Table of Contents
- 1 Can you run 2 showers off a combi boiler?
- 2 How many showers can you run of a combi boiler?
- 3 What size boiler do I need for 2 showers?
- 4 Will a combi boiler run 3 showers?
- 5 Is a system boiler cheaper than a combi?
- 6 Can you have a thermostatic shower with a combi boiler?
- 7 How much hot water does a combi boiler produce?
- 8 Is there a boiler that can give water for two?
- 9 Can a W-B Junior run off a combi boiler?
Can you run 2 showers off a combi boiler?
*However combi boilers do not cope well with 2 showers running at the same time in the same property, due to the use of hot water across both showers. This is because combi boilers heat water directly from the mains when you turn on a tap.
How many showers can you run of a combi boiler?
You can just run one shower at a time. Two very low flow showers may be possible (at least you get wet).
What size boiler do I need for 2 showers?
A 35kW boiler and 15 litres incoming cold water would be the minimum requirement to feed 2 showers at the same time. This is a boiler suitably equipped to provide hot water for 2 showers that both run from the boiler and are not electric showers!
Can you run two showers at once?
An ordinary tank type water heater could usually start supplying two showers at the same time, but the heated water in the tanks may run out before the showers are completed; that doesn’t happen with the Tempra 24+…if you have enough hot water at the beginning with the Tempra 24+ for two (or three) simultaneously …
Do I need an electric shower if I have a combi boiler?
Can you have a power shower with a combi boiler? In short, no you can’t. Power showers operate with an in-built pump that makes them incompatible with combi boilers, and they need to be connected to a hot water cylinder – which is a feature that combi boiler systems don’t have.
Will a combi boiler run 3 showers?
If you have 5 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, then a 24kW combi boiler will suffice. If you have 4 beds and 3 bathrooms, as is the case in many new build homes, then you will need a bigger combi, particularly if you have showers in use at the same time.
Is a system boiler cheaper than a combi?
The system boiler is cheaper than a combi boiler but still more expensive than simply repairing your old system. System boilers reviews prove that they’re cheaper and better. Typically the costs for sealed combustion boilers are higher than for traditional atmospherically vented boilers.
Can you have a thermostatic shower with a combi boiler?
The simple answer is – yes. It’s possible to fit a thermostatic shower with a combi boiler and they’re reliable across most thermostatic showers. Mini valve, maxi valve, bar valve and concealed valve showers are all compatible with combi boilers.
Can I use a thermostatic shower with a combi boiler?
Can a combi boiler be used for 2 showers?
An unvented water cylinder is a better option. it depends on the flow rate you have coming into your house. Some large Combi boilers can produce 16L per minute hot water which is enough for 2 showers, however if you’re not getting 16L per minute cold water into the boiler off the main it will only heat up what you give it.
How much hot water does a combi boiler produce?
it depends on the flow rate you have coming into your house. Some large Combi boilers can produce 16L per minute hot water which is enough for 2 showers, however if you’re not getting 16L per minute cold water into the boiler off the main it will only heat up what you give it.
Is there a boiler that can give water for two?
In most houses, the constraining factor will be the amount of water (flow, measured in litres per minute), delivered to the house from the water main. Usually this is limited by the size of the pipe between the pavement and the boiler. Very often you can greatly improve things by digging a trench and laying a new, larger one.
Can a W-B Junior run off a combi boiler?
The W-B Junior does not have a 3-way valve, neither does the Ferroli. Just use the water section of these and they will be reliable enough. Or connect up the CH and heat down downstairs only and have the other combi do upstairs and have cheap zoning.