What type of boiler is Alpha’s ProTec Plus 90 - system, regular or combi?

The Alpha ProTec Plus 90 may be worth considering if you are looking for a system boiler for your house or flat.

As with a heat only boiler, a system boiler requires the installation of a hot water cylinder but they do not need a cold water tank to work. This makes them suitable choices for homeowners planning a loft conversion or for properties without a loft or very limited attic space.

The primary heating and hot water system components are built in to system boilers and you can use the control panel to set the times that you wish your heating and hot water to be available. Hot water is stored in the cylinder for use throughout the day, but if you don't set your timer, heat and hot water will not be available instantly.

A system boiler can supply multiple taps and showers simultaneously and is suitable for both large families and properties with more than one bathroom - combi boilers struggle to do this.

Is the Alpha ProTec Plus 90 system boiler a suitable choice for my property?

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 90 system outputs at a maximum of 98 kW, so which types of property would this Alpha ProTec Plus 90 System boiler be appropriate for?

An experienced PlumbProud Gas Safe boiler installer would likely recommend that this Alpha ProTec Plus 90 System boiler would be suitable for larger properties including detached homes with 15 or more radiators and two or more bathrooms.

What is the size of the Alpha ProTec Plus 90?

The Alpha ProTec Plus 90 has the following dimensions - TBC mm high, TBC mm wide, and TBC mm deep.

Is the Alpha ProTec Plus 90 condensing or non-condensing?

This Alpha ProTec Plus 90 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 Alpha ProTec Plus 90 system an environmentally friendly boiler?

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.

Nitrogen dioxide emissions in Britain's largest cities are at dangerous levels and this has been caused by gas boilers. In fact, 14% of the UK’s greenhouse gases are produced by central heating.

If you decide to install a Alpha ProTec Plus 90 system in your home, will you be helping the environment with your choice? Let’s have a look at the figures.

The Alpha ProTec Plus 90 has been awarded an efficiency rating of 92% and a SEDBUK band rating of "A".

In the UK, all boilers manufactured and supplied must have an energy efficiency rating of at least 92% or a SEDBUK "A" grade. Until April 2018, the minimum rating was 88% (88% and 89% are equivalent to a SEDBUK "B" rating and anything higher is rated "A").

A boiler's energy efficiency rating describes the amount of energy it uses and wastes when in normal operation.

The Energy Related Products Directive intends to encourage all manufacturers to reduce harmful gas emissions connected to the products they make, from the manufacturing stage to final disposal, including when they are in active use.

The Alpha ProTec Plus 90 has an ERP rating of "A".

What is the warranty period for the Alpha ProTec Plus 90?

The Alpha ProTec Plus 90 is covered by a parts and labour warranty of 5 years following installation.