Electric v Gas Boilers

[Jeffrey Silvers]

We currently have an oil-fired central heating system. Gas is being laid to our village in jan 2013. Current quote for installation (incl removal of old boiler/tank and £400 boiler scrappage) is around £2000.

I have recently become aware of electric condensing boilers which look substantailly cheaper (for the actual boiler). Is there a great difference in running costs? and how would I calculate what size boiler I need?

thanks

 

[jtsplumbing]

Same as any other boiler Kw required .

 

[Jeffrey Silvers]

thanks...so why doesn't everyone fit Electric boilers?

 

[dancinplumba]

Electric Condensing boilers ​that's a new one on me.

 

[Jeffrey Silvers]

for example
http://www.heatandplumb.com/acatalog/Electric_Boilers.html

 

[jtsplumbing]

Due to the cost !work one out for your house (Kw) then compair price !!

 

[tamz]

Electric will be more expensive to run than mains gas. Electric costs more per kw/hr than gas does.
Electric doesn't condense. There is nothing to condense. They are however about 98% or so efficient.

 

[Jeffrey Silvers]

@dancinplumba (posted a link, but not sure the mods will allow it)
but, for example:-
[h=1]EHC SLIMLINE Electric Boiler 12kW Single Phase FUSSL12kW coming in at around £950.[/h]
or
[h=1]Trianco Aztec Classic Electric Central Heating Boiler - 9kW around £525[/h]
Do they cost a lot more to install? (than a Gas system)

 

[Jeffrey Silvers]

@tamz - ok..perhaps they don't condense...but they seem to do a similar job

 

[chris watkins]

What size is the property or what size is old oil boiler (kWs) ?? the electrical boilers are normally only rated up to 12kW Max so if above this you would need a supply upgrade as most houses are limited to max 100amp.