Grant boiler replacement advice

SCOOP 64

I have a grant 50/90 cabinpack boiler which needs replacing have been offered a grant 90/120 cabinpack to replace it , my concerns, over kill for my requirements? have 11 radiators 3 doubles, will i use more oil ? was told if my burner (reillo RDB1) was put on it instead of the reillo G3 which it will come with, will end using same amount of oil as i did before, can this be done? thks

Dtp1979

SCOOP 64 wrote: »

I have a grant 50/90 cabinpack boiler which needs replacing have been offered a grant 90/120 cabinpack to replace it , my concerns, over kill for my requirements? have 11 radiators 3 doubles, will i use more oil ? was told if my burner (reillo RDB1) was put on it instead of the reillo G3 which it will come with, will end using same amount of oil as i did before, can this be done? thks

Oh lord God almighty whichever part time postman/plumber/taxi driver gave you that dreadful advise will you please sack him/her.
Assuming it's a new condensing boiler, oversizing it is probably the worst thing you could do for your system and oil bill. Without him knowing for sure, a 50/90 set at around 50 would be enough for your house.
Obviously you need to get somebody in to size it properly. DO NOT fit a 90/120.
Do not swap burners either. Get a professional in. You get what you pay for.
What area are you based and maybe somebody could reccomend somebody good for you.

SCOOP 64

Dtp1979 wrote: »

Oh lord God almighty whichever part time postman/plumber/taxi driver gave you that dreadful advise will you please sack him/her.
Assuming it's a new condensing boiler, oversizing it is probably the worst thing you could do for your system and oil bill. Without him knowing for sure, a 50/90 set at around 50 would be enough for your house.
Obviously you need to get somebody in to size it properly. DO NOT fit a 90/120.
Do not swap burners either. Get a professional in. You get what you pay for.
What area are you based and maybe somebody could reccomend somebody good for you.

This is advice from a plumber who is selling it, its not new its second hand.
offered to install it too, that was the answer to question i asked him about using oil, replace it with my burner. based Co Wexford,

Dtp1979

SCOOP 64 wrote: »

This is advice from a plumber who is selling it, its not new its second hand.
offered to install it too, that was the answer to question i asked him about using oil, replace it with my burner. based Co Wexford,

There's good and bad in every trade. This "plumber" hasn't a notion I'm afraid. Don't buy a second hand boiler. Certainly don't go larger. He sounds like the kinda guy selling old boilers on done deal.
Sorry I don't know anybody from that area. Try the OFTEC site for somebody in that area.

Wearb

What is wrong with existing boiler?

SCOOP 64

Wearb wrote: »

What is wrong with existing boiler?

Leaking.

Wearb

If not rotted out, I have seen them successfully welded. With no rush at this time of year, it might be worth a go. Or replace with a new condensing boiler.

SCOOP 64

Wearb wrote: »

If not rotted out, I have seen them successfully welded. With no rush at this time of year, it might be worth a go. Or replace with a new condensing boiler.

I have thought of getting welded, but fear it might be to far gone,like to buy new but by the time you pay for installation and the recommended power flush its a small fortune.

Dtp1979

SCOOP 64 wrote: »

I have thought of getting welded, but fear it might be to far gone,like to buy new but by the time you pay for installation and the recommended power flush its a small fortune.

Look into the seai and carbon credits schemes. There's over a thousand euro back for the homeowner and they end up with a much more efficient heating system and lower fuel bills

sdoc13

Best Gas Boiler out there is the Ideal Logic. Seriously reliable and minimum 5 year warrenty,

Robbie.G

sdoc13 wrote: »

Best Gas Boiler out there is the Ideal Logic. Seriously reliable and minimum 5 year warrenty,

What's that got to do with this as the problem is with an oil boiler.

sdoc13

Robbie.G wrote: »

What's that got to do with this as the problem is with an oil boiler.

Wasnt sure if it was an oil boiler or not.

SCOOP 64

Dtp1979 wrote: »

Look into the seai and carbon credits schemes. There's over a thousand euro back for the homeowner and they end up with a much more efficient heating system and lower fuel bills

Ive heard people mention this and say you have to have the latest controls added which pushes the price up if you just brought new with a basic set up without the grant would be cheaper?

SCOOP 64

sdoc13 wrote: »

Best Gas Boiler out there is the Ideal Logic. Seriously reliable and minimum 5 year warrenty,

i have oil at moment but seem to be alot people changing to gas.

Tony Beetroot

Dtp1979 wrote: »

Oh lord God almighty whichever part time postman/plumber/taxi driver gave you that dreadful advise will you please sack him/her.

I saw a post van in my estate two weeks ago at my next door neighbours well after 7 o clock and heard that they their gas boiler was broken. Are postmen now plumbers too?

Wearb

SCOOP 64 wrote: »

i have oil at moment but seem to be alot people changing to gas.

I wouldn't touch it unless you can get mains gas.

SCOOP 64

Wearb wrote: »

I wouldn't touch it unless you can get mains gas.

Not a chance out in the sticks.

agusta

SCOOP 64 wrote: »

I have a grant 50/90 cabinpack boiler which needs replacing have been offered a grant 90/120 cabinpack to replace it , my concerns, over kill for my requirements? have 11 radiators 3 doubles, will i use more oil ? was told if my burner (reillo RDB1) was put on it instead of the reillo G3 which it will come with, will end using same amount of oil as i did before, can this be done? thks

Bad advice.if it were me id be fitting a high efficiency grant vortex or grant euroflame.You will bring down your fuel cost by at least 15 percent.It will pay for itself in the long run.

Dtp1979

SCOOP 64 wrote: »

Ive heard people mention this and say you have to have the latest controls added which pushes the price up if you just brought new with a basic set up without the grant would be cheaper?

Yes but wit the latest controls comes much greater efficiency and lower bills.