Baxi are a leading UK based manufacturer of heating products including Gas Boilers, Solar Systems, Gas Fires and Biomass Boilers. Baxi began life back in 1866 and since have grown to become leading players in domestic heating systems. In 1966 Baxi launched its most popular heating product the Baxi Bermuda a highly reliable gas back boiler which shortly after its release accounted for around 80% of all new back boiler installations at the time.

Today Baxi offer a wide range of award winning gas boilers including the Baxi Duo-tec & Baxi Neta-tec range of combination boilers. Baxi’s latest combination boilers are all equipped with the THINK combustion management system which boasts cutting edge technological features such as:

• Gas adaptive control which continually monitors and optimises combustion by adjusting the gas and air mixture delivering maximum efficiency for the life time of the boiler.
• Automatic configuration to either natural gas or LPG.
• A wider modulation range which automatically adapts the boilers output to heating demands reducing gas consumption, fuel bills and carbon emissions.
• All of the new Baxi combi boilers use common parts making installation and maintenance simple and cost effective.
• Service due indicator reminding householder to arrange the annual service for their boiler.

The Baxi Megaflo range of compact system gas boilers is as available in a range of outputs and also comes with the THINK combustion management system making this a high efficiency system boiler helping households save on gas bills and carbon emissions.

Baxi in recent years has also moved into the area of renewable heating systems with the Baxi biomass boiler range and Baxi solar system range. Baxi Biomass boilers including the Baxi Bioflo, Baxi Innova and Baxi Multiheat run on a renewable fuel called biomass, a renewable energy source derived from biological material from animal or plant matter. Commonly biomass fuel is plant matter grown specially for generating electricity or to produce heat by incineration. Biomass fuels such as wood pellets and wood logs are a carbon neutral fuel as they absorb the same amount of CO2 when it was growing as it releases when burnt. Baxi Also have a range of solar collection panels and evacuated tube panels which take advantage of free and readily available solar energy from the sun. All of these new technologies are designed to help households reduce their heating costs as well as helping to reach the governments targets in reducing carbon emissions.

Baxi offer both excellent pre and post sales service and Heateam from Baxi have a huge network of engineers located across the UK on hand to offer service and maintenance advice. Baxi’s after sales support is acknowledged as one of the best in the industry.

The Back Boiler Unit (BBU) was one of the most popular heating appliances but soon went out of favour with the introduction of Part L in 2005 which stated that most boiler installations should be high efficiency condensing models – and of course the old inefficient BBU’s were not.

The Baxi Bermuda was first introduced back in 1969 and was extremely popular, accounting for 80% of the 2.4million back boiler units still in operation today. The BBU quite literally filled the void left by the old coal fired boiler in the fireplace. Burning ‘clean’ gas the homeowner enjoyed a central heating boiler and a gas fire in one incredibly well-designed appliance. As such, the Baxi Bermuda was a rarity in the boiler industry, a much loved appliance specified by the end user.

This workhorse was also a remarkably reliable boiler with an anticipated lifespan of 20 years. In later years the Bermuda consisted of two boiler options and a range of Bermuda renewal fire fronts (which are still available)

We at BHL are always keen to learn about new developments within the industry so when we heard about the new Baxi Bermuda back boiler we contacted Baxi’s Ian Scott who provided an informative and engaging presentation.

In addition to informing us that there are an amazing 2.4m back boilers on the market today – wow – he also talked us through a typical replacement scenario.

The homeowner is the proud owner of a Baxi Bermuda 552 back boiler. The appliance is located in the living room and has been chugging away nicely for the past 12 years.

Preparing the site for installation of the new Baxi Bermuda BBU involves draining the system, removing existing fire front, disconnect the flue liner, remove exiisting BBU, LH gas supply position and remove existing flue terminal and flue liner.

Next, the Flue Duct System is installed. Using an innovative plastic duct (unlike the lethal steel liners) is a quick, efficient and safe procedure.

Lock in both inner and outer flue ducts to concentric flue adapter (retaining clips ensure correct fitting)

Nose cone with rope is attached to the flue adapter for installation down the chimney. Finally, attach the duct to the boiler.

Installing the terminal system requires trimming the flue to the appropriate length. Located the chimney sealing plate and attach the flue to the adapter and cap and weather the flue terminal.

Water connection to the Baxi Bermuda HE. The boiler has left hand flow and return with optional right hand side flow and return pipes kits available.

Condensate discharge connection. The new Baxi Bermuda HE has a built in condensate pump and utilizes simple push fit John Guest Speedfit barrier pipe (fittings supplied). There is also the choice of many different routes to drainage.

Finally there is one delighted customer, pleased to have retained their surround, back panel and hearth (and wallpaper). Installation time 1 – 1.5 days.

Key features and benefits of the new Baxi Bermuda

Replacing an old BBU with the new Baxi Bermuda is the simplest most convenient way to replace an back boiler. There is no pipework to be changed or walls to be redecorated – and if you were replacing with a wall mounted boiler, you will save space by replacing like for like. The Baxi Bermuda BBU HE has been specifically designed to work with the Valor Dimension TM range of electric fires.

• No need to re-site the boiler and modify the pipework
• No loss of valuable kitchen cupboard space
• No major disruption or redecoration to the property
• The only like for like direct replacement in the UK

Plus the Baxi Bermuda BBU HE is the only high efficiency BBU in the UK, fully compliant with Building Regulations Part L. It also saves energy, up to £375 can be saved using a Band A appliance according to the Energy Saving Trust (source: EST, August 2009).

Key features of BBU HE

• Replacing a back boiler with another has obvious advantages and our new BBU HE is full of features:
• Trusted, reliable Baxi back boiler technology for complete peace of mind
• High efficiency back boiler, meeting all current legislation
• SEDBUK Band A rated; saves energy and reduces heating bills
• 15kW heat output; modulating boiler adapts to heat demand ensuring optimum performance at all times
• Room sealed appliance; eliminating the need for air vents in the room
• Built in condensate pump and no pump overrun required, to ease installation
• Factory set to enable easy boiler commissioning
• Simple to use external boiler controls located on the dedicated Valor DimensionTM fire front
• Single piece flexible concentric flue; eliminating the need to provide flue inspection access
• 2 year warranty*
• Quiet in operation
• *Subject to registration and an annual service

Valor DimensionTM

Innovative. Unique. Stylish. Energy efficient. The new DimensionTM range of electric fires from Valor uses cutting edge technology to create the world’s most authentic ‘real flame effect’.

Redefining the market for fuel effect electric fires, the Valor DimensionTM range offers both traditional and contemporary styles, backed by the quality, reliability and peace of mind you would expect from the leading name in home heating. It’s a totally new way of enjoying the atmosphere that only a real fire can create – all at the press of a button.

Key features and benefits

• Unique, patented holographic fuel bed, with ‘real flame effect’
• Traditional and contemporary fire front designs
• Running costs for the fire using the effect only are less than 2p per day
• Heat outputs of 1kW and 2kW
• No servicing required
• 2 year warranty

The New Baxi Bermuda Back Boiler is now available to buy from BHL. Click Here for prices and details

Central Heating is not the recent invention that most of us think, the heating of a home from one central point dates back to ancient times when first the Greeks and then the Romans devised early central heating systems to heat public baths and their private villas. The hypocaust system was an early underfloor heating system and the forerunner to modern central heating systems.

It was a further 2000 years later before the central heating system became widespread throughout the UK. Other than the occasional Victorian entrepreneur who filled his home with the latest gadgets such as a warm air heating system, it wasn’t until the late sixties that central heating became affordable and so began to revolutionise the British home.

Up until that point homes were heated mainly by solid fuel – an open fire in the fireplace with a back boiler to heat the water - the traditional scene of the family huddling around the fire. Solid fuel appliances are making a comeback and are enjoying a renaissance but the wall mounted gas boiler, usually in the kitchen is certainly king.

Back in 1966, boiler manufacturer Baxi saw the potential of offering a product designed to offer the homeowner all the conveniences of a modern gas boiler but with hints of the charm of an open fire. The Baxi Bermuda back boiler unit (bbu) had a gas boiler located within the chimney breast and a modern fire bolted to the front .

Due to changes in legislation and the fact that the Baxi Bermuda was not a high efficiency condensing boiler, the Bermuda was phased out, much to the disappointment of the Bermuda’s loyal customers. Speaking from experience, the absence of a condensing back boiler left a huge gap in the heating boiler market. There are thousands of homeowners looking to replace their old Baxi Bermuda - the only option open to them was to replace their BBU with a wall-mounted boiler, until now.. 

The recently launched Baxi Bermuda BBU HE is a modern day direct replacement for the old Bermuda models. Working in conjunction with the Valor Dimension electric fire the new Baxi Bermuda BBU HE is not a revolutionary product, rather the re-engineering of an old appliance. However, an old favourite has returned and this certainly offers a solution to thousands of homeowners requiring a replacement boiler. It would seem that established ideas are often the best.

The new Baxi Bermuda BBU HE back boiler and Valor Dimension electric fire is available to buy from BHL