Siberia gas boilers: product range and usage tips

The boilers under the trademark Siberia manufactured by Rostovgazoapparat on the gas equipment market took leading positions due to their reliability and ease of use, modern design and reasonable price in comparison with foreign apparatuses. In this article we will take a closer look at the features of this equipment.

The boiler is compact and small in volume. All models have a standard height (85 centimeters) and depth (56 centimeters). Power in different models ranges from 11.6 kilowatts to 35, which allows you to heat a building ranging from 100 to 350 m2. Each Siberia model range is equipped with an automatic control system, where there is a gas pressure stabilizer that ensures safety in cases with its frequent interruptions.The main parts of the boilers are not made by a Rostov manufacturer, but are purchased in Italy. This is renowned for the reliability of Eurosit automatic equipment, Worgas burners, which are characterized by equipment that is safe for health, as by burning fuel, in the exhaust gases do not leave oxides of nitrogen and carbon.

The manufacturing company is so confident in the technical characteristics of the manufactured equipment that it gives a guarantee for its products for 20 years. The main technical feature of gas boilers of the Rostov plant is a heat exchanger, which, by the way, is given a 25-year warranty.

The advantages of a domestic brand include the presence of a relatively diverse model range that satisfies any customer request at an affordable price (the price depends on the model's power). The automated system mentioned above is also one of the advantages. Units are not volatile. There are models where it is possible to set up an economical power mode by connecting a room thermostat.Boilers work smoothly even in tough conditions.

The disadvantages include the metal from which the heat exchanger is made (steel and cast iron). The manufacturer claimed the durability of steel products, but this metal does not have a special strength, which allows to refer to the above application with mistrust. Pig-iron heat exchanger also can not be durable, because it is quite a fragile metal.

The product line is presented in two versions - floor or wall. The first are of two types: with one circuit (AOGV) and with two (AKGV).

Floor-mounted single-boiler has a cast iron heat exchanger (model КЧГО), due to which the device has sufficient power (from 16 to 50 kW), depending on which it can be used for heating a private house or low-rise buildings.

Double-circuit floor with a steel radiator can not only heat the room, but also heat the water. Although it is possible to connect to the DHW (hot water).This model will be ideal option for installation in a bath. The Sit autocontrol unit includes a modulation thermostat, a magnetic valve, a pressure stabilizer and a gas filter, a thermoelectric device with a sensor that controls the fire and the piezo. The model has a fire hazard and requires the removal of the chimney. The advantages include the complete absence of condensation elements.

As noted above, the distinguishing feature of this model range is the steel heat exchanger, which provides high-quality heat transfer to the coolant. When buying, remember that it will require grounding.

Wall-mounted units are rather light in comparison with outdoor ones, they have good performance. Their compact dimensions are an advantage when installed in small spaces. The Gianoni biothermal radiator is made of copper, and the Polidoro burner is made of alloy steel. The system is endowed with Honeywell's automatic flame modulation. Also, the boiler is endowed with anti-freezing function, and if you connect a room thermostat to it, you can significantly reduce fuel consumption.The liquid crystal display not only shows the standard warning information, but also reflects errors during a system failure.

Premium models "Topline-24" with electronic ignition designed for small areas. Consisting of two circuits, they allow you to heat the room and heat the water. Their advantages include the presence of ionization control of fire, exhaust gas and the function of protection against scale. Efficiency (efficiency) is 90%.

"Comfort Siberia", represented by five modifications, expressed by numbers 23, 29, 35, 40, 50, is designed for large rooms and allows for variations of single-circuit and double-circuit. The performance of models with two circuits is much higher than with one. They are able to heat about 8 liters of water per minute. These models have a high heat output. They are endowed with a circulation pump, which prevents overheating of the heat exchanger.

"Econom Siberia", produced since 2005, is represented by four models (11, 17, 11K, 17 K), differing in the number of circuits (two circuits are marked with the letter “K”) and with a capacity of 11.6 kW and 17.6 kW. When it is planned to use the boiler as a means of heating and water heating, it is worthwhile to dwell on the model,indicated by the letter "K".

For example, dual circuit floor "Siberia 17 K" has a simple design, endowed with a minimum number of functions. With a heat output of 17 kW, the model can heat a room of 200 m2. The efficiency is also 90%.

The boiler of mechanical type has an open combustion chamber and is endowed with a "gas control" system. Consumption of liquefied fuel is 1, 21 kg / h, and natural - 1.76 cubic meters / h. The weight of the device is 59 kilograms, width - 28 centimeters. A model 11K, for example, is able to warm only 3 liters of water per minute. Thus, to consume more water will require a more powerful boiler. When water heating is not planned, acquiring Siberia only for heating, you need to build on the specifics of the building and the climatic features. In cold terrain or when the building is poorly insulated, a ratio of 1.5-2 kW per 10 m2 is considered, while for relatively warm buildings the figure will be 0.5-0.7 kW per 10 m2.

As noted above, the material of the device responsible for heat exchange is carbon structural steel. An automatic unit consists of a magnetic valve that modulates a thermostat for on-off and a thermoelectric device responsible for controlling the flame.The gas boiler system is endowed with additional ignition, a fuel pressure stabilizer, piezo ignition and a gas filter. The atmospheric burner is made of resistant stainless steel. The device can operate under reduced fuel pressure without reducing power. The case, having a protective powder coating, maintains perfect whiteness for a long time. Decrease in a thermolysis and increase in efficiency is carried out at the expense of the foiled heat insulator. A capillary type thermometer allows you to safely and accurately monitor the temperature.

The operation of the device, thanks to the automation, is a cycle that starts with switching on via piezo ignition, which ignites a non-stop burning burner with a spark. Then from the so-called igniter ignites the main burner of the atmospheric type. All this is aimed at heating the radiator, and with it the heat carrier is also heated. No need to waste time to re-ignite it. At this time, the thermostat, setting the temperature, heats the water. Automatics triggered by turning off the flame when the water warms to the desired value. When the temperature drops to a low degree, the temperature sensor gives a command to the valve and the fuel is supplied again, and a fire is lit.

It is allowed to use the device as a device for heating and for heating water in any water supply system (natural and forced).

All models of the series have a special insulating layer that protects against burns.

Piezoelectric ignition makes the device convenient to use. In addition, it has a convenient arrangement of blocks, which also simplifies use. In addition, there is no need to adjust the position of the combination valve.

Dual circuit apparatuses heat water in a flowing copper radiator. The case of models with floor installation is equipped with basalt insulation based on foil, which reduces heat loss to zero. The device boilers technical performance is not inferior to foreign counterparts. Designed with foreign equipment, they are fully adapted to Russian conditions. In addition, they are able to withstand the pressure drops of both water and gas.

For example, non-volatile Italian automation with piezoelectric ignition is endowed with flame control,magnetic valve and modulating thermostat. It is this device that clicks when working. The atmospheric burner is made of steel, resistant to corrosion. Based on the characteristics of Siberia columns declared by the manufacturer, it can be concluded that they are simple, reliable, safe to use, and also suitable for heating private houses, baths and low-rise buildings.

In order not to be disappointed in the acquired gas column, it is necessary to determine the appropriate model. The first thing to start from is the power, which is calculated taking into account the specific features of the room and the need for water. When choosing between models with a steel or cast iron heat exchanger, keep in mind that cast iron will not require a quick repair and they show fewer faults over time. Owners and specialists in their reviews note that at the initial stage of operation at launch, water droplets may appear from under the bottom of the heat exchanger. This condensate, which disappears after warming up the entire system. In subsequent attempts to turn on the heating system, this will not be observed.

How to connect the gas boiler, you can learn from the video below.