Discounted Heating is proud to welcome you to one of the largest boiler sections on the web. Here you will find a huge variety of choices so that you can find exactly the right heating system for you. Whether you are looking to heat your home or a commercial premises you can find a suitable heating system here. Which boiler you need will depend on a few factors such as the size of the property, your lifestyle and the number of people using the facilities. There are many different types of boiler and we understand that for many it can be confusing and worrying trying to ensure that they have selected the correct boiler. This is why we have created an easy find boiler chart to make it easier for you find what you need. This chart can be seen above. We also know that some of the terminology may be confusing so we have created a jargon buster page here. On this page we will try to provide you with a brief explanation of some of the terms you may come across in this section.
PLEASE NOTE: This is only a rough guide to terminology. If you are unsure please check with your installer before you purchase a boiler to make sure that you have selected the correct type.
A combination boiler will supply heating and hot water from the one unit. The hot water is on demand by simply turning a tap the boiler will fire up and provide hot water. A combination boiler will normally only supply hot water to one outlet at a time. These are usually best fitted in smaller properties that do not have multiple bathrooms. They are often used if there is a lack of space or instant on demand hot water is desired.
A system boiler is a mains fed pressurised system and is normally fitted in conjunction with an unvented hot water cylinder. This type of boiler is usually best in larger homes where there is more of a demand for hot water as the use of hot water from one outlet does not stop the hot water from another outlet. This kind of system will require a hot water cylinder though no tanks are required in the loft space.
Open vented or conventional boiler, (Heating Boiler,) this type of boiler is normally fed from a header tank in the loft and is an unpressurised system. This type of boiler is normally fitted in conjunction with a gravity fed copper cylinder. Like the system boilers these are more suitable in larger homes with higher demands on the hot water.
You will also find an electric boiler section with a variety of manufacturers available. An electric boiler heat water via an electric element inside before the water is pumped through the system. Many people would dismiss an electric boiler as being an expensive way to heat your home and water but there are some advantages. Because no combustion occurs within the boiler then there is no need for a flue. This means that no energy is lost through the flue making an electric boiler 100% efficient at the point of use. The lack of a flue also means an electric boiler is easier to install and can be placed anywhere in the home. Many electric boiler manufacturers argue that the lack of moving parts inside an electric boiler makes them easier to maintain and service and it is even claimed that an electric boiler will last 50% longer than a gas or oil boiler helping to offset the cost of more expensive energy source.
It may also be worth looking in our cheapest boiler section where we have tried provide you with a simple way to view the cheapest options available for each type of boiler. So you will find a combi boiler, an oil boiler and an electric boiler at great prices.
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