Need info on Gas booster system

laptagal


Joined: 28/05/2008
Posts: 549

Message Posted:
15/01/2010 13:52

I am looking for an efficient/less expensive way to heat water for showers in the winter, other than the emersion heater. A gas booster system was recommended in a previous thread. Can anyone explain how a gas booster system works please? We don't want to have central heating unless we really have to - can the booster be fitted without it? If so, any idea how much?

Geoff1131MK11


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 396

Message Posted:
15/01/2010 14:05

I think what you are refering to is a gas multi point water heater, which heats the water as soon as you open the hot water tap. They are available here but not sure where.

minertor



Joined: 14/02/2009
Posts: 1238

Message Posted:
15/01/2010 14:18

I had a gas multipoint water heater installed last year. It cost 1250tl from Ersem Trading, Alsancak, just past Green Garage, Girne to Lapta. It was complete with cabinet and 1hp pump. Lovely to have instant (well, Cyprus instant) hot water but doesn't come cheap, gas wise. If you can manage the 45kg gas bottles it might work out cheaper.

Arcelik sell and fit them slightly cheaper, if you trust Arcelik.



Tony

basheer



Joined: 22/12/2008
Posts: 949

Message Posted:
15/01/2010 14:26

i paid £500 for a gas heater it included connection to all hot water taps and a gas cylinder which you replace as you go and its fantastic,I had alot of issues with the emersion boiler with lime scale prolems and replacing the element 3 times, though its fixed its gas for great showers and hot water the guy's name is cemal opposite the or close to starling the last one towards lapta he has a plumbming and shower shop and has a display of showers on the first floor, could be opposite the petrol station on the same side and close to next to next shop I am in the Uk now so really cant offer anymore help then this but you will not be sorry took then about 1 hr to get it running

basheer



Joined: 22/12/2008
Posts: 949

Message Posted:
15/01/2010 14:40

i think they the ones minertor

laptagal


Joined: 28/05/2008
Posts: 549

Message Posted:
15/01/2010 18:56

Thank you all for the very helpful replies. Certainly sounds worth doing as my husband forgets to turn off the emersion heater. It was left on for about 6 hours last time we were over!!! Proberly the most expensive shower ever.

basheer



Joined: 22/12/2008
Posts: 949

Message Posted:
15/01/2010 19:03

if you care to email me i will send you afew snaps of what it looks like