The phrase "old boilers" is used to describe people, especially women, who are considered past their prime or no longer attractive or useful. Full definition
A scrappage scheme that will pay people # 400 to replace old boilers with new ones has been announced in Chancellor Alistair Darling's pre-budget report. (channel4.com)
Stringer said he's identified «buckets of money» that could help landlords pay for replacing old boilers. (dnainfo.com)
Switching to cleaner burning fuels in terms of how we heat our buildings and create hot water will make a significant difference (number six oil is burned quite often in older boilers in New York and it's really dirty). (treehugger.com)