New Vaillant ecoTEC Plus Boiler: Does it Live Up to the Hype?

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A first look at the brand new ecoTEC Plus boiler from Vaillant.

[grahamhives]

thank you i have a Vaillant boiler that is 20 years old that I have had no problems with but its time to get a new one .

[Hahnsolo]

Thanks for this amazing video @UrbanPlumbers. As an end-user with limited knowledge of inner workings of how boilers work and how to optimise them, your videos have helped me understand much better what to look out for. I've recently managed to purchase my first property (3-bed semi, with 1 bathroom). We are adding a toilet downstairs (How can people live without one there?) and are one day looking to add extra bedroom with bathroom in the attic. I almost made the mistake to go for a combi system and am now convinced a system boiler is much more suitable for our needs (running multiple appliances and bathrooms at the same time if required). So far I thought I need to get something around the 30KW mark but I was surprised when you said a 10kW system should be the standard for system boilers. I am looking to have the ecoTec Plus range fitted with a tank (150-200L capacity) but I am now unsure what kW to have now. The house wont even have 10 radiators but my current builder suggested 30/32kW but having watched your video it seems excessive. Am i missing something?

[GDgs]

Hi Szymon !Outstanding technology and premium system I can tell. I have installed an ecotec plus combi VUW 36cs a few months ago on my detached 220 sq m house in north Greece. We are 6 people including 2 young children so The 36kw was on-way choice for hot water because I have 3 bathrooms with 3 showers, sometimes at the same time ! I use LPG fuel and connected via esbe solar kit with my solar panels for max efficiency, more hot water plus economy ! The results are amazing & I’m very happy for it! Also the ecotec work as hybrid with my arotherm plus for central heating at the sub-zero days! It is very quiet and easy to use .And yes As you said NEVER use third party controllers. I’ll wait to see you install it as a hybrid with arotherm plus and also the settings on 720 senso! Greetings from Greece!

[AlexRocks-]

Never send a boiler unboxing before 😀
Must be the first 👏👏

[cvplumbersandheating]

Went to Installer today and had a look at it. Smart looking and great technology, I totally agree with you on the 10kw boiler, game changer.

[mihaiachim]

@ 7:52 the same as Viessmann started doing with the Vitodens 200 series a few years ago … :p
This feature should be mandatory for all gas boilers… as well as a minimum of 10:1 power modulation

[Mark-DIY-er]

Can't wait to the next garage episode, essentially the hybrid install with the arotherm plus add on.
I am thinking about that set-up for my home.

[jonathanfriedrich]

That exact Plus model was fitted for us here in germany 2 years ago. No issues so far with it. Runs great with Vaillant controls

[derekclark]

About time we had a boiler that runs from 2.5 kw to 10 kw. My daughter's brand new flat has a 36 kw B/W that only goes down to 7.15 kw, the heating demand is 4.2 kw maximum, the system was designed by B/W and yet it is not compliant with energy efficiency regulations. The pump was left at its max speed (4) its now (2), its locked at a gas rate of 7.15 kw now, two rads I can only get a 11 deg temp diff, the other three are around 3 degs diff, you cannot get any more, I have locked the flow at a max of 48 degs for now. 22mm plastic and 10mm plastic drops, sums it up, utter crap. by the way, it has two zones, two programable room stats not to boiler plus, and 1 meter from floor, behind doors and the sun shines on one all day, plus thermostatic valves on all rads. ( I removed the heads).
As for the Vaillant controls your wasting your breath, If most engineers could fit half a boiler to put more money in their pockets they would. We have had Vaillant/Glowworm weather comp for over 15 years and they wouldn't even know it's available as they are not interested.
Thanks for the run-through on the new boiler.

[onewheelnut]

Great informative video, just one point about old case clips,
they have a small half moon shape cut-out in them, place a straight bladed screw driver ( 6mm ish) in the cut-out from below.
Pull the handle towards you and even the tightest clips pop in place.

[Mark-DIY-er]

Hi Urban Plumbers,
Can you share with us why you choose this eco tec plus version above the exclusive version or classic version.
I need a new boiler next year (shame I live in the Netherlands, I would defiantly called you) so I am curious why this type.
Nice video als always.
Thanks for your reaction.

[gibbodive]

I am looking forward to seeing one for myself. Glad to see improvements -
Front cover clips are updated the current ones are sometimes impossible to engage.
The isolation valve bore larger than the the current model. Hopefully that might make a difference to the approaching 3.5mB drop on the inlet to the larger boilers ?
Gas valve - hopefully more reliable.
Good to see the improved modulation rates - long overdue.

It would be good to see a reduction in cost of external controls. I appreciate the efficiencies and the facilities they provide but at a cost !
The last job priced on a system was approx £550 - 600 with added WC, 4G connectivity.

Also Vaillant technical has improved hugely over the last year or so. Thank you, arguably the most significant improvement of all and should never be under estimated.

Thank you for your presentation.

[Eric]

This recently released model is an improvement on the previous ecoTEC plus, but it looks like it has taken plumbing material and hardware from the best selling manufacturer in Germany. I do feel that this will be the best boiler, combi or system in Europe within the next few years.

[nicey]

Been fitting vsmarts on the ecotec plus’s for a while now and have done a couple of sensocomforts but have given up on them at the moment as when setting them up I like to ring technical to go over all the settings and twice Ive had the tech guy put the phone down on me as soon as i mention sensocomfort. They seem to be a great bit of kit but unfortunately unless you have a big following on certain platforms then reps don’t reply to messages and training courses are non existent to get on.
Keep up the great work your vids are great.

[sip]

Hi mate, enjoy your videos but there was something you said in this one that doesn't ring true to me.When you say installing third party controls like nest or hive is not compliant with current Regulations, which Regs are you referring too? many thanks,

[SkylineGTR-]

Looking forward to you installing this boiler in a hybrid configuration with a Vaillant Arotherm. The inside of this looks similar to the EcoTec Exclusive GreenIQ.

[Crushwokery]

Had a new ecotec plus installed sept 21.
Its a fantastic thing. Had a turbomax in my last house that was dated 1988 according to the date stamp on the expansion tank which I replaced, and was the only thing that went faulty during the 5 years of living there. When I moved my choice of boiler was determined on the strength of that faultless turbomax.
My only gripe with my new vaillant is the VSmart thermostat.
Just under a year the thermostat internals melted because the supplied batteries were an unbranded type and they leaked.
Vaillant engineer came out and replaced it.
Since then the thing constantly lost connection, the heating came on willy nilly even thought set temp is 13°.
Contacted Vaillant, who sent out an engineer, he fitted a complete new kit and all seems well so far.
Turns out the thermostat and communication unit are paired at the factory and should always be replaced as a kit.
I hope this VSmart install will live up to the brand name and my expectations.

[leoking]

I have fitted this boiler my self 836 what a brilliant boiler ...

[smartboilercompany]

Love the ferroli in the background.😊 Love the new interface.

[chrisharrison]

Hi mate, why are third party controls against current regulations with vaillant boilers?
Thats new to me and I'm wondering where I can find this information?