Vaillant EcoTec or EcoMax?

Question

I'm buying a Vaillant combi boiler but am confused with the models, i.e. the cheaper model looks to have a better spec.

Ecotec plus 831 £908

12.7 litres per minute (higher flow) heating output 8.7 - 24 Kw (modulates lower) Smaller case than the Ecotec max

Ecotec max 828e £1019

11.5 litres per minute heating output 13.3 - 22.4Kw

Am I missing something? It looks like the boiler controls are different. I'd probably go with the VRT230 programmable digital room thermostat, what do you think? Is there a better 3rd party controller I could use? Cheers Gary

Ed Sirett · Accepted Answer

The Ecomax was the condensing model from before the days of compulsory condensing units. At the price they were, and to a certain extent are, asking for the Ecomax they weren't going to sell them relative to the offerings from Veissman or Worcester-Bosch. It appears they promptly brought out a new model at a lower price. The Ecomax may still have some 'feature' which are not present on the Ecotec. (2 year Guarantee, integral filling loop...?)

HTH

robert · Answer

Ecotec Plus has integral filling loop and 2 year guaranteeRobert

Gary · Answer

Ed, do you have any experience of the Ecotec range, have you fitted any, are they reliable, how about servicing and controls? Which would you recommend?ThanksGary

Ed Sirett · Answer

HTHsome, please don't top post. Read the Boiler Choice FAQ and go figure what it means. Yes I've fitted

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