Boiler conversion
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tumbleweed
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Boiler conversion

by tumbleweed » Thu Nov 29, 2012 4:57 pm

Quick question..
I have a baxi boiler atm and need a new system..
Which would be cheaper converting to a combi or wood burning stove?!

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Re: Boiler conversion

by htg engineer » Fri Nov 30, 2012 7:56 pm

Cheapest regarding install - will be a combi as you may be able to keep your existing radiators and pipework. Wood burning stove, you're going to need a new cylinder etc

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Re: Boiler conversion

by tumbleweed » Sat Dec 01, 2012 1:02 pm

I have been informed that I may eventually have to replace the whole system cause of problems a pressure change would cause and would likely not have the same problems if converted to a wood burner?!
Do you know what firefronts are compatible with a baxi 552 boiler?! I am only thinking of changing cause the fire was broken and have tipped it.. May need a bit of time to save up as the conversion whichever one I eventually choose is going to be costly :( ..

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Re: Boiler conversion

by htg engineer » Sat Dec 01, 2012 9:08 pm

I had this query recently and couldn't find a new replacement firefront, if you could still buy them they'd be £400+. You may find a second hand one if you shop about.

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Re: Boiler conversion

by tumbleweed » Sun Dec 02, 2012 11:41 am

Okay.. Thankyou.. Wish me luck :) ..

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Re: Boiler conversion

by Sahins » Thu May 23, 2013 7:04 pm

I ave a Firefront that will met you're needs; have a look here: http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/baxi- ... 1015425253

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