How does a condensing boiler operate?
A condensing boiler uses condensing technology to make better use of the heat it generates. When a fuel such as gas or oil is burned, gasses are released via a flue. In a non-condensing boiler system these gasses would be released into the atmosphere and their heating potential would be lost.
How does a high efficiency condensing boiler work?
High efficiency condensing boilers produce heat by burning natural gas or propane fuel. The word “condensing” refers to the fact that these appliances are able to extract heat from the combustion process so efficiently that the flue gases leave the boiler at a much lower temperature than in a standard boiler.
Where does the water come from in a condensing boiler?
Condensate is what gets produced when your boiler is being used to heat your home or produce hot water. This is because when your boiler burns fuel, a chemical reaction causes produces carbon dioxide and water vapour by-products. Once enough heat is produced from this vapour, it’s condensed back into water form.
What is the best temperature setting on a condensing boiler?
So, what is the best temperature to set a condensing boiler? The answer is to set your central heating temperature to around 70C, and your hot water to 60C.
What temperature should a condensing boiler be set at?
How does a condensing boiler condense?
A condensing boiler has two main heat exchangers. This time the water enters the secondary (and condensing) chamber first. Picking up latent heat from the hot flue gases as they cool. The moisture in the gases condenses into droplets that form at the bottom of the heat exchanger.
What is the best temperature for a condensing boiler?
Your condensing boiler should be set to generate water at a flow temperature of at least 60C (hot water tanks should store water at this temperature). This is because this is the temperature that kills legionella bacteria.
What temperature should my condensing boiler be set at?
Do you need a water tank with a condensing boiler?
Space savings: a condensing combi boiler does not need a hot water tank and is available in a wide range of compact sizes, making it much suitable and convenient to fit in a kitchen cupboard than conventional boiler models.
What temperature should my condensing boiler be set at in winter?
You should set the temperature between 60 and 65 °C but for maximum efficiency, it should be set to around 60 °C. Do not set it lower than this as you could increase the risk of contracting Legionnaires’ disease.
How much water comes out of a condensing boiler?
An efficient condensing boiler will generate around 2 litres of condensate water an hour at a temperature of around 30-40°c. This needs to be safely disposed of, within the buildings waste water system.
How often should a condensing boiler be serviced?
every 12 months
You should always check with your manufacturer, but usually your first boiler service must be conducted 12 months after installation in order to meet the terms of your warranty. It should then be serviced every 12 months on an ongoing basis after this.
Do you have a hot water tank with a condensing boiler?
What temperature should I run my condensing boiler at?
Why choose a Patterson-Kelley commercial boiler?
Suitable for new construction or retrofit projects, commercial boilers from Patterson-Kelley are small in size, but big on output. Created with our “through the door” design philosophy, our commercial boilers are able to fit through standard commercial doorways and hallways to help minimize installation costs.
Why choose Pat Patterson-Kelley?
Patterson-Kelley continues to transform the commercial boiler industry by offering the highest quality, most efficient, condensing products available. Our newest stainless-steel condensing boiler is designed for maximized comfort during those long cold winter days, without sacrificing savings.
Why choose our new stainless steel condensing boiler?
Our newest stainless-steel condensing boiler is designed for maximized comfort during those long cold winter days, without sacrificing savings. Built to transform the commercial boiler market, this top-of-the-line, highly efficient condensing boiler is designed to provide long-term savings in energy costs.
Can commercial boilers fit through doorways?
Created with our “through the door” design philosophy, our commercial boilers are able to fit through standard commercial doorways and hallways to help minimize installation costs.