Double-circuit gas appliances make our lives more comfortable and enjoyable. They are quite practical to use, suitable for heating country houses and small apartments. They are used for heating industrial or warehouse buildings with an area of no more than 500 sq.m.
The advantages of Ariston boilers are that in addition to heating buildings in winter, they heat water used in everyday life all year round. This is quite convenient and does not require the installation of additional equipment.
About company
The Ariston brand is the brainchild of Vittorio Merloni. His father, Aristide, founded a small business back in the 30s of the last century. Today this enterprise has become the largest industrial giant, uniting several large companies. The Merloni Elettrodomestici concern was renamed Indesit Company in 2005, which includes several brands, including Ariston. The company ranks 3rd in the world in terms of sales of household appliances.
Who makes Ariston washing machines?
In household appliance stores, customers often ask consultants who the manufacturer is and where they assemble Ariston brand machines. The question is quite logical, because the quality, and therefore the durability, of household appliances depends on the manufacturing company. Most often in our stores you can find cars whose country of origin is the Russian Federation.
Let's dig deep into history - some facts:
- In 1930, the company founded by Aristide Merloni began manufacturing scales.
- In 1945, the company found its place in the niche of electric water heaters. In the same year, the Ariston brand appeared.
- Ariston is translated from Greek as “successful”. As you name the ship, so it will float - in this case the proverb fully justifies its existence.
- In the 70s, the company was divided into three companies, of which Elettrodomestici dealt with household appliances.
- By the end of the 80s, Elettrodomestici was establishing mass production of products.
- In 1975, the first plant called Indesit was opened in Italy, producing appliances for home and everyday life. Already in the 80s, Indesit equipment became recognizable in Europe, so Vittorio Merloni, owner of Elettrodomestici, decided to buy the brand.
- In the late 90s, Merloni decided to buy the French Scholtes, after which he acquired the British Hotpoint, thus entering three markets at once - French, English and Irish.
- In the mid-2000s, the Indesit brand became so famous that it was decided to rename the Elettrodomestici company to Indesit Company.
- A representative office of the company opened in the Russian Federation in the mid-90s. Domestic markets accepted the products with a bang.
- In 2000, Merloni bought Lipetsk, which also began producing equipment under the Indesit brand.
In 2004, the first plant in Russia was launched.
After , the brand had to be renamed, but this did not happen in every country. In Russia, cars and other equipment from Merloni now have a double name - Hotpoint Ariston.
As a result, Merloni today owns 4 major brands: Hotpoint, Stinol, Indesit and Ariston. In Russia, these brands are the undoubted leaders.
Now you know whose production these washing machines are. But where the washing machine is produced does not affect its functionality, the presence of advanced technologies and the general principles of manufacturing. Only the build quality may suffer, but experts can judge that.
Advantages and disadvantages
Italian boilers are able to operate uninterruptedly even at a pressure of 5 mBar and at a temperature of minus 52 °C. They are equipped with two mechanical filters that purify the water. The developers took into account almost all the dangers for gas equipment in high-risk environments.
Each model is equipped with a self-diagnosis system that simplifies their operation and maintenance. Security systems prevent emergency situations by stopping the operation of the device in a timely manner. Self-diagnosis is periodically repeated - if the parameters return to normal, the device will start without human help. Ariston advantages:
- Absolute safety – despite explosive fuel.
- High efficiency. After the combustion of gas, almost no combustion products remain - all the heating is used for heating.
Minuses:
- Floor-standing equipment should be placed in a separate room.
- To eliminate pressure surges, it is necessary to install an additional adjustment unit.
Distinctive abilities
According to reviews of Ariston gas wall-mounted double-circuit boilers, they have 4 distinctive features that are useful for their owners:
- All models of this company are equipped with automatic protection systems.
- The presence of a water pump, which is necessary for constant circulation of water through the pipes.
- Possibility to choose a model with an expansion tank. With its help, pressure will be automatically adjusted inside the heating system.
- Ariston equips its equipment with various types of ignition. It can be automatic, which will make life much easier for the owner of a particular boiler. Otherwise, every time the unit starts, the person will need to press a special button.
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What do Ariston products have in common?
Traditional gas heaters are produced in nine lines - each of them contains a different number of modifications - from 2 to 7. The lines represent single-circuit and double-circuit versions. Some have a wide range of capacities, others consist of 2-3 options. All traditional Ariston models are distinguished by the following features:
• Automatic control. All modifications have the “auto” function - the intelligent unit itself selects the optimal modes, taking into account changing conditions.
• Can work with a conventional or coaxial chimney.
• Russified control panel. Its logic is intuitive – you don’t even need instructions to understand it.
• Burner material – stainless steel. Its power is modulated taking into account the specified mode. This solution saves gas.
• Self-diagnosis.
• Hydraulic devices are made of high-strength composite materials.
• Expansion capacity – 8 l.
• Automatic removal of air from the heating system.
• Protective systems – against blocking, scale, freezing.
• The double-circuit device has a copper heat exchanger - the primary one, and a stainless steel one - the secondary one, for heating domestic water.
• In 2-circuit versions, a “summer” mode is provided - operation only on DHW.
• Condensate container.
• Temperature sensors – 2-4 pieces, depending on the series.
• High-quality sound insulation. Almost silent operation.
• Includes instruction manual. All documentation is presented in Russian.
• Warranty – 2 years. For condensing versions – 3 years.
• Average dimensions 70x42x60 cm - this is slightly larger than those of competitors.
The models of each line have distinctive design and technical solutions. Models may also differ in functionality, dimensions, and design.
Plunging into history
Few people know that the history of the company, which today produces the best heating boilers in its segment, began with a small family-type enterprise. The talent of its founders - the Merloni family - turned a small company into a thriving company with a huge staff of talented employees.
The success of the enterprise lay in the stable improvement of product quality. It was this priority that was set by the leaders of Ariston. Naturally, trust in the brand grew every year, as the brand offered increasingly higher quality, reliable and durable units, the functionality of which was also steadily expanding. This applies to absolutely the entire Ariston product line.
Vittoria Merloni, the founder of the company, sought to satisfy the needs of the market to the maximum extent possible
He paid attention to the smallest requests of potential clients. As an example, from a certain point the product undergoes a safety test for pets
Even today, few manufacturers care about this parameter. For Ariston, this is one of the stages of monitoring the safety of its products.
Over the years of its existence, the company has accumulated sufficient experience in the production of water heating equipment to today offer customers perfect engineering solutions in all respects. Today, Ariston can rightfully be considered one of the leaders in the household appliances market, since the company occupies an honorable third place in the world in terms of sales volumes. Naturally, heating equipment brings the lion's share of all profits. That is why the newly formed subsidiary Hotpoint-Ariston, part of the famous Indesit Company, is one of the priority objects for investment of the large giant's funds.
In practice, everything is so - the corporation is investing serious amounts in the development of Ariston’s scientific and technical base, education and training of its personnel, as well as expanding the range of products offered. That is why we can safely say that the manufacturer will surprise consumers more than once with interesting technical solutions aimed at ensuring comfort in the homes of its potential buyers.
What are they?
By installation method:
- Wall-mounted - it is compact, has a copper heat exchanger (less often - steel). Complete with strapping elements. Mounted on a flat wall. Mounted models are more sensitive to unstable gas and water supply parameters.
- Floor-standing devices are more powerful, heavier and larger in size. They need a fairly large area. They are mounted on the floor - on a stand. Manufacturing material – cast iron. Power – up to 64,000 W. This heating output is enough to heat an area of up to 500 square meters.
By number of circuits:
- Single-circuit - they work only to heat the room.
- Double-circuit - they heat the house and heat water for domestic use.
By type of combustion chamber and thrust:
- Open firebox (natural draft) - air for combustion comes from the room. Such a device is atmospheric.
- Closed chamber (forced draft) - the operating principle is based on forced ventilation. This is a turbocharged version.
Device selection
When choosing a device, you must be guided by the following criteria:
The area of the heated room in m2. It is necessary to select a boiler based on 1 kW of thermal power per 10 m2 of room. At the same time, it is necessary to understand that this is an ideal option and, taking into account the heat loss of the living space, the average annual air temperature at the installation site and the radiators used, it is necessary to introduce a correction factor. For a preliminary assessment, we recommend using any online calculator that takes into account the above factors and also makes adjustments for the location of the walls (windward or not), ceiling height, and type of windows.
Need for hot water. For high consumption, it is wise to choose the CLAS B model with a built-in boiler, which is more economical.
Boiler installation location. For water heating units with an open combustion chamber, it is necessary to equip the room with forced ventilation, since the combustion air comes directly from the room
Since devices with an open combustion chamber are designed to remove combustion products through a chimney with natural draft, it is necessary to provide for the installation location of the chimney and chimneys. IMPORTANT! It is not allowed to pass chimneys through structures made of flammable material.
Gas boiler design
How to choose?
To choose gas equipment for heating a private house or apartment, you cannot act intuitively - you need to calculate heat loss. For the calculation, the condition is taken that for 10 sq.m. area (height up to 3 m) should account for 1000 W. But this is only an approximate calculation. It is not recommended to select an option without a reserve, so that the device does not have to function at the maximum of its resources. It is also necessary to take into account the degree of insulation of the house.
More accurate calculations are ordered from construction and design companies. The cost of such services depends on the region and ranges from 2,000-7,000 rubles. Calculation errors can provoke:
• uneven distribution of heat throughout the rooms;
• lack of hot water.
Operation and Maintenance
You should find out from the instructions what the pressure in the expansion tank should be - since during operation it may decrease. It is recommended to monitor your blood pressure once a year. Periodically you should:
• check the filters and clean them if necessary;
• clean heat exchangers - this is especially important for hard water;
• change the corresponding gaskets.
The above activities, as well as installation, configuration and first start-up, are the task of the service technicians. The owner only needs to conclude an appropriate service agreement and follow the manufacturer’s recommendations regarding the operation of the device. A specialist should be called twice a year - you cannot start the heating season without an inspection. At the end of the season, you also need to invite a service worker.
Causes of malfunctions
In most cases, the cause of breakdown is violation of the rules in the operating manual. The main mistakes when using Ariston hotpoint refrigerators are as follows:
- The door remains open for a long time - to prevent this situation, refrigerators are equipped with a sound signal that beeps and warns of the need to close the door, but most owners ignore this “request” of the refrigerator.
- Often the door remains loosely closed due to incorrect placement of dishes and food on the shelves of the unit.
- Dishes that have not yet cooled down are sent to the refrigerator.
- When using a model with periodic defrosting, the manufacturer's recommendations regarding timing are not followed - icing occurs on certain components of the unit, which often leads to failure of the refrigeration equipment.
The electronic control system helps check the functioning of the unit, signals malfunctions, and if defects are eliminated in a timely manner, the operating period increases noticeably.
Error d, displayed on the screen, indicates a failure to open the valves. When the unit was released in 2012, this problem is global and applies to all refrigerators of that year. At home, it is impossible to eliminate the problem on your own, since this is a “development defect” that can only be solved in a service center. The problem is that the top door has a plastic gasket at the bottom that wears out when the door is opened and closed frequently. It is only possible to smooth out the depth of the problem a little on your own by cutting out a gasket from rubber to replace this plastic - in order to lift the sash. But not all models can carry out such repairs.
Ariston series
The manufacturer offers three series, each of which has several modifications.
Egis
For those who like to save. Double-circuit models are compact and have increased efficiency. There are filters and an anti-scale function, intelligent control and frost protection. Allowed to operate at temperatures down to -50° C. Popular versions:
• Egis Plus 24 CF - open firebox.
• Egis Plus 24 FF – closed chamber.
The line is represented by one power - 24 kW. Specifications:
• Dimensions – 40x77x31.5 cm.
• Weight – 30 kg.
• Combustion efficiency. 24 CF has the second one. 24 FF is third.
• Efficiency for 24 CF is 92%, for 24 FF – 94%.
• Hot water capacity – 9.7 l/min.
You will have to pay 20,000-30,000 rubles.
Clas
Larger and more powerful than Egis. They also have everything for uninterrupted operation - frost protection, filters, auto-tuning, fuel consumption control. This series has an 8 liter expansion tank to heat water. Modifications:
• Clas Evo. AUTO and INFO PLUS functions. The power of the device with a closed chamber is 24 and 28 kW, with an open chamber – only 24 kW. Productivity – 9.9 and 10.2 l/min, respectively. Power consumption – 88.5 kW.
• Clas B – you can connect a boiler.
• Clas Premium – condensing boiler.
• Clas Premium Evo – with PLUS, INFO and AUTO functions.
• CLAS EVO SYSTEM - there is automation that responds to the weather and copper heat exchangers. Versions with closed (FF) and open (CF) firebox. Power range – 16-32 kW. The former have an efficiency of 93%, the latter – up to 90%.
• CLAS SYSTEM – single-circuit versions. Mounted option. 16,000-32,000 W.
• CLAS and BS II – heating and hot water supply. Economy class.
Approximate price – 25,000-32,000 rubles.
Genus
Representatives of this series are the most functional wall-mounted versions with two circuits. There is a fan, an LCD screen, a remote control, and a weekly programmer. Modifications:
- Genus Evo. Open/closed firebox (turbo). Heating capacity 24-30 kW.
- Genus Premium. Condensing boiler. Increased efficiency – 105%. 24-35 kW. Remote control. Self-diagnosis.
Hotpoint-Ariston Cares X 15 FF
Wall-mounted 2-circuit option. Approximate cost: 27,000 rubles. Expansion tank 8 l. Turbocharged. Protection against overheating, flame failure and lack of draft. Weight – 30 kg. Dimensions (HxWxD) 77x40x31.5 cm.
UNO 24 MFFI R
Wall-mounted unit "UNO" with instantaneous water heater. Compact - 40x70x25 cm. Closed firebox. 24,300 W – heating output. Electric ignition. Protective systems - gas control, anti-freeze, heating limitation. There is a water filter. Weight – 29 kg.
Hotpoint-Ariston BS II 15 FF
Attachment with two circuits. Heating capacity – 15,000 W. turbocharged type. Heats an area up to 180 square meters. m. Weight – 30 kg. Efficiency - 91%. Power consumption – 106 W. Estimated price – 23,000 – 32,000 rubles.
Features of condensing boilers
Simple wall-mounted models of Ariston gas boilers cost 16,000 - 32,000 rubles. The cost of condensing boilers ranges from 40,000 to 45,000 rubles.
This price is explained by their high environmental friendliness, significant efficiency, and profitable operation. Their operation is highly efficient and has low maintenance costs.
Condensing boilers are equipped with a modulating pump and fan, depending on the load level. As a result, energy is saved and noise is reduced.
Launch and operation
Commissioning and commissioning work is carried out by company representatives - service employees. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in a denial of warranty. The user only needs to read the instructions to understand how to use the device. It is important to follow operating rules and perform seasonal maintenance in a timely manner. When a malfunction occurs, an error code appears on the display indicating the cause of the problem or the problem that has arisen. Complete with gas equipment - instructions, passport and connection diagram.
Specifications
Almost all gas boilers from the Ariston brand have a power of 15 to 30 kW. Thus, each client will be able to select the necessary indicators for the size of their apartment or house. It is also worth noting other distinctive characteristics of such gas equipment:
- at maximum efficiency, boilers have a high level of efficiency;
- all wall-mounted boilers have Russian instructions and symbols on the equipment itself, so citizens do not have problems with operating the unit;
- most models from this manufacturer are able to cope perfectly with water in the system and low pressure;
- Particular attention to this equipment should be given to those people in whose homes voltage surges often occur. Ariston boilers cope with such network surges without any problems;
- All models are very easy to operate. To start using the boiler, you don’t need to study the instructions for a long time; all operating features are intuitive and accessible even to those who are installing such a unit for the first time.
In some cases, the boiler cannot simultaneously heat water and provide sufficient heating of the room; this applies to budget models. In this case, a person needs to think about installing an additional boiler.
Note! If we talk about expensive units, they have a special display that displays various characteristics, including the temperature inside and outside the boiler. This is very convenient in terms of entering the necessary characteristics for the correct operation of the equipment.
How to secure?
When installing, you need to consider the following points:
- Anchor bolts are used for fastening. Install on any wall - solid or load-bearing. Wall material – brick, aerated concrete blocks, reinforced concrete slabs.
- Pipe connections are carried out according to the instructions. The data sheet describes in detail the purpose of all pins. Shut-off valves are installed directly in front of the apparatus. Cleaning filters and a pressure relief valve are installed at the water supply point.
- Most Ariston models are equipped with a coaxial chimney - exhaust gases are removed through a hole in the wall.
- Additionally, the equipment is equipped with a circulation pump.
- Control unit – regulation of the temperature of hot water and coolant.
- Ariston models are non-volatile, so the instructions require the mandatory installation of a UPS.
The lineup
The line of models of double-circuit boilers, in contrast to single-circuit boilers, is more in demand, since the models are designed for heating rooms and supplying hot water.
BCS 24 FF (closed combustion chamber) and Uno 24 FF (open combustion chamber)
Most buyers choose Ariston of these brands.
In addition to the operating instructions, the device comes with all the elements of the heating system, which you can operate every day and without special skills.
Efficiency reaches 95%, power - 24 - 26 kW, hot water productivity - up to 14 liters per minute.
Genus
It is considered the most functional model.
There is a display on the case that shows all the parameters of the device both inside and outside. Ariston of this brand is compact, equipped with a modulated burner, which helps to use fuel economically, and also has a programmer with a built-in timer.
You can set a program for the device immediately for the whole day, lower or increase the temperature, set the parameters of the unit at your discretion. The tank volume is 8 liters, the air vent is automatic, a self-diagnosis system is built-in, all information is reflected on the display.
Egis Plus
Adapted for operation in Russian climate conditions
. The models are not afraid of voltage drops in gas pressure in pipes. The unit has 2 heat exchangers: copper and stainless steel, as well as a condensate collector for uninterrupted operation at street temperatures below - 52 degrees. The panel has LED indexing.
All information can be read on the display.
Nuances of pressure drop in boilers from different manufacturers
Ariston
This manufacturer has a bypass element that allows you to solve the problem of how to increase the pressure in the Ariston boiler during a power outage.
It allows you to reduce excessive heating of the heat exchanger due to insufficient water flow. The flow of coolant in the system starts, bypassing the circulation pump.
Baxi
The minimum pressure for these boilers is half a bar; if it is insufficient, errors E40 and E41 are displayed on the boiler screen. It can be adjusted with a tire pump, since the valve on Baksi boilers is a regular car nipple.
Note! When the coolant is first introduced into the system, the boiler may display error E10, it goes away automatically
Navien
These Korean boilers are designed for a pressure drop of up to 0.1 bar, which minimizes emergency blockages. Such units are ideal for high-rise buildings. The boiler is equipped with a system of nozzles, protective systems and supply devices that allow it to operate at a pressure reduced to 4 mbar. You can regulate the pressure using a remote control.
