The Ariston gas boiler is a product of the Italian company Ariston, which takes into account the peculiarities of domestic communications and climatic conditions. According to the manufacturers, these devices are not afraid of our realities - low gas pressure, voltage drops, untreated water and severe frosts.
About company
The Ariston brand is the brainchild of Vittorio Merloni. His father - Aristide, founded a small business in the 30s of the last century. Today, this enterprise has become the largest industrial giant, uniting several large companies. Concern Merloni Elettrodomestici in 2005 was renamed the Indesit Company, which includes several brands, including Ariston. The company ranks 3rd in the world in terms of sales of household appliances.
Advantages and disadvantages
Italian boilers are capable of uninterrupted operation even at a pressure of 5 mbar and at a temperature of minus 52 ° C. They are equipped with two mechanical filters that purify water. The developers took into account almost all the dangers for gas equipment in the face of increased risks.
Each model is equipped with a self-diagnosis system that simplifies their operation and maintenance. Security systems prevent emergency situations by timely stopping the operation of the device. Self-diagnosis is periodically repeated - if the parameters returned to normal, the device will start without the help of a person. Ariston Pros:
- Absolute safety - despite explosive fuel.
- High efficiency. After gas combustion, there is almost no combustion products left - all the heating goes to heating.
Minuses:
- Outdoor equipment should be placed in a separate room.
- To eliminate pressure surges, it is necessary to install an additional adjustment unit.
What do Ariston products have in common?
Traditional gas heaters are available in nine lines - each of them contains a different number of modifications - from 2 to 7. Rulers represent single-circuit and double-circuit versions. Some have a wide range of capacities, others consist of 2-3 options. All traditional Ariston models are distinguished by the following features:
• Automatic control. All modifications have the “auto” function - the intelligent unit itself selects the optimal modes taking into account changing conditions.
• Can work with a usual or coaxial flue.
• Russified control panel. Its logic is intuitive - even an instruction is not needed to understand it.
• Material of a torch - a stainless steel. Its power is modulated taking into account the given mode. This solution saves gas.
• Self-diagnosis.
• Hydraulic devices are made of high strength composite materials.
• Expansion capacity - 8 l.
• Automatic removal of air from the heating system.
• Protective systems - against blocking, scale, freezing.
• The double-circuit device has a copper heat exchanger - primary, and from a stainless steel - secondary, for heating domestic water.
• In 2 circuit versions, a “summer” mode is provided - operation only on hot water supply.
• Condensation tank.
• Temperature sensors - 2-4 pieces, depending on the series.
• High-quality sound insulation. Almost silent work.
• In a set - the maintenance instruction. All documentation is presented in Russian.
• Warranty - 2 years. For condensation versions - 3 years.
• Average dimensions of 70x42x60 cm - this is slightly larger than that of competitors.
The models of each line have distinctive structural and technical solutions. Also, models may differ in functionality, dimensions, design.
What are they like?
By installation method:
- Wall-mounted - it is compact, has a copper heat exchanger (less commonly - steel). It is completed with strapping elements. Mounted on a flat wall. Mounted models are more sensitive to unstable parameters of gas and water supply.
- Outdoor devices are more powerful, heavier and larger. They need a fairly large area. Mount them on the floor - on a stand. Production material - cast iron. Power - up to 64,000 watts. This heating capacity is enough to heat an area of up to 500 square meters.
By the number of circuits:
- Single-circuit - only work for space heating.
- Double-circuit - they heat the house and heat water for domestic use.
By type of combustion chamber and traction:
- Open firebox (natural draft) - combustion air comes from the room. Such an apparatus is atmospheric.
- Closed chamber (forced draft) - the principle of operation is based on forced ventilation. This is a turbocharged version.
How to choose?
To choose gas equipment for heating a private house or apartment, you can not do it intuitively - you need to calculate heat loss. For the calculation, the condition is taken, which is 10 sq.m. area (height up to 3 m) should be 1000 watts. But this is only an approximate calculation. It is not recommended to choose an option without a stock so that the device does not have to operate at the maximum of its resources. It is also necessary to take into account the degree of insulation of the house.
A more accurate calculation is ordered by construction and design companies. The cost of such services depends on the region and amounts to 2,000-7,000 rubles. Calculation errors can provoke:
• uneven distribution of heat in rooms;
• lack of hot water.
Operation and maintenance
You should learn from the instructions what the pressure in the expansion tank should be - since it can decrease during operation. Pressure is recommended to be controlled once a year. Periodically follows:
• check filters; if necessary, clean;
• clean heat exchangers - this is especially important for hard water;
• change the appropriate gaskets.
The above activities, as well as installation, configuration and first start-up, are the task of the service technicians. The owner only needs to conclude an appropriate service agreement, and follow the manufacturer's recommendations regarding the operation of the device. A specialist should be called twice a year - you can not start the heating season without inspection. At the end of the season, you also need to invite a service worker.
Ariston Series
The manufacturer offers three series, in each of which there are several modifications.
Egis
For those who like to save. Dual-circuit models are compact and have high efficiency. There are filters and anti-scale function, intelligent control and frost protection. Allowed to work at temperatures up to -50 ° C. Popular versions:
• Egis Plus 24 CF - an open firebox.
• Egis Plus 24 FF - closed camera.
The line is represented by one power - 24 kW. Specifications:
• Dimensions - 40x77x31.5 cm.
• Weight - 30 kg.
• Combustion efficiency. 24 CF has a second. 24 FF has a third.
• Efficiency at 24 CF - 92%, at 24 FF - 94%.
• Productivity on hot water - 9.7 l / min.
You will have to pay 20,000-30,000 rubles.
Clas
Bigger and more powerful than Egis. They also have everything for smooth operation - frost protection, filters, auto-tuning, fuel consumption control. In this series, an expansion tank of 8 l is provided to warm the water. Modifications:
• Clas Evo. Functions AUTO and INFO PLUS. The power of the device with a closed chamber is 24 and 28 kW, with an open one - only 24 kW. Productivity - 9.9 and 10.2 l / min, respectively. Power consumption - 88.5 kW.
• Clas B - you can connect a boiler.
• Clas Premium - condensing boiler.
• Clas Premium Evo - with PLUS, INFO, and AUTO features.
• CLAS EVO SYSTEM - there is automation that responds to the weather and copper heat exchangers. Versions with closed (FF) and open (CF) firebox. Power range - 16-32 kW. The former have 93% efficiency, the latter up to 90%.
• CLAS SYSTEM - single-circuit versions. Mounted option. 16,000-32,000 watts
• CLAS and BS II - heating and domestic hot water. Economy class.
The approximate price is 25,000-32,000 rubles.
Genus
Representatives of this series are the most functional wall versions with two circuits. There is a fan, LCD screen, remote control, weekly programmer. Modifications:
- Genus Evo. Open / closed firebox (turbo). Heating capacity is 24-30 kW.
- Genus Premium. Condensing boiler. Increased efficiency - 105%. 24-35 kW. Remote control. Self-diagnosis.
Hotpoint-Ariston Cares X 15 FF
Wall-mounted 2-circuit version. The approximate cost is 27,000 rubles. 8 liter expansion tank Turbocharged. Protection against overheating, extinction of the flame and lack of traction. Weight - 30 kg. Dimensions (HxWxD) 77x40x31.5 cm.
UNO 24 MFFI R
Wall-mounted apparatus "UNO" with instantaneous water heater. Compact - 40x70x25 cm. Closed firebox. 24 300 W - heating capacity. Electric ignition. Protective systems - gas control, anti-freezing, limitation of heating. There is a water filter. Weight - 29 kg.
Hotpoint-Ariston BS II 15 FF
The hinged device with two contours. Heating capacity - 15,000 watts. turbocharged type. Heats the area to 180 sq. m. KPD-91%. Power consumption - 106 watts. Estimated price - 23 000 - 32 000 rubles.
Launch and operation
Commissioning is carried out by company representatives - service workers. Violation of this requirement will result in a warranty disclaimer. The user just needs to read the instructions to figure out how to use the device. It is important to follow the operating rules and timely perform seasonal maintenance. If a malfunction occurs, an error code appears on the display, indicating the cause of the malfunction or the problem that has occurred. Complete with gas equipment - instructions, passport and wiring diagram.
How to fasten?
During installation, you need to consider such points:
- Anchor bolts are used for fastening. Mounted on any wall - blank or carrier. Wall material - brick, aerated concrete blocks, reinforced concrete slabs.
- Pipe connection is performed according to the instructions. The data sheet describes in detail the purpose of all conclusions. Shut-off valves are placed right in front of the apparatus. At the place of water supply, purification filters and a valve are installed to relieve pressure.
- Most Ariston models are equipped with a coaxial chimney - exhaust gases are removed through an opening in the wall.
- Additionally, the equipment is equipped with a circulation pump.
- Control unit - adjusting the temperature of the domestic hot water and coolant.
- Ariston models are non-volatile, therefore, the instructions require the installation of a UPS.
Place in the demand rating
Ariston brand Italian boilers were second only to three competitors. The top three are German brands. This is VAILLANT, BUDERUS, VIESSMANN. Their products are unrivaled - they are the best. But the fourth place is not bad at all, “Ariston” left dozens of competitors behind. Ariston is appreciated for its environmental friendliness, high efficiency, adaptation to Russian conditions and high performance of hot water.
Reviews
Clas system 32 FF: Roman E., Gatchina
It works for two seasons. No damage. Typical Eurocotel. The design is not as cool as that of Wilant and Wisman, but this does not affect the work. But the cost is less and there are no glitches in automation. There are problems with the air - it clogs up and does not come out, although the air vent works normally. The main minus - he can not heat my house - an area of 280 square meters, if the street is below minus 20 degrees. At this temperature - the batteries are warm, but in the house +16. True, they told me that it was necessary to take a more powerful boiler, maybe the truth.
GENUS PREMIUM EVO SYSTEM 24 FF: Ilya. L., Yelnya
Failsafe equipment. Not afraid of power surges. The minus is still not silent. We have a wooden two-story house. So on the second floor you can hear that the boiler turned on on the first. I don’t understand why the electronic recharge function is needed - it’s still not recharged, it requires a button press. In general, I am satisfied with the device, it pays for itself in a couple of seasons.
Ariston boilers, differing from their German counterparts in lower cost, make them worthy of competition. The greatest demand among ordinary consumers is wall-mounted dual-circuit models that allow the most efficient solution to the problem of heating and hot water. The brand offers a wide range of series and modifications - you can choose the option for any needs.