Combination gas fired boiler fitting Information
Combination gas fired boiler fitting Information
A combi gas fired boiler is a form of condensing gas boiler. combi central heating boilers are very economical and are able to heat up water when needed making them very popular.
A heating audit is recommended before you buy to ensure that it is able to be fitted in your house. This should be carried out by a trained installer as there are regulations that must be complied with. There are various reasons why it is more challenging to install a contemporary condensing gas boiler and replace a orthodox gas boiler.
The flue output gases are not as hot and heavier than for a traditional gas fired boiler, and usually form an easily seen plume. The output gases can then wet services near to the outlet, or cause a nuisance to neighboring property, on occasion people going by your home can be impacted by this exhaust plume.
Your existing flue may not be suitable for a contemporary condensing heating boiler requirements. As a result you may need to change the flue. The condensing heating boiler flue must also not be shared with any non-condensing gas appliance.
An external drain point is called for to enable the removal of the condensation which will form within gas boiler.
Do not worry, most of these set up problems can easily be beat. You should expect your fitter to advise you on the best way of tackling these problems based upon their previous experience. The installation assessment process should estimate the extra cost of the full fitting and compare them with typical fuel savings over the life of the new gas boiler.
It is not all doom and gloom however and there are alternatives for the fitting. A change of gas fired boiler location is often necessary. Particular examples are where a condensing gas boiler is to replace an open flue or back heating boiler. You will see that these older gas fired boiler types are not mounted on an outside wall with an existing boiler flue.
Providing you do not install the gas fired boiler in the main living room most other rooms are ok. Sometimes the kitchen is utilised, sometimes a sleeping room and on occasion the loft.
A gas fired boiler can be fitted in the attic as long as the system is sealed. If you have selected this choice you must ensure that there is access to the loft through a hatch with a lower down loft latter. Boarded flooring will be needed to facilitate access to the gas boiler and sufficient lighting is it essential. These points are required to enable a plumber to maintain and service the gas boiler.