Are you looking for a replacement regular boiler for your Edinburgh home?
The Worcester Bosch Greenstar 12ri is a great choice for small properties, and can make a very straightforward replacement if you already own an old regular boiler that needs an upgrade.
Read on to find out everything you need to know about the Greenstar 12ri, including its main selling points and what makes it an ideal (or not-so ideal) solution for your home.
Introduction
I’ve fitted these fabulous no-nonsense boilers in a lot of properties where the old regular boiler has just become too old and given up the ghost.
The Worcester Bosch Greenstar 12ri provides a quick fix, as all the radiators, pipework and tank can just be left in, the boiler replaced and the system flushed out in just 3-4 hours.
So, if you’re perfectly happy with your current store of hot water and want to keep your tank where it is, this direct replacement will work a treat – but the best part is, it’s also a high efficiency condensing boiler that will cut your carbon footprint and reduce your energy bills.
Output and flow rate
With an output of 12kw to the heating and hot water, the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 12ri is perfect for a small 2-3 bedroom home with 6-7 radiators and a regular 120 litre hot water tank.
This boiler is not suitable for a larger three-bedroom stone-built property, especially if you have high ceilings and minimal insulation – if that describes your home, you’d be better off with a larger boiler.
To be on the safe side, I’d recommend getting your chosen engineer to measure your home and work out the heat loss and the output of boiler that it requires – most likely the Greenstar 15Ri or 18Ri.
It’s also wise to make sure your pipework is up to specification before choosing to install this boiler, as this is a high efficiency boiler and needs to be fitted with a fully pumped system.
And finally, because this is a regular boiler, the water is stored and is supply via your hot water tank, so flow rates don’t apply.
Size and special features
This is a small, compact boiler that will easily fit in a kitchen cupboard or Edinburgh press – which is perfect if you don’t have a lot of space in your home.
Another great feature of this boiler is that it is compatible with solar heating, so even if you don’t have that now, you’ll have the option for future.
Guarantee
The Worcester Bosch Greenstar 12ri regular boiler comes with Worcester Bosch’s fantastic no quibble 8-year boiler guarantee*
In my own personal opinion, Worcester Bosch currently has the best boiler guarantee on the market. You may be able to find longer guarantees from other boiler companies, but there’s often a catch in the small print, or extra credit card charges before they’ll even agree to a call-out.
I like to think I pay extra attention and care when looking out for my customers, which is why I always recommend the Worcester Bosch guarantee over any other.
Tech specs
Below, I’ve put together a quick summary of everything you need to know about the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 12ri.
- Output: 12kw to heat radiators and hot water tank
- Ideal for: A small 3-4 bedroom home with 6-7 radiators
- ERP rating: A
- Guarantee: 8 years*
Conclusion
If you’re looking to directly replace your old regular boiler, the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 12ri is a fantastic choice. Its 12kw output to the heating and hot water tank make it perfect for small 3-4 bedroom properties.
Its size is particularly appealing, as it can easily fit into your kitchen cupboard or Edinburgh press – plus, this high efficiency boiler is compatible with solar heating!
Top it all off with Worcester Bosch’s superb no-quibble 8-year guarantee* and you’re onto a real winner. Just be sure to check your pipework is up to standard, as it can only be fitted as part of a fully pumped system!
* 8 year guarantee when fitted with a Worcester Bosch Greenstar filter. Boiler must be serviced annually by Gas Safe Registerd engineer.
