The Vaillant ecoTEC plus 836 is a 36 kW natural gas combination boiler that supplies central heating and instantaneous mains-pressure hot water from a single wall-hung unit, with no hot water cylinder and no loft tanks required. Hand-built in Vaillant's award-winning Derbyshire manufacturing plant, it combines a stainless steel heat exchanger with a ErP A/A energy label rating for heating and hot water and a 94% ErP efficiency figure.
Hot water output is strong for a combi of this size: 17.0 l/min at a 30 K temperature rise (14.6 l/min at 35 K), with a 35 to 65 °C adjustable outlet temperature. On the heating side, the new IoniDETECT combustion monitoring helps the boiler reach a modulation range of up to 1:10, so it can throttle down to as little as 3.7 kW at 80/60 °C (up to 29.9 kW) and match the heat demand of the property more closely.
The boiler is smart home ready. Paired with the myVAILLANT connect internet gateway (sold separately), it enables app control, smart home integration and remote appliance care, and it works with Vaillant eBUS controls including sensoCOMFORT, sensoHOME and sensoROOM. For installers, a semi-touch interface with a guided installation assistant, automatic LPG conversion with no additional parts, a supplied filling loop and the familiar ecoTEC plus footprint, flue position and pipe connections make fitting and like-for-like replacement quicker and simpler.
36 kW
DHW rating (30/36 model)
17.0 l/min
Hot water at ΔT 30 K
A / A
ErP heating / DHW class
1:10
Modulation range (up to)
Safety and regulatory information
Installation, commissioning and servicing must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer in line with the manufacturer's instructions and current Building Regulations. The Benchmark Commissioning Checklist must be completed; failure to install and commission to the instructions invalidates the guarantee. This boiler is room-sealed only (C13, C33, C43, C53) and is not suitable for outdoor installation. In a room containing a bath or shower it must be installed in zone 2 or 3 only (BS 7671), and a terminal guard is required where the flue terminal is less than 2.0 m from the ground or could be contacted or damaged. Electrical work must comply with the IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
Compatibility and what is not included
This listing is for the boiler only. The flue, terminal and any plume management kit are sold separately, and only original Vaillant air/flue components may be used, as the boiler is system-certified with them. The supplied wall fixings are suitable only for concrete and solid brick walls, and the wall or mounting must carry a load of at least 100 kg. Flush the heating system thoroughly before fitting; a system filter and mains water treatment are on Vaillant's pre-commissioning checklist for combi installations. Do not use this boiler with a directly connected wall-hung hot water cylinder. The myVAILLANT connect gateway is required for app connectivity and is not compatible with timeSWITCH 150 or timeSWITCH 160.
Guarantee
A 10-year guarantee is available when the boiler is registered through Vaillant Advance and installed with a Vaillant Boiler Protection Kit. To maintain the guarantee, the boiler must be serviced annually by a suitably qualified competent person.
Key Features
IoniDETECT combustion monitoring
Intelligent gas combustion monitoring lets the boiler reach a wider modulation range of up to 1:10 for greater system efficiency.
Smart home ready
Works with the myVAILLANT connect gateway for app control, smart home integration and remote appliance care and support.
Semi-touch interface
A guided installation assistant and easy-to-follow navigation make first-time set-up and commissioning straightforward.
Automatic LPG conversion
Switch from natural gas to LPG in minutes through the interface, with no additional parts required (G31 operation, category II2H3P).
Like-for-like replacement
Retains the familiar ecoTEC plus case size, footprint, flue position and pipe connections, with a refined internal layout and easy access to all major components.
LINbus and Sitherm Pro
LINbus improves flow rate and pressure differential readings via the internal pump, while Sitherm Pro adaptive combustion control removes manual gas-air ratio adjustment within a gas family.
Technical Specification
General
Model
ecoTEC plus 836 (VUW 30/36CS/1-5 (N-GB))
Manufacturer part number
10036017 (article number 0010036017)
Gas Council number
47-044-94
Boiler type
Combination (combi) condensing boiler
Fuel
Natural gas (G20); LPG (G31) convertible via the interface
Gas boiler category
II2H3P
Heat exchanger
Stainless steel
Filling loop
Supplied (manual filling device with double check valve)
Dimensions, Weight and Clearances
Dimensions (H x W x D)
720 x 440 x 352 mm
Weight ready for operation (filled)
43 kg
Clearance: top (60/100 flue)
165 mm (248 mm in some configurations, see mounting template)
Clearance: front
500 mm (can be reduced to 5 mm behind a removable door or panel)
Compartment ventilation
Not required with a concentric flue system
Central Heating
Heat output at 80/60 °C
3.7 to 29.9 kW
Heat output at 60/40 °C
4.0 to 31.1 kW
Heat output at 50/30 °C (condensing)
4.2 to 32.2 kW
Heat output at 40/30 °C
4.3 to 32.9 kW
Heat input range for heating (Hi)
4.2 to 30.6 kW
Max. flow temperature
85 °C
Flow temperature adjustment range
30 to 80 °C (factory setting 75 °C)
Max. heating operating pressure
2.5 bar
Expansion vessel
10 litres, 0.7 bar pre-charge
Approx. condensate rate (50/30 °C)
3.1 l/h
Domestic Hot Water
Flow rate at ΔT 30 K (EN 13203-1)
17.0 l/min
Flow rate at ΔT 35 K
14.6 l/min
Hot water temperature range
35 to 65 °C
Flow rate limiter
11.7 l/min
Start-up flow rate
2.0 l/min
Required connection pressure
0.7 bar
Max. DHW operating pressure
9.5 bar
Nominal heat input for DHW (Hi)
36.7 kW
Connections and Flue
Hot and cold water connections
15 mm
Heating flow and return (boiler side)
G 3/4"
Condensate discharge hose connection
19 mm
Air/flue connection
60/100 mm concentric
Max. flue length 60/100 mm
8 m horizontal, 8 m vertical
Max. flue length 80/125 mm
28 m horizontal, 30 m vertical
Flue classifications
C13, C33, C43, C53
Gas and Electrical
Gas inlet pressure (G20)
20 mbar nominal (13 to 23 mbar permissible)
Max. gas volume flow, DHW (G20)
3.88 m³/h
Electrical supply
230 V, 50 Hz, single phase
Fusing
4 A built-in (slow-blow); external fuse 3 A or less
Max. power consumption
95.4 W heating mode, 106 W hot water mode
Standby consumption
Less than 2 W
Performance and Environment
ErP class heating / DHW
A / A
ErP sound power level
47 dB(A)
NOx emission, weighted (G20)
27.8 mg/kWh
Guarantee
10 years when registered via Vaillant Advance and installed with a Vaillant Boiler Protection Kit
Supplied with the Boiler
In the box
Wall mounting bracket and fixings, mounting template, gas isolation valve, service valves, connection pipes, condensate discharge hose, manual filling device with double check valve and documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the flue included with the ecoTEC plus 836?
No. This is the boiler only. The air/flue system is sold separately and must be original Vaillant 60/100 mm or 80/125 mm concentric components. The maximum 60/100 mm flue length is 8 m horizontally or vertically; with 80/125 mm it is 28 m horizontal or 30 m vertical.
Does this boiler need a hot water cylinder or loft tanks?
No. It is a combi boiler, so hot water is heated on demand from the mains and there is no cylinder or loft tank. Hot water flow is 17.0 l/min at ΔT 30 K and 14.6 l/min at ΔT 35 K, with a mains connection pressure of at least 0.7 bar required.
Can the ecoTEC plus 836 run on LPG?
Yes. It can be converted from natural gas to LPG in minutes using the interface, with no additional parts needed. After conversion, the supplied stickers for the new gas group must be fixed to the data plates. Conversion must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Which controls and smart features does it work with?
It is smart home ready and works with the myVAILLANT connect gateway for app control. It also connects to Vaillant eBUS controls such as sensoCOMFORT, sensoHOME and sensoROOM, and to 230 V or 24 V room thermostats. The timeSWITCH 150 and timeSWITCH 160 are not compatible with the connectivity features.
What space does it need around the boiler?
The case measures 720 x 440 x 352 mm. Allow 165 mm above (with a 60/100 flue), 180 mm below for the condensate siphon, 5 mm at each side and 500 mm in front for servicing (reducible to 5 mm behind a removable door or panel). Compartment ventilation is not required with a concentric flue.
How do I qualify for the 10-year guarantee?
Have the boiler installed by a competent, Gas Safe registered engineer with a Vaillant Boiler Protection Kit, complete the Benchmark Commissioning Checklist, register it through Vaillant Advance, and have it serviced annually.