Autonomous heating is gaining momentum in popularity due to its efficiency and trouble-free operation. Therefore, heating boilers are in great demand.
One of the reliable brands in the household appliances market is Baxi.
The products are of high quality and have a long service life.
Let's look at the best models of heating boilers from the Baksi brand. If you are in a hurry and want to immediately find out the best offers in each rating category from different online stores , you can familiarize yourself with the table and see the current prices on the Yandex.Market service by clicking on the “find out price” button in the table opposite the model.
Failure protection
For stable operation of Baxi equipment you must:
- provide protection against power surges;
- perform grounding;
- install mechanical filters on water and gas so that there are no particles in the system that could harm its operation.
Installation, connection, configuration and maintenance must be carried out by specialists. For any issues related to the operation of the equipment, consumers should contact certified service centers. This, firstly, will allow you to take advantage of the warranty, and secondly, it will prevent mistakes that are made when performing technical work yourself. The manufacturer warns that stable operation is impossible without proper installation.
Vaillant
Vaillant company stand
The brand belongs to the Vaillant Group holding. The company’s experience is very significant - the brand’s history has lasted for more than 140 years, the first workshop was opened in 1874. The company has its own research and production centers in the largest European countries (Germany, Italy, Spain, France, etc.). Head office - in Germany, Remscheid. There is production in China, but, according to representatives of the Vaillant Group, these products are intended only for the Chinese domestic market.
The company's representative office in Russia appeared in 1994. There are centers in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Saratov, Yekaterinburg and Rostov-on-Don.
The company has 10 of its own factories in Germany and other European countries. In particular, wall-mounted heating boilers are made in Remscheid. A characteristic and important detail is that the enterprise does not use a conveyor system. Instead, each boiler is made by one craftsman, from start to finish. This particular master is responsible for the quality of the assembly of his product.
The company makes sure that competent specialists work with its products, and regularly conducts training seminars on the sale, design, installation and servicing of gas equipment with the issuance of certificates. The company's website is user-friendly. Here you can find the addresses of service centers in your city, answers to frequently asked questions, and documentation on design issues.
Advantages
The company produces floor and wall devices of two types - turbocharged and atmospheric. Double-circuit modifications of the mounted type have been adapted to Russian conditions. Even when the gas pressure drops to 5 bar, they continue to function normally. Advantages:
- Self-diagnosis - information about problems is displayed on the display.
- Weather-dependent automation – parameters are adjusted depending on the weather.
- There are quality certificates and permits.
- Maintainability - breakdowns can be easily repaired.
- Affordable price – 25,000-50,000 rubles.
- Attractive appearance – the models are ergonomic and easily fit into modern interiors.
- Automatic operation and adjustment save fuel.
- The electronics quickly respond to changes in operating conditions, making adjustments to the operation.
- Electronic flame modulation – the set temperature is maintained.
- The elements of the hydraulic unit are made of composite materials and are therefore durable.
- Overheat protection.
- There are control panels - portable and built-in.
- For instant water supply – built-in boiler
The technical characteristics of Baxi gas heaters and the level of reliability have determined their place in the Russian market - Italian equipment is chosen by both ordinary consumers and specialists in the field of heating engineering.
Features of Baxi products
Baxi is one of the stable brands that has proven itself well in the heating boiler market.
Reference! The brand has existed for more than 100 years, and has been producing thermal equipment for about 50 years. During this period, methods for manufacturing complex structures and components were established.
A wide range of boilers allows you to choose the best model for a private home, office premises, large buildings, apartments.
All heating installations have a basic set of functions:
- Self-diagnosis. Sensors fully monitor the state of device elements in automatic mode.
- Frost protection . When the temperature drops to +5 degrees, the system starts increased circulation.
- Operational temperature control.
Additional functionality includes climate control and advanced regulation.
Types of Baksi boilers
The manufacturer produces several lines of gas heaters, each of which has options for any circumstances and financial capabilities. The devices are classified according to their functionality:
- Single-circuit - for heating only.
- Double-circuit - heat and provide hot water.
Two in one - economical and compact. The separate approach also has its adherents - it is more reliable and durable.
By installation method:
- Wall-mounted. Low power. Compact - the size allows you to install them in a kitchen cabinet. Hangs on the wall.
- Floor-standing. Heavy and powerful. If the first ones are usually installed in apartments, then these ones are intended for private houses that require high heating output from the equipment.
According to the method of smoke removal:
- With an open combustion chamber. It is often called a chimney. To remove combustion products, draft is needed - it is created in a long gas duct.
- With a closed camera. It is called turbocharged. The draft here is pumped by a fan. Combustion products are discharged through a coaxial chimney passing through the wall. The burner is supplied with outside air.
Based on the operating principle:
- Convection. The fire heats the coolant, but some of the heat is lost. Such devices are simpler.
- Condensation. There is an additional heat exchanger - hot gas condenses on it and the coolant receives additional heating. The efficiency of such devices is higher. If you compare how much convection and condensation versions cost, the former are definitely cheaper, but they also have lower efficiency.
Also distinguished:
- Non-volatile. Not connected to the mains.
- Energy dependent. Connected to the mains. Such devices are more advanced and functional. But we have to provide backup power in case of a power outage.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of Baxi Slim boilers include:
- High reliability, resistance to external and technological loads.
- Ability to heat large areas.
- The use of cast iron parts (heat exchanger) allows you to increase the service life of boilers by approximately 5 years.
- High efficiency of equipment, the efficiency of which is above 90%.
- Wide range of boiler capabilities allowing installation in heating circuits of various types.
- The ability to simultaneously heat rooms and supply hot water.
- Self-diagnosis, availability of control over the operation of all important structural elements.
- The installations are adapted to Russian technological conditions.
The disadvantages of boilers are considered to be:
- Energy dependence of units. Stopping the power supply means stopping the heating circuit of the house.
- Demanding installations regarding power supply stability.
- The weight of the boilers is large, which complicates transportation.
- The cost of equipment and spare parts is very high and is a significant factor limiting demand.
The advantages and disadvantages of Baksi floor-standing boilers differ little from the qualities of other samples, since they are directly related to the design features of these installations.
Range
Baxi gas heaters are presented in lines that combine modifications with similar features. Models included in the line may differ in thermal performance and other characteristics. Series of wall modifications:
- Eco Four is a dual-circuit version. Two heat exchangers. Copper hydraulic tubes.
- Main – with bithermic heat exchanger.
- Eco Compact – similar to Eco Four, but more compact.
- Four Tech - also repeats Eco Four, but the tubes are plastic, not copper - so their price is lower.
- Luna - dual-circuit, except modification 3 1.310Fi.
- Nuvola - built-in boiler. There are atmospheric and turbocharged ones.
The estimated cost of single-circuit models is 27,000-47,000 rubles. Double-circuit atmospheric - 27,000-37,000, and double-circuit turbocharged - 35,000 - 40,000 rubles.
Floor-standing versions are presented more modestly. The most popular line is SLIM. All with cast iron radiator. Power range - from 22 to 107 kW.
Condensing boiler is a new generation of gas equipment. Models - Power Ht45—150 / Ht230—650 with stainless steel/silumin heat exchangers. These are the best devices from - they have great power, they can be connected in cascades.
Summarize
Our list does not include all companies producing gas boilers. But these are the companies whose products arouse the greatest interest among consumers. All companies have extensive experience, a rich history, and produce gas boilers of various types. In the assortment of, perhaps, any of the companies listed, you will find a boiler of exactly the type that suits you. But the most important thing is that buyers have very few complaints about the quality of products from leading companies, because such companies value their reputation, take care of the comprehensive support of the specialists who service their equipment, and usually have their own research centers.
Gas boilers from foreign manufacturers are superior in design and functionality, while domestic ones are captivating at an affordable price. There are practically no complaints about the quality of gas boilers, both domestic and foreign, from manufacturers listed in the rating.
Whatever company you choose, we wish that the purchased gas boiler serves you faithfully for many years without breakdowns or other troubles.
Model overview
LUNA 3 Comfort1.240.
Wall-mounted single-circuit. Approximate price 48,000 rubles. Weight 31 kg. 91% efficiency. Heating capacity 9.3-24 kW. Open firebox. There is automatic ignition. “Comfort” models provide a connection to “warm floors”. Copper heat exchanger.
ECO Four 24 F
Dual-circuit. The Ecofor device is a representative of a new generation. Compact. Hangs on the wall. Closed firebox and separate heat exchangers. Heats rooms up to 240 sq.m. There is an LCD display that displays the current parameters. Power 9.3-24 kW. 91.2% efficiency. Almost silent operation. Power consumption – 80 W.
Luna Duo-Tec1.28
Double-circuit turbocharged. Efficiency – 106%. Connection to heated floors. Outside temperature sensor. There is a remote control unit. 28,000 W – heating capacity. Heats up to 210 sq.m.
Nuvola Duo - Tec+
Wall-mounted version. Condensing type. Closed firebox. Can run on liquefied gas. Electronic control. There is an LCD display. Weighs 62 kg. Warm floors mode.
POWER HT 45
Floor-standing condensing type unit. The cost is more than 138,000 rubles. Open firebox. Without DHW. Powerful boilers can be connected in cascades. Width – 45 cm. Power 48.7 kW. Weight 60 kg.
SLIM 2.230i
Floor installation. Open firebox. Weight – 155 kg. Two circuits. 22.1 kW. Heats an area of up to 166 m2. Capacity 13 l/min. The capacity of the expansion tank is 10 l. The price is about 100,000 rubles.
SLIM 2.300 Fi
Powerful floor-standing boiler. Efficiency 90%. Nominal heating output 30 kW. Closed firebox. Heat exchanger – cast iron. Turbocharged gas exhaust. Weighs 184 kg. The cost is about 140,000 rubles. Expansion tank – 10 l. Dimensions (HxWxD) – 85x65x60 cm. There is a circulation pump.
Wiring diagram for Baksi heating systems
The purpose of the strapping is to prevent the device from overheating. Properly executed piping saves resources due to the effective distribution of thermal energy. At the same time, expensive automatic adjustment loses its relevance. There are the following strapping schemes:
- Single-pipe. The coolant rises up, enters the radiator, and leaves it, ending up in the same pipe. After passing through all the radiators, the water returns to the original pipe.
- Two-pipe. The coolant is heated in the boiler. Gas is supplied to the radiator through the supply pipe. The coolant, having cooled, returns through the second pipeline.
- Combined.
How to use the self-diagnosis system?
All BAXI modifications are equipped with a self-diagnosis system. The information is displayed on the screen; the user’s task is to decipher the error codes using instructions and take measures to eliminate them. What do the codes mean:
- E01 – no ignition.
- E02 – thermostat activation.
- E03 - no normal traction.
- E05 - the temperature sensor is broken.
- E10 – low water pressure.
- E12 – pressure switch is faulty.
Device Description
The instructions provide schematic diagrams of the device. Each modification has its own, but the main components are made in the same way. At the top there is a chimney. Directly below the chimney there is a ventilation system. Below it is a heat exchanger. It looks like a radiator or coil. On the left is the temperature sensor and thermostat. In the center is a firebox. There is a burner in it. On the right is the pipe coming from the heat exchanger. The pipe goes into the expansion tank and connects to the pump. On the left is a pipe with a hydraulic relay and a safety valve. From this pipe water flows into the heating system.
Top five leaders in the production of gas heating equipment
The vast majority of heating gas equipment is represented on the domestic market for climate control equipment by European manufacturers, as well as some representatives of the Asia-Pacific Economic Community. Among the most popular in our country are manufacturers of gas boilers from Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and South Korea.
The first place in the popularity ranking is shared by German gas boilers produced by the Vaillant Group concern and. The German brand Buderus shares second place among the most popular manufacturers with the German holding Viessmann, and third place was taken by the Slovak concern Protherm and the Italian company.
Next, the model range of each brand, design and operational features of heating devices will be considered.
