| A lot of clients ask: "How can I be more energy efficient?" and one of the main things a householder can do is ensure that your next boiler is a high efficiency Condensing Boiler. | |
| Why a whole page dedicated just to condensing boilers you may ask - well quite simply because the Building Regulations are changing and from April 2005 all new boiler installations will have to be of condensing technology. They cost about £100-300 more than a conventional atmospheric boiler but will provide savings of £100-300 over a 4 year period so payback is relatively rapid. | |
| What is a Condensing Boiler? Quite simply a high efficiency boiler that has an extra heat exchanger so that the hot exhaust gases are utilised to pre-heat the feed water to the main boiler heat exchanger. When working at peak efficiency, the water vapour produced in the combustion process condenses back into liquid and releases its latent heat of vaporisation. Operating efficiencies of 95% are not uncommon - these things will save you money - as with most equipment of this sort there are lots to choose from - email us for specific recommendations based on the type of property and your heating demands. | |
Our thanks to Grant Boilers for allowing us to use their artwork / spec. |
Grant Vortex
Euroflame Kitchen 90/120 model
1. Boiler on/off with neon indicator 2. System pressure gauge 3. Boiler thermostat 4. Overheat thermostat 5. Factory fitted control panel 6. High level of insulation for whisper quiet operation 7. Rigid case construction 8. Riello RDB burner 9. Flexible air supply tube 10. Lock-out button 11. Circulating pump 12. Filling loop |
| What sort of boiler should you fit? We all have our favourites - the fact that I have pictured a particular boiler on this page indicates my preference but then I do have oil fired heating. For a truly unbiased opinion you can check on how any boiler rates by visiting the SEDBUK website. This service is provided by the Energy Saving Trust and is a guide to the Seasonal Efficiencies of Domestic Boilers in the UK. By April 2005 all domestic boilers are to be rated SEDBUK A or B, that is above 86% efficiency. Some exceptions will be allowed but basically we all have to start getting much more energy aware. | |
| If - like
my own house - you are not connected to mains we would suggest oil
fired central heating is your best bet - particularly if you have a decent
sized house with a number of radiators. However do not discount
electric heating as there are some very good systems out there. Electricity
can be cheaper for smaller homes, flats, rented accommodation.
The current drive to create "villages" on the outskirts of large
cities and of course the drive of city weary folk to the true countryside
is leading to an increase in the number of homes with oil fired central
heating.
Make sure you buy your oil at the right price is a free service enabling ALL fuel buyers to combine their requirements and buy at the lowest possible prices. |
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| The components of an efficient oil fired central heating system will be exactly the same as a modern gas fired system, comprising, central room thermostat, TRV's (on all but one of the radiators), an electronic 7 day timer (with separate controls over heating and hot water), a fully lagged hot water cylinder with thermostat and some kind of interlock to prevent dry cycling. | |
| I will be pleased to assist in sizing your replacement / new boiler plant and will discuss this with you as and when you contact us. | |
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