James
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| posted on 14/6/14 at 10:46 AM |
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OT: DIY Boiler and Megaflow
Another plumbing question I'm afraid folks!
We want to rip out the current ancient boiler and cylinder. Both are in the wrong place, the boiler is inefficient blah, blah. We're not even
allowed to have cavity wall until we have a more efficient boiler! 
We'd like a unvented system type with a megaflo (or similar).
I can easily do the new radiators and the new plumbing for them. However its the rest of the system I'm a bit unsure of!
Megaflow do a 'systemfit' model where the tank has everything else already attached to it. SystemFit
cylinder
I know I need a Gas Safe person to do the gas pipe (and commission the boiler?). If I bought the system fit, is it just a case of connecting up the
mains, the radiators and the boiler supply?
I wonder if I could do the boiler too?
I'm not sure if it's all fairly simple of whether I've missed something obvious?
I've had a quote from a plumber to fit a new Worcester Bosch boiler (gas, flue etc.) and connect it up to the megaflo I've fitted for
£2000.
My mate did one for his parents and said the cylinder came with instructions and he just followed them!
Any help appreciated!
Thanks,
James
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
- Muhammad Ali
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talkingcars
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| posted on 14/6/14 at 11:59 AM |
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If you understand the principles of plumbing and are mechanically able a complete heating system isn't difficult.
Unfortunatly modern regulations state that major plumbing works and electrical works have to either be installed by a trained installer who is
quilified and can self certify or have to be inspected before use.
I'd speak to a few local plumbers and see who'll inspect your work, certify it for you and do the final connection.
£2k for a boiler isn't that bad, British Gas would be asking for £6k!
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adam1985
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| posted on 14/6/14 at 06:58 PM |
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You should be registered to fit unvented cyclinders. check out youtube for exploding unvented cylinders for reasons why
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=61uDmQF5I2E
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James
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| posted on 15/6/14 at 10:49 AM |
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Yes, I know you have to be certified now, etc etc.
I've just re-wired the entire house and had it signed off by an electrician so I get that.
James
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
- Muhammad Ali
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