The price of gas has rocketed by 71% this year. Even if further increases are far less there is a clear case now on economic grounds alone for reducing the amount of gas we use whilst much enhancing heating comfort.

 Can this be done? The answer is ‘Yes, it can.’

 MYTHS AND FACTS

 Myths

De Dietrich Elidens

- Are you attached to your old boiler?

-Yes, of course. It has been working for so many years so it can work a few more.

This is what quite a number of users say.  All right but have you been thinking how it works, i.e. what his efficiency is and how it effects the environment. Can we consider such appliances as convenient to use not to mention the safety? And if you have exchanged your old boiler for a condensing one, have you taken advantage of all the benefits condensing offers using weather compensator? Let’s have a look at some facts.

Facts

A boiler which is more than 25 years old has lost 25% of its performance level and costs 30% more in energy. The modern burner-boiler unit guarantees better combustion and an optimal yield of 92% to 95%. This means that 92% to 95% of the energy consumed by the boiler is converted into heat. This figure increases to over 100% with the condensing gas boiler, which recovers the heat contained in the steam produced by combustion of the gas.

Boilers account for 32% of greenhouse gases and rank second behind transport in the production of carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx). All technical improvements to heating systems pursue the same objectives: recovering heat and obtaining more complete, cleaner combustion in order to reduce residues and thus protect the environment.

Boilers which exploit condensing technology achieve a standard efficiency of up to 109% by gaining additional energy from flue gases (natural gas) www.viessmann.co.uk

 And here are some excerpts from the magazine ‘Professional Heating & Plumbing Installer’:

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‘Boilers on most UK heating systems that consistently work with return water temperatures of more that 57°C will not condense. Most systems therefore condense only short periods as they warm up.’

‘There is absolutely no point in buying the latest appliances in boiler technology if it isn’t partnered with controls that work with it and optimum performance.’

‘Also, a large percentage of the commercial boilers currently operating in the UK today have seen their best days and should be replaced.’

 

THE SOLUTION

 Make the boiler condense for as long as possible. Technically, it is easy. By employing German engineering and unique skills of Polish heating engineers who have to contend with ambient winter temperatures of -20°C, the savings available range from minimum 20% to substantially more – up to 50% -  in the majority of homes.  Add to this the consequent reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases and the case for investigation is overwhelming.

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