Any Help with replacing old multi fuel burner central heating please.

[Renovator]

Hi Chaps

I am in the process of renovating a small 2bed semi 2 up 2 down 1900 build. What would be the best replacement for this system. As i think it is outdated but unsure on the matter. There is no heating upstairs.

Also there is a cylinder with immersion in the 2nd bedroom which takes up a lot of space with the airing cupboard. Would it be possible to move this cylinder up into the loft and how would i go about this.

Cheers chaps in advance

 

[Ray Stafford]

It sounds like a classic job for a combi, which would get rid of your cylinder altogether. (assuming you have gas in the property)

However, your best bet is to get a couple of local independent GSR installers to see the job, and make recommendations.

Where in the country are you? There may be some forum members close by.

Ray

Edit - just twigged that this is posted in the OIL and solid fuel section. Does that mean you don't have gas?

 

[Renovator]

Hi Ray thanks for the quick reply.

Yes there is no gas at the property or in village I believe but I will find out for you.

Are there any other alternatives to the combi because that it what I would of liked, or some kind of biomass system which was what else I was looking at.

I am in the north of essex.

Thanks again

 

[Renovator]

I apologise for the bad writing im having a mare with posting this on my phone

 

[Dotty]

Would be better getting a local OFTEC guy to do a survey for you, You would need to consider flow rates, mains water pressure and sizing.

Post a thread in the 'I'm looking for a plumber / gas engineer' section of these forums remembering to include your location. [DLMURL="http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/im-looking-plumber-gas-engineer/"]I'm looking for a Plumber or Gas Engineer[/DLMURL]

 

[lame plumber]

seems there should be Im looking for a plumber oil engineer section

 

[Pipes Plumbing]

Hi there,
You definitely have some options on the biomass front if you'd like to explore that path rather than oil or LPG in an off grid home...

The initial capital spend on a biomass system will be higher than a comparable oil system, however the fuel cost will be significantly cheaper. If we assume wood pellets vs oil and with identical boiler efficiency, you will see approximately 38% - 45% lower fuel costs year on year (variation depending on the way you buy pellets, i.e wheteher in bags or blown in bulk into a large hopper).
As of next April, the domestic RHI scheme should be launched as well, meaning you will be able to tap into government subsidies for every Kwh of heat you produce from biomass, which can be a substantial amount of cash and reduce the payback times to as low as two years, leaving you effectively in profit for a large number of years.

Feel free to drop me a PM if you'd like to have a chat about your biomass options, I'm not a million miles from your area either.

Many Thanks

 

[happyflyer]

Hi Chaps

I am in the process of renovating a small 2bed semi 2 up 2 down 1900 build. What would be the best replacement for this system. As i think it is outdated but unsure on the matter. There is no heating upstairs.

Also there is a cylinder with immersion in the 2nd bedroom which takes up a lot of space with the airing cupboard. Would it be possible to move this cylinder up into the loft and how would i go about this.

Cheers chaps in advance

Built in 1900, lead water main please no not a combi trickle trickle :rockon: drip drip click bang

whats does this mean "Yes there is no gas at the property or in village " is it like yes we have no bananas

I am with Croppie on this one

 

[Nostrum]

Small 2 up 2 down. Wouldn't consider a pellet boiler personally unles you can build a boiler house on the side and are happy pay out £10k plus.

if its that's small, I'd consider an electric wet system.

 

[happyflyer]

Small 2 up 2 down. Wouldn't consider a pellet boiler personally unles you can build a boiler house on the side and are happy pay out £10k plus.

if its that's small, I'd consider an electric wet system.

The pellet boiler would be worth more than the house.:clap: