Alpha ProTec Plus 115 - a regular boiler, combi boiler or system boiler?

The Alpha ProTec Plus 115 boiler is an option you may wish to consider if you're looking for a system boiler for your house or flat.

System boilers are suitable for larger homes where there is a higher-than-average demand for hot water and heating.

Through their use of a hot water cylinder, they provide hot water on demand during the day - as long as there's enough water left in the cylinder. Just let the boiler know when you want hot water for your radiators and taps via the programming panel and, subject to tank size and household usage, it'll be there for you.

Unlike heat only boilers, there is no requirement to find room in the attic for a cold water storage tank. System boilers are therefore quicker, easier and cheaper to install.

Is the Alpha ProTec Plus 115 system boiler the right choice for my house or apartment?

You should make sure that the boiler you choose for your property is the right "size". And size doesn't mean its physical dimensions. Size means how much power it has - the "output".

A boiler's output level measures how much power it can use to provide you with the hot water you need for your radiators and taps. If a boiler has a high output rate, it can heat greater volumes of water.

If you choose a boiler with too low an output, you'll find that the water coming out of your taps and in your radiators won't be as hot as you want it to be. Choosing one whose output is too high means you'll pay more than you need to for the gas your boiler needs to work.

The Alpha ProTec Plus 115 system outputs at a maximum of 121 kW, so which types of property would this Alpha ProTec Plus 115 System boiler be appropriate for?

An experienced PlumbProud Gas Safe boiler installer would likely recommend that this Alpha ProTec Plus 115 System boiler would be suitable for larger properties including detached homes with 15 or more radiators and two or more bathrooms.

What size is a Alpha ProTec Plus 115 boiler?

The Alpha ProTec Plus 115 measures TBC mm in height and has a width of TBC mm and a depth of TBC mm.

Is the Alpha ProTec Plus 115 non-condensing or condensing?

The Alpha ProTec Plus 115 is a condensing gas boiler - where possible, we always recommend to clients that they choose one of the very latest condensing boilers to take advantage of this technology, which improves year after year.

Condensing boilers are more energy-efficient as they capture and recycle the heat contained in flue exhaust gases and water vapour condensation. They then use this heat to perform tasks like warming up colder water returning to the boiler from the radiators.

By choosing a condensing boiler, you'll help the environment as well as save money on your gas bills.

Is the Alpha ProTec Plus 115 system boiler good for the environment?

With so many of us worried about the environmental impact of our personal choices, the relationship between how we heat our homes and climate change has become an important issue for many homeowners.

With central heating being responsible for 14% of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK, your choice of boiler matters. Gas boilers are also responsible for the significant atmospheric volumes of dangerous nitrogen dioxide emissions in larger British cities.

Would the environmental impact of installing a Alpha ProTec Plus 115 system in your home be positive? Let's look at the numbers.

Boilers manufactured after April 2018 in the UK must achieve an "A" on the SEDBUK grading system as well as score a minimum of 92% on a separate energy efficiency test. Prior to that, the minimum was 88% - boilers rated at 88% and 89% were given a “B” rating (90% and higher were given an "A").

An energy efficiency rating describes how much energy the boiler uses and how much it wastes when in use.

The Alpha ProTec Plus 115 was awarded an efficiency rating of 92% with a SEDBUK grading of "A".

The Energy Related Products (ERP) directive is Europe-wide legislation designed to reduce harmful gas emissions at all points of a product's life cycle - from the production process to its actual end use right through to final disposal.

The Alpha ProTec Plus 115 has a rating of "A".

How long am I covered by the warranty for if the Alpha ProTec Plus 115 breaks down?

The parts and labour warranty offered with this Alpha ProTec Plus 115 System boiler covers you for 5 years.