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Grant Votex Air Oil Hybrid

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  • 06-09-2018 10:59pm
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    Howzit17
    Registered Users Posts: 62 ✭✭


    Considering getting this for an old 2 story stone 1000sqft house I’m currently renovating, pointing stone and applying lime plaster.etc
    The house currently has an oil system and thought this could be a good addition for the house.Floors will be lifted soon so adding UFH to ground floor and keeping rads up stairs could be done.Before I saw this I was just going to keep oil/rads all over and put in a multi fuel boiler stove .Can you have 3 sources of heating...oil,air,stove?
    Would like to hear your thoughts on the Grant Hybrid or other suggested heating options?
    Thanks


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    Doniekp
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭Doniekp


    Hi

    Did you proceed with installing the VortexAir Hybrid Range boiler from grant?
    Im in the same situation as you as restoring an old stone house,
    We have alot of insulation gone in and was looking at UFH too.

    Donie


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    DGOBS
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    If you speak directly with Grant, they will help you determine if the hybrid unit is suitable for your home.


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    Doniekp
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭Doniekp


    Yes, I have contacted Grant and sent them the xml file for the house.
    I was just wondering if Howzit17 installed the system in he's house and how it was working out for him.


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    Road-Hog
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    Doniekp wrote: »
    Hi

    Did you proceed with installing the VortexAir Hybrid Range boiler from grant?
    Im in the same situation as you as restoring an old stone house,
    We have alot of insulation gone in and was looking at UFH too.

    Donie

    Do you mind me asking what the above unit costs.....I need to change my 20 year old oil boiler for something newer soon.....gas is close but for a quote of €8000 for a connection. I’ve conventional radiators and no under floor heating. House is two story about 2,100 sq ft with a BER of D2


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    Doniekp
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭Doniekp


    got a quote from FireBird for their hybrid system

    16kw heatpump with c26kw oil boilerand all that is needed to run the system
    €6857.12+vat
    commissioning €150+ vat

    House is 4500sq ft ber B1


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    DGOBS
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    @Rod-Hog.......with a BER D2 and a heat pump, would be like trying to keep your fridge cold with the door open (in reverse) so would not be suitable.

    You would need to consider deep retrofit insulation first


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    Road-Hog
    Registered Users Posts: 1,412 ✭✭✭Road-Hog


    Doniekp wrote: »
    got a quote from FireBird for their hybrid system

    16kw heatpump with c26kw oil boilerand all that is needed to run the system
    €6857.12+vat
    commissioning €150+ vat

    House is 4500sq ft ber B1

    One more question do you know If there Are any grants available for this type of boiler foehn that it has a heat pump.


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    Road-Hog
    Registered Users Posts: 1,412 ✭✭✭Road-Hog


    DGOBS wrote: »
    @Rod-Hog.......with a BER D2 and a heat pump, would be like trying to keep your fridge cold with the door open (in reverse) so would not be suitable.

    You would need to consider deep retrofit insulation first

    It’s a hybrid system so would you not be only using the heat pump when the temp differential is low....?


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    DGOBS
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 3,496 ✭✭✭DGOBS


    It’s a hybrid system so would you not be only using the heat pump when the temp differential is low....?

    Yes it is a hybrid 9I am familiar with the product) and it still requires a sufficient BER rating to work well, if not the benefits of having a heat-pump as part of the system is considerably diminished


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    tinofapples
    Registered Users Posts: 2,957 ✭✭✭tinofapples


    Road-Hog wrote: »
    One more question do you know If there Are any grants available for this type of boiler foehn that it has a heat pump.

    Can I ask the same question lads? Is the grant applicable with the hybrid boilers be it heat pump with oil or gas?


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    larrymc123
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭larrymc123


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/112862819#Comment_112862819

    I am wondering if anyone has the answer to this question from Road-Hog / tinofapples? Is the grant applicable with hybrid boilers?

    In my case I am looking at Heat pump with Oil Boiler combination.

    Currently considering Firebird Enviroair Hybrid Heat Pump or Grant VortexAir Hybrid. Anyone installed either of these systems?



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    arw45
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭arw45


    Would really appreciate any feedback on these. Particularly in a retrofit. Oil gunbarrel and 1970s huge radiators. We want to find a reasonable solution so any help so appreciated.



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    Lenar3556
    Registered Users Posts: 1,355 ✭✭✭Lenar3556


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120978193#Comment_120978193

    I wouldn’t. There will be no appreciable benefit over a standard oil boiler (which is still probably the most cost effective central heating system at present)



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