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Originally Posted by Darcydog
Totally agree with all that you say with the exception of Combi Boilers - just about everyone we know who have these has had problems with pressure drop such that the boiler shuts down.
This happened to two friends last year whilst the “Beast from the East” was visiting. Not funny at all being without heating and hot water for a week or so!
Meanwhile our old Potterton Flamingo carries on as normal with just its regular annual service. It’s over 30 years old now and so well built it is infinitely repairable - not that it has ever needed any more than the odd sensor.
We also have PV solar panels with a gizmo that dumps what power we don’t use into our hot water tank via an immersion heater.
Obviously a combination boiler without a hot water tank would not allow this hugely advantageous facility.
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Pressure drop is not a universal issue with a correctly serviced combi boiler, and if it happens it is a readily sorted issue, I am amazed that a 30 year old boiler works efficiently, however if it works for you that is the main point.