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Deciding which boiler will make an ecient and practical t with your home and lifestyle can be confusing. The
images below show the main system types, how they work, their advantages and what kind of homes they work
best in.
Types of boiler
Combi Boilers
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A combination or combi boiler is both a high eciency water heater and a central heating boiler in a single
compact unit. Combi boilers heat water directly from the mains when you turn on a tap, so you wont need a hot
water storage cylinder or a cold water storage tank in the roof space.
They are also very cost-effective and energy-ecient as water is heated instantly rather than being heated and
then stored in a cylinder. An added benet is that hot water is delivered at mains pressure, which means that
you could get a powerful shower without the need for a separate pump.
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
System Boilers
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System boilers require a cylinder for storing hot water, however the major heating and hot water system
components are built into the boiler itself, making it quicker and easier to install. In addition, there is no need for
a tank in the loft, so it can be an option in a home with little or no loft space or where the space is earmarked for
a conversion.
These boilers are also compatible with solar water heating systems, which deliver environmental benets as well
as lower energy bills.
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
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Regular Boilers
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Regular boilers (sometimes known as traditional, conventional or heat only boilers) are ideally suited to homes
that already have a traditional heating and hot water system which is linked to a separate hot water cylinder.
These boilers also need a cold water storage tank in the loft to feed the hot water cylinder as well as a tank that
maintains the water level of the central heating system.
A regular boiler may be the best option for replacing an existing boiler if the property has an older radiator
system, as it might not be able to cope with the higher water pressure that is delivered by system or combi
boilers.
Perfect for homes where a lot of hot water is used at the same time
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Ideal where there are two or more bathrooms

A good option in areas where water pressure is low
Compatible with solar water heating systems for a lower carbon footprint and lower energy costs
Important terms and definitions

Term
Denition
Condensing Technology
Changes to government legislation and technology advances in boiler

design has driven boiler designs to condense to ensure as much heat as
possible is converted into useful heat for your home. By condensing, your
boiler will ensure at least 90p in every 1 you spend on gas or oil will be
converted into heat for your home comfort.
Condensate
Along with heat, when gas or oil is burned within your boiler condensation is
also created. This can be seen in the gases which plume out from the boiler,
something that is especially noticeable in cold weather. However in addition
to this condensate being discharged in the air, condensate also collects
inside the boiler and is drained away either inside or outside your home.
This is safe and nothing to worry about.
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Term
Denition
ErP Rating
The ErP Rating is a new requirement set by the European Union which is
designed to drive improvements in the eciency and performance of
heating and hot water products. The ErP rating introduces new eciency
classes from A++ to G which are displayed on a labels which come with the
boiler. ErP labels are already a common sight on washing machines,
televisions and other appliances within electrical retailers.
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Term
Denition
Flue
The ue is the part of the boiler which allows exhaust gases to exit the boiler.
The ue is typically situated directly behind the boiler enabling waste gases
to exit safely straight out of the external wall of your home.
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Term
Denition
Flow Rate
Quoted for Combi boilers, a ow rate represents how many litres of hot
water comes out of the tap in a minute. Your ow rate is determined by the
amount (and pressure) of water that is entering your property from the
water main and the ability of the boiler to heat that water to the temperature
you have set. The more powerful a boiler is (represented in kW), the faster
the boiler will be able to heat the water coming into your home.
However it is important to recognise a high kW output will not always
increase your ow rate. If you have 10 litres per minute coming into your
property, you will only be able to receive 10 litres per min of hot water. For
example having a boiler that has a maximum ow rate of 14 litres per min
will not increase the amount of hot water you receive, if you only have 10
litres per min coming into your boiler.
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Term
Denition
Gas Safe Accreditation
Gas Safe Accreditation is the hallmark for gas safety in the UK. An installer
must be on the Gas Safe Register to be legally allowed to work on your boiler
or any other gas appliances in your home. www.gassaferegister.co.uk
(http://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/)
Greenstar
Greenstar is the name given to all of the Worcester Gas red boiler range,
and signies high energy eciency, reliability and comfort. There are more
than 2 million Greenstar Combi boilers tted in UK homes.
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Term
Denition
OFTEC Accreditation
OFTEC is a trade association that takes a lead role in setting industry

standards of oil-red boilers. OFTEC manages a competent person
registration scheme, enabling you to nd installers who install, commission
and service oil-red products. We always recommend that you choose a
qualied OFTEC installer for your installation. www.oftec.org
(http://www.oftec.org)
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Term
Denition
Open Vent
This is a term which is also used to describe a Regular boiler type. A Open
vent system will have a Open Vent and tanks within the loft space. This type
of heating system is typically common in older propertys.
SEDBUK Rating
SEDBUK stands for Seasonal Eciency of Domestic Boilers UK. It provides a

rating structure which provides both a percentage eciency score as well as
A to G rating enabling an easy comparison of boilers. SEDBUK has been
integrated to the recent ErP labelling directive.
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Term
Denition
Standard Eciency (G Rated)
Old Standard Eciency boilers waste large amounts of heat as they dont
Condense and recycle the heat before it leaves your boiler via the ue. In the
current SEDBUK rating structure a Standard Eciency boiler would be
deemed G-rated and is likely to be 30% less ecient* than a new Worcester
A-rated boiler.
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Term
Denition
System Filter
A system lter is a specically designed unit which aims to remove and lter
magnetic and non-magnetic contaminants from your central heating system
before they reach your boiler. Building Regulations always recommends a
system lter be tted to your heating system pipes prior your boiler to
prevent any damage to key components.
System Flushing
Over time oxygen in the heating system can react with the metals and
components of a heating system such as radiators to produce magnetite
(rust) particles, which becomes suspended in your system water. This
process and the build-up of other chemicals (such as lime scale) can quickly
cause blockages and damage key components within the boiler and system.
To prevent this a process of thorough system ushing should take place
when tting a new boiler onto an old heating system. This process involves
forcing old system water out of the heating system, whilst simultaneously
ltering the system until all of the old water and contaminants are removed.
Finally inhibitor and a system lter is added to prevent any future sludge and
contaminants from building up.
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Term
Denition
TRV
Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRVs) enable you to control the individual

temperature of each room in your home, and can be adjusted to the
comfort levels you want. The higher the number selected on the TRV, the
hotter the radiator and warmer the room. Please note a TRV should not be
tted on a radiator in the same room as a room thermostat.
Weather Compensation
Weather Compensation is a feature which is programmed into selected

boiler controls and Greenstar I Combi boilers. Designed to improve comfort,
the feature automatically adjusts the temperature of your system to
compensate for the weather outside. E.g. if the temperature outside drops,
your radiators will run hotter, whilst if the temperature increases the boiler
produce less heat, reducing your running costs.
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