The Viessmann Vitodens 050-W is an attractively priced wall-mounted gas condensing combi boiler, built around Viessmann's own Inox-Radial stainless steel heat exchanger and modulating MatriX cylinder burner — the same core technology used across the wider Vitodens range, in a genuinely compact footprint.
At just 700mm high and 300mm deep, it's small enough to fit inside a standard kitchen cupboard, yet still delivers up to 97% gross seasonal efficiency, making it a strong value option for both new build and boiler replacement projects.
30kW
Combi output
97%
Gross seasonal efficiency
Class A
Energy efficiency
1:4
Modulation range
14.3 l/min
DHW flow rate
35kg
Weight
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Please Note: This boiler must be connected using the Viessmann 60/100mm concentric flue system, tested and CE-designated as one structural unit with the boiler in accordance with DVGW-VP 113. Only this flue system may be used.
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Good to Know: Approved for a hydrogen admixture of up to 20% by volume and tested to EN 15502, this Vitodens 050-W requires no conversion kit for LPG — switching gas type is done entirely from the control unit.
Inox-Radial stainless steel heat exchanger
Delivers high operational reliability and a long service life on a very small footprint.
Modulating MatriX cylinder burner
Consumes relatively little natural gas with lower CO2 emissions across a wide 1:4 modulation range.
Integral WiFi control unit
Built-in wireless interface supports the ViCare app for remote heating and hot water control, with no separate modem required.
Compact 700 x 400 x 300mm footprint
Small enough to be fitted inside a kitchen cupboard, ideal for flats and space-constrained properties.
Integral instantaneous DHW heating
A plate heat exchanger provides direct hot water on demand with a diverter valve, up to 14.3 l/min flow at a 30K rise.
Variable speed circulation pump
The integral high-efficiency pump adjusts its speed automatically, reducing electricity consumption compared with fixed-speed pumps.
Specification
Performance
Boiler type
Gas condensing combi (Type BPJD)
Rated heat output (50/30°C)
3.2 – 25.0 kW
Rated heat output (80/60°C)
2.9 – 22.4 kW
DHW output
29.6 kW
DHW flow rate
12.2 l/min
Standard seasonal efficiency (Hs)
Up to 97%
Energy efficiency class
A
Modulation range
1:4
Gas & Electrical
Gas types
Natural gas and LPG (no conversion kit required)
Hydrogen compatibility
Up to 20% H2 blend
Natural gas supply pressure
20 mbar
LPG supply pressure
50 mbar
Electrical supply
230V~, 50Hz
Fuse protection
10A recommended
Dimensions & Connections
Height
707mm
Width
400mm
Depth
300mm
Weight
35kg
Flue gas connection
60mm
Ventilation air connection
100mm
Gas connection
G 3/4"
Heating flow/return
G 3/4"
DHW/cold water connections
G 1/2"
Expansion & Circulation
Integral expansion vessel
8 litres, 0.8 bar pre-charge
Max. permissible operating pressure
3 bar
Sound power level (rated output)
45 dB(A)
Sound power level (partial load)
39 dB(A)
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Good to Know: Fill and top-up water must meet Viessmann's water quality requirements (see VDI 2035 or local equivalent). From a water hardness of 20°dH and above, a water treatment system in the cold water supply is recommended to protect the plate heat exchanger from limescale build-up.
What size property suits the 30kW Vitodens 050-W combi?
A 25kW-35kW combi range typically suits a 2-4 bedroom home with one bathroom, depending on radiator count, insulation standard and simultaneous hot water demand — a heat loss calculation is the reliable way to confirm the right size.
Does this boiler need a conversion kit for LPG?
No, the Vitodens 050-W runs on natural gas or LPG with the fuel type simply reconfigured at the control unit — no physical conversion kit is required.
Can this boiler run on a hydrogen gas blend?
Yes, it's approved for operation with a hydrogen admixture of up to 20% by volume, giving some future-proofing as UK gas networks trial hydrogen blending.
What flue system is required?
Only the Viessmann 60/100mm concentric flue system, CE-designated as one structural unit with the boiler, may be used — third-party flue systems are not certified for this appliance.
Does the 050-W come with WiFi built in?
Yes, the control unit has an integral WiFi interface for the ViCare app, so no separate internet module or modem is needed for remote monitoring and control.
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Room Dimensions
Room Type
Living Room
Bedroom
Kitchen
Bathroom
Conservatory
Hallway
Glazing Type
Single Glazed
Double Glazed
Triple Glazed
External Walls
0 Wall
1 Wall
2 Walls
3 Walls
4 Walls
Insulation Level
Poor
Average
Good (New Build)
Required Heating
0
Watts
0
BTUs
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