to do with you if the boiler develops a fault. You supplied the boiler, it’s your problem.
Thanks, I realise people have to make a living, but up north we're not used to people wanting £1k a day!
Thats a simple, call the manufacturer for a warranty claim job, but i get your point. Change it to a few days after leaving and it might affect how it was handled. The customer bought it then it would almost certainly be call the manufacturer, you buy it, then it depends on the installer and how the customer has treated you. A nice customer then you would probably fix it, **** customer? call the manufacturer! Well that's me anyhowI meant more if there was a manufacturing defect a few months after installation.
Being an honorary Northerner (do like the north, esp compared to the south ) i get where you are coming from, so lets break it down.Thanks, I realise people have to make a living, but up north we're not used to people wanting £1k a day!
The only part he is not qualified to do is the gas bit. The rest he could legally do himself, but if he does a crap job his house will likely be flooded.
And let's be frank because you have to be qualified which we are and your not . Its like a will, do it yourself or pay a lawyer who can charge you more simply because your not qualified like them. Structural engineer calculations, epc certificates etc. Part of the price is due to the qualifications needed and for the time put in studying for them etc.
I'll admit there is good profit in fitting a boiler, but not as much as you would think.