Alpha ProTec Plus 90 - a regular, combi or system boiler?

The Alpha ProTec Plus 90 is an option you may wish to consider if you’re looking for a system boiler for your house or flat.

This type of boiler is better for larger homes and larger families where the demand for water is likely to be higher.

System boilers use a cylinder that draws water from the mains, heats it and then keeps it warm. The cylinder stores a large amount of water, meaning that you should have hot water all day. To be certain of this, make sure that you program your boiler to draw and heat water to meet times when demand is greater, like first thing in the morning before you and your family members go to work or school, and for the evening when everyone gets home.

Unlike heat only boilers, you won't need to find room in your attic for a cold water storage tank - suitable if you don't have an attic, your attic space is very limited, or you are planning an attic conversion in the near future.

Should I install a Alpha ProTec Plus 90 system boiler in my home?

Whether this Alpha ProTec Plus 90 System boiler is right for your property depends on its size or what its "output" level is. Size does not mean its physical dimensions, however - it means how powerful it is.

The output rating indicates how much energy a boiler can use in providing you with hot water and heat when you need it from your radiators and taps. The greater the output, the more water it can heat.

It's better to take advice on this from a registered installer because, if your boiler output is too low, your water and radiators might not get as hot as you would like them to be. However, if the output level is too high, you'll end up paying more on your gas bills than you need to.

Which types of property would this Alpha ProTec Plus 90 System boiler be appropriate for given its output of 98 kW?

An experienced Gas Safe engineer would say that this Alpha ProTec Plus 90 System boiler's level of output makes it suitable for installing in larger properties including detached homes with 15 or more radiators and two or more bathrooms.

What are the proportions of a Alpha ProTec Plus 90 boiler?

The dimensions of the Alpha ProTec Plus 90 are TBC mm tall, TBC mm wide, and TBC mm deep.

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

The Alpha ProTec Plus 90 is a condensing gas boiler - this is the type of boiler we recommend to most clients because they're better for the environment and they will save money on annual fuel bills.

A condensing boiler captures and recycles the warmth still present in both the flue exhaust gases and water vapour condensation created when gas is burned to provide your boiler with power.

This means it needs less gas to operate and it uses this extra energy to perform a number of tasks, including heating the colder water that comes back to the boiler from the radiators in your home.

How does the Alpha ProTec Plus 90 system boiler rate environmentally?

Environmentally-friendly heating has become an important issue for homeowners concerned about the accelerating pace of climate change.

The heating of our homes accounts for 14% of the UK's greenhouse gas emissions. Especially in the big cities, gas boilers are responsible for dangerous levels of nitrogen dioxide emissions.

Will choosing a Alpha ProTec Plus 90 system boiler for your home be positive for the environment? Let's examine the figures.

All boilers manufactured and installed in the UK are required to have an energy efficiency rating of 92% or above (or a good “A” SEDBUK rating). Before April 2018, when the law changed, the minimum energy efficiency level permissible was 88% (86-90% is a SEDBUK "B" rating and 90%+ is an "A" rating).

A boiler's energy efficiency rating indicates the amount of energy used and wasted during normal operational performance.

Following its assessment, the Alpha ProTec Plus 90 was given an efficiency rating of 92% and a SEDBUK grading of "A".

The Energy Related Products Directive grades products according to the energy they consume and the harmful gas emissions they create, from manufacturing right through to final disposal, including how they're used by customers between these two points.

The Alpha ProTec Plus 90 is rated "A".

How long is the warranty offered by the manufacturer for the Alpha ProTec Plus 90 boiler?

The Alpha ProTec Plus 90 boiler comes with a 5 year warranty for parts and labour.