Wall mounted gas boilers Baxi: advantages and disadvantages of various models

When building a private house, sooner or later the time comes to buy a gas boiler. If the area of ​​the building does not go beyond 300 square meters, then many experts recommend purchasing wall-mounted double-circuit boilers, allowing you to significantly save space. One of the best representatives are gas boilers brand Baxi. They are ready not only to provide home heating, but also to supply its inhabitants with hot water.

The wall-mounted gas boiler of the Italian company Baxi has an outstanding efficiency and is determined to the condensing type. The device is equipped with a filter that prevents the penetration of various debris. Thus, it provides the ability to successfully operate Baxi with any coolant.

The boiler control system is automated, which greatly simplifies the work and increases safety. The boiler is turned on by electronic ignition, there is also a built-in display for controlling the basic parameters and a digital panel. Stainless steel is used for equipment, which again increases the reliability of this device. It can be concluded that Baxi is a safe and high-tech device that can function smoothly even with a decrease in operating pressure.

The boilers are lightweight, quite compact and easy to install. Wall models are equipped with a combustion chamber, in addition, forced ventilation is activated to remove harmful gases.

Customer reviews suggest that Baxi boilers have a fair amount of advantages. They are hardy and able to be operated for a long time even in adverse working conditions. They look stylish and neat, do not take up much space and have extremely simplified controls. Acquisition of a boiler with a closed combustion chamber will help save on the chimney, which will play the role of a coaxial pipe, and on the boiler for the supply of hot water will be responsible Baxi.In addition, the market implements many models of different power and other technical characteristics, each of which adds a few more advantages to the piggy bank.

However, this brand is not perfect.

• The device is extremely susceptible to power surges. In order for it not to fail, it will be necessary to additionally purchase a stabilizer.
• Some difficulties may cause the moment of connection.
• The price may not be too high: depending on the configuration, a double-circuit gas boiler can cost more than 70,000 rubles.

The manufacturer Baxi in the presence of a large amount of gas boilers, both wall-mounted and floor-standing. Wall, most often chosen for individual houses, are produced in three main lines, called Prime, Eco3 and Luna.

Luna series heating boilers are equipped with two important systems: self-diagnosis and electronic modulation. In addition, there are two different temperature settings, which allows you to adjust the work under the existing conditions. The devices are dual-circuit, and the prices for them are quite reasonable.

Prime series boilers belong to the economical class. They have a closed combustion chamber made of composite materials, which contributes to the virtually silent operation of the device. Prime units are condensing, have a biothermal heat exchanger that reduces gas consumption, and built-in useful systems: diagnostics and automation that responds to temperature fluctuations both under the roof and outside.

The Eco3 series is also compact, efficient and reliable. They are able to continue to work effectively with a sharp drop in pressure and automatically regulate the temperature of the water. They are pleased and decent price.

Modern models of boilers Eco Four and Luna-3 Comfort are very popular. Both units can be with an open or closed combustion chamber, inside which is placed a copper heat exchanger. Eco Four demonstrates performance from 14 to 24 kilowatts. It has a 6-liter storage tank and an automatic control system coordinated with an outdoor temperature sensor. Such a boiler can be connected to other devices, such as a timer or thermostat. It is protected from changes due to temperature extremes and is equipped with a smoke detector.In fact, this is the standard Baxi boiler in all respects, except for power - it is the least powerful device of the whole brand.

Luna-3 Comfort has a capacity of 24, 25 and 31 kilowatts. The cumulative capacity can be 8 or 10 liters, and the device itself is equipped with weather-dependent automation. It should be clarified that the kit includes a digital panel that can be removed and placed both on the boiler body and in another place.

We should also tell about the models of the Main series., one of the most famous in the domestic market was Main Four, discontinued in 2017. By the way, the number in the name of the Baxi boilers indicates which generation the model belongs to. Such a device has a very compact size - it can be placed in almost any, even extremely limited space. There are two power options - 18 and 24 kilowatts, which is not considered an outstanding indicator. In addition, there is a display and a button control unit of the boiler. According to reviews, this makes the process of using the boiler very comfortable.

She was replaced by the model of the Main Five of the next generation.The device completely coincides with the previous release, but in addition it is equipped with a chimney draft system and several more additions.

Wall-mounted gas boilers Baxi are also dual-circuit and single-circuit. Dual-circuit models are responsible for two tasks: heating the house and providing hot water. Both tasks are carried out successfully, and the use of hot water does not affect the heat of the heating system. Single-circuit boilers have a small capacity and are responsible only for heating. However, it is possible to connect a boiler to such an apparatus and thereby resolve the issue of hot water.

If you read the reviews on Baxi boilers, you can find a lot of complaints about the operation of the unit. Users write that when the device is inadequate, the device starts to turn off, it does not cope with the warming up of the room, it makes a noise during operation and turns on with a thud. In addition, turning off the hot water turns off the heating, and its temperature is extremely changeable. However, manufacturers respond to these complaints that the fault is the installation, which was not carried out according to the instructions, as well as non-compliance with the rules of operation.

If the plans for a long time and successfully use the Baxi boiler without any repairs, you will have to follow a few rules.

• The device is very sensitive to power surges. Ordinary power grids are not always suitable for its normal operation. Therefore it is necessary to install a stabilizer, as well as an inverter, allowing you to create a near-ideal sine wave. In addition, you need to protect the boiler from power surges - for example, in the event of a thunderstorm or the operation of powerful equipment in the nearby area. In this case, the surgeon will come to the rescue.

• Proper grounding is very important. Otherwise, malfunctions will occur all the time in the boiler operation due to the presence of constant potential. If the grounding was performed incorrectly and it is not possible to change it, then the installation of a transformer should correct the situation.
• Problems may arise from the use of antifreeze. For example, the system will start to overheat, the water will become dark in color, precipitation will appear, and the serpentine will begin to emit unpleasant sounds. To fix this damage will not work, you will have to change the part. Therefore, in order to prevent trouble, only those antifreezes should be poured.which are designed specifically for heating systems.
• The situation of contamination of the system is quite common. The reason for the lack of periodic flushing, including before installation, and low-quality filters.

Finally, disruptions in the system can be caused by the use of a narrowed chimney - then the boiler will start to turn off when there is insufficient load.

Before buying and installing a Baxi unit, it is necessary to decide where it will be located, what sizes will fit, what should be the capacity, and whether there is a need for additional properties. Of course, environmental characteristics are important for this kind of technology. The power of the boilers of this brand reaches 42 kilowatts, and the minimum figure is 11 kilowatts, so the requirements for this indicator are determined depending on the size of the room, the number of people lived and the tasks. The same applies to the volume of hot water that the boiler is able to provide. In determining the power of the boiler, which will serve the house of less than 250 square meters, more attention will be paid to the volume of hot water being processed.

Owners of private homes are better to buy devices with a closed combustion chamber that does not require additional ventilation. Professionals recommend installing special coaxial chimneys of the same brand.

For a private house, the Eco Four model is an excellent choice. If you need a less bulky, but more powerful device, you can turn your attention to the Nuvola 3. And of course, it is better to choose dual-circuit devices that can solve a double problem. So there will be savings and money, and space, and time.

A video review of the Baxi gas boiler awaits you in the video below.