The ultimate Intergas virgin freebie boiler thread

[Riley]

Mrs S is tucked up in bed, with hot water bottle etc.

I have 10 minutes wind down time. Time enough (and to spare) to crush the hopes of a Chalked. Or indeed an Anz. Or a hammers, ch4 or solutions.

Oh, how the fragile yachts of their hopes blow around the rocky harbour of their own destruction...

Sorry - was that a bit too poetic?

Nice to hear a man who loves his work

 

[Gray0689]

get back to your favourite subject .....food !

Nooo my fleece lol

 

[Rickster123]

get back to your favourite subject .....food !

Just having toast and marmite actually!

 

[Ray Stafford]

Nice to hear a man who loves his work

You still here Matt? I thought we ejected your sorry bum yesterday?

 

[hammers4spanner]

Just having toast and marmite actually!

noooo carbs before before bed

 

[Rickster123]

noooo carbs before before bed

I'm just hoping for a solid poo in the morning

 

[Ray Stafford]

As a side issue, I note that this thread now has more than four thousand, two hundred views.

The other day, we discussed the whole idea of only four moving parts. Was it a good thing? The consensus seemed to be that whilst it might be a bit of a marketing gimmick, generally speaking, less to go wrong could be an advantage.

What about the inclusion of a RF programmable stat ? Combis have come with clocks for years, and more recently manufacturers have offered programmable stats as optional extras, but this is the first that I can recall where the honeywell base station is included in the boiler case, and the stat part is thrown in FOC. Thats about £100 worth of freebie?

Is it something that you guys would value?

 

[hammers4spanner]

Can't beat early morning clear out

 

[hammers4spanner]

As a side issue, I note that this thread now has more than four thousand, two hundred views.

The other day, we discussed the whole idea of only four moving parts. Was it a good thing? The consensus seemed to be that whilst it might be a bit of a marketing gimmick, generally speaking, less to go wrong could be an advantage.

What about the inclusion of a RF programmable stat ? Combis have come with clocks for years, and more recently manufacturers have offered programmable stats as optional extras, but this is the first that I can recall where the honeywell base station is included in the boiler case, and the stat part is thrown in FOC. Thats about £100 worth of freebie?

Is it something that you guys would value?

honestly no
I find customers hate room stats over complicated for them most I do happy just to have an on off switch

 

[Ray Stafford]

honestly no
I find customers hate room stats over complicated for them most I do happy just to have an on off switch

Probably best for your customers to go with the HRE or the Rapid then Jim.

 

[Chalked]

L

As a side issue, I note that this thread now has more than four thousand, two hundred views.

The other day, we discussed the whole idea of only four moving parts. Was it a good thing? The consensus seemed to be that whilst it might be a bit of a marketing gimmick, generally speaking, less to go wrong could be an advantage.

What about the inclusion of a RF programmable stat ? Combis have come with clocks for years, and more recently manufacturers have offered programmable stats as optional extras, but this is the first that I can recall where the honeywell base station is included in the boiler case, and the stat part is thrown in FOC. Thats about £100 worth of freebie?

Is it something that you guys would value?

Yes , definitely a good inclusion.

 

[Ray Stafford]

honestly no

Yes , definitely a good inclusion.

Well, thats a clear result from our studio audience...

 

[Chalked]

honestly no
I find customers hate room stats over complicated for them most I do happy just to have an on off switch

A room thermostat must be fitted to all installations.

I agree that trv'is offer greater room control and programable stats can be a pain to set. But you do need one as a interlink for boiler cycling.

 

[hammers4spanner]

A room thermostat must be fitted to all installations.

I agree that trv'is offer greater room control and programable stats can be a pain to set. But you do need one as a interlink for boiler cycling.

doesn't stop customers putting them in their handbags tho and taking them out on daytrips

 

[Nostrum]

I'd rather have the choice then be governed by what the manufacturer chucks in the box.

Anyway, when's this rapid thing showing its face, can't find any details anywhere?

 

[Ray Stafford]

Anyway, when's this rapid thing showing its face, can't find any details anywhere?

Soon.

I rather suspect that I may have blown a gaff that I should not have...

 

[Nostrum]

Oops.

The rep's been talking about it for ages, it just didn't have an official name at the time.

 

[solutions]

As a side issue, I note that this thread now has more than four thousand, two hundred views.

The other day, we discussed the whole idea of only four moving parts. Was it a good thing? The consensus seemed to be that whilst it might be a bit of a marketing gimmick, generally speaking, less to go wrong could be an advantage.

What about the inclusion of a RF programmable stat ? Combis have come with clocks for years, and more recently manufacturers have offered programmable stats as optional extras, but this is the first that I can recall where the honeywell base station is included in the boiler case, and the stat part is thrown in FOC. Thats about £100 worth of freebie?

Is it something that you guys would value?

Yes the wireless stat particularly a relatively solid brand (honeywell) being included is a big plus. Particularly as I understand the base is capable of operating with several different models of prog stat, although not simultaneously of course.
But for me the fundamental plus has got to be the copper Heat exchanger path ways. It's potentially the perfect hex for the majority of uk retro fits as so much less susceptable to blocking with muck, which shouldn't be present after a pro install, but sooner or later is.

 

[zzzjim]

A room thermostat must be fitted to all installations.

I'm wondering how long before they sniff for Phone-Wifi / PIR detectors , to see if some ones home , before pre--heating Combi Hot-Water !

 

[smtplumbing]

that is a massive point I have over looked. I am a Honeywell man normally 927 so the fact it's build it will not only will it save you money it will save time no external wires. But the big plus that has been missed by everyone is that because its on the boiler case that will be covered in the 10 year warranty so it's a win win win

 

[Ch4 plumbing]

Seems like a good idea, I normally fit the rf receiver beneath the boiler which can look a little untidy at times, I only fit the Worcester ones if asked as TBH I think they are too expensive for a lot of people.

 

[Riley]

You still here Matt? I thought we ejected your sorry bum yesterday?

Doesn't stop me bantering the rest of them :smile:

 

[Riley]

All quiet, too quiet

 

[Ch4 plumbing]

Just got back from riding and expected the boot so quite happy.

 

[Ray Stafford]

Patience is a virtue...

 

[Rickster123]

All quiet, too quiet

Ray text me earlier, he says the winner is..... Villatom!

 

[Riley]

Evening Ray, hope Mrs S is ok cheers for the money off code today

 

[Riley]

Ray text me earlier, he says the winner is..... Villatom!

Sounds fair :wink:

 

[Chalked]

I'm off out for a few beers.
Will check back about 11.30

 

[hammers4spanner]

i aint going nowhere got my foot wedge in pack of frozen peas due to plantar fasilitis so will be nosing in on my in or out progress

 

[Ray Stafford]

Right, here we go then.

Who's sorry bum should get kicked out?

Who do we have left?

CH4, Chalked, Hammers and Solutions.

Hmmmm.

Would you like a clue?

 

[Riley]

Tut tut ray surely a chat and a drink first

 

[Riley]

Although I am making this sound like a date so maybe as you were

 

[Ch4 plumbing]

I'm hoping if the name begins with C then their safe......I am slightly biased though

 

[hammers4spanner]

Thought anz was still in or did i miss something?