Frequently Asked Boiler Installation Questions

Frequently Asked Boiler Installation Questions Matty September 7, 2022

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There are 4 types of boiler you typically find in a domestic home, these are:

Combi Boiler – Provides instant hot water by heating up mains water through the boiler. No tanks or cylinders in airing cupboards/attics. Has 6 copper pipes connected to it.

Regular Boiler – Will typically have water tanks in the attic/airing cupboard and a hot water storage cylinder, most likely in the airing cupboard.

System Boiler – Will have a hot water storage cylinder but no water tanks in the attic. Like a combi boiler, it is pressurized, so you’ll likely see a pressure gauge in the airing cupboard or at the boiler.

Back Boiler Unit (BBU) – Back Boiler Units are built into a fireplace and are connected to a fire in front of it.

If you aren’t sure what boiler type you have then we have written a blog article that will help identify yours – Boiler types explained

Thermostatic radiator valves regulate the flow of water through your radiator to achieve the temperature you require in a room. These typically have a number from 0-5 printed on the head. They are a money saving option which have been proven to enhance the efficiency of your central heating system.

WarmZilla highly recommend the use of thermostatic radiator valves (TRV’s).

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Your flue will either be round or square. The flue will terminate through a wall or roof and will let a steam like product out when the boiler is activated. The flue is like an exhaust.

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Your roof will either be sloped or flat. Sloped roofs are usually comprised of ceramic tiles or slate tiles. Flat roofs are made of a fibreglass or felt type material. Flat roofs are usually installed on ground floor extensions or garages.

These can be added in the ‘view boiler’ section once you select what boiler package you would like to purchase. 

This can be achieved by selecting ‘choose heating controls’ in the ‘view boiler’ section once you select what boiler package you would like to purchase. 

This can be achieved by selecting ‘Pumps/Valves’ in the ‘view boiler’ section once you select what boiler package you would like to purchase.