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Ideal Heating Logic Max Combi C24 24kW vs Telford Tempest 170 Direct
The Telford Tempest 170 Direct comes with 15 years more warranty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Warranty: the Telford Tempest 170 Direct comes with 15 years more warranty.
Specifications side by side
| Ideal Heating Logic Max Combi C24 24kW | Telford Tempest 170 Direct | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 700 x 395 x 278 mm | 1200 mm high x 510 mm diameter (approx.) |
| Warranty | 10 years | Lifetime guarantee on the cylinder (25 years internal), 2 years on components |
| Hot water output | 24.2 kW | - |
| Central heating output | 24.2 kW | - |
| ErP class | A | - |
| Seasonal efficiency | 94% | - |
| Hot water flow rate | 9.9 litres per minute | - |
| Capacity | - | 170 litres |
| Weight | - | 40 kg empty, 208 kg full |
| Immersion heater | - | 2 x 3kW, 240V single phase |
| Max inlet pressure | - | 3 bar (inlet control group) |
Sources: Ideal Heating Logic Max Combi C24 24kW, Telford Tempest 170 Direct. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Logic Max Combi C24 24kW if...
A gas combi boiler with 24.2 kW of hot water output, sized for a flat or small house with one bathroom. It delivers about 9.9 litres per minute of hot water, which decides how well a shower runs while a tap is on. Warranty: 10 years. Seasonal efficiency is 94%.
Full Logic Max Combi C24 24kW specifications →Buy or hire the Tempest 170 Direct if...
- you want one that comes with 15 years more warranty
A 170 litre direct unvented cylinder from Telford's Tempest range, built in duplex stainless steel with twin 3kW immersions rather than a boiler coil. It suits an all-electric property, and the cylinder body carries a lifetime guarantee when serviced annually.
Full Tempest 170 Direct specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ideal Heating Logic Max Combi C24 24kW and the Telford Tempest 170 Direct?
The Telford Tempest 170 Direct comes with 15 years more warranty. The Ideal Heating Logic Max Combi C24 24kW is a gas combi boiler, 24.2 kW hot water output; the Telford Tempest 170 Direct is a direct unvented hot water cylinder, 170 litres.
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