Potterton Gold 11KW Electric Boiler GOLD11

Potterton Gold GOLD11 11kW Electric Boiler Product Code: 94022006 The Potterton Gold GOLD11 11kW Electric Boiler provides heat for a wet central heating system without gas, oil, a flue or a fuel-storage tank. Its slim design makes it a practical option when installation space is limited. This electric heat-only boiler works with standard radiators. In addition, it can operate in either a sealed or open-vented heating system with suitable external controls and safety components. Please note: Product code 94022006 is the radiator version. It is not the dedicated underfloor-heating model. Potterton lists a separate 11kW underfloor boiler under product code 94022106. Key Features 11kW electric heat-only boiler Designed for wet radiator heating systems Suitable for sealed or open-vented systems No gas, oil, flue or fuel tank required Slim design for limited installation spaces Quiet operation Solid-state switching technology Soft-start and soft-modulation control Zero-voltage switching Built-in pump run-on facility Front-panel temperature adjustment Front-panel operating indicators Self-check during operation Protection against no-water and no-flow conditions Compatible with standard heating controls 22mm flow and return connections One-year on-site parts and labour warranty Product code: 94022006 Powerful Electric Wet Central Heating The GOLD11 produces a maximum rated heat output of 11kW at 240V. Therefore, it can provide an electric heating solution for properties with a suitable calculated heat demand. However, property size alone cannot determine the required boiler output. Insulation, glazing, construction, room sizes and local temperatures all affect heat loss. Always ask a qualified heating engineer to complete a room-by-room heat-loss calculation before ordering. Heat-Only Electric Boiler The Potterton GOLD11 heats water as it circulates through the boiler. The heating system then sends this water through radiators to warm the property. This model does not provide instant domestic hot water like a combi boiler. However, a correctly designed system can connect it to a suitable indirect hot-water cylinder. Alternatively, a direct cylinder can heat domestic water through its own immersion heaters. No Flue or Fuel Storage Required Because the GOLD11 uses electricity, it does not need a gas supply, oil tank or combustion flue. As a result, installers have more flexibility when selecting a suitable indoor location. The boiler also produces no combustion gases at the point of use. Nevertheless, the installer must follow all electrical, plumbing, water and Building Regulation requirements. Compatible Heating Systems and Controls The Potterton Gold electric boiler can work with several common wet central heating arrangements, including heating-only, S-plan, Y-plan and zoned systems. You can also use it with suitable external components such as: Standard radiators Heating programmers Room thermostats Circulating pumps Motorised zone valves Thermostatic radiator valves Automatic bypass valves where required Compatible hot-water cylinders The boiler provides a pump run-on facility. Therefore, the installer must connect the circulating pump according to the Potterton wiring instructions. Important Underfloor-Heating Information This 94022006 boiler is the radiator version. Its temperature-control range suits radiator systems rather than direct connection to a low-temperature underfloor-heating circuit. Potterton lists product code 94022106 as the dedicated 11kW underfloor version. Therefore, ask your heating engineer to specify the correct model and controls for an underfloor-heating project. Potterton Gold GOLD11 Specification Download the Potterton Gold installation and servicing instructions Brand: Potterton Range: Potterton Gold Model: GOLD11 Product code: 94022006 Boiler type: electric heat-only flow boiler Application: wet radiator central heating Rated output at 240V: 11kW Output at 220V: approximately 9kW Output at 240V: approximately 37,500 BTU/h Operating voltage: 200–245V, 50Hz Radiator temperature-control range: 65–80°C Minimum required water flow: 12 litres per minute Maximum system operating pressure: 3 bar Boiler water content: 1.3 litres Flow connection: 22mm Return connection: 22mm Height: 1050mm Width: 90mm Depth: 90mm Weight: approximately 8.5kg Energy-efficiency class: D Warranty: one-year on-site parts and labour Electrical Requirements An 11kW electric boiler places a high demand on the property’s electrical supply. Therefore, a qualified electrician must confirm that the incoming supply has enough capacity before installation. The boiler needs a dedicated electrical circuit with correctly rated cable, circuit protection and double-pole isolation. The electrician must select the correct MCB and RCD according to the installation conditions and current wiring regulations. This appliance must be earthed. The boiler’s high-current supply must not pass through a standard programmer or room thermostat. Plumbing and Installation Guidance Install the boiler upright on a suitable wall in a dry, ventilated and frost-free location. In addition, leave enough space around the unit for installation, inspection and servicing. The system must provide at least 12 litres per minute of water flow through the 11kW boiler. Low flow may cause repeated safety shutdowns and could damage the appliance. The heating circuit must also provide a permanently open flow route. If the installer cannot guarantee this route, they must fit a suitable automatic bypass valve. Before commissioning, flush the system thoroughly and add a suitable corrosion inhibitor. Sealed systems also require the correct expansion vessel and pressure-relief equipment. Domestic Hot Water The GOLD11 does not produce instant hot water for taps or showers. A property that needs stored hot water will require a suitable cylinder and controls. Ask your installer to design the complete heating and hot-water arrangement before ordering. The required boiler and cylinder sizes will depend on the property’s calculated demand. Potterton Gold Electric Boiler Warranty The Potterton Gold GOLD11 comes with a one-year on-site parts and labour warranty, subject to the manufacturer’s terms and conditions. Correct installation and commissioning help protect the warranty. In addition, the heating system must contain clean, correctly treated water and provide the required flow through the boiler. Leaks, incorrect wiring, poor water flow or contaminated system water may damage the boiler and affect warranty cover. What Is Included? 1 x Potterton Gold GOLD11 11kW electric boiler Fitting and user instructions Warranty registration information Please note: The boiler does not include external pumps, programmers, thermostats, valves, hot-water cylinders or other system components unless the listing states otherwise. Why Buy from SNH Tradecentre? Established plumbing and heating supplier Practical product and system advice Secure online ordering Nationwide UK delivery options Support before and after your purchase Trade counter in Birchington, Kent Read reviews from SNH Tradecentre customers on Google. Need help checking the required boiler output? Call SNH Tradecentre on 01843 842727 before ordering. Frequently Asked Questions Is the Potterton GOLD11 a combi boiler? No. It is an electric heat-only flow boiler for wet central heating. It does not produce instant domestic hot water. Can it provide domestic hot water? A correctly designed system can connect it to a suitable indirect cylinder. Alternatively, a direct cylinder can heat water through its own immersion heaters. Can I use the GOLD11 with radiators? Yes. Product code 94022006 is the 11kW radiator version. Can I use it with underfloor heating? This model is not the dedicated underfloor version. Potterton lists product code 94022106 for 11kW underfloor-heating applications. Does the boiler need a flue? No. It uses electricity and does not burn fuel, so it does not need a combustion flue. Can it work with sealed and open-vented systems? Yes. It works with either system type when the installer fits the correct controls, safety equipment and expansion components. What minimum water flow does it need? The heating system must provide at least 12 litres per minute through the boiler. How large is the GOLD11? It measures 1050mm high, 90mm wide and 90mm deep. Is 11kW enough for my property? That depends on the property’s calculated heat loss. Ask a heating engineer to complete a room-by-room heat-loss calculation before choosing the output. Is it a suitable alternative to an Amptec boiler? It may provide an alternative in some electric wet-heating systems. However, your installer must compare the output, electrical supply, controls, dimensions and system requirements. Does it need an annual Gas Safety certificate? The boiler does not use gas, so it does not require a Gas Safety certificate solely for its operation. However, property owners and landlords must still meet all relevant electrical-safety and maintenance duties. Who should install the boiler? A qualified heating installer and electrician should install and commission it according to the Potterton instructions and current regulations.