How many degrees to set the WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE BOILER
The adjustment of the boiler is not the same for all models, it also depends on some factors, in particular:
- the heating system;
- the type of boiler;
- the square meters to be heated;
- whether or not the sanitary water is heated;
- the starting temperature outside the house;
- the thermostats.
Once all the conditions have been considered, it is easier to understand at how many degrees to set the boiler and heat the house in the best possible way. Let’s see how.
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Type of boiler and heating
Among the factors mentioned above, the boiler and the system dictate the rules for setting the degrees of the heating system.
For this reason, with a traditional boiler it is advisable not to go below a certain temperature to avoid condensation, as not being designed for this it could cause problems to the system.
While condensing boilers , such as the CPNina , are equipped with an automatic system that adjusts the temperature based on that perceived by an external probe. In this type of appliance, only the maximum temperature can be set.
Furthermore, if you have cast iron radiators , these heat up less quickly than aluminum or steel models, so the transmission of heat to the environment will have different modes. The thermostat or the chronothermostat play a fundamental role in the efficiency of the house.
How to adjust the boiler
As we said there is no single answer to this question, so let’s try to illustrate all possible options.
First of all, it is important to keep in mind that the thermostat inside the house has a different temperature from the boiler: the room temperature is adjusted using the thermostat, while the boiler temperature can only be adjusted by the appliance.
Furthermore, it must not be forgotten that the quality of the pellets and the storage methods of the bags affect the efficiency of the boiler.
Traditional boiler
To avoid the formation of condensation in this type of appliance, it is advisable to keep the temperature below 60 ° in order to keep the boiler in optimal operating conditions for as long as possible.
If, on the other hand, at the suggested temperature it does not work as it should, it is advisable to replace the boiler with a new generation one; by applying for a Thermal Account you can get up to 65% reimbursement of total expenses.
Condensing boiler
For the heating of a large room it is good practice to set the temperature between 60 ° and 70 ° in the case of a system connected to radiators and between 25 ° C and 35 ° C for underfloor systems .
In general, this type of boiler works well even at lower temperatures as it is equipped with a technology that allows it to better exploit the heat recovered from the exhaust gases . Instead, above 70 ° instead there would be a useless waste of energy and an increase in consumption.
Connection to sanitary water
For domestic hot water it is advisable to maintain a temperature around 50 ° (between 45 ° C and 55 ° C), in this way you have an ideal temperature for the shower at the start without having to mix with cold water and avoid the waste of energy.
Advice
In summary, let’s see some useful tips to better manage the setting of the boiler temperature degrees:
- in the winter months it is advisable to keep the thermostat between 20 ° and 22 ° so as not to over-load the boiler and have a constant temperature in the house;
- avoid exceeding 55 ° for sanitary water so that limescale is not created in the pipes;
- in the dead of winter do not exceed 75 ° for heating;
- in the mid-seasons you can maintain a lower temperature at 50-60 °.
Benefits
The advantages of having a boiler connected to a thermostat are many, but the most important is the consumption savings of up to 20% .
In fact, to heat a cold environment from 5 ° to 20 ° requires a very high consumption, but if you have a thermostat that adjusts the water supply based on the temperature perceived by the probe , heating an already hot environment costs less .
In general, it is advisable to gradually increase the internal temperature without making the burner work too much. In fact, if this worked to the maximum, there would be a dispersion of the fumes and an excessive heat exchange in the pipes due to the high temperature of the radiators.
