Rating TOP 7 best pellet heating boilers: pros and cons, reviews, price

The pellet boiler is a relatively recent innovation on the Russian market, however, it is increasingly gaining popularity among owners of private houses. They are more economical, environmentally friendly than other types of solid fuel boilers, differ in the type of fuel and are fully automated. In addition, such devices are much more reliable - with proper and careful operation they will last at least 20 years. We invite you to consider the rating of the TOP 7 best pellet heating boilers: pros and cons, reviews, price - the most up-to-date information in one review.

Content

1. Principle of operation
2. Rating TOP 7 best pellet heating boilers ZOTA Pellet 25S
3. Sunsystem V2 25KW/PLB25 – P
4. Kostrzewa Pellets Fuzzy Logic 2 25 kV
5. Kiturami KRP 20A
6. ACV ECO Comfort 25
7. Cooper OK 20 with pellet burner
8. Pelletron 40 CT

Review of imported manufacturers

“Termal” (Macedonia) - pellet fireplaces and boilers are very impressive, some models are suitable for installation directly in a living space. Production has also been established in our country.

"Termodinamik" (Turkey) - quality at an affordable price. In addition to pellets and other solid fuels with particle sizes up to 25 mm, boilers are fired with wood and coal.

“Froling” (Austria) - the manufacturer promises ideal performance and stable temperature, which is logical to expect for 700 thousand rubles. Includes all necessary heating systems and hot water supply. Wall-mounted models take up very little space.

Pellet boiler Termodinamik EKY/S

“Distand” (Austria) - budget equipment from a European manufacturer, equipped with dual-circuit weather automatics.

“Klover” (Italy) - presents a wide selection of pellet fireplaces and thermal kitchens for installation both in residential premises and in individual boiler rooms. Combination stoves for simultaneous combustion of wood and pellets.

Pellets are an inexpensive and efficient fuel. Build a pellet boiler with your own hands and see for yourself.

Read the link for tips on choosing a wall-mounted heating boiler. Main characteristics and prices.

In what cases should you choose a single-circuit gas boiler for heating a house and how to choose and install it correctly, read this article:. Detailed information about gas boilers.

Principle of operation

So, to properly understand the operating principle of a pellet device, you should understand its design. It is quite simple and consists of 3 main parts: the boiler itself with a burner, a conveyor for feeding pellets and a fuel hopper. The functioning of the boiler is ensured as follows:

1. Pellets are loaded into the fuel bunker.
2. The pellets are supplied by a screw conveyor.
3. In the process of burning pellets, they heat up the coolant.

The principle of combustion occurs “from top to bottom”. Such combustion occurs more slowly than when the fuel burns “from the bottom up,” so that the circulating gas flows involve the upper layers of the fuel in the combustion process. The rate of fuel combustion can be controlled by moving the fire zone downward. Thus, soot and ash are formed in minimal quantities, and efficiency increases up to 96%. Pellet boilers can operate on one bed for more than a day - quite convenient for use in domestic conditions.

And here is Serik’s story:

I recently exchanged my apartment in Pavlodar for a house in the Suburbs. And over the weekend I moved into this house. Behind the garden from the Irtysh there is a small creek. The weather is good, it’s fresh outside, I think, let me go fishing. I dug up some worms, took a fishing rod and walked through the garden to the creek. I’m sitting, and the fish is falling like from a machine gun into a bucket, as soon as I threw it I have to pull it, I’m so happy.

A blow to the neck and screams, another blow. The blows rain down on me and the three-story mat. I turn around and think, what kind of crazy person rushed at me?

Granny is 1.5 meters tall and about 70 years old, waving her bag and hitting me. It turns out that this is her place for fishing, she feeds it all summer and no one except her has the right to fish here without her asking, but I didn’t ask. How could I ask if I didn't know?

In short, she took the fish, I didn’t fight with it. She wanted to break my fishing rods, but I didn’t let her and went home through the fence. I haven’t gone fishing anymore since that incident.

This is the story Serik told us at work! Good luck and see you again, Andrey Noak was with you!

Rating TOP 7 best pellet heating boilers

We have identified 7 of the top models of pellet boilers, among which were:

• ZOTA Pellet 25S;
• Sunsystem V2 25KW/PLB25 – P;
• Kostrzewa Pellets Fuzzy Logic 2 25 kW;
• Kiturami KRP 20A;
• ACV ECO Comfort 25;
• Cupper OK 20 with pellet burner;
• Pelletron 40 CT.

Let's consider their technical parameters and a brief description.

ZOTA Pellet 25S

The rating opens with a popular boiler from the Russian company ZOTA. This particular model is an ideal option for harsh winter conditions, which is superior to more expensive imported boilers. It can be left turned on at full power for a long time, while loading it with not the highest quality fuel. There is also no need to be afraid of power outages - the device can handle even this: in the event of an error, the device turns off on its own.

Cost: from 196,900 to 196,995 rubles.

heating boiler ZOTA Pellet 25S

• the model is adapted to frosty winters;
• easy to operate boiler;
• large hopper volume – up to 200 kg;
• 32 hours of automatic operation in maximum mode;
• you can use other types of fuel: briquettes, firewood;
• There is remote control using a mobile phone.

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A friend of mine has a boiler like this. He says that the device is ideally adapted to our climate. Convenient automated processes: temperature control, pump control. It is also very convenient that you can control the device via your mobile phone.

Sunsystem V2 25KW/PLB25 – P

A little-known pellet boiler made in Bulgaria. However, lack of popularity is not a sign of low quality. The device has a modern design and is suitable for small houses - the model is convenient in that the bunker can be installed on any side.

Cost: from 326,550 to 327,000 rubles.

heating boiler Sunsystem V2 25KW/PLB25 – P

• high build quality, no backlash or squeaks;
• additional useful options - timer, self-cleaning function;
• fully automated;
• possibility of installing the bunker on any side.

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Cool design, compact size and most importantly - efficient operation. I bought Sunsystem V2 25KW/PLB25 – P, no complaints about the work. Everything is simple and clear.

Kostrzewa Pellets Fuzzy Logic 2 25 kV

Powerful steel boiler with an efficiency of 92%. In the absence of pellets, the equipment will also work effectively on fine coal and firewood. Operates in 2 modes: summer and winter. In summer, the boiler must be connected to a boiler to provide hot water supply. In winter, the unit works to heat the house. The bunker is spacious, up to 220 kg of pellets – this is enough for 38 hours of operation.

Cost: from 245,000 to 245,500 rubles.

heating boiler Kostrzewa Pellets Fuzzy Logic 2 25 kV

• Ease of Management;
• The device should be cleaned no more than once a month;
• the fuel tank can be installed on any side;
• good efficiency level - 92%;
• capacious tank – for 220 kg of pellets.

• Difficulties arise during the first setup of the device.

I spent a long time choosing a pellet boiler, considering both more expensive and cheaper options. I was most interested in Pellets Fuzzy Logic 2 – I never regretted my choice. It works perfectly, the most important thing is that it needs to be cleaned very rarely, it holds a lot of pellets - enough for long-term independent work.

Kiturami KRP 20A

An important advantage of the next model in our best rating is the ability to use pellets of different humidity levels and lengths - very practical and economical. The hopper of the device is quite spacious, up to 160 kg of pellets, which will be enough for 3 days of independent operation of the device.

Cost: from 273042 to 274560 rub.

heating boiler Kiturami KRP 20A

• can be combined with a gas boiler;
• designed for operation in difficult climatic conditions, suitable for Russian winters;
• built-in compact thermostat;
• excellent heating area – 330 m²;
• works 3 days on one bookmark.

• minor errors occur in operation.

I like that you don’t need to constantly monitor the operation of the boiler by going down to the boiler room every hour - the device works smoothly and heats a large room perfectly. And most importantly, it has been serving me for 5 years already. I absolutely recommend purchasing!

ACV ECO Comfort 25

ACV ECO Comfort 25 is a special boiler, because it is completely undemanding to the quality of pellets. You can use absolutely any - the device can handle everything. The remaining technical parameters are also quite good: the hopper is large, 240 liters, the boiler is fully automated - users respond positively to the device.

Cost: from 217,360 to 218,900 rubles.

heating boiler ACV ECO Comfort 25

• the device is fully automated;
• works offline for up to 3 days;
• spacious bunker – 240 liters;
• built-in electric ignition;
• the equipment is protected from backdraft;
• there is a fire damper;
• overheat protection function;
• versatility of bunker installation - it can be placed on any side;
• smooth regulation of device power.

• no serious deficiencies were identified.

The two main advantages of the device are high efficiency and environmental friendliness. For such high quality and excellent work, it is not a pity to pay any money. The device works for a long time, up to 3 days without additional bookmarks, there is no need to constantly tinker with it.

Cooper OK 20 with pellet burner

In addition to high performance and excellent quality, Cooper OK 20 has a fairly affordable price. It will be quite difficult to find a similar model of such high quality and for such money. The device is fully automated, equipped with additional useful functions - a thermometer, power indicator and auto-ignition. An excellent option for every owner of a private home.

Cost: from 100,780 to 102,000 rubles.

heating boiler Kupper OK 20 with pellet burner

• automated device;
• built-in additional useful options - thermometer, auto-ignition;
• there is a power indicator;
• the bunker can be installed on the boiler for more economical use of space in the house;
• the presence of an automatic remote control that controls the ignition process and maintains the boiler temperature;
• light weight for such a product segment – ​​99 kg;
• The kit includes a 6 kW heating element;
• The device can be converted to solid fuel.

• works only on high-quality pellets with the correct settings.

For a long time I couldn’t decide what to buy. On the advice of the seller, I chose Kupper OK 20. After a year of use, I would like to thank him very much for such good advice! The money is adequate for such a product. In addition, the quality fully corresponds to the price.

Pelletron 40 CT

The last model in our top 7 rating is the well-known Pelletron 40 KT, which has long become one of the favorites among pellet boilers. The reason for its popularity is quite simple - basic management and maintenance, stable, uninterrupted operation for up to several days and a fairly affordable price - the combination of all these advantages allowed the model to receive such a positive response from customers.

Cost: from 98,900 to 99,000 rubles.

heating boiler Pelletron 40 KT

• It will be necessary to clean the device only after complete combustion of the fuel;
• 2 mechanical air and fuel regulators;
• easy to operate due to the absence of moving parts;
• large heating area – up to 400 m²;
• high power – 40 kW;
• fairly light weight compared to other models - 120 kg;
• The kit includes a 6 kW heating element;
• built-in smoke exhauster;
• large hopper volume – 320 liters;
• The boiler works with any heating and hot water supply systems.

• works only on white pellets.

The boiler copes with the main task - heating the house - at 5+. It is convenient that the device can work with different heating systems. The price is quite affordable, I have been looking for something like this for a long time. In general, I'm happy with the purchase!

Automatic control mode

Pellet granules are stored in a separate bunker , which is connected to the combustion chamber.
Automation allows you to set a weekly program for feeding pellets into the boiler. In addition, the automation will turn the burner on or off according to the established program, which allows you to save fuel consumption and maintain the set temperature depending on the time of day. Control can be done either using the remote control or using the buttons on the display. A bunker with a volume of 200 to 300 liters ensures continuous operation of the boiler for three days. For uninterrupted operation of an average-power boiler within 25 kW, the daily norm is 5 kg. You can install an external bunker, which will greatly increase the volume of pellet loading, thereby increasing the operating time of the boiler without your intervention. The control system is responsible for the operation of the burner ; granules are fed into the combustion chamber in small batches, which eliminates the possibility of overheating. If you need to turn off the boiler, then after pressing the function button, its operation will automatically stop after 5-10 minutes, which is required for complete combustion of the loaded batch of pellets.

Comparison table of the presented models

Basic information on the technical parameters of each of today's models is presented in a brief table.

Owner reviews

Vyacheslav Petrozavodsk I am satisfied with the operation of the boiler. It is unpretentious and works well. For the money I spent, it's quite a worthy thing. The bunker lasts for 2 days - this is a minus. I'll try to enlarge the receiver.

Vasily Moscow Did not notice any shortcomings, mostly advantages. I control the boiler via GSM right from home.

Gennady Irkutsk Among the shortcomings, I would like to note that there is no ignition, and it’s strong - cast iron. The bunker, however, is only enough for 3 days. I’ve been using it recently, and haven’t really studied what the benefits are yet.

Igor Kazan Reliable German boiler. No ignition - this is a significant disadvantage. I'm trying to set up a large bunker for feeding pellets so that I don't have to load the bags myself.

Vladimir Samara Compact and inexpensive. Of the minuses, I can say that steel is susceptible to corrosion. I had to choose a different metal, I decided to save money, and in vain. I like the price, but I don’t like it – it’s very inconvenient to fill the pellets.

Oleg Krasnodar

Among the advantages, I will note the quality, but I cannot note the disadvantages. I like the purchase. Decent quality at an affordable price. Professionally done. The consumption of pellets for heating is average, but we don’t get frosts often.

Best lists

A few more top models that we simply couldn’t miss:

• Best price – Stropuva S30P.
• Reliable – Buderus Logano S181-25 E.
• For a large house - ACV TKAN 1.

Let's take a closer look at them.

Best price – Stropuva S30P

Among many options for high-quality pellet boilers, it is Stropuva S30P that has one of the lowest prices with fairly good technical parameters. It is allowed to use several types of fuel at once; the device operates on one load for up to 3 days, heating a house with an area of ​​up to 300 m². Excellent value for money and quality! In addition, the unit does not look bulky, despite its rather large size, and its pleasant ergonomic design will fit into any home interior.

Price: from 95,500 to 96,000 rub.

heating boiler Stropuva S30P

Reliable – Buderus Logano S181-25 E

The most reliable pellet boiler is Buderus Logano S181-25 E. How has it earned such trust? Firstly, the duration of operation - one download is enough for 50 hours. Secondly, built-in sensors for monitoring the operation of the firebox and bunker, which ensures safe operation of the device. And finally, thirdly, the presence of an automatic fire extinguishing system. This model truly has the maximum level of reliability and safety, coping well with the main task - heating the house.

Cost: from 224558 to 272640 rubles.

heating boiler Buderus Logano S181-25 E

For a large house – ACV TKAN 1

If you are the owner of a large house, then be sure to pay attention to the ACV TKAN 1 - this model is designed for an area of ​​up to 300 m². The main advantage of the device is its efficiency - even during the most intensive work, 8 kg of pellets will be enough for a whole hour of work. If the average temperature parameters are set, then the fuel consumed is half as much.

Cost: from 289,750 to 290,450 rubles.

heating boiler ACV TKAN 1

Pellets

The compressed pellets, 6–8mm in diameter and up to 50mm in length, are made primarily from waste wood and are considered an environmentally friendly, renewable and carbon-neutral fuel. The granules are made without any kind of chemical additives. When burned, pellets emit more heat than wood, gas or diesel fuel. And at the same time, the price for them does not rise as catastrophically as for other types of fuel.

Pellets differ in their raw materials and the method of processing, which determine the color of the finished product. White pellets are obtained from wood waste. Gray - from a mixture of wood with bark and peat or seed husks. Black pellets are produced from the same raw materials, but by oxygen-free firing at high temperatures; their calorific characteristics are similar to coal, do not rot and are water-repellent.

Many boiler owners speak negatively about the quality of domestic pellets. Although it is difficult to rely only on reviews. Each region has its own producers of this type of solid fuel, and you can only find out what quality the pellets were after burning them. Even clean seed husks burn well and provide enough heat with the correct granule manufacturing technology. It is recommended to determine the approximate quality of granules by their appearance. They should be shiny, without cracks, at least 10 mm long, and not crumble into dust in your hands.

What to look for when choosing

What parameters will make the purchase the most profitable? Please note the following:

1. Certificate. Be sure to purchase a product with a certificate - it indicates the safety of the device.
2. Type of granules. Pay attention to the pellets that are used in certain types of boiler. Some models have specific instructions for the type of granules.
3. Power. The more powerful the device, the better – this model will work longer in autonomous mode.
4. Container volume. This parameter affects the frequency of boiler maintenance. The smaller the volume, the more often you will have to change fuel.
5. Principle of operation. There are two options here: either a boiler with automatic regulation or a manual one. Choose the one that is more convenient for you personally.

Introduction

And my life in the city of Pavlodar, which is located in Kazakhstan, prompted me to this article. The fact is that they have a very developed consumption of coal. A large amount of which is mined in Karaganda. According to the Kazakhs themselves, Karaganda is located on mines and the depth of the mine there is about 700 meters. They claim that this is the second deepest mine in the world, after some American one. I did not check this information, but I listened to my Kazakh friend Serik with interest.

His mother lives in Karaganda and he periodically goes there. So he says, both the ecology there and the city itself are very dirty, although coal deposits feed half the country.

In general, this Serik is a cool guy, he told one story about how we tore our stomachs there. Serik himself weighs 120 kilograms. He is two meters tall and has golden teeth. The Kazakh is at the full peak of his strength, and if one cracks, it will at least cause a concussion. Let me tell you the story itself at the end of the article? Let's get down to business now.