Boiler queries - Worcester Bosch Compact

[gasmanrob]

We went from a tank style system to a combi about 6 years ago - I thought combis were all the rage from an efficiency perspective.

Old boiler needs to be moved out of a bedroom to make storage space and I am doing the kitchen up anyway so it is ideal to move it into a kitchen and even mroe dieal to get it into a small wall cupboard.

As for Bosch - just chose them based on reading reviews etc. I've spent enough time I want a Bosch Compact that I am not going to reconsider another one! Plus I have made appointments with Bosch approved installers now. Either way I doubt Bosch is the worst and even if other makes are better I imagien the Bosch is good enough.

I'd never even heard of WB until I started looking into a new boiler.

In terms of future proofing I meant if we have more people - so more liekly to have someone using upstairs and downstairs taps as oppsoed to a whole new bathroom.

You out say you are basing your decision based on the reviews of the Worcester compact, there can't be that many out there as it was only launched 2 maybe 3 months ago so all the reviews on it will be good as nobody has had to live with it long term. I also wouldn't go too much on reviews of it's older boilers as this is a completely new design,

but as you've said it's what you want and I admire you for sticking to your guns

 

[Ch4 plumbing]

I wouldn't buy a boiler based on it fitting inside a standard kitchen unit, if the installer fits a magnetic cleaner under the boiler it will stick out any how, choose whatever is recommended by the GS engineer that looks at your property then order a large cupboard from the supplier or custom make one to fit.

Also what KB is saying is the best way to go if you have the flow rate and the room for an unvented cylinder. That's just my opinion.

 

[vern]

We have fitted hundreds of em in all guises, WB CDI Classic every time, alter your cupboard!

 

[northcarr]

We went from a tank style system to a combi about 6 years ago - I thought combis were all the rage from an efficiency perspective.

Old boiler needs to be moved out of a bedroom to make storage space and I am doing the kitchen up anyway so it is ideal to move it into a kitchen and even mroe dieal to get it into a small wall cupboard.

As for Bosch - just chose them based on reading reviews etc. I've spent enough time I want a Bosch Compact that I am not going to reconsider another one! Plus I have made appointments with Bosch approved installers now. Either way I doubt Bosch is the worst and even if other makes are better I imagien the Bosch is good enough.

I'd never even heard of WB until I started looking into a new boiler.

In terms of future proofing I meant if we have more people - so more liekly to have someone using upstairs and downstairs taps as oppsoed to a whole new bathroom.

Some gsr guys love wb some hate them,some points to note
Plus points

Wb have a great backup service
Well known brand
Long warranty if serviced correctly

Negative points
Built with lots of plastic parts
If they go wrong not easy to work on which could cost more to repair out of warranty
Overpriced compared to other manufacturers

If there's a chance you may not get your new boiler serviced every yr then the warranty will be void personally I would go for an ideal logic easy to work on and made with brass/copper ect very little plastics to go wrong and cheaper to buy.

 

[P4ULT]

Personally I'd go with Worcester I have never had them not fix a boiler if required under warranty...

 

[Nostrum]

The best warranty is the one you never have to use.

I'm not a personal lover of WB but I fit a lot on a contract basis. I would agree with northcarr and vern. Their service is generally very good, which is where the price tag comes from, as opposed to other manufacturers who don't offer as good a service, but who's product represent better value for money. Also the classic CDI is a better unit. Not to keen on the compact and I think I would slit my wrists if someone wanted me to repair one! They remind me of a duvet in one of those vacuum packed bags, no space !

Bigger boiler output means bigger gas supply, as you have to provide the correct gas rate on full rate regardless.

i would be inclined to research Ideal Logics range before settling on a Worcester, but out of the two models, the CDI Classic is a better product, tried and tested etc.

 

[SimonG]

The best warranty is the one you never have to use.

I'm not a personal lover of WB but I fit a lot on a contract basis. I would agree with northcarr and vern. Their service is generally very good, which is where the price tag comes from, as opposed to other manufacturers who don't offer as good a service, but who's product represent better value for money. Also the classic CDI is a better unit. Not to keen on the compact and I think I would slit my wrists if someone wanted me to repair one! They remind me of a duvet in one of those vacuum packed bags, no space !

Bigger boiler output means bigger gas supply, as you have to provide the correct gas rate on full rate regardless.

i would be inclined to research Ideal Logics range before settling on a Worcester, but out of the two models, the CDI Classic is a better product, tried and tested etc.

Funny that. WB give good service on gas boilers because my experience on the oil side is dire.

 

[Nostrum]

I did say generally, although to be fair they have always been ok to me for oil. Probably more to do with regional management rather than technology.

 

[SafeGasInstall]

fitted about 4 of the 36 compact CDI , what can i say I have fitted one last friday too and they are just the one to go for !!!

customer service to back this outstanding boiler second to none !!!

there is no other boiler manufacture to compare there customer care with Worcester Bosch in UK

 

[Killy Bing]

Funny that. WB give good service on gas boilers because my experience on the oil side is dire.

same bar one they installed and didn't do the conny up. Came out and replaced the lot.

i haven't got any gripes with the back up from Worcester on the gas side though.