Pellet Thermo Stoves

What is a pellet hydro stove?

The pellet hydro stove, also called a water-heating stove, is a stove connected to the home heating system. Unlike a warm-air stove, it does not heat only the room it stands in: it warms the water that feeds the radiators of every room and, in the full hydro models, it also produces domestic hot water. It is the solution that combines the warmth of pellets with the comfort of a real central heating system.

How it connects to the system

The hydro stove is fitted with a heat exchanger that transfers the heat of combustion to the system water. A pump circulates the hot water towards the radiators or the underfloor heating, while part of the heat stays in the room where the stove is installed. It can work on its own or be paired with an existing boiler, supplementing the home heating system.

Heating, hot water and the room together

The great advantage of the hydro stove is handling several functions with a single pellet appliance:

• radiators: the heated water reaches the radiators of every room.
• domestic hot water: for the shower and household use, with storage or instant production depending on the model.
• room: the stove also radiates heat into the space where it is placed.

If instead you need to heat a single room without plumbing work, consider the warm-air pellet stoves or the wood stoves.

How many kW does your home need?

The power is chosen according to the area to be heated, the number of radiators and the insulation of the home. As a general reference:

• 15 to 18 kW: medium-sized flats and houses with few radiators.
• 20 to 24 kW: large homes across several rooms, with domestic hot water production.
• over 24 kW: large or poorly insulated houses, with many radiators to supply.

Why choose a pellet hydro stove

Compared with a traditional boiler, the pellet hydro stove uses a fuel with stable costs and reaches very high efficiency, with low consumption during the cold season. It is automatic and programmable, since it follows the room thermostat for times and temperature, and in many cases it lets you supplement or replace the gas system. A solid alternative to condensing boilers for those who want the warmth of pellets.

The available brand

The catalogue offers pellet hydro stoves by La Nordica, a leading Italian brand for build quality and reliability, with an official warranty and available spare parts. Prices range from around 2770 to 3799 euros, depending on the power and the hydraulic functions.

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