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Light weight. Protection against disturbance of water circulation. Frost protection. Support for underfloor heating systems. Ability to work with liquefied gas.
Energy sourcegasgas
Installationwallwall
Typedual-circuit (heating and DHW)dual-circuit (heating and DHW)
Heating area192 m²180 m²
Technical specs
Heat output24 kW24 kW
Min. heat output9.3 kW9.3 kW
Power supply230 V230 V
Power consumption130 W130 W
Coolant min. T30 °С30 °С
Coolant max. T85 °С85 °С
Heating circuit max. pressure3 bar
DHW circuit max. pressure8 bar8 bar
Consumer specs
DHW min. T35 °С35 °С
DHW max. T60 °С60 °С
Performance (ΔT=25°C)13.7 L/min13.7 L/min
Performance (ΔT ~30 °C)9.8 L/min
"Summer" mode
Heated floor mode
Circulation pump
Control busOpenTherm
Boiler specs
Efficiency92.9 %92.9 %
Combustion chamberclosed (turbocharged)closed (turbocharged)
Flue diameter
60/100 mm /80/80 mm for separate/
60/100 mm /80/80 for split flue/
Inlet gas pressure20 mbar
Max. gas consumption2.73 m³/h2.73 m³/h
Expansion vessel capacity6 L6 L
Expansion vessel pressure0.5 bar0.5 bar
Heat exchangercoppercopper
Connections
Mains water intake1/2"
DHW flow1/2"
Gas supply3/4"
Central heating flow3/4"
Central heating return3/4"
Safety
Safety systems
gas pressure drop
water overheating
flame loss
draft control
 
water circulation failure
frost protection
gas pressure drop
water overheating
flame loss
draft control
power outage
water circulation failure
frost protection
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Dimensions (HxWxD)730x400x299 mm730x400x299 mm
Weight30 kg33 kg
Added to E-Catalogaugust 2016november 2010

Heating area

A very conditional parameter that slightly characterizes the purpose based on the size of the room. And depending on the height of the ceilings, layout, building design and equipment, actual values may differ significantly. However, this item represents the maximum recommended area of the room that the boiler can effectively heat. However, it is worth considering that different buildings have different thermal insulation properties and modern buildings are much “warmer” than 30-year-old and especially 50-year-old houses. Accordingly, this item is more of a reference nature and does not allow us to fully assess the actual heated area. There is a formula by which you can derive the maximum heating area, knowing the useful power of the boiler and the climatic conditions in which it will be used; For more information on this, see "Useful Power". In our case, the heating area is calculated using the formula “boiler power multiplied by 8”, which is approximately equivalent to use in houses that are several decades old.

Heating circuit max. pressure

The maximum pressure in the heating circuit of the boiler, at which it remains operational, and there is no risk of physical damage to the structure. For a heating system, the maximum pressure is usually about 3 bar, and for a domestic hot water circuit up to 10 bar. When the maximum pressure is exceeded, a safety valve is activated, and part of the water is discharged from the system until a normal pressure level is reached.

Performance (ΔT ~30 °C)

The performance of a dual-circuit boiler in hot water mode when water is heated by approximately 30 °C above the initial temperature.

Performance is the maximum amount of hot water the unit can produce in a minute. It depends not only on the power of the heater as such, but also on how much water needs to be heated: the higher the temperature difference ΔT between cold and heated water, the more energy is required for heating and the smaller the volume of water with which the boiler can handle in this mode. Therefore, the performance of dual-circuit boilers is indicated for certain ΔT — namely 25 °C, 30 °C and/or 50 °C. And it is worth choosing according to this indicator, taking into account the initial water temperature and taking into account what kind of hot water demand there is at the installation site of the boiler (how many points of water intake, what are the temperature requirements, etc.). Recommendations on this subject can be found in special sources.

We also recall that water begins to be felt by a person as warm somewhere from 40 °C, as hot — somewhere from 50 °C and the temperature of hot water in central water supply systems (according to official standards) is at least 60 °C. Thus, for the boiler to operate in the mode ΔT ~ 30 °C and give out at least warm water at 40 °C, the initial temperature of cold water should be about 10 °C (10 + 30=40 °C). A similar temperature can be found in wells in the warm season, and cold water in the ce...ntralized water supply system often warms up to 10 °C in the warm season. However, boilers, including dual-circuit boilers, are switched on mainly in cold weather, when the initial water temperature is noticeably lower. Accordingly, if the boiler is used as the main water heater, heating to the claimed temperatures (see "DHW min. T", "DHW max. T") often requires a greater ΔT than 30 °C, and the performance is less than indicated in this paragraph. But when operating in the preheating mode (when the water is heated to the desired temperature by an additional device like a boiler), this parameter describes the capabilities of the unit very reliably.

Control bus

The control bus with which the boiler is compatible.

The control bus is a communication channel through which control and controlled devices can exchange data. Support for such a channel greatly simplifies the connection of thermostats and other control automation. It is enough that such devices are compatible with the same bus as the boiler. In addition, many types of tyres allow you to create very extensive monitoring and control systems and easily integrate various devices into them, including heating boilers.

In modern heating technology, the most popular tyres are OpenTherm, eBus, Bus BridgeNet and EMS. Here are their key features:

— OpenTherm. A fairly simple standard with modest functionality: it allows only a direct connection between the control and the controlled device and is not designed to create extensive systems. On the other hand, this bus has quite advanced capabilities for controlling heaters: in particular, it allows you to control the temperature not just by turning the boiler on/off, but by changing the power of the gas burner. This mode of operation contributes to saving fuel/energy, as well as reduces wear and increases the life of the heater; and in many cases, a system of two devices (boiler and thermostat) is quite enough for effective heating control. At the same time, the OpenThe...rm standard is simple and inexpensive to implement, which makes it extremely popular in modern boilers. For several reasons, it is mainly used in gas models.

— eBUS. A control bus that has some pretty impressive features. Allows you to combine up to 25 control and 228 controlled devices in one system, with a data transmission distance between individual components up to 1 km. At the same time, eBUS is an open standard, its implementation (at least within the framework of the main functions) is freely available to everyone. And although nowadays eBUS support can be found mainly in Protherm and Vaillant equipment. However, in boilers, this is the second most popular type of control bus, after OpenTherm. It is mainly due to slightly higher cost, while advanced eBUS capabilities are not needed as often.

— Bus BridgeNet. Hotpoint-Ariston proprietary development, used exclusively in boilers of this brand. One of the advantages is a high degree of automation: the user only needs to set the temperature parameters (and for different zones, you can choose custom options) and, if desired, a weekly programme, the rest of the necessary calculations and adjustments will be carried out by the system. However, such features are available only in special control devices such as temperature controllers; in boilers, Bus BridgeNet support usually means only compatibility with such automation.

— EMS. A control bus used primarily in Bosch and Buderus equipment. In general, it is characterized by wide functionality, a high degree of automation and the ability to create extensive control systems. However, note that nowadays you can find both the original EMS and the modified EMS Plus, and these standards are not initially compatible with each other (although support for both of them may well be provided in some devices). So the specific version of the EMS bus should be specified separately. We note that in Bosch devices there is mainly an original version, and in Buderus devices — EMS Plus (although exceptions are possible there and there).

Inlet gas pressure

It is the optimum gas pressure supplied to the inlet of the boiler system. Most often indicated for natural gas and is about 15-20 mbar. This parameter must match the specs of the gas supply system. However, the pressure in the latter may be higher, which may require the installation of a special gas regulator.

Mains water intake

The diameter of the pipe for connecting the pipe through which cold water is supplied to the boiler for heating and use in the hot water supply system.

Diameters are indicated in inches. It is allowed to connect a pipe of a different diameter through an adapter, but the best option is still a match in size. There are connection options 1/2", 3/4", 1" and 1 1/2".

DHW flow

The diameter of the pipe for connecting the pipe through which hot water leaves the boiler for the DHW system.

Diameters are indicated in inches. It is allowed to connect a pipe of a different diameter through an adapter, but the best option is still a match in size.

Gas supply

The diameter of the pipe for connecting the gas supply pipe in the boiler with the corresponding type of power supply (see "Energy source").

Diameters are indicated in inches. In some cases, it is allowed to connect a pipe of a different diameter through an adapter, but the best option is still a match in size. The most common options are 1/2" and 3/4".

Central heating flow

The diameter of the pipe for connecting the pipe through which the heated water enters the heating system from the boiler.

Diameters are indicated in inches. In some cases, it is allowed to connect a pipe of a different diameter through an adapter, but the best option is still a match in size. Among which models stand out for 3/4", 1", 1 1/4" and 1 1/2".
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