Head to head
Telford Tempest 170 Direct vs Vaillant ecoTEC Pro 30kW combi
The Telford Tempest 170 Direct comes with 23 years more warranty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Warranty: the Telford Tempest 170 Direct comes with 23 years more warranty.
Specifications side by side
| Telford Tempest 170 Direct | Vaillant ecoTEC Pro 30kW combi | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 1200 mm high x 510 mm diameter (approx.) | 720 x 440 x 335 mm |
| Weight | 40 kg empty, 208 kg full | 39 kg |
| Warranty | Lifetime guarantee on the cylinder (25 years internal), 2 years on components | 2 years standard, 7 years with Vaillant Advance registration |
| Capacity | 170 litres | - |
| Immersion heater | 2 x 3kW, 240V single phase | - |
| Max inlet pressure | 3 bar (inlet control group) | - |
| Hot water output | - | 30 kW |
| Central heating output | - | 25.7 kW |
| ErP class | - | A |
| Seasonal efficiency | - | 93% |
| Hot water flow rate | - | 12.3 litres per minute |
Sources: Telford Tempest 170 Direct, Vaillant ecoTEC Pro 30kW combi. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tempest 170 Direct if...
- you want one that comes with 23 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 →Buy or hire the ecoTEC Pro 30kW combi if...
A gas combi boiler with 30 kW of hot water output, sized for a three-bed house with one or two bathrooms. It delivers about 12.3 litres per minute of hot water, which decides how well a shower runs while a tap is on. Warranty: 2 years standard, 7 years with Vaillant Advance registration. Seasonal efficiency is 93%.
Full ecoTEC Pro 30kW combi specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Telford Tempest 170 Direct and the Vaillant ecoTEC Pro 30kW combi?
The Telford Tempest 170 Direct comes with 23 years more warranty. The Telford Tempest 170 Direct is a direct unvented hot water cylinder, 170 litres; the Vaillant ecoTEC Pro 30kW combi is a gas combi boiler, 30 kW hot water output.
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