At Alpha, we know how important it is to continue to invest in, and develop our product portfolio. Here, we take a closer look at our best-selling E-Tec and E-Tec Plus range, which both offer installers and homeowners alike a compelling option in cost effective, compact and reliable combi boilers.
E-Tec combi boiler
Launched in 2017, our original E-Tec (and Evoke) combi boilers have demonstrated increasing popularity with installers. The key to the E-Tec’s success has been in its build quality, reliability and ease of installation. These compact combi boilers easily fit in a standard kitchen cupboard and front access to parts enables quick and straightforward servicing.
Each model features a stainless-steel heat exchanger, with wide waterways. Together with the Grundfos pump and hydroblock assembly, mains water is warmed up quickly for constant delivery of hot water. Other key components include a Honeywell gas valve and PCB, plus a combined condensate and PRV connection.
Available in two outputs, the E-Tec combi boiler can deliver up to 14.1 litres of water per minute. It is the ideal choice for small to medium sized homes.
In addition, the E-Tec models carry a Class 6 NOx rating and Opentherm compatibility, so can partner easily with the latest energy saving controls.
Plus, flue lengths can be up to 12m horizontal and 14m vertical.
All this and a 7-year warranty straight out the box.
E-Tec Plus premium combi
Launched a year later in 2018, the E-Tec Plus added another option for installers already confident in the E-Tec combi boiler. Built on the same platform, the equally compact E-Tec Plus features the same high quality componentry. This includes the favoured combined condensate and PRV connection that can save an installer up to an hour’s installation time.
The E-Tec Plus is available in three outputs: 28kW, 33kW and a high-output 38kW. We recommend the 38kW model for properties with higher heating and hot water demands. It offers a greater flow rate of up to 15.9 litres of water per minute while retaining the same compact size.
For customers looking for even longer warranties, the E-Tec Plus has been particularly popular due to its standard ten year warranty. This can be increased to eleven years by adding the Alpha Cyclone Plus magnetic filter or thirteen years with the addition of the PremierPack.