I have an Ideal Mexico 2 RS75P propane fuelled boiler that must be at least 22 years old and I am currently looking to replace it as it seems to be becoming increasingly inefficient. However, looking up tables, it appears to me like it is counted as too efficient to be eligible for the scrappage scheme.
Can anyone confirm or deny?
Thanks.
Thanks for all the useful answers – I went to the site to register for the grant, but one has to know the installer and commit to him in order to make a claim/register. Didn’t have all the necessary info, so will have to see if I can get this from the plumber who quoted me for the work.
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5 Responses to “Will my old boiler qualify for the scrappage scheme?”
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if it has a pilot light then it should qualify, usually anything over 15 years will .
Go to the Government website and put in the details and their system/database will tell you if your boiler qualifies or not. Use the links shown on this webpage:http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/Home-improvements-and-products/Heating-and-hot-water/Boiler-Scrappage-Scheme
The RS3 75P definitely qualifies.
If you are uncertain go to:
On the site they say “A good quick test for gas boilers is to see if it has a permanent pilot light – if it has, it is very likely to be a G-rated boiler. If it is gas powered and over fifteen years old it is likely to be eligible. If it is oil powered and over twenty-five years old, it is likely to be eligible, as are some elderly solid fuel boilers without thermostats. For a better idea, why not see if your boiler make and model is listed as G-rated or worse check here. Alternatively, you can phone the ACT ON CO2 advice line on 0800 512 012, where one of our advisers will be able to assist you in determining whether your boiler is G-rated. Do not attempt to dismantle your boiler to determine whether it is eligible, all of the information required should be plainly visible from the outside or under the flap that covers the controls etc. If in doubt ring the help line or ask your installer.”
Hi, If you want your £400 voucher you will have to be quick, because the powers that be have listed almost all boilers over 10yrs old on the “Boiler scrappage scheme” site as being “G” rated, thus creating a stampede. I find it funny that the “Sedbuk” site only lists 2, both i have never encountered.
Scenario:- Boiler 30 Yrs old fully serviced, working order. & if looked after will last another 15/20 yrs costs £1000 per year to run + £75 to service. new condensing boiler installed @ say £3k will cost £800 per year to run + £75 & will need replacing in 10/12 years.giving a saving of, you can do the math.
Sole trading Gas Safe registered engineer, not buying in to this crap spouted by the powers that be.
luckily for my customers i’m not a salesman.
It has to be ‘G’ rated which is below 70% efficient.
Click on the link below to find a list of the boilers that qualify. Or try the British gas website. Alternatively, just get a quote from a Gas Safe Register engineer (most offer free quotations) then apply – you will soon be told if it doesn’t qualify.