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replacement boiler for potterson profile 50e

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  • 02-10-2014 4:36pm
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    confusedeire
    Registered Users Posts: 316 ✭✭


    as the title says i need to replace my boiler. its an open vented system with 2 zones and hot water cylinder controls fitted.

    i applied for the grant and i got approved but I'm wondering what boiler to get and what questions to ask when getting a quote.

    what kind of prices i should be getting and what price is to low to be true.

    any help would be appreciated

    thanks


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    Dtp1979
    Registered Users Posts: 12,734 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    confusedeire wrote: »
    as the title says i need to replace my boiler. its an open vented system with 2 zones and hot water cylinder controls fitted.

    i applied for the grant and i got approved but I'm wondering what boiler to get and what questions to ask when getting a quote.

    what kind of prices i should be getting and what price is to low to be true.

    any help would be appreciated

    thanks

    Ariston, viessmann or Worcester bosch. If the total price is below 1700 then corners are being cut. Expect a price of around 2k. Make sure that includes a powerflush


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    confusedeire
    Registered Users Posts: 316 ✭✭confusedeire


    i was quoted 2200 for glow warm with power-flush so-posed to have a 5yr parts and labour warranty. what do you think of that?


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    Dtp1979
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    confusedeire wrote: »
    i was quoted 2200 for glow warm with power-flush so-posed to have a 5yr parts and labour warranty. what do you think of that?

    Is that including a new time clock and magnetic filter?


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    confusedeire
    Registered Users Posts: 316 ✭✭confusedeire


    Dtp1979 wrote: »
    Is that including a new time clock and magnetic filter?

    No I have a time clock and there was nothing mentioned about a magnetic filter. I have the thermostats and 3 zone valves fitted all ready.


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    confusedeire
    Registered Users Posts: 316 ✭✭confusedeire


    Dtp1979 wrote: »
    Is that including a new time clock and magnetic filter?

    No I have a time clock and there was nothing mentioned about a magnetic filter. I have the thermostats and 3 zone valves fitted all ready.


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    Dtp1979
    Registered Users Posts: 12,734 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    Dtp1979 wrote: »
    Is that including a new time clock and magnetic filter?

    Is there new gas pipe to be installed? If not, it's a tad pricey as I wouldn't rate gloworm as a top brand


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    confusedeire
    Registered Users Posts: 316 ✭✭confusedeire


    Dtp1979 wrote: »
    Is there new gas pipe to be installed? If not, it's a tad pricey as I wouldn't rate gloworm as a top brand

    Nope nothing out of the way to be done. I had my reservations about it. I must ring a few more for a quote.


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    Dtp1979
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    confusedeire wrote: »
    Nope nothing out of the way to be done. I had my reservations about it. I must ring a few more for a quote.

    Where are you based. Plenty of good guys in here can send you in the right direction


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    confusedeire
    Registered Users Posts: 316 ✭✭confusedeire


    I'm based in Cork


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    DGOBS
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    Just to add, fast becoming a fan of the Ideal Logic too......
    Never rated the GW


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    Dtp1979
    Registered Users Posts: 12,734 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    DGOBS wrote: »
    Just to add, fast becoming a fan of the Ideal Logic too......
    Never rated the GW

    What do you like about them tony?


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    JohnnieK
    Registered Users Posts: 2,526 ✭✭✭JohnnieK


    There is no grant available for just a new boiler.
    You seem to have the controls in place already so you wont get the grant.

    The grants available from seai are €400 for a controls upgrade and €560 for controls and new HE boiler upgrade with a grant of €50 towards a BER cert on completion.

    The glow worm is one of the cheapest boilers on the market, but it is possible the installer might run 22mm new gas pipe as a given, just confirm with the installer and ask what his quote includes.


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    confusedeire
    Registered Users Posts: 316 ✭✭confusedeire


    JohnnieK wrote: »
    There is no grant available for just a new boiler.
    You seem to have the controls in place already so you wont get the grant.

    The grants available from seai are €400 for a controls upgrade and €560 for controls and new HE boiler upgrade with a grant of €50 towards a BER cert on completion.

    The glow worm is one of the cheapest boilers on the market, but it is possible the installer might run 22mm new gas pipe as a given, just confirm with the installer and ask what his quote includes.

    I'm sure I'll find sum one to "install" them

    Do I need a 22mm gas pipe?


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    scudo2
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    confusedeire wrote: »
    I'm sure I'll find sum one to "install" them

    Do I need a 22mm gas pipe?

    I PM you the name of a good installer and plumbing supplys that sell Worchester Bosch boilers in Cork yesterday ??

    It's not my line of work, but it use to be.


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    confusedeire
    Registered Users Posts: 316 ✭✭confusedeire


    scudo2 wrote: »
    I PM you the name of a good installer and plumbing supplys that sell Worchester Bosch boilers in Cork yesterday ??

    It's not my line of work, but it use to be.

    I got that thanks very much


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