Regular boilers
Also called heat-only or conventional. It works with a hot water cylinder plus feed and expansion tanks in the loft, the traditional UK setup.
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- Common in older homes with original pipework and radiators.
- Like-for-like replacement is often simpler than converting to a combi.
- Needs loft space for the tanks as well as cupboard space for the cylinder.
- Converting to a combi means removing tanks and reworking pipework, which adds cost.
Who it suits
Older properties, homes with low mains pressure, or anyone who wants a straightforward swap without re-plumbing. An installer will advise at survey whether converting is worth it.
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