Despite the very affordable price, Ukrainian gas boilers can compete with their European counterparts in terms of build quality and functionality. More and more factories specialize in the production of multifunctional equipment, offering consumers current solutions for any conditions, be it a small apartment or a spacious cottage. These can be either floor-standing or wall-mounted devices, depending on the class. What characteristics determine which Ukrainian gas boiler is better, and what should be considered when choosing?
Assortment of models from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus
The market offers a wide range of heating devices that can provide heat to both large and small rooms or entire buildings.
Models from manufacturers from the CIS countries are popular among consumers. They are better adapted to work in local realities. On this point, they are able to give a head start to European or American-made models, albeit somewhat inferior in functionality.
Models made in Ukraine are of interest to the buyer. Such gas heating boilers are best adapted to work in local conditions, and manufacturers clearly understand what difficulties their products will face during operation, so they offer reliable and durable models.
Devices from Ukrainian manufacturers are offered in a wide range - every buyer will find a model suitable for themselves in terms of cost and performance characteristics.
Models of Ukrainian production are offered:
- In floor and wall versions;
- Various capacities (there are devices that are convenient for use in an apartment or house up to 100 square meters in area, and there are gas heating boilers whose power is enough to heat entire production facilities);
- Single-circuit models and gas double-circuit heating boilers are offered;
- There are models with additional options.
Differences in the assortment of Ukrainian manufacturers
Gas heating boilers from Ukraine are offered in a wide range and with a lot of differences, which will allow each buyer to choose a model according to their own requirements and needs.
Compact boiler
The buyer is offered single-circuit devices designed exclusively for heating rooms, and double-circuit devices - capable of heating a room and at the same time heating water for the convenience of residents.
Models available with different types of installation.
A large selection of manufacturers will simplify the decision making - each company that offers gas heating boilers has advantages that can interest the buyer.
Among the major manufacturers we name the following:
- ATON is a Ukrainian enterprise offering products on the domestic and international markets. Gas boilers from this manufacturer are economical and highly efficient;
- ATEM is another large Ukrainian and global manufacturer offering cheap but high-quality products;
- Danko is a company specializing in heating equipment: boilers with various types of fuel, convectors, etc.;
- Mayak is a large Ukrainian plant that has been producing boilers for a quarter of a century;
- Colvi-Termona - offers cheap and popular models in the CIS countries;
- Thermo-Bar is a successful combination of Czech and Ukrainian production, launching high-quality, reliable and durable devices on the market;
- Ross is a diversified association that also produces reliable gas boilers.
ATEM boilers
The range of ATEM boilers includes a lot of different models.
ATEM brand boiler
Every year this manufacturer produces over 100 thousand units of products, and these include floor-mounted, wall-mounted, double-circuit and single-circuit gas heating boilers.
A notable feature of the models from this manufacturer is their operational safety. They are equipped with Italian automatic equipment and are equipped with several stages of checking the functionality and suitability of the device for use.
The high efficiency of these devices is achieved through the use of low-flame burners made of stainless steel. Such details help reduce the dimensions of devices (even devices that are small in size and weight can provide high efficiency - up to 93% of fuel is burned).
The manufacturer's range includes simple gas heating boilers and those equipped with additional functionality. The first models are non-volatile; they do not require a connection to an active electrical network to function. The latter will require a connection, but they offer a lot of additional functions.
The buyer can easily select the appropriate model, focusing on the power, convenience, size or cost of the devices offered.
Some tips for choosing
When purchasing a long-burning solid fuel boiler, you need to pay attention not only to the numbers on the price tag. It is important to consider the thermal power of the equipment, its maximum operating pressure and the duration of the filling until the next refueling.
To calculate the heater power, you need to calculate the thermal load of the system and multiply it by the safety factor. Unfortunately, it is quite difficult to carry out such calculations on your own, but for ordinary consumers a formula has been invented - 10 sq.m. premises will require 1 kW of energy. Based on this formula, you can select the desired boiler power. This means that the money will be invested rationally.
The operating pressure of the unit is selected only when the height difference between the highest and lowest points in the water circuit of the house is determined. But this parameter is important for multi-storey buildings, where the boiler is installed in the boiler room, which in turn is located in the basement or on the ground floor. For such calculations, you need to know that 10 m of water column height exerts a pressure of 1 bar. For one-story houses, devices with 1-1.5 bar operating pressure are suitable.
Well, as for the duration of combustion, usually the technical passport for the product contains this information. The interval between fillings depends not only on the selected fuel, but also on the size of the loading chamber itself. Therefore, if you do not want to go down to the boiler every 8 hours, then you should choose units with a large combustion chamber. But you should be prepared for the fact that this will directly affect the dimensions of the boiler itself.
Such simple points will help you choose boiler equipment. But the money will be invested rationally.
Boilers from ATON company
Gas heating boilers under the ATON brand will allow everyone to choose a convenient device for any purpose - models are offered for floor installation and wall mounting.
ATON boilers
The range includes models with a closed combustion chamber of various capacities. The simplest models are single-circuit (designed to heat a room), with a power of about 7 kW. The gas consumption in such devices is 0.8 cubic meters per hour.
These models are purchased to heat a small house or apartment.
More powerful or functionally rich devices are also produced.
In particular, ATON dual-circuit models are offered, capable of heating a room and providing hot water to residents.
Such a device is capable of producing a rated power of 20-80 kW.
The model range of this manufacturer includes high-power gas heating boilers, which can be safely purchased for large premises, individual office or industrial buildings. Here, too, there is a choice - floor-mounted, wall-mounted, double- or single-circuit.
ATON is a company with more than 15 years of history, a leader in the Ukrainian market, cooperating with well-known European manufacturers of heating equipment and parts for them.
Danko and Mayak boilers
No less popular are products from Ukrainian manufacturers Danko and Mayak.
The Mayak plant divides its products into two types - industrial (with high power, large dimensions) and household (compact and functional devices intended for use at home).
Boilers Mayak
Household ones are offered with a closed combustion chamber, floor-standing type. Such gas heating boilers offer power from 7 to 16 kW, which is more than enough to heat a large room or a small house.
In addition to single-circuit models, devices are produced that can also provide hot water supply (for this they are equipped with a separate circuit, which is why they are called double-circuit).
Mayak offers cast iron and steel models, equipped with electronic ignition or completely energy-independent.
Danko boilers are offered in a wide power range - there are gas heating boilers with a power from 2 to 140 kW. They are distinguished by a simple and reliable design, which has a positive effect on the durability and maintainability of the device.
Reviews
Anatoly Reznikov, 27 years old, Perm
Quite recently we bought a solid fuel boiler KT-2E (Ukraine). This unit has a power of 25 kW, which is enough for us to heat 120 sq.m. Although the technical data sheet states a figure of 250 sq.m. The fuel bunker is designed for 56 kg, the volume of the loading chamber is 62 cubic mm. When fueled with ordinary firewood, combustion lasts about 8 hours, but just recently I tried to switch to pellets. So now one refill is enough for 2-3 days. Overall, this is not a large boiler, but for us this was the main requirement since the house does not have a basement. Therefore, we installed a boiler in the summer kitchen. I am very pleased with the purchase.
Konstantin Abramov, 30 years old, Orenburg
We had an Austrian Herz boiler. Six months later it stopped working. When I called the experts, it turned out that some part was out of order (I don’t understand boiler equipment, so I didn’t remember its name). In order for my boiler to work again, I had to order the original part directly from Austria and its cost should have cost me about 500 dollars. And this is not a small amount. So I decided to approach the situation differently. Through a friend, I ordered a similar part from a warehouse, but it was not original, but from a different boiler. After installing it, my unit still worked for 3 months, after which it completely failed. Although the first craftsmen warned me that high-quality repairs were needed, I did not listen to them. For which he paid. It’s good that the boiler equipment failed in early April, when there was no longer severe frost outside. Now we are choosing a boiler from neighboring countries and are thinking about choosing Danko TL, since I have heard a lot of positive reviews about it. And repairs, if anything happens, will now be cheaper and more reliable. I won't make that mistake again.
Alexander Ivanov, 32 years old, Gorbatov
I work at a furniture factory, and in winter a solid fuel boiler provides us with heat. My friend is responsible for the maintenance of this unit. Our factory occupies an area of 320 sq.m., that is, it is quite large. At the same time, we spend about 70-80 kg of fuel per day for such a quadrature. Well, since our products are made of wood, we have no problems with refilling - we use all the wood waste that we have. Moreover, in the summer, we simply store them, and when the cold comes, we immediately put them to work. Now I’m thinking about installing the same boiler at home, only with less power. My friend calculated that for my house (101 sq.m.) daily fuel consumption should not exceed 30 kg.
Colvi-Termona, Thermobar and Ross
Colvi-Termona is produced in Chernigov. Gas heating boilers from this manufacturer are distinguished by their unusual design, more typical of European models, high quality and affordable prices.
It is noteworthy that Colvi-Termona offers devices not of purely Ukrainian production, but jointly with the Czech Republic, whose household appliances have been gaining popularity in recent years.
The Ross company is a large production association that has proven itself well in the Ukrainian heating equipment market.
Ross boilers
For over 25 years, this organization has been producing heating equipment and producing a lot of models intended for home and industrial use. We offer different types of installation - floor and wall models, devices of various capacities.
Ross gas heating boilers are of interest to buyers for their affordable cost, reliability, and ease of operation.
Thermobar is a large Ukrainian manufacturer offering highly efficient gas heating boilers, characterized by low cost and high quality. Models from this manufacturer have been awarded certificates and diplomas at international exhibitions.
Top combustion boiler
Top combustion boilers are the best solid fuel combustion boilers made in Ukraine. How is good autonomy achieved?
Firstly, there is no grate or ash pan. There is a blind pan at the bottom; burning in the lower part is unacceptable.
Secondly, the firebox is made of a cylindrical shape. Air is supplied from above - this ensures combustion of the top layer of the bookmark.
Thirdly, the air distributor in the firebox is movable. When fuel is added, the air rises and as it burns it falls.
Fourthly, oxidation of hydrocarbons occurs only partially. Combustion products along with ash are carried to the upper part of the furnace.
Advantages of long-burning solid fuel devices:
- Work without a report can only be determined by the size of the firebox; it is not limited by anything else.
- High efficiency, fuel burns completely, without any residues.
- The devices are not fault-tolerant, all automation works fine.
Disadvantages of long-burning solid fuel devices:
- The devices are quite sensitive to temperature. A slight increase in circulation speed means condensation and accelerated corrosion on the heat exchanger.
- Long-burning solid fuel devices are quite expensive.
- The support beam and disk burn out quite quickly.
- If the load is incomplete, it will be difficult to light the firebox.
