Pellet boilers: prices and characteristics of the models

Pellet boiler - a steel or cast-iron unit, which is used for space heating. The pellets (pellets) are used as raw materials for such heating equipment. Such furnaces are alternative heating devices functioning on gas. From the article, you will learn the basic characteristics that have a pellet boilers: price, capacity, etc...

What is a pellet boiler?

In fact, such a device is a solid-fuel stove which provides space heating due to the processing of pellets. What is a pellet? This granules of cylindrical shape, made of wood wastes (shavings, sawdust, bark). In some cases, a fuel produced from peat or straw. It has high environmental performance and does not cause allergic reactions in people.

How much is the fuel pellet? The price of these pellets is determined, depending on the quality and environmental performance. To date, 1 kg of pellets can be purchased for as low as 6.6 to 9.7 rubles. Accordingly, it is easy to produce a count and determine how much it will cost 1 ton of the raw material.

The main difference of boilers for pellets from conventional solid-devices - the ability to fully automate the workflow. Thus, the pellet design can operate with minimal human intervention.

Helpful information! Pellets can easily deteriorate in a room with high humidity levels, so they must be stored only in a dry place.

Advantages and disadvantages of the furnace for pellets

To date, pellet aggregates are the main competitors of the gas heating equipment. Consider the advantages of using boilers operating on solid pellets:

• high efficiency (up to 97%);

• operation of such furnaces is completely safe thanks to the high environmental performance;
• other types of solid water heaters do not have the duration of combustion;
• They are unpretentious in service and have a high level of automation;
• They have the possibility of equipping the remote sensors determining the temperature;
• Pellet control unit can be carried out remotely via GSM-module or a mobile app.

Like any other device, pellet machine has some drawbacks. Let's consider them:

• heat unit value released during the processing of compressed wood pellets, is quite high;
• for autonomous operation of the boiler at the remote site, which is located outside the city, you must purchase a generator and additional technical equipment.

In the month of pellet raw material costs in the order of 1 ton, making it easy to calculate the total cost of heating in such a solid fuel boiler. Forums on the Internet contain a lot more information about the features of use, as well as the pros and cons of such equipment.

Variety of pellet boilers

First of all can be met today two kinds of pellet boilers, depending on the fuel used:

• actual pellet;
• combined.

For the operation of the first units is used exclusively granular raw materials. A combined model can function as a pellet and the other fuel. For example, a very common embodiment of the boiler, which recycles sawdust.

Another important point - the gas burner design. Depending on the type of the element is isolated following types of furnaces:

• flares;
• retornye.

Helpful information! Retornye burner used in units that operate only at the expense of processing the pellets and flare - in combined constructions.

Also worth noting is that the supply of fuel feed to the hopper may vary. Depending on this, the following types of boilers:

• automatic;
• partially automatic or semi-automatic;
• mechanical.

Work pellet boilers with automatic feed is adjusted by programming specialists boilers. In the second case, the oven requires manual configuration. A manual feed involves manual delivery of pellets in the hopper of the heating unit.

The choice of pellet boilers with water circuit or other models depends on the individual case. Before you purchase this device it is recommended to take into account features of the climate in your area. It is also recommended to go to a few relevant forums and read the reviews. Pellet boiler can be a great option for heating in non-gasified region, however, his choice should be approached with extreme care.

Properties pellet furnace device

The unit, which functions in the pellet, includes three main sections:

• heating;
• convective;
• ash pan.

Heating department. Presented chamber in which combustion occurs solid granules. Or retornoy equipped flare gas burner and has two doors (observation and treatment).

Convective department. It has a built-in heat exchanger. Depending on the location, there are three types of heat exchangers: vertical, horizontal, and combined. This section is preheated coolant (water) is by hot air, which is released during processing of fuel pellets. The design of the heat exchanger may be either tubular or plate.

Pellet boilers in most cases are used only for heating purposes and have one circuit. However, the market there are units with two circuits: heating and hot water.

Ash pan. This furnace is required for separated collection of waste, which are formed during processing of pellets. After that, they are removed by a cleaning door.

The above components pellet coal-fired boiler

They represent a major part of it. But for the operation of the furnace is needed is another important component, namely the prefix APT (automatic fuel supply).

Consider what devices are part of the set-top box APT:

• hopper;
• screw;
• fan.

Bunker - a metal container, which is filled with fuel for reprocessing. From this tank the fuel is supplied into the flue parts separated. Depending on the arrangement, two kinds of isolated bins: internal (built-in) and an outer. The screw is an important element necessary for t-PA and a batch feed pellets. It is driven by means of special devices - reducer.

Note! The fan is needed to ensure that in the absence of a natural draft fuel does not cease to burn.

A device as pellet furnace provides for the control unit. It is required to set the parameters of the solid fuel treatment process and maintain the required temperature.

Pellet boilers Kiturami: specifications

Kiturami company engaged in the production of furnaces, which operate on solid granules in South Korea. Today, the most popular model of the campaign are Kiturami KRP 20-A Premium.

Among the positive qualities of pellet boilers Premium brand in the first place it is worth noting the high level of efficiency, which comes to 94%. Burner in such devices is regulated electronically. And they have a modified version of the bunker.

Kiturami Premium 20-A has high performance fire resistance and has special protection against overheating. Boiler control thus performed remotely (via the controller).

Consider the main technical features of this machine:

• apparatus capacity is 24 kW;
• weight - 310 kg;
• hopper has a capacity equal to 160 kg;
• area, which is able to heat a boiler, is 300 m²;
• pellet flow rate - 5.5 kg / h.

Model KRP-20 Premium A dual-circuit design and is used for heating, and water heating. The South Korean manufacturer offers a 2 year warranty on its products. Approximate price of pellet boiler of this type is 210 000 rubles.

Features of pellet stovesOPOPBIOPEL

Units of this brand are manufactured in the Czech Republic and are of high quality. Such boilers made of steel, which has good heat resistance. Power devices from companies OPOP BIOPEL ranges from 10 to 200 kW (depending on the furnace model). This variation allows you to choose the device for domestic use and for heating of small industrial premises.

Products from the company OPOP BIOPEL equipped with a large built-in reservoirs for pellets. Heat in these devices are arranged in a vertical plane, thus increasing the efficiency of pellet boiler with automatic feed rate to 92%.

Helpful information! We should also say that in the OPOP BIOPEL products installed turbulence system. It allows to stabilize the rod, and the process of converting solid feedstock into heat.

If necessary, the management of such a furnace can be done via the Internet. Consider extras heating equipment OPOP BIOPEL:

• self-cleaning system of the heat exchange device or the burner;
• ash handling system.

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Boilers that have additional opportunities for self-cleaning, do not need to be cleaned 1 time per month, as conventional units. Manual cleaning device, equipped with a self-cleaning system requires no more than 1 time for the entire heating season.

Boilers from the company Wirbel - versatility and ease of installation

Wirbel The company is located in Austria and engaged in the production of automatic pellet boilers. Products from this manufacturer is characterized by high quality and easy installation. Furnaces Wirbel EKO-CK PELLET-SET are universal and include integrated pellet burner.

The housing of such a unit is made of heat-resistant steel, of which thickness is 5 mm. Capacity for the fuel pellets can be installed on either side of the boiler. Standard equipment of the furnace provides the following functions: automatic ignition, the supply of pellets in the furnace department. However, if necessary, the unit can also be operated in manual mode.

Control of solid fuel heating devices is carried out through a special console. Shoe models Wirbel EKO-CK PELLET-SET is a necessary measure, and shall be held not less than 1 time per week.

Boilers from the company Grandeg with high fire safety

The Latvian company engaged in the production Grandeg convenient and reliable stoves that operate on solid granules. The main advantage of the heating boiler for pellets from the company Grandeg - high rate of fire resistance.

apparatus casing is made from a strong, heat-resistant steel. Recoverer such unit has the sluice gate, whose function is to protect the flame from entering the hopper. The bunker itself can be mounted on one and the other side of the boiler body.

As fuel for such devices are used not only pellets, but also wood and briquettes. Grandeg operational life of the furnace can reach 20 years (in normal use). The cost of devices depends on their capacity and additional technical equipment.

Pellet boilers "Zot" (Zota)

Domestic company "Zot" offers a wide range of pellet boilers of different capacity. One of the most popular units of this company are pellet boilers "Zot» Pellet-15A. This model has many advantages that are worth paying attention to.

Ignition of the pellets in the fuel compartment of the unit is fully automated. Boiler Technical equipment includes special temperature sensors that can be installed indoors or outdoors. The boiler pellet of this model is adjustable by remote control.

Helpful information! Zota Pellet-15A is a combined model and can operate not only on the pellets, but also on other types of fuel.

Consider the basic specifications furnace Zota Pellet-15A:

• power rating is 15 kW;
• weight - 318 kg;

• Fuel tank has a rather high capacity (293 liters);
• heating area is 150 m²;
• pellet consumption: 3-4 kg / h.

Models Zota Pellet operates on pellet and are highly environmentally friendly. Control of such equipment can be carried out remotely (via GSM).

Pellet boilers from "Teplodar"

The company "Teplodar" is located in Russia and produces boilers of different complete sets. Pellet "Kupper" boilers have the least value among all domestic models. Despite the fact that the price of these units is very low, they are equipped with technology to automatically deliver granular fuel. In addition, these furnaces present automatic ignition.

The main difference pellet boilers "Teplodar-Kupper" of units produced by other manufacturers, is that they have integrated a tubular electric heater (heater). It can function separately from the burner or simultaneously with it. The high level of automation makes this product attractive to domestic consumers.

The most popular model by far the device "Teplodar-Kupper" OK-15. As fuel for such models are used pellets, made from wood and household waste. Such units are considered optimal pellet boilers. Reviews on this brand devices can be found on specialized forums on the Internet.

Features of pellet stoves from "Svetlobor"

"Svetlobor" company belongs to domestic producers and manufactures units whose power ranges from 16 to 170 kW. The level of automation of the product is not inferior to foreign analogues. Consider the main features of boilers from "Svetlobor":

• automatic delivery of granular raw material to a fuel compartment;
• avtorozzhig;
• self-cleaning.

Control unit from "Svetlobor" is carried on a special controller, which is equipped with a touch screen. As well as standard products, this system has a weather-compensated control. Loading compartment in a fuel pellet produced by pneumatic supply.

"Obschemash» Pellet boilers: prices and specifications

Manufacturer of boiler equipment "Obschemash" is located in Russia and currently produces two main line of pellet stoves: "Valdai" and "Relight". Both lines have a high level of automation and an acceptable cost.

Helpful information! Furnaces "Valdai" produced with different capacity (from 15 to 200 kW). Use such units for heating company in residential buildings or smaller industries.

Consider the basic functions that are built into the equipment:

• avtorozzhig;
• automatic delivery of the granulated fuel;
• self-cleaning;
• controller.

In the case of "Valdai" need to control the furnace operation can be carried out through the GSM. Boiler "Relight" equipment have several differences from the "Valdai", among which:

• the ability to control through the Internet;

• a volumetric hopper;
• work not only for pellets, but also on other types of fuel (eg wood).

Prices furnaces for pellets from "Obschemash" start at 150,000 rubles. At the same time, as a rule, "Valdai" devices cost about 10 000 rubles more expensive "Peresvet".

Where can I buy pellet boilers? Tips for Choosing

Furnaces that operate on pellets can be purchased in the profile store or ordered online. Modern boilers market offers a huge selection of different models of both domestic production and foreign. experts recommend to pay attention to the following parameters prior to purchase this machine:

• power;
• efficiency;
• type heat exchanger;
• number of circuits;
• the volume of the hopper;
• fuel supply;
• additional functions.

Depending on the power unit pellet, they are divided into domestic and industrial. Models used for heating homes, may have a different capacity (from 15 kW). power calculation is as follows: heating at 1 m is required not less than 1 kW of electricity. Efficiency of different models of pellet boiler ranges from 85 to 97%. There is a direct correlation of the index on the pellet quality.

Heat exchangers, which are equipped with pellet stoves, can be of two types:

• cast iron;
• steel.

Cast iron have a long shelf life and resistance to overheating. Of the minuses iron device can distinguish that it has a rather large mass and weak resistance to shocks. In turn, the steel models are more durable, however, differ by less long operational life.

To date, only a small number of models from the entire range of boilers equipped with circuits of hot water (DHW). For the implementation of the water heater, which will go to domestic needs, some designs are upgraded with their own hands. Pellet boilers after enhancements include additional storage capacity.

Hopper capacity - an individual parameter that depends on the specific use of the boiler and the needs of the consumer. Delivery of pellets in the fuel cell can be produced in two ways:

• by a screw;
• vacuum supply.

Vacuum supply is more efficient and is characterized in that a low noise level.

Additional features needed for efficient use of the boiler, as well as for convenience. These include:

• GSM-module;
• automatic ignition;
• self-cleaning;
• temperature sensors.

Very popular is the self-cleaning system, since it requires minimal human intervention. The boiler with such a system should be checked by no more than 1 time per month.

Note! pellets cost an average of 8000 rubles per 1 ton. biofuel costs are determined based on individual performance characteristics of the equipment and the needs of the owners.

Before you purchase this unit, experts recommend to study online reviews. Pellet boilers same model can be produced in various models, it is also necessary to keep in mind before buying.

Survey of prices of pellet boilers with automatic fuel supply

Foreign manufacturers of pellet furnaces produce high quality products. The cost of the most low-end models of the Austrian company Wirbel is 110 000 rubles. South Korean, Czech and Latvian model boilers are more expensive.

Prices of foreign brands of pellet boilers:

The brand name	The country of manufacture	Price in rubles
Kiturami	South Korea	210 000–265 000
OPOP BIOPEL	Czech	240 000–1 500 000
Wirbel	Austria	110 000–400 000
Grandeg	Latvia	200 000–1 400 000

Products by domestic producers should, as a rule, 2 times cheaper. The most expensive foreign models will cost customers in 1.5 million rubles, while the furnace from Russian companies rarely exceed the price of 750 000 rubles. Cheapest models are available brand "Teplodar". Price of automatic pellet boilers "Cooper" in the base is approximately 80 000.

Prices of domestic brands of pellet boilers:

The brand name	Price in rubles
"Zot» (Zota)	180 000–725 000
"Teplodar-Kupper"	80 000–115 000
"Svetlobor"	220 000–650 000
"Obschemash"	150 000–230 000

For people who live in areas with no centralized gas supply systems, solid fuel boilers for pellets is a good alternative. They are able to meet all domestic needs of the private tenants. The high level of automation, high power and performance make these ovens are very popular and in demand among consumers.