Replacing my back boiler

thedecky

Hello all,i am thinking of replacing my back boiler in my home.the system i have is an old traditional system which heats the various radiators in the house.i was wondering if anyone can offer any suggestions on a replacement for this system.
Cheers

jimjimt

The choices are endless. if you like a newer and more efficient back boiler have a look at this,

http://firebird.ie/index.php/biomass-boilers-back-boiler/194.html

After that would you like , oil , gas , wood pellet ?

thedecky

Thanks for the reply.will the installation be complicated i.e will new pipework be needed to be installed etc.

jimjimt

You would have to remove your fire place. Some kangoo work to remove your existing back boiler.

Depends then on how old your pipework is and how good it is. You really need to get an assessment from a local plumber.
If it is a real old system you could be looking at replacing a lot of pipework. No point in putting a new boiler if your radiators are old as well.

thedecky

Thanks for that.

fasttalkerchat

jimjimt wrote: »

The choices are endless. if you like a newer and more efficient back boiler have a look at this,

http://firebird.ie/index.php/biomass-boilers-back-boiler/194.html

After that would you like , oil , gas , wood pellet ?

Is there anything similar on a site that has prices? I'm looking for a way to burn wood in the winter that would be suitable for having kids in the house.
Basically a closed fire as cheap as possible that can heat radiators and possibly water.

jimjimt

The fire bird Troy is about 950-1150 pending on model. Your local hardware or plumbing suppliers can priced it.

Another model to look at is a Boru Inset Stove

http://borustoves.ie/the-chieftain-inset-boiler/

The Fire bird would be slightly more efficient on paper 81% v 75%

Both good names and stoves.

corkgsxr

You could put in a inset back boiler stove.

Bit of work though