{"product_id":"vaillant-ecotec-plus-424-lpg-erp-open-vent-boiler-c-w-horizontal-flue","title":"Vaillant ecoTEC Plus 424 LPG (ErP) Open Vent Boiler c\/w Horizontal Flue","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px; max-width:900px; margin:0 auto; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#222;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.65;color:#222;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVaillant ecoTEC Plus 424 LPG\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wall-hung, room-sealed condensing \u003cstrong\u003eopen vent (heat-only) boiler\u003c\/strong\u003e rated at 24kW, purpose-built for \u003cstrong\u003eLPG\u003c\/strong\u003e installations such as off-grid properties and static caravans, and supplied here complete with the \u003cstrong\u003eVaillant Standard Horizontal Flue Kit (0010039324)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed for traditional open-vented heating systems with a feed-and-expansion cistern, it pairs a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-specification aluminium heat exchanger\u003c\/strong\u003e with electronic self-setting gas and air modulation for precise, low-emission combustion. At just \u003cstrong\u003e602 x 375 x 316mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is one of the most compact open vent boilers Vaillant produces, making it a practical drop-in replacement for older LPG gravity or pumped systems.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin:18px 0 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:110px;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 10px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:800;line-height:1.15;\"\u003e24kW\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;opacity:.92;margin-top:4px;\"\u003eHeat Output\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:110px;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 10px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:800;line-height:1.15;\"\u003e94%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;opacity:.92;margin-top:4px;\"\u003eErP Efficiency\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:110px;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 10px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:800;line-height:1.15;\"\u003e8.0 – 25.7kW\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;opacity:.92;margin-top:4px;\"\u003eModulation Range\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:110px;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 10px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:800;line-height:1.15;\"\u003eA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;opacity:.92;margin-top:4px;\"\u003eErP Rating (Heating)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:110px;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 10px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:800;line-height:1.15;\"\u003e2 yrs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;opacity:.92;margin-top:4px;\"\u003eGuarantee (Standard)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:110px;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 10px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:800;line-height:1.15;\"\u003e23.8kg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;opacity:.92;margin-top:4px;\"\u003eLift Weight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdecea;border-left:5px solid #c0392b;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:14px 18px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#8a1f13;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eGas Safe Registration \u0026amp; LPG Installation Requirements\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eLPG-specific\u003c\/strong\u003e boiler and must only be installed, commissioned and serviced by a \u003cstrong\u003eGas Safe registered engineer\u003c\/strong\u003e holding the relevant LPG qualification (e.g. CCLP1). It must not be connected to a natural gas supply. The horizontal flue terminal must be positioned in accordance with the clearances in the manufacturer's flue installation instructions, and a Benchmark commissioning checklist must be completed and left with the end user.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff8e6;border-left:5px solid #b8860b;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:14px 18px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#7a5900;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eOpen Vent System — Check Compatibility Before Ordering\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eopen vent (heat-only) boiler\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a combi or sealed system boiler. It is designed to work with an existing open-vented heating system incorporating a feed-and-expansion cistern in the loft, and a separate hot water cylinder. It does not supply domestic hot water directly and does not include a pump, cylinder, or expansion vessel. Confirm your system type before ordering.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#00594F;border-bottom:3px solid #008377CF;padding-bottom:8px;margin:30px 0 14px;\"\u003eWhy This Bundle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px;margin:18px 0 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#e6f4f2;border-left:4px solid #008377CF;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#00594F;font-size:14.5px;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003ePurpose-Built for LPG\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eFactory-configured for \u003cstrong\u003eliquefied petroleum gas\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than field-converted, this model is the correct specification for off-gas-grid properties, rural conversions, and static caravan installations running on LPG.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#e6f4f2;border-left:4px solid #008377CF;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#00594F;font-size:14.5px;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eAluminium Heat Exchanger\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-specification aluminium heat exchanger\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for a longer service life, easier maintenance access, and reduced running costs across the boiler's working life.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#e6f4f2;border-left:4px solid #008377CF;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#00594F;font-size:14.5px;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eElectronic Self-Setting Combustion\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eelectronic gas and air modulation system\u003c\/strong\u003e automatically fine-tunes the air-to-gas ratio as the burner modulates, improving combustion efficiency and cutting emissions without manual recommissioning.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#e6f4f2;border-left:4px solid #008377CF;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#00594F;font-size:14.5px;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWide 1:5 Modulation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eNominal output modulates from as low as 8.0kW up to 25.7kW, letting the boiler match output closely to demand rather than cycling on and off at full power.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#e6f4f2;border-left:4px solid #008377CF;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#00594F;font-size:14.5px;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eCompact Footprint\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eAt 602 x 375 x 316mm, the ecoTEC Plus 424 is small enough for kitchen cupboard installation, easing replacement of older, bulkier open vent boilers in tight spaces.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#e6f4f2;border-left:4px solid #008377CF;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#00594F;font-size:14.5px;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003ePush-Fit 60\/100 Horizontal Flue Included\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe bundled 0010039324 flue kit uses tool-free push-fit joints and is compatible with the wider Vaillant 60\/100 extension, elbow and plume management accessory range.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#00594F;border-bottom:3px solid #008377CF;padding-bottom:8px;margin:30px 0 14px;\"\u003eTechnical Specification\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:18px 0 26px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;font-weight:700;padding:9px 14px;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#f2faf9;padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;color:#333;font-size:14px;width:44%;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003eBoiler article number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#f2faf9;padding:9px 14px;color:#222;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e0020231355\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#ffffff;padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;color:#333;font-size:14px;width:44%;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003eFlue kit article number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#ffffff;padding:9px 14px;color:#222;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e0010039324 (60\/100mm, 990mm length)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#f2faf9;padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;color:#333;font-size:14px;width:44%;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003eBoiler type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#f2faf9;padding:9px 14px;color:#222;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003eWall-hung, room-sealed, fan-assisted condensing open vent (heat-only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#ffffff;padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;color:#333;font-size:14px;width:44%;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003eGas type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#ffffff;padding:9px 14px;color:#222;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003eLPG (propane, G31) — factory set, not field-convertible from natural gas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#f2faf9;padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;color:#333;font-size:14px;width:44%;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003eDimensions (H x W x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#f2faf9;padding:9px 14px;color:#222;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e602 x 375 x 316 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#ffffff;padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;color:#333;font-size:14px;width:44%;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003eGuarantee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#ffffff;padding:9px 14px;color:#222;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e2 years standard; upgradeable to 5 years via Vaillant Advance, 10 years with Boiler Protection Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;font-weight:700;padding:9px 14px;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eHeating Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#f2faf9;padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;color:#333;font-size:14px;width:44%;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003eNominal heat output range (50\/30°C, condensing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#f2faf9;padding:9px 14px;color:#222;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e8.0 – 25.7 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#ffffff;padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;color:#333;font-size:14px;width:44%;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003eNominal heat output range (80\/60°C, non-condensing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#ffffff;padding:9px 14px;color:#222;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e7.6 – 24.3 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#f2faf9;padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;color:#333;font-size:14px;width:44%;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003eMaximum flow temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#f2faf9;padding:9px 14px;color:#222;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e80°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#ffffff;padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;color:#333;font-size:14px;width:44%;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003eFlow temperature range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#ffffff;padding:9px 14px;color:#222;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e10 – 80°C (75°C factory setting)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#f2faf9;padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;color:#333;font-size:14px;width:44%;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003eApproximate condensate volume (50\/30°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#f2faf9;padding:9px 14px;color:#222;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e3.06 litres\/hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;font-weight:700;padding:9px 14px;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Emissions\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#f2faf9;padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;color:#333;font-size:14px;width:44%;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003eErP efficiency (Heating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#f2faf9;padding:9px 14px;color:#222;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e94% \/ A rated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#ffffff;padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;color:#333;font-size:14px;width:44%;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003eNOx emissions (EN 15502-2-1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#ffffff;padding:9px 14px;color:#222;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e35 mg\/kWh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#f2faf9;padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;color:#333;font-size:14px;width:44%;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003eSound power (ErP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#f2faf9;padding:9px 14px;color:#222;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e49 dBa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#ffffff;padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;color:#333;font-size:14px;width:44%;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003eBoiler lift weight (dry)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#ffffff;padding:9px 14px;color:#222;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e23.8 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;font-weight:700;padding:9px 14px;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eFlue \u0026amp; Clearances\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#f2faf9;padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;color:#333;font-size:14px;width:44%;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003eMaximum horizontal flue length (60\/100)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#f2faf9;padding:9px 14px;color:#222;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e0.7 m (LPG-specific limit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#ffffff;padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;color:#333;font-size:14px;width:44%;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003eMinimum clearance, sides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#ffffff;padding:9px 14px;color:#222;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#f2faf9;padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;color:#333;font-size:14px;width:44%;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003eMinimum clearance, top (60\/100 flue)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#f2faf9;padding:9px 14px;color:#222;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e150 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#ffffff;padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;color:#333;font-size:14px;width:44%;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003eMinimum clearance, below\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#ffffff;padding:9px 14px;color:#222;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e150 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#f2faf9;padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;color:#333;font-size:14px;width:44%;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003eMinimum clearance, front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#f2faf9;padding:9px 14px;color:#222;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e600 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#00594F;border-bottom:3px solid #008377CF;padding-bottom:8px;margin:30px 0 14px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:18px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #cde3e1;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:12px 18px;font-weight:700;font-size:14.5px;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;\"\u003eIs this the same boiler as the natural gas ecoTEC Plus 424?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.65;background:#fff;\"\u003eNo. This is a dedicated LPG variant (article 0020231355), factory set for propane (G31) operation. It carries a different article number to the natural gas ecoTEC Plus 424 (0010021223) and must not be run on natural gas without a manufacturer-approved conversion.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #cde3e1;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:12px 18px;font-weight:700;font-size:14.5px;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;\"\u003eDoes this boiler supply hot water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.65;background:#fff;\"\u003eNo. This is an open vent heat-only boiler for central heating. Domestic hot water is provided by a separate hot water cylinder connected to the same open-vented system, not by the boiler itself.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #cde3e1;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:12px 18px;font-weight:700;font-size:14.5px;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;\"\u003eWhy is the maximum horizontal flue length so much shorter than the natural gas version?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.65;background:#fff;\"\u003eVaillant's technical data sheet specifies a maximum horizontal 60\/100 flue length of 0.7m for the LPG variant of the ecoTEC Plus 424, considerably shorter than the 10m permitted on the equivalent natural gas model. Plan the flue route accordingly before ordering extensions.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #cde3e1;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:12px 18px;font-weight:700;font-size:14.5px;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;\"\u003eWhat system components do I need in addition to this bundle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.65;background:#fff;\"\u003eAs an open vent boiler, you will also need a feed-and-expansion cistern, open vent and cold feed pipework, a separate pump if not integral, and a hot water cylinder — none of which are included in this listing.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #cde3e1;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:12px 18px;font-weight:700;font-size:14.5px;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;\"\u003eCan I install this boiler myself?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.65;background:#fff;\"\u003eNo. UK law requires that all gas boiler installation, commissioning and servicing work is carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer holding the appropriate LPG qualification.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #cde3e1;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:12px 18px;font-weight:700;font-size:14.5px;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;\"\u003eIs the horizontal flue kit long enough for my installation?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.65;background:#fff;\"\u003eThe bundled 0010039324 kit provides a 990mm physical length, but the maximum permitted total flue run on this LPG model is only 0.7m including elbows — check your wall thickness and termination position carefully before ordering additional extensions.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vaillant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65136195961181,"sku":"20231355","price":1895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2051\/3629\/files\/VaillantecoTECPlus424LPGErPOpenVentBoilercwHorizontalFlue.jpg?v=1783059629","url":"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/vaillant-ecotec-plus-424-lpg-erp-open-vent-boiler-c-w-horizontal-flue","provider":"AIZO Quality Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}