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By *rusader1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Dublin

Hi guys,

All advice or help greatly appreciated.

Gas boiler (Baxi Solo 3, Model 80, Heat Output 23.4kW. 18 years old) has decided its time to die on me!

Looking at a replacement, hearing all kinds of mixed advice on makes / models etc.....

Anyone got any sound impartial advice?

Thanks.....

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By *ongueandgroove555Couple
over a year ago

Waterford

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By *tockings199Couple
over a year ago

Waterford

Gas boilers are obsolete these days, all new builds have air to water heat pumps fitted as we had fitted recently, pricy to fit but way cheaper to run

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By *rusader1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Dublin


"Gas boilers are obsolete these days, all new builds have air to water heat pumps fitted as we had fitted recently, pricy to fit but way cheaper to run "

Thanks Stockings, but this is not a new build, its replacing an existing boiler.

Heat pumps are fine, but more suited to underfloor heating as it operates at a lower temperature. Ideal for new builds, but not retrofits.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ring Daniel O Donnell...he'll sort you out ??

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By *rusader1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Dublin


"Ring Daniel O Donnell...he'll sort you out ??"

He'll have to come quick otherwise I'll have the pyjamas on tonight!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There are lots on the market at the moment. Go for one that is fitted by a registered engineer and make sure to register yor warrenty with which ever company you buy it from. After 20 odd years I still find Pottertons are best value and very little goes wrong with them.

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By *rusader1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Dublin


"There are lots on the market at the moment. Go for one that is fitted by a registered engineer and make sure to register yor warrenty with which ever company you buy it from. After 20 odd years I still find Pottertons are best value and very little goes wrong with them."

Thanks a mill.....

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By *osmicGateMan
over a year ago

louth


"Hi guys,

All advice or help greatly appreciated.

Gas boiler (Baxi Solo 3, Model 80, Heat Output 23.4kW. 18 years old) has decided its time to die on me!

Looking at a replacement, hearing all kinds of mixed advice on makes / models etc.....

Anyone got any sound impartial advice?

Thanks....."

I have an Ideal not sure what number model it is but bought new few years ago always heats the place up nicely has an A+ rating so it's very efficient.. Bills are between 50-60 every 2 months in the depths of winter so it's affordable.. I paid around 1000 for mine so not cheap either

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By *hilaboutMan
over a year ago

kilkenny

Grants firebird ...made in birr offaly..very efficient boiler ..any more info pm me

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By *ol_ieMan
over a year ago

Dublin west

Worcester Bosch or viessman is what you want. A little more expensive but worth it in the long run.

Whatever you end up with will be miles better than what you had.

If you upgrade to a number of zones then you can get a grant to help with the cost.

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By *yesgreenMan
over a year ago

north and south


"Worcester Bosch or viessman is what you want. A little more expensive but worth it in the long run.

Whatever you end up with will be miles better than what you had.

If you upgrade to a number of zones then you can get a grant to help with the cost. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Gas boilers are obsolete these days, all new builds have air to water heat pumps fitted as we had fitted recently, pricy to fit but way cheaper to run "

Roughly, how much are these to get fitted ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Grant and firebird are 2 diff makes of boilers and she looking for gas boiler these 2 are oil boilers potterton myson best gas boiler on market pm I can tell u were to get them

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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of


"Gas boilers are obsolete these days, all new builds have air to water heat pumps fitted as we had fitted recently, pricy to fit but way cheaper to run

Roughly, how much are these to get fitted ?"

8000 plus. It's not suitable for an old house,but works for well insulated new builds. Noisy yokes and come with a couple of other disadvantages too.

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By *angero3aMan
over a year ago

swords

was told supply and fit new gas boiler about 2,000

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By *angero3aMan
over a year ago

swords

was told supply and fit new gas boiler about 2,000

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By *rusader1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Dublin

Thanks all.....

Bought the Worcester Bosch (30kW).

System flush and install for a €1000 (cash), does that sound reasonable?

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By *kcoupleCouple
over a year ago

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"Thanks all.....

Bought the Worcester Bosch (30kW).

System flush and install for a €1000 (cash), does that sound reasonable?"

€1000 ? They are about €2500 including vat if I remember correctly. Are you sure you have the right model

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By *rusader1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Dublin

thanks...

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By *rusader1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Dublin


"Thanks all.....

Bought the Worcester Bosch (30kW).

System flush and install for a €1000 (cash), does that sound reasonable?

€1000 ? They are about €2500 including vat if I remember correctly. Are you sure you have the right model

Bought the boiler, flue, magnetic filter direct from a supplier for €1,300 (incl VAT)

Plumber looking for €1,000 to do the install and flush.

"

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By *kcoupleCouple
over a year ago

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"Thanks all.....

Bought the Worcester Bosch (30kW).

System flush and install for a €1000 (cash), does that sound reasonable?

€1000 ? They are about €2500 including vat if I remember correctly. Are you sure you have the right model

Bought the boiler, flue, magnetic filter direct from a supplier for €1,300 (incl VAT)

Plumber looking for €1,000 to do the install and flush.

"

€1000 for a day's work. give gashouse or gasworks a ring, both do work for us and can't fault them. That's crazy quote for fitting a boiler. Mag filter is a 15 min job to fit and unless it's a power flush them the plumber is ripping the piss

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By *rusader1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Dublin


"Thanks all.....

Bought the Worcester Bosch (30kW).

System flush and install for a €1000 (cash), does that sound reasonable?

€1000 ? They are about €2500 including vat if I remember correctly. Are you sure you have the right model

Bought the boiler, flue, magnetic filter direct from a supplier for €1,300 (incl VAT)

Plumber looking for €1,000 to do the install and flush.

€1000 for a day's work. give gashouse or gasworks a ring, both do work for us and can't fault them. That's crazy quote for fitting a boiler. Mag filter is a 15 min job to fit and unless it's a power flush them the plumber is ripping the piss"

will do....cheers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If its cash, will he give you a reciept for your guarentee.

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By *kcoupleCouple
over a year ago

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"If its cash, will he give you a reciept for your guarentee. "

I'm surprised people still fall for the "cash job" scam. This guy is Charing twice what he should and it makes no difference what way he gets paid, cash cheque bitcoin or kinder eggs. If you think you are getting done by a small job tradesman then go with a national fully insured company who will stand over their work. My heart is broken with calls from friends who can't get plumbers or sparks back after cash jobs

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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of


"If its cash, will he give you a reciept for your guarentee.

I'm surprised people still fall for the "cash job" scam. This guy is Charing twice what he should and it makes no difference what way he gets paid, cash cheque bitcoin or kinder eggs. If you think you are getting done by a small job tradesman then go with a national fully insured company who will stand over their work. My heart is broken with calls from friends who can't get plumbers or sparks back after cash jobs "

Agree, if there's gas and electricity involved only go with fully certified tradesman or you might pay a high price in hindsight. You don't do yourself a favour with a cash deal.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love very much the fact that Fab can also be a place to discuss the merits of differnt boilers. I must expect Irish Fab to be the only place.

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast


"I love very much the fact that Fab can also be a place to discuss the merits of differnt boilers. I must expect Irish Fab to be the only place."

I'm sure you'll find a few old boilers in the lounge too

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By *hiteKniteMan
over a year ago

Nearby

Don’t let Daniel O’Donnell near it anyway

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Should have a look at a combi boiler, efficiency is right up there

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Did you sort it??

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