Should I Replace Only the Boiler or the Entire Heating System?

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Replacing a back boiler with a combi boiler requires careful consideration of the existing heating system's components. If the radiators and pipes are also over 15 years old, a simple flush may not suffice. Significant changes in pressure, flow rate, or temperature necessitate upgrading the radiators and pipework to ensure optimal performance. An inspection of the current system is essential to determine reliability before proceeding.

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Hi,

I'm planning to replace a back boiler (which is at least 15 years old) with a combi boiler. Assuming that the rest of the system is the same age, is it sufficient to flush the existing radiators and pipes, or is it better to replace the radiators and pipework as well?

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Welcome to PF, Epipeinfo.
Your terms confuse me, as to what "back" and "combi" mean, but that's irrelevant to the rest of the question. Someone more knowledgeable will appear shortly. Meanwhile, my thought is that if there won't be significant changes in pressure, flow rate, or temperature then a simple flush and an inspection to ensure reliability should be enough. If there will be changes, then the piping and rads might need to be upgraded to meet the new requirements. This is far beyond my ability to advise upon.
 

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