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Combi Boiler Information – Boiler Combination Gas heat Line

A combi (or combination boiler) is a compact and highly efficient unit giving all the heating and hot water you need, with significant savings on running and installation costs.

Advantages:

· Excellent water pressure for shower (also hot and cold water at all outlets).
· No need for a tank in the loft (so no risk of freezing or flooding).
· No need for a cylinder or the various pipework found with other boilers (saves space and money).
· Appropriate for households with many members which put a significant demand on hot water.

Disadvantages:

· Higher system pressure which may seek out leaks.
· No tank so no extra water in emergencies.
· Because the hot water heats on demand it runs more slowly and thus means it takes longer to run a bath. As the combination boiler heats water as you use it, the flow of taps for baths may not be as powerful

A condensing combi boiler is more efficient due to its ability to extract more heat from the flue gases normally lost to the environment through the flue system.

Energy Saving Tip: When you wash your dishes and clothes make sure you put on full loads.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

New Government regulations (Part L) require that from the 1st of April 2005 all new boiler installations must be of the 'high efficiency' condensing type. There are very few exceptions to this law. Full information can be obtained from the Office of the Deputy Prime minister (ODPM) or by clicking the following link. http://www.odpm.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1130726