steveoelliott Posted January 7 Posted January 7 I currently have a Megaflo system with the built in air gap. I've been offered a replacement or the alternative of a 36KW combi, controls and flue. The later is worth a significant sum of money even if I opt to replace the cylinder off my own back and then sell the boiler etc. The question is, what cylinder should I purchase. I hear a lot of folks slating the Heatre Sadia megaflo and it's systemic issues with the air gap breaking down etc. I've been told that Gledhill are better. Any thoughts?
ProDave Posted January 7 Posted January 7 Who is offering you this combi replacement and why? Many of us here are happy with Telford stainless unvented cylinders. 2
jayc89 Posted January 7 Posted January 7 I have a UK Cylinder and it's done the job fine. Have you posted about this somewhere else too, maybe a Facebook group? Sure I've read something similar recently, but I could also be going senile... 1
steveoelliott Posted January 7 Author Posted January 7 On 07/01/2025 at 17:47, ProDave said: Who is offering you this combi replacement and why? Many of us here are happy with Telford stainless unvented cylinders. Expand Baxi, current one baffle broken down and loud noises coming from cylinder. On 07/01/2025 at 18:43, jayc89 said: I have a UK Cylinder and it's done the job fine. Have you posted about this somewhere else too, maybe a Facebook group? Sure I've read something similar recently, but I could also be going senile... Expand Yes on a DIY group but not exactly the same question, rather about whether a Combi would be a suitable replacement. 1
steveoelliott Posted January 7 Author Posted January 7 On 07/01/2025 at 17:36, Iceverge said: Why can't you keep the megaflow? Expand Current one is defective.
JohnMo Posted January 7 Posted January 7 Just get one with a big coil, external expansion. I have an Ideal no issues. 1
ProDave Posted January 7 Posted January 7 On 07/01/2025 at 19:18, steveoelliott said: rather about whether a Combi would be a suitable replacement. Expand I would NOT trade a UVC for a combi. If you have a defective UVC change it for a new, better make of UVC. Who is offering this combi and why? 1
Nickfromwales Posted January 7 Posted January 7 On 07/01/2025 at 19:19, steveoelliott said: Current one is defective. Expand Can you elaborate?
Nickfromwales Posted January 7 Posted January 7 On 07/01/2025 at 20:49, ProDave said: I would NOT trade a UVC for a combi. Expand +1 1
steveoelliott Posted January 7 Author Posted January 7 On 07/01/2025 at 20:51, Nickfromwales said: Can you elaborate? Expand Baffle broken down and very loud noise deduced to be internal to vessel. Now not going for Combi but considered it for a while.
John Carroll Posted January 7 Posted January 7 (edited) If Space not a problem, install one (UVC) with a external EV, if it is a problem install a OSO which does have a internal bubble but no daft baffle, you can always remove the dip tube and install a EV later. Edited January 7 by John Carroll
ProDave Posted January 7 Posted January 7 On 07/01/2025 at 21:38, steveoelliott said: Baffle broken down and very loud noise deduced to be internal to vessel. Now not going for Combi but considered it for a while. Expand Don't come back complaining about the quirks and limitations of hot water from a Combi Vs an UVC. You were warned.
steveoelliott Posted January 8 Author Posted January 8 On 07/01/2025 at 22:16, ProDave said: Don't come back complaining about the quirks and limitations of hot water from a Combi Vs an UVC. You were warned. Expand Understood and this advice has been resounding which has changed my mind. I intend to stick with a UVC.
Nickfromwales Posted January 8 Posted January 8 On 07/01/2025 at 22:16, ProDave said: Don't come back complaining about the quirks and limitations of hot water from a Combi Vs an UVC. You were warned. Expand On 07/01/2025 at 21:38, steveoelliott said: Baffle broken down and very loud noise deduced to be internal to vessel. Now not going for Combi but considered it for a while. Expand Erm? “Now not going for combi” lol
Nickfromwales Posted January 8 Posted January 8 Email Trevor from Cylinders2go and mention my username and the forum for a trade price on a Telford cylinder 3
steveoelliott Posted January 8 Author Posted January 8 On 08/01/2025 at 12:23, Nickfromwales said: Email Trevor from Cylinders2go and mention my username and the forum for a trade price on a Telford cylinder Expand Thanks. My plumber has suggested Gledhill. Not sure of the difference. Appreciate you sharing that!
JohnMo Posted January 8 Posted January 8 On 08/01/2025 at 21:19, steveoelliott said: Gledhill Expand They make cylinders for Ideal (seem exactly the same spec) but ideal are several hundreds cheaper. 1
bmj1 Posted January 8 Posted January 8 I've got a 500L Telford Tempest cylinder. Seems to do the job.
John Carroll Posted January 9 Posted January 9 On 07/01/2025 at 17:27, steveoelliott said: I currently have a Megaflo system with the built in air gap. I've been offered a replacement or the alternative of a 36KW combi, controls and flue. The later is worth a significant sum of money even if I opt to replace the cylinder off my own back and then sell the boiler etc. The question is, what cylinder should I purchase. I hear a lot of folks slating the Heatre Sadia megaflo and it's systemic issues with the air gap breaking down etc. I've been told that Gledhill are better. Any thoughts? Expand I've seen a good few posts (re Gledhill LITE)) on various sites re noisy operation, in some, the cylinder was replaced, one batch were noisy apparently because the insulation hadn't been given enough time to cure properly on manufacture.
Nickfromwales Posted January 9 Posted January 9 On 09/01/2025 at 07:32, John Carroll said: I've seen a good few posts (re Gledhill LITE)) on various sites re noisy operation, in some, the cylinder was replaced, one batch were noisy apparently because the insulation hadn't been given enough time to cure properly on manufacture. Expand Sometimes if something is several hundreds cheaper than its equivalent rival, one has to ask how it is possible (when the nearest cheaper alternative is a market leading, reputable quality item anyways). I need quality and reliability without question, so I stick to what I’ve been installing for 25+ years eg Telford. Matters not one jot to me who uses what btw, just my experiences and advice, but I’ve been doing this for 30+ years and have kissed many frogs on the way… 1
John Carroll Posted January 9 Posted January 9 On 08/01/2025 at 21:19, steveoelliott said: Thanks. My plumber has suggested Gledhill. Not sure of the difference. Appreciate you sharing that! Expand Didn't Baxi? say they would replace the Megaflo FOC?.
steveoelliott Posted January 9 Author Posted January 9 (edited) On 09/01/2025 at 13:29, John Carroll said: Didn't Baxi? say they would replace the Megaflo FOC?. They did but I don't want another Megaflo with a floating baffle that will only break down again in time. They offered a Combi, with Flue and Controls which I plan to sell to fund the cylinder swap. Expand They did but I don't want another Megaflo with a floating baffle that will only break down again in time. They offered a Combi, with Flue and Controls which I plan to sell to fund the cylinder swap. Edited January 9 by steveoelliott
steveoelliott Posted January 9 Author Posted January 9 On 09/01/2025 at 07:32, John Carroll said: I've seen a good few posts (re Gledhill LITE)) on various sites re noisy operation, in some, the cylinder was replaced, one batch were noisy apparently because the insulation hadn't been given enough time to cure properly on manufacture. Expand If you can recall where, please let me know.
JohnMo Posted January 9 Posted January 9 On 09/01/2025 at 17:43, steveoelliott said: They did but I don't want another Megaflo with a floating baffle that will only break down again in time. They offered a Combi, with Flue and Controls which I plan to sell to fund the cylinder swap. Expand Sorry - that just sounds like a load of work. They will not just give you a combi, they will give it to plumber to install. Even removing new, but now a second hand boiler isn't worth much. You will pay the plumber more than you will get for it. Just take the UVC they offer and move on with your life.
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