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    End of life Greenslave - suggestions?

    So you are. Recently found someone in Kingsbridge who will do weekend, evenings. 3 weeks ago I'd have bitten your hand off. Not that you'd want to work on my current boiler though! Its been a right pita. Thanks for the offer. I'll PM you for details if that's ok.
  2. J

    End of life Greenslave - suggestions?

    Well, thank you all for your input. I'm away now to learn about condensing heat only boilers with an unvented cylinder. Sounds a standard solution which is "always a good thing".
  3. J

    End of life Greenslave - suggestions?

    Excellent idea. Can you help with the question I asked about the choice of an oil boiler type?
  4. J

    End of life Greenslave - suggestions?

    So, if I install a new replacement oil boiler, is it better to go for a closed system with posh new thermal store plumbed with future changes in mind, or stick with a combi?
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    End of life Greenslave - suggestions?

    Got to start somewhere, and I'd rather debate and become informed here, than with sales people over the phone. I cannot get onsite easily and I've always found professionals happy to chat about their trade. If I can eliminate the craziness from my plan (whatever that turns into) I see that as a...
  6. J

    End of life Greenslave - suggestions?

    Good point and part of the reason I exposed my dithering to the masses, was to get clear concise replies <g>.
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    End of life Greenslave - suggestions?

    Apologies to all for including so much info in my initial post - So much to consider and do! Yes, I need to address the buildings losses. Do you think I should / could get the assessment done immediately (I have the property booked in May for a week when insulation upgrades could happen) to...
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    End of life Greenslave - suggestions?

    If a mod could change the thread title to End of life Heatslave - suggestions? I'd be grateful :oops:
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    End of life Greenslave - suggestions?

    Well I live in Shropshire, but the property is near Dartmouth in the South Hams, Devon. The house has a small wood burner in the living room but that's the opposite end of the property to the boiler. As I said, I'd like to stay away from a product that needs to be delivered. Do new boilers have...
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    End of life Greenslave - suggestions?

    Scenario: 3 Bedroom 1970’s bungalow 110m2 - off gas main. Run as self catering holiday let in South Devon. Suspended timber floor. Loft well insulated following referb in 2010 with certificate. Unknown if wall cavity insulated Oil Worcester Heatslave 15/19 combi approximately 10-15 years old 10...

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