What is a back Boiler?
Back boilers (also known as back boiler units or BBUs) became popular in 1966 with the launch of the original Baxi Bermuda.
A back boiler is a small, compact boiler fitted at the back of an open fireplace hearth. It sits behind a gas fire and provides hot water and central heating to the property.
Back boilers were popular until the Building Regulations changed in 2005, when it became a requirement to install high efficiency condensing boilers. Although many have been replaced with wall-hung condensing boilers, there are still a large number of back boilers still installed in UK homes.
An old standard efficiency back boiler is less than 70% efficient – so for every £1 of gas burned, on 70p worth of useable heat is generated and the other 30p worth is lost up the chimney. By replacing it with a new boiler at over 90% efficient, fuel bills can be reduced by up to £305, according to the Energy Saving Trust.
Our Boilers
Combi Boilers
Our range of combi boilers are available in a variety of outputs to suit the installation requirements, they are super easy to install and compact, allowing them to fit neatly into a standard cupboard.
Heat Only Boilers
Our range of heat only boilers are available in a variety of outputs to suit the installation requirements, and are compatible with our Baxi cylinders and Megaflo Eco range.
System Boilers
Our range of system boilers are super easy to install, compact and are compatible with unvented hot water storage cylinders like our Baxi Cylinders and Megaflo Eco range.
Electric Boilers
Our electric boilers are easy to install and their solider state technology has no moving parts – so there is minimal servicing required.