Alpha ProTec Plus 50 - a regular boiler, combi boiler or system boiler?

The Alpha ProTec Plus 50 is an option you may wish to consider if you’re looking for a system boiler for your house or flat.

System boilers need a hot water cylinder to work but, unlike heat only boilers, they don't require a cold water tank. This can be advantageous if you live in an apartment, lack attic space, or are planning a loft conversion.

System boilers allow you to set the times when you want hot water to be available. Heated water is stored in the cylinder and can be used throughout the day. With a system boiler, if you forget to set the timer, you will have to wait a while for hot water.

The constant supply of hot water from the cylinder ensures that you can have multiple taps and showers in use without a loss of pressure to each point (something combi boilers struggle with). This makes a system boiler suitable for large families and homes with more than one bathroom.

Is the Alpha ProTec Plus 50 system boiler a suitable choice for my property?

Selecting the right boiler for your home means choosing a boiler that is the right size. And, by size, we don't mean how big it is, we mean how powerful it is - the "output".

Your boiler’s output is a measurement of the power it has available to it to heat the water you need for your radiators or for when you turn on a tap, bath or shower. A higher output rate means it has more power and can heat more water.

It's important to choose an output that matches the demand for water in your home because if your boiler has too low an output, you'll often find only lukewarm water comes out of your taps or heats your radiators. If it’s too high, you’ll be paying more for your gas than you need to.

The Alpha ProTec Plus 50 system has an output of 54 kW, so which types of property would this Alpha ProTec Plus 50 System boiler be appropriate for?

A PlumbProud Gas Safe boiler installer would recommend that this Alpha ProTec Plus 50 System boiler is appropriate for larger properties including detached homes with 15 or more radiators and two or more bathrooms.

Dimensions of the Alpha ProTec Plus 50 boiler

The size of the Alpha ProTec Plus 50 boiler is TBC mm tall, TBC mm wide, and TBC mm deep.

Alpha ProTec Plus 50 – condensing or non-condensing?

This Alpha ProTec Plus 50 is a condensing gas boiler - we always recommend that clients choose the latest condensing models to benefit from the technology, which continues to improve year after year.

Condensing boilers capture the heat still present in flue exhaust gases and water vapour condensation, processing them through a secondary heat exchanger to, among other tasks, heat colder water returning from your radiators.

By selecting a modern condensing boiler, you'll save money on your gas bills as well as benefitting the wider environment.

Is the system Alpha ProTec Plus 50 boiler energy efficient?

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.

Central heating systems are responsible for 14% of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK. You may also be aware that the gas boilers we use emit dangerous nitrogen dioxide in large volumes in the bigger British cities.

Will installing a Alpha ProTec Plus 50 system in your home be a positive contribution to the environment? The figures below will tell you more.

All new British boilers must perform to a legal minimum energy efficiency of 92% (a low to good SEDBUK "A" rating). Prior to April 2018, the target was 88% (86-90% = SEDBUK "B" and 90%+ = SEDBUK "A").

Efficiency ratings are intended to let consumers know how much energy a boiler uses in its day-to-day activities and how much energy goes to waste.

The Alpha ProTec Plus 50 was awarded an efficiency rating of 92%, equivalent to a SEDBUK grade of "A".

The ERP (Energy Related Products Directive) is European legislation that aims to reduce the use of energy at all points during a product's life, from the point of manufacture to when it's in active use right through to final disposal.

The regulation aims to encourage manufacturers to create products that are more environmentally friendly and which reduce gas emissions associated with those products.

The ERP grading for the Alpha ProTec Plus 50 is "A".

Am I covered if my Alpha ProTec Plus 50 system boiler breaks down?

Parts and labour charges incurred for repairs made to your new Alpha ProTec Plus 50 are covered by a 5 year warranty.