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The AOGV gas boiler is considered the best representative of domestic heating equipment. These are powerful and durable devices capable of heating large houses (up to 600 m²) in the most severe frosts. All manufactured models comply with international and national standards: ISO-9001-2001 and GOST RV-15.002-2003, respectively.
About Us
Before the Great Patriotic War, Zhukovsky Machine-Building Plant produced a variety of metal structures, and in the post-war period, aircraft maintenance equipment. He still produces similar equipment for the domestic and foreign markets.
The company also manufactures heating equipment. Today, more than 30 options are produced with power from 11 to 68 kW. The most popular modification of the Zhukovsky MZ is the AOGV boiler. The remaining series – AKGV and KOV – are in demand among the Russian consumer. The company has diplomas and distinctions for the high quality of goods.
Advantages of ZHMZ products
Any of the ZhMZ gas appliances can operate independently of the power grid – this allows you to expand the scope of their application. Advantages:
- Designed for the harsh Russian climate. Adapted to changes in water and pressure. Hardy, powerful, reliable, unpretentious.
- They can work at very low pressure in gas and water supply systems.
- In severe frosts, they will provide a comfortable temperature in the house.
- Highly reliable automation ensures high productivity of each node and the safety of all systems.
- Service life – 14 years or more. Warranty – 36 months.
- Capable of heating large areas.
- Some modifications can switch to liquefied gas.
Design features
- Adjustment of fire is made in two ways: automatically and manually. Models differ not only in power, each of them has a certain range of capabilities.
- Some models have a pump for circulating water in pipes. This allows you to effectively heat the room due to the uniform distribution of heat. Cheaper modifications of pumps do not have, and water circulates according to the laws of physics. Therefore, when installing such boilers, pipes are mounted at an angle.
- All modifications have expansion capacity. It allows you to achieve the optimal pressure in the system, and if the liquid expands due to strong heating, it contains its excess.
Varieties
All boilers of the Zhukovsky Plant are floor-standing. There are three modifications:
- “Economy”;
- “Universal”;
- “Comfort”.
In the first case, automatic equipment manufactured in the Russian Federation was used, in the other two – foreign. The brand represents only single-circuit versions – for heating buildings, double-circuit versions are not produced at ZhMZ.
Устройство
The efficiency of the equipment is 89%, which is quite good for domestic products. Such productivity can be achieved due to the original design of the heat exchanger. The cast iron heat exchanger is equipped with turbulators. The burner is atmospheric, the air comes from the room. Thanks to automation, continuous operation is ensured for a long time.
Zhukovsky Zavod heaters have a number of innovations that increase their environmental friendliness. Developers are trying to keep up with world trends, but still, domestic products are far from the indicators inherent in European and some Asian competitors. But Russian products have an undeniable plus – a low price that satisfies all consumers.
About old-style boilers
AOGV is a later modification of the AGV brand. They, like their predecessors, do not have a particularly high efficiency, there is no thermostat control. When gas was cheap, no one paid attention to low productivity, today efficiency is one of the most important characteristics when choosing heating equipment. AGV models were distinguished by low-quality automation, which broke down after one or two seasons of operation.
AGV and AOGV can work without automation: if it breaks down or is turned off on purpose, this will not interfere. When buying a heating boiler, you need to take care of a sufficient number of pipes – their diameter should not be less than two inches. If you take a smaller diameter, the circulation of the coolant may worsen – there will be additional costs for its heating.
What is the improvement
The developers have made a number of improvements to the design:
- Glass thermometers were replaced with Italian, more modernized ones.
- Installed German automation from Honeywell.
- Piezo ignition.
- Appearance improved due to high-quality coating. The design has changed: the case can be round or rectangular. White color. Coloring — powder.
Nuances of operation
When using gas equipment from ZhMZ, you should know: the burner, starting, creates noise – cotton. In some modifications, it is minimized – it turns on more smoothly.
The chimney is mounted outside the living quarters. The diameter of the chimney is 14 cm. Under its pipe is a container for collecting soot, which needs to be cleaned from time to time.
Important! Domestic boiler can connect only gas service specialists – independent connection is excluded.
Install floor devices in separate rooms, at the lower level of the building. Instructions, connection diagram and technical data sheet are attached to the new equipment.
Principle of operation
The flow of cold water is carried out without forced circulation – by gravity. That is why the gas appliance is placed at the very bottom of the heating system. It happens that you even have to artificially underestimate its location.
The burner is ignited through the igniter. A prerequisite for combustion is thrust. To control it, there is a special sensor. When the thrust disappears, the gas supply is automatically stopped. If there is insufficient vacuum in the chimney or it is blown out by the wind, the gas is also turned off and the igniter goes out. The emergency is prevented.
The level of heating of the coolant is controlled by a thermocouple. When the coolant heats up above the set value, the fuel supply stops – the burner turns off. As soon as the coolant temperature reaches a critically low value, the gas begins to flow again, the burner lights up.
Such a control system cannot provide a stable temperature in the room, but the equipment is able to function under any circumstances: without electricity, at low gas pressures, in severe frosts.
Tasks of the automation system
- Blocking at loss of draft.
- Shutdown when the coolant is heated to a critical value and turn on when it cools down.
- Blocking the flow of gas at low or pulsating pressure, as well as when the thermocouple breaks.
The main advantage of AOGV is the possibility of using it in gravity heating systems. Expansion tanks are installed in them, and circulation pumps are simply not needed. It is desirable to equip gravity systems with large volume radiators.
Models overview
Any AOGV is a single-circuit outdoor unit designed for space heating. They do not have a second circuit. If hot water is needed, connect the boiler indirect heating. On the basis of AOGV, AKGV is produced – they have a built-in heat exchanger for hot water supply.
The burner is designed for natural gas. To transfer the device to liquefied gas, you will need to change it and you need a special nozzle. The manufacturer produces heaters with power from 11 to 29 kW. You can choose a modification for heating an area from 45 to 250 m². The estimated cost of ZhMZ boilers is 18-23 rubles.
AOGV-11.6 Economy
Floor execution. Household versions – 11-29 kW. Features of version 11.6:
- Efficiency 90%
- Open camera.
- Heats 100 m².
- 11 W.
- One circuit.
- Mechanical control.
- convection type.
- Weight – 45 kg.
AOGV-23.2-3 Comfort
- Efficiency 88%
- Open firebox.
- Heats 200 m².
- 23,2 kW.
- One circuit.
- Mechanical control.
- convection type.
- Weight – 52 kg.
But 23 Universal can be made in two variations: single-circuit and double-circuit. The non-volatile apparatus is equipped with imported automation. Works on any kind of gas. Modest dimensions, low weight – an ideal solution for creating autonomous heating.
AOGV-17.4-3 Universal
AOGV 17 is of the convection type. Floor execution. Open firebox.
- Efficiency 88%
- Area – 140 m².
- Power – 17,4 kW.
- It weighs 49 kg.
The abbreviation stands for “Gas Water Heating Heating Apparatus”. The Zhukovsky plant is not the only manufacturer of them. They are released:
- OJSC “Borinskoye” (Moscow region). It produces devices in an extended power range, there are models for 5, 6, 7, 9 and 11 kW. Further: from 11 to 23 kW.
- ZAO Rostovgazoapparat. Produces options 11,6-35 kW.
- There are also imported versions – Beretta (Italy).
Zhukovsky MZ does not produce parapet boilers, but they can be found from other domestic manufacturers, for example, an apparatus from ROSS. Parapet models have a closed combustion chamber, so they can be installed in an apartment. They do not need a separate room.
An example of a parapet apparatus: ROSS AOGV-13P. This is a 2-circuit option. Heats up to 130 m². 13 kW. Efficiency – 90%.
Reviews
AOGV-23,2-3 Comfort: Timofey U., Istra
It has been operating for six years now. Very cheap compared to what the Europeans offer. Quickly heats up a house of 180 sq.m. Runs without problems. For 5 years of work, I had to change the thermocouple once.
AOGV-11,6-3: Elena P., Kotlas
Cheap, that’s why I bought it. Pros: compact, relatively quiet operation. Cons: everything is cheap, wretched, as if it was assembled in a barn. Automation is one thing. The very next year, it started turning off by itself. And sometimes, on the contrary, it starts to “blaze” – something burns inside, it smells like burnt plastic. And the masters can’t do anything. There will be money – I will buy something better, but not ZhMZ.
ZhMZ gas boilers are simple and reliable time-tested equipment. They are adapted to Russian conditions, have an affordable price. In addition to the products of the Zhukovsky MZ, there are a lot of other manufacturers on the market that produce similar equipment, including double-circuit and parapet models. Everyone can choose the right power for his home.