What type of boiler is Baxi’s Megaflo 32 - system, regular or combi?

The Baxi Megaflo 32 boiler is a system boiler you may wish to consider when looking for a new boiler for your house or flat.

System boilers need a hot water cylinder to work, which is normally situated in an airing cupboard or similar. However, unlike heat only boilers, system boilers don’t require a separate cold water tank, meaning they are a preferred option for some homeowners, especially those planning a loft conversion in the future.

They use (often built-in) circulating pumps to distribute hot water to your taps and radiators and installation is often easier from scratch with heat only boilers as there’s one less component (the water tank) to purchase and fit.

System boilers also need programming for heat and hot water and don’t offer this instantly. However, the cylinder can keep water hot for use afterwards so you shouldn’t have to wait around for your bath water so long as you set your timer and have it on long enough to heat the water you’ll need for the day.

Is the Baxi Megaflo 32 system boiler a suitable choice for my property?

It's best to choose a boiler whose size or "output" is right for your property. With a boiler, however, size does not mean how big the boiler is, it means how much power it has.

The amount of hot water you get from showers, bathrooms, and sinks and heat from your radiators depends on your boiler's output (measured in kilowatts). The higher the level of output, the better your home will be heated and you can be more certain that the water from your taps will be as hot as you want.

However, you must be careful. You might not get the hot water you want if your boiler output is too low. If it's too high, you'll be paying more than you need to for gas.

With the Baxi Megaflo 32 system's output at 32 kW, which types of property would this Baxi Megaflo 32 System boiler be most appropriate for?

An experienced Gas Safe boiler installer would be likely to recommend that this Baxi Megaflo 32 System boiler is capable of providing heating and hot water to 15 or more radiators and two or more bathrooms and would therefore be most suitable for larger properties including detached homes.

What size is a Baxi Megaflo 32 boiler?

Baxi’s Megaflo 32 is 780 mm tall, 450 mm wide, and 345 mm deep.

Is this Baxi boiler non-condensing or condensing?

We strongly recommend that you choose a condensing boiler like the Baxi Megaflo 32 - the technology is improving every year so the newer the boiler, the better.

A condensing boiler captures and recycles the warmth still present in flue exhaust gases and water vapour condensation into heat, allowing it to perform more efficiently on tasks like heating the colder water returning from your radiators.

They also offer significant annual savings on household gas bills as well as being more environmentally friendly.

Is choosing the Baxi Megaflo 32 system boiler environmentally friendly?

How we heat our homes and the damage we might be doing to the environment as a result has become an important point of concern to many homeowners worried about climate change.

Approximately 14% of the UK's greenhouse gas production is caused by our central heating systems. The gas boilers in larger urban areas of Britain are mainly responsible for emissions of toxic nitrogen dioxide.

Would choosing the Baxi Megaflo 32 system be an environmentally-friendly choice? If so, let's look at its performance figures.

By law, the minimum level of energy efficiency for boilers manufactured in the UK is 92%, equivalent to a good SEDBUK “A” rating. Prior to April 2018, the minimum was 88% - boilers whose energy efficiency levels were 88% or 89% were given a "B" rating on the SEDBUK scale and those at 90% or higher were given an "A".

The energy efficiency rating awarded to each boiler indicates the amount of energy that is wasted when in operation.

Following testing, the Baxi Megaflo 32 was given a 92% energy efficiency rating and a SEDBUK grading of "A".

The Energy Related Products Directive intends to encourage all manufacturers to reduce harmful gas emissions connected to the products they make, from the manufacturing stage to final disposal, including when they are in active use.

The Baxi Megaflo 32 has an ERP rating of "A".

Am I covered if my Baxi Megaflo 32 system boiler breaks down?

A parts and labour warranty of 7 years is included when you purchase the Baxi Megaflo 32 boiler through PlumbProud.