In many ways, the Siberian gas boiler has left far behind its competitors. Having recently appeared on the market, Rostovgazoapparat products are very popular, occupying the first lines of ratings in positions related to quality and reliability. The equipment, differing in technical characteristics, is used to heat rooms of any size - from residential buildings to industrial enterprises. The consumer is attracted to Siberia boilers with a stylish design, innovative solutions and impeccable technical specifications.
About company
The owner of the Siberia brand is Rostovgazoapparat CJSC. This is a large gas equipment company. The plant was founded in 1888. Location - Rostov-on-Don. The first in the USSR - in 1959, began to produce gas boilers - AOGV-80. Today the enterprise is a model of automation and robotization of production processes. Products manufactured by the plant serve 20 years or more.
Device
• Heat exchanger material - carbon structural steel.
• Automatic SIT unit, consisting of a magnetic valve, a modulating thermostat for on-off and a thermoelectric device that controls the flame. There is a re-ignition and a fuel pressure stabilizer, a piezo ignition and a gas filter.
• Atmospheric burner. Material - heat resistant steel. It can operate at reduced fuel pressure.
• Powder-coated housing.
• Foil insulator - to reduce heat transfer and increase efficiency.
• Capillary type thermometer.
Operating principle
It is turned on by the piezo ignition method. A spark ignites a non-stop burning burner. The main burner is ignited from the igniter - atmospheric type. The radiator is heated, and the coolant is heated with it. The thermostat sets the temperature, and when the water heats up to the desired value, the automation turns off the flame. The temperature drops, reaches a critical value, and the temperature sensor gives the valve a command - the fuel is supplied again, the fire ignites, and so on in a circle.
Series from Siberia
The manufacturer offers three series:
- Premium Topline-24. Premium models designed for small buildings. Double-circuit - you can heat water for domestic use. A feature of the series is electronic ignition. There is ionization control of fire and exhaust gas. There is a function of protection against scale. Efficiency 90%.
- Comfort Siberia. Modifications 23, 29, 35, 40, 50 (heat transfer, kW). Any option is offered - single-circuit or double-circuit. Designed for large rooms.
- Econom Siberia. Issued since 2005. Four models differing in the number of circuits and power - 11.6 kW and 17.6 kW. The letter "K" in the marking means - two circuits. It is possible to switch to liquefied gas - you can be safe in case of an accident in the gas pipeline. Enclosures are coated with enamel that protects against mechanical damage.
Technical design features
High strength heat exchanger. In its manufacture, practical materials were used - steel or cast iron, and automatic welding. Service life is 25 years.
- Two-circuit devices heat water in a flow radiator made of copper.
- Thermal insulation layer protects users from burns.
- They are used in any water supply system - both forced and natural water circulation are suitable.
- Non-volatility. Do not connect to electrical outlets.
Automation
- Temperature control is provided by Eurosit automation (Italy).
- Ignition - piezoelectric.
- Automation units are conveniently located - it is comfortable to control the device.
- There is a flame control and traction sensor.
- There is no need to adjust the position of the combination valve.
Execution options
- Floor single-circuit option. With a cast-iron heat exchanger. Thanks to the latter, high power is provided - depending on the power it can be used for heating a private house or heating buildings in several floors.
- Bypass. Installation on the floor. The radiator is steel. In addition to space heating, water is heated for domestic use.
- Wall. It is lightweight, compact in size and good in performance.
Features of wall modifications
Are in high demand - functional, practical, compact. Benefits:
- Gianoni copper heat sink radiator.
- Polidoro - alloy steel burner.
- Honeywell - automatic flame modulation.
- Anti-freeze function.
- LCD display with current information and error codes that occur during malfunctions.
If you connect a room thermostat, you can reduce fuel consumption.
Features of floor modifications
Available in two types of radiators - steel and cast iron. Double-circuit - with a steel radiator, connected to a hot water supply. The SIT auto-control unit consists of:
• modulation thermostat;
• solenoid valve;
• pressure stabilizing device and gas filter;
• thermoelectric device with a fire control sensor and piezo ignition.
Benefits
• Economic operation.
• Affordable price. The cost of modifications depends on heat production - models from 15,000 to 58,000 rubles are presented on the market.
• Reliable and durable.
• Rational sizes.
• Service centres.
• Non-volatility.
• Large selection of models.
Disadvantages
• The need for installation permits - take in the gas service.
• Fire hazard.
• It is necessary to remove the chimney.
• No condensation elements.
The lineup
The manufacturer has presented several lines:
• ACGV and AOGV. Accordingly, dual-circuit and single-circuit. Set on the floor. Heating capacity is 11-35 kW. Heat exchanger material, most often carbon steel. Heated areas of 125-400 square meters. Water consumption - 4-8 l / min at 35 ° C.
• CCHO. Powerful devices 16-50 kW. Large buildings, warehouses, production shops are heated. The radiator is cast iron.
• Top Line. Hang on the wall. 24,000 watts Copper heat exchangers. Designed for simultaneous servicing of several points of water intake. Designed for homes up to 200 square meters.
• Aqua. 18 000-23 000 watts This is more of a water heater than a boiler. Ignition - piezo / electronic.
Criterias of choice
• Power - the larger it is, the larger the heated area. It is registered in marking.
• Dimensions of the room. The calculation of the required heat output is performed taking into account the dependence: for 10 sq. M. - 1000 watts. It is not recommended to operate the device at maximum - this increases the wear of its elements. The value must be increased by adding 30%.
• Climate.
• Building insulation.
• DHW (hot water).
• Type of boiler. In the apartment it is more convenient to use the hinged option, in a private house - floor.
Installation
The kit comes with a passport and instructions. The latter is necessary to familiarize yourself with the device, the principle of operation and the rules for using the boiler. After reading the instructions, the user will be able to learn how to turn on the device. It is advisable to entrust the installation to specialists. Mounting Features:
• Registration of installation permits - for gas specialists.
• Installation is carried out by specialists with a license for the relevant work.
• The kit does not have an expansion tank and a circulation pump - they will have to be purchased separately.
• The device is placed against the wall, so you must definitely leave a gap - at least three centimeters.
• For surface mounting, the unit needs a foundation. Usually it is made of brick. Wall-mounted models are firmly fixed.
• When connecting, there should not be the slightest gas leak. Compounds must be carefully insulated.
• If you start the device for the first time, condensate will collect on the heat exchanger, which will disappear when the system warms up.
How to use the equipment?
Without violating the rules of operation, you can significantly extend the life of gas appliances:
• Do not turn on the boiler with a broken burner or clogged chimney.
• The chassis needs grounding.
• When using antifreeze as a coolant, instead of water, you need to purchase only a certified product. Ethylene glycol is prohibited.
• Water should not be heated above 95 degrees.
• When installing the unit near a wall that is covered with flammable material, it is necessary to make a gasket made of steel or asbestos.
• Switching on the device is only allowed after filling the system with water / antifreeze.
• Clean the chimney and filters annually. Make sure all connections are tight.
Model Overview
Siberia17K
Outdoor installation. Simple construction. Minimum features. Having learned how much the 17 K modification costs, as well as technical parameters, consumers are willing to purchase it. Two circuits. Heating capacity of 17.4 kW. Heats the area to 200 sq. M. Efficiency 90%. Open combustion chamber. Fuel consumption - 1, 21 kg / h and 1.76 m3 / h - of liquefied and natural gas, respectively. The mechanical type of control. Protection - gas control. Weighs 59 kg. Width 28 cm. Height and depth are standard for Siberia - 85 and 56 cm, respectively.
Siberia KCHGO – 25
Single-circuit floor convection-type boiler. Heated area up to 270 square meters. m. Estimated price 37,700 rubles. 25 000 W - heat production. Cast iron heat exchanger. 2.45 m3 / h of natural gas. It is controlled mechanically. Gas control. 115 kg - weight.
AOGV-17.4
Outdoor installation. Does not respond to pressure drops in gas pipes. Non-volatile. Basalt fiber heat insulator. Auto control. Steel radiator. Heats up to 180 sq. Sit. Equipped with a solenoid valve that tolerates pollution. Piezo ignition.
TopLine 24
Wall execution. Copper heat exchanger. Productivity is 12 l / min at 25 ° С - it decreases with increasing temperature. Depending on the capacity of the apparatus, it is possible to heat an area of 30-200 sq. M.
AOGV 11.6
Budget modification. Estimated price - 10 000 rubles. One circuit. 11.6 kW - heat production. Efficiency - 87%. Outdoor installation. No auto ignition. Open camera. Non-volatile, like all gas appliances in Siberia.
Lemax or Siberia - which is better?
Choosing a domestic inexpensive boiler, the consumer has to compare it not only with European counterparts that are superior in price, but also with products manufactured in Russia. Siberia and Lemax - products of domestic enterprises. Lemax is a trademark of the Taganrog Plant. This is a young production, supplying its products to all regions of the Russian Federation since 2002. Both brands of efficiency have 90%. Siberia outperforms the Taganrog competitors in the demand ranking - consumers in the products of Rostovgazoapparat CJSC are attracted by efficiency, heat transfer, appearance and ease of management. Both plants produce non-volatile models, with steel and cast-iron heat exchangers. Neutral reviews about Lemax products are not “premium”, but quite reliable and unpretentious for their cost - a steel apparatus with a capacity of 10,000 W costs 13,000 rubles, a cast-iron apparatus of 19,000 W -30,000 rubles.
Reviews
Siberia K17: Ignat L., Azov
I myself work as a welder, so I saw a lot of all kinds of boilers when I was doing steam heating. By 17 Siberia I consider one of the best. It works economically - one, and compact - two. I do not find any flaws yet. Reliable work - does not fail. Convenient and easy operation. It saves gas, there are 7 temperature conditions from 1 - the weakest, up to 7 - maximum heating. If it’s minus 15 on the street, I set it to 5. It is important that there is a good chimney, if there are problems, then the burner will clog the burner - it may go out of it. It is better to immediately fix the chimney so as not to suffer from attenuation.
TopLine 24: Lydia B., Zlatoust
We bought a wall-mounted option - to heat the house and heat hot water. It has been working for three years. Read in the reviews when choosing - high-quality assembly, easy connection, impeccable operation of automation. In fact, this is how - if you turn on the water for heating in winter, it goes intermittently - a liter and a half is hot, then cool, then slightly warm - 5 liters, and so on. There is little useful information on the display. When the water pressure drops, it gives an error code, showing only for a short time its value. You start filling in - the numbers disappear, you give more water - again the error E04, again I start to merge. The coolant is constantly lost and is turned off because of this. We will change to a simpler and more reliable.
Products "Rostovgazoapparat" - a good example of high-quality domestic development. This is a worthy competitor to foreign technology, which is cheaper and lasts longer. The manufacturer presents a wide range of capacities - for heating rooms of different sizes, and different versions - floor and wall. Each consumer has the opportunity to choose the best option for their requirements.