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New kero boiler/burner

  • 04-08-2022 6:59pm
    #1
    me4many
    Registered Users Posts: 279 ✭✭


    My old boiler of 25+ years will need to be replaced for the coming winter.

    The grant vortex 50/90 has been suggested to me. There's six double rads in the house . It is an external boiler.

    Any views on that boiler.

    Also can I locate it about fifteen feet from the house. Would there be much heat loss.

    Thanks.



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  • #2
    Gusser09
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,831 ✭✭✭Gusser09


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058257508/new-kero-boiler-burner

    What kind of price did you get?



  • #3
    jimf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,966 ✭✭✭jimf


    grant vortex 50/90 would be ideal

    just remember when fitting you will need a permanent live supply for the frost stat

    15ft once the pipework is well insulated should be ok

    also make sure you get a new pump fitted as well



  • #4
    Wearb
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 6,331 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wearb


    Make sure that pipes are insulated in a way that keeps it dry. Wet insulation is no insulation. I'd always have a preference for keeping it against the house, but that's not always possible.

    It will also need a gully/soakaway for condensate.

    Make sure it's properly commissioned and installed to manufacturers instructions. Perhaps upgrade controls and zones when you're at it. You might also need a new tank.

    Please follow site and charter rules. "Resistance is futile"



  • #5
    me4many
    Registered Users Posts: 279 ✭✭me4many


    I haven't got a price yet..

    Thanks for other info above.

    Which tank do you mean I might need to change...

    Tkx



  • #6
    Wearb
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 6,331 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wearb


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119431066#Comment_119431066

    Oil tank. If its as old as the boiler it might need changing. Your installer or service person will give it the once over and let you know its condition.

    You should have that information already as tank inspection is part of the annual service.

    Please follow site and charter rules. "Resistance is futile"



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  • #7
    me4many
    Registered Users Posts: 279 ✭✭me4many


    Tks

    As it happens I have a new tank..I changed it last year. I know this will cost me a fair few euro so thankfully that's already done.



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