ADVISE PLEASE - What replacement boiler for Ferroli DOMIcompact F24B ?

[bilabonic]

Hi All

I have a Ferroli DOMIcompact F24B and it is nothing but trouble, i have had a new PCB fitted, new preesure gauge, new pump and it is not working AGAIN due to pump broken again !!!

The Engineer has disconnected the pump so i only have HW, he also stated there is very small leak on Heat Exchanger (he did show me tiny bit of rust on backplate of the boiler ?)

I have had enough the Ferroli and need something reliable for winter....

I have asked for a price of a total replacement boiler and wanted a Baxi DUO TEC 24 or 28E as he has fitted on of these at my parents and it has been brilliant PLUS a 7 year warranty !!

He has stated that since the FLUE exits vertically through the roof (it goes through ceiling for 1m then 45deg for 1m the vertical again up through tiles/roof), it alsi has a 'support bracket midway).

I would also like to add ALL of the flue is less than 1 year old as it was all replaced when i had a new roof/Local Gov grant.

He has stated a BAXI can NOT be fitted due to the flue being the wrong size and is getting back to me later wit a 'suitable boiler' which will most probably be ANOTHER Ferroli or if i want a BAXI i would have to have ALL the flue replaced as well (expensive!!!)

Is this true guys ? What are my options here ?? What would you recommend???

Thanks in advance.

Cheers

 

[AMGasServices]

I’d say install an intergas. Less moving parts less problems.

 

[bilabonic]

A new boiler needs to be fitted to a clean system, preferably with a magnetic filter.

I always presumed those filters were 'snake oil' !!! Plus the stupid amount of additives out there, my engineering is fitting new pump and using anti leak additive now !! Fernox ?? Pump with fitting/additive costs nearly half the price of the WHOLE boiler !! Rrrrr

 

[Scott_D]

I always presumed those filters were 'snake oil' !!! Plus the stupid amount of additives out there, my engineering is fitting new pump and using anti leak additive now !! Fernox ?? Pump with fitting/additive costs nearly half the price of the WHOLE boiler !! Rrrrr

No they are very good!

 

[king of pipes]

I didn't say baxi was a budget boiler I said "if your working on a budget" meaning baxi and ideal will be competitively priced both offer good warranties up to 10 years on some models don't fit a 24kw the hot water produced will be disappointing in winter, many merchants sell a replacement heating pack which will be the boiler , flue , magnetic filter, chemicals , and scale reducer at a discounted price . Cheers kop

 

[DGT plumbing]

Anything but another Ferroli. I wouldn't fit them things if they gave them away.

 

[bilabonic]

I didn't say baxi was a budget boiler I said "if your working on a budget" meaning baxi and ideal will be competitively priced both offer good warranties up to 10 years on some models don't fit a 24kw the hot water produced will be disappointing in winter, many merchants sell a replacement heating pack which will be the boiler , flue , magnetic filter, chemicals , and scale reducer at a discounted price . Cheers kop

You are SPOT ON, i asked my Engineer and they sell more of the higher model 28kw !!! So i would be cheaper !!

I NEVER would of presumed that !

Thanks for your info and knowledge...It is MUCH appreciated. !

Cheers

 

[Rob Foster]

ATAG all,day long why buy a Ford when you can have a mercedes Rob Foster aka centralheatking

 

[Rob Foster]

Vaillant for me

I love Vaillant Audi of boilers
Rob Foster aka centralheatking

 

[Scott_D]

ATAG all,day long why buy a Ford when you can have a mercedes Rob Foster aka centralheatking

Have you got one in your house?

 

[Rob Foster]

Have you got one in your house?

I have several houses. I own a gloworm 100ff, two vaillant 28 kw combis, and a Worcester 28
Rest are off gas main. My next house will have Atag
House with 100ff is being demolished after Xmas

 

[Sharp Point]

I love Vaillant Audi of boilers
Rob Foster aka centralheatking

Use to be

 

[Rob Foster]

Use to be

Your probably right as Audi was a good make when I had A6 avants now every drug dealer has got one. I want a Maserati Quattroporte Ghiblin In Matt black next

 

[Rob Foster]

Your probably right as Audi was a good make when I had A6 avants now every drug dealer has got one. I want a Maserati Quattroporte Ghiblin In Matt black next

Except you cannot get a bathroom suite in them

 

[Sharp Point]

My little toy could fit a whole bathroom suite in, and with all my tools/tube and probably beat most super cars to the job.

 

[sammathias]

Why repair a terrible boiler? Your just wasting money. I've replaced two 3 year old ferrolis before now because the landlord had had enough of breakdowns. Would never touch/work on one again. As for vaillant, all boiler have their troubles...but serviced properly and with a 7 year warranty you can't go wrong...ecotec plus.