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Condensing Boiler prices please

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  • 04-08-2009 9:10pm
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    jasgrif11
    Registered Users Posts: 435 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    I'm looking to get some estimates on what people got for oil condensing boilers. The one I need to get prices for is a 90,000 BTU with balanced flue? Also is such a type boiler covered under the Heating Grant Scheme? If not what should I be looking for in comparison.

    One final request, when did the building regs come in stating that all new oil boilers need to be condensing (only asking as builder included a normal boiler in his original quote).

    Cheers
    J


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    MiniGolf
    Registered Users Posts: 757 ✭✭✭MiniGolf


    jasgrif11 wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I'm looking to get some estimates on what people got for oil condensing boilers. The one I need to get prices for is a 90,000 BTU with balanced flue? Also is such a type boiler covered under the Heating Grant Scheme? If not what should I be looking for in comparison.

    Yes! Oil condensing boilers are included in the SEI grant scheme when installed in conjunction with heating controls.
    jasgrif11 wrote: »
    One final request, when did the building regs come in stating that all new oil boilers need to be condensing (only asking as builder included a normal boiler in his original quote).

    If my memory serves me right, not always:rolleyes:, it was March 2008!!


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    deadl0ck
    Registered Users Posts: 4,186 ✭✭✭deadl0ck


    Hi guys - just saw this thread.

    I didn't realise that it was a requirement to have a condensing boiler in a house.

    I'm building now and will be getting to the boiler installation in a few weeks. Are you saying that i MUST have a condensing boiler, as opposed to a regular boiler ??

    OP - not trying to hijack your thread - I can move this to a new thread if you would prefer....


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    MiniGolf
    Registered Users Posts: 757 ✭✭✭MiniGolf


    deadl0ck wrote: »
    Are you saying that i MUST have a condensing boiler, as opposed to a regular boiler ??

    The building regs don't actually say you must fit a condensing boiler but as I am not aware of a non-condensing boiler that is more than 86% efficient (Regs requirement!!) it has to be condensing!!


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    Micky Dolenz
    Registered Users Posts: 44,080 ✭✭✭✭Micky Dolenz


    Also just to add, if it is a new build, you will not get a grant. Grant is only availible for homes built before 06.


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    deadl0ck
    Registered Users Posts: 4,186 ✭✭✭deadl0ck


    Is the 86% efficiency introduced in 2008 a requirement on current houses being built, or in house with planning application granted past 2008 ? (As my planning grant was pre 2008)


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    Micky Dolenz
    Registered Users Posts: 44,080 ✭✭✭✭Micky Dolenz


    deadl0ck wrote: »
    Is the 86% efficiency introduced in 2008 a requirement on current houses being built, or in house with planning application granted past 2008 ? (As my planning grant was pre 2008)


    Regs aren't retrospective, if you had planning before they don't apply.

    It would be crazy of you not to fit one though.


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    deadl0ck
    Registered Users Posts: 4,186 ✭✭✭deadl0ck


    TBH, I hadn't looked into it.

    Is there much of an efficiency difference between a regular boiler and a condensing boiler ?


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