TYPES OF GAS BOILER
May 26, 2021Three main types of gas boilers. There is combi boilers, system boilers and conventional boilers. The ype of boiler has their own set of advantages.
1. Combi boilers
Combination boilers is one of the most popular choices of household boiler systems in the UK. Function as a means of both heat and hot water, these a heating systems is a great choice for anyone looking to save energy as well as space.
Advantage:
- Compact sizes make combi boilers perfect for smaller properties
- Ideal where there is little or no loft space
- No need for a hot water cylinder allows increased living space
- No cold water storage tank frees up a loft for conversion No risk of loft pipework freezing
- Less pipework in the home makes installation typically cheaper
2. Conventional boilers
A Conventional boilers, known as “regular boilers” provide heat to your homes through use of separate hot water cylinders and cold-water tanks. This is a gas boilers are typically best suited for homes is already have a traditional heating and hot water system.
Advantag:
- Hot water is available from multiple taps at the same time
- Great for most homes that have two or more bathrooms
- It could be cheaper to replace a conventional boiler if the individual components already exist
3. System boilers
With the system gas boilers provide heat without the need for a water tank because the key components are built into its one unit. A cylinder, however, is required in order to store the hot water.
Advantage:
- Ideal for homes with more than one bathroom
- Constant supply of hot water to any number of taps at the same time
- No need for a loft tank, freeing up space and eliminating worries about leaks or frost damage
- Economical to run
- Built-in components makes installation quicker and neater
