combi systems

[harvey b davison]

looking towards getting a decent combi system. Which is the best system to get.

 

Pro's and cons please.

 

Thanks.

[Steve999]

A low pressure system with a h/w storage tank! Had a combi in a previous house, pain in the ar$e, time delay between running the hot tap and hot water eventually getting up was in excess of 30s or more. I've heard some of the modern ones have a small hot water store to overcome the problem. Another negative: too much to go wrong with them. Had it repaired far too often, glad to get shut. If you really want one, a service contract is a must, unless you're a tree climbing plumber!

[harvey b davison]

A low pressure system with a h/w storage tank! Had a combi in a previous house, pain in the ar, time delay between running the hot tap and hot water eventually getting up was in excess of 30s or more. I've heard some of the modern ones have a small hot water store to overcome the problem. Another negative: too much to go wrong with them. Had it repaired far too often, glad to get shut. If you really want one, a service contract is a must, unless you're a tree climbing plumber!

 

Sorry mate, but i'm after a decent combi system for my landscaping work, already got the house sorted thanks.

[Steve999]

Haha, yeah I was another planet, doh

[Wolfie]

Stay clear off the Stihl 4mix Kombie's.

Just bought yesterday the Echo multi-tool (PAS 265-ES).

First impressions are that it's a well built machine but will review after a few months of use.

[Gray git]

save up and put the money into individual bits of kit that will far outlast a combi and in the long run make you more money.

[Mortimer Firewood]

I've had a combi km85 and now i have a couple of km 1oo both 4 mix cant fault them and they get used every day. Just get the oil ratio spot on and dont get any water in the mix [filling combi can from a metal can will have condensation in] and they go for years.

I have tried having separate tools for each job its more expensive and you have to look after and service many engines with a combi its one for many tools. Get it you will not regret it

[hazzygawa]

Still laughing at the combi boiler post

[gensetsteve]

Still laughing at the combi boiler post

 

He is right though combi boilers are a pain in the arse. Unless you turn the tap on full they shut down half way through filling the sink and you have too dump the lot.

[felixthelogchopper]

I've had a combi km85 and now i have a couple of km 1oo both 4 mix cant fault them and they get used every day. Just get the oil ratio spot on and dont get any water in the mix [filling combi can from a metal can will have condensation in] and they go for years.

I have tried having separate tools for each job its more expensive and you have to look after and service many engines with a combi its one for many tools. Get it you will not regret it

 

Trouble is when that one engine goes and you can't do a different job with one of the other tools while it gets fixed.