The Siberia gas boiler is a typical representative of household-class heating equipment. Among the products manufactured by Russian manufacturers, the samples of this company are in great demand and are constantly in the TOP of the best models for the year. The assortment of gas boilers in Siberia includes models with a relatively high efficiency (up to 90%) and low energy consumption. Heating devices are distinguished by design features, as well as the installation method within the heated house. Among the varieties of gas equipment from this manufacturer there are models with a cast-iron heat exchanger, as well as universal-type boilers in floor and wall (compact) versions.
Universal boiler manufacturer
The well-known Siberia sales office, located in the city of Rostov-on-Don, is the largest Russian manufacturer of RGA and AOGV model lines. The company was registered in 2002, but the date of its birth is unofficially considered the beginning of factory production, opened in the middle of the last century. Already in 1959, the legendary AOGV-80 model was released.
The history of the Siberia trademark indicates that this company has extensive experience in the manufacture of gas equipment. This is evidenced by the ever-expanding demand for budget models that differ from Western models in their simplicity of design and low fuel consumption. In this they differ significantly from the more expensive products of the Russian Lemax trademark, for example, or similar heating units from Ukraine.
Advantages and disadvantages of boilers
The advantages of Siberia boilers are usually:
- reliable and time-tested design and clear operating principle;
- quite acceptable cost for the average user;
- compliance of technical characteristics with the requirements of regulatory documents;
- independence from power supply;
- the presence in the assortment of the association is not only single-circuit, but also dual-circuit models.
The description of the advantages of Siberia boilers will be incomplete, if not to mention the compactness and perfect design of the wall and floor samples offered by the company. In addition, users are attracted by the presence in the model range of products equipped with a practically “perpetual” cast-iron heat exchanger.
The disadvantages of the design and operation of some models include the following points noted by the owners in their reviews:
- noise ignition and subsequent operation of the gas fuse;
- the need for boiler equipment maintenance (regular cleaning of the burner, igniter and heat exchanger);
- not very high performance on the FGP in dual-circuit systems.
Among the design flaws of some models, users note the appearance of backdraft, extinguishing burner and ignition of the ignition system.
The lineup
The classic floor boiler Siberia AOGV is included in the model range of products that are compact in size and at a very reasonable price. Their assortment was able to expand due to the release of models with a range of technical parameters (declared power and performance). Among them stand out economical models, produced in versions 11, 17 and 23 kW, as well as with more power reaching 35 kW. As part of this series, there are also dual-circuit models.The letter “K” (“Siberia 11K”) is usually added to the name of the latter. At the same time, they cost only 10-15% more expensive than single-circuit models.
The operating experience of medium-power units (17 and 23 kW) has proved that they are among the most successful and reliable models produced by domestic manufacturers. However, they are also characterized by all the disadvantages already considered, including sensitivity to contamination of components and coolant, as well as noisy ignition. Since the maximum allowable working pressure of these models is not more than 1 bar, it is not recommended to use them in closed systems (in them the indicated indicator reaches 1.5-2 bars). The cost of boilers of this series varies between 19.8-26.0 thousand rubles.
CCHO Series
One of the best samples presented on the market by the Siberia production association is boilers for heating a private house from the KCHGO series. Their main difference from previous models is as follows:
- large dimensions and mass of the product due to the cast-iron heat exchanger;
- long service life (up to 30 years);
- higher permissible coolant pressure, which averages 3 bar;
- a wide selection of versions differing in the declared power (16, 25, 40, as well as 50 kW).
All these models are equipped with a standard burner and automatic control systems from well-known Italian companies EuroSit and Polidoro. Their efficiency does not differ significantly from the previous series and is approximately 1.7 m3 / hour for a 16 kW sample.
A significant drawback of KCHGO products is the lack of dual-circuit versions in the line, as well as the relatively high prices. Moreover, they are still lower than that of their foreign counterparts (33.9-62.0 thousand rubles).
Top Line Series
This series is represented by mounted models, in which all the necessary modules are already built-in: safety group, expansion tank, and also a circulation pump. Their difference from other products is the presence of a modulated burner, which reduces gas consumption to 2.65 m3 / hour (with a working power of 24 kW). The heat exchanger of these models is made of copper, which has better thermal conductivity and is more resistant to corrosion than steel.
In double-circuit boilers, a dual coolant circulation scheme is used, which significantly complicates the possibility of washing or cleaning it. Therefore, they use only soft and well-purified water as the heat carrier.
In addition to all of the above, these samples provide protection against overheating and freezing, as well as the ability to connect an external thermostat. The only drawback of these models is the complexity of the acquisition, as they are still rare in the assortment of online stores. Due to the lack of other versions, only the single-circuit Top Line 24 kW is currently available. Their cost varies in the range from 21500-27000 rubles.
Specifications
The main characteristics of the products are considered on the example of the model "Siberia 17":
- nominal thermal power of the heating unit - 17.4 kW (with an efficiency of at least 90%);
- DHW resource consumption when heating it to 35 ° C - 5.5 liters per minute;
- resource consumption for the natural gas consumed by the system is 1.76 cubic meters. meter / hour;
- for liquefied gas, this figure is 1.21 kg / h.
Dimensions of heating units in millimeters are 850x280x560, and the mass of the boiler assembly is 59 kg. In addition to the main characteristics, to describe these products, you will need to familiarize yourself with additional parameters:
- thread size of connecting fittings: G ½ - for the supply and removal of hot water and G 2 for the coolant and cold water;
- working gas pressure: natural - 2940 Pa and liquefied - 1274 Pa;
- the working pressure of water in the heating system is 150 kPa and for domestic hot water - 588.4 kPa.
The last thing that attention is paid to when studying the characteristics of the Siberia 17 boiler is the size of the chimney, the diameter of which is 125 mm, and the discharge in the working channel is not less than 2.94 Pa.
Operation of boilers Siberia
According to the current instruction manual for the operation of boiler equipment, the operating components of the Sibiriya brand units are required to be periodically washed and cleaned of soot and other contaminants. In addition, it is recommended that you wipe their case with a damp cloth. As a detergent, it is allowed to use ordinary chemicals, but with the obligatory subsequent wiping of all cleaned surfaces with a dry cloth.
At least once a year (or as needed), the unit is serviced, which includes the following operations:
- cleaning the gas burner, product filter, as well as the heat exchanger and other parts from soot, soot and dirt;
- leak test of all pipe joints (in particular, gas couplings);
- assessment of draft quality in the combustion chamber and other measures.
Maintenance of household units in accordance with the requirements of TB is organized with the involvement of service center employees.
Possible problems
The rather simple design of floor-standing boilers and regular maintenance allow avoiding serious problems with the operation of these units and breakdowns of their working units. This explains the lack of constant demand for spare parts for them.
Very rarely, repair specialists look for new igniters or thermocouples that fail due to oxidized contacts. But this problem also has a very simple solution: sometimes it’s quite simple to clean them with sandpaper of zero size.
In the most general case, during operation, you have to face the following malfunctions in the operation and start of the boiler:
- The igniter or main burner assembly does not light up.
- The wick itself goes out.
- The system does not provide the desired operating temperature (above 60 degrees).
- Errors E01 and E04 appear on the scoreboard (most often this happens with hinged boilers).
If the first 2 malfunctions are detected, first make sure that the boiler is ignited according to the instructions. If everything is done correctly, their cause is most likely the lack of backdraft, which can be checked if you bring a lit match to the window located at the bottom of the boiler. The constant under-temperature is due to clogging of the gas valve located on the fuel supply line. To fix this problem, unscrew the fastening nut at the gas inlet and blow through the fused pipe.
If nothing has changed after cleaning the valve and turning on the device, you will need to make sure that the load on the boiler corresponds to the performance stated in its passport. Error E01 indicates that the flame has disappeared in the burner, and DTC E04 indicates that the pressure in the system has dropped below the limit level. In whatever form these errors appear, the system is first diagnosed, and then proceed to fix the problem.
When choosing a suitable boiler unit sample, various models from Sibiria are usually compared with Ukrainian Danko boilers or domestic Lemax boilers. As a result of this assessment, preference is usually given to products manufactured by the Rostov association.
