Comparison Brands

RiteColumbiaFultonAldrich
Boiler Type1 pass design, horizontal, low and high pressure design3 pass design (for horizontal), cast iron sectional, low and high pressure design, horizontal and vertical2 pass design, vertical, low and high pressure design1 pass design for vertical, 3 pass for horizontal, low pressure
Efficiency80-83% Fuel to Steam83% fuel to steam80% Classic boiler, 84% Edge boiler fuel to steam80-83% Fuel to steam
 25 year against thermal shockNo thermal shock warrantyNo thermal shock warranty5 year against workmanship and thermal shock
Warranty12 month against parts and workmanship from startup dateNo warranty against workmanship5 year workmanship warranty2 year warranty for pressure vessel replacement
 5 year warranty burner combustion head12 month against parts or buner after startup date12 months against parts warranty12 months warranty for burner and parts
BurnerPowerFlamePowerFlameFultonWebster
ModulationON/OFF LinkageON/OFF LinkageON/OFF LinkageFull Modulating (1:6 or 1:10)
ControlsHoneywellHoneywellHoneywellAutoFlame
User InterfaceAnalogAnalogAnalog8″ Touchscreen – Digital
Control Modulesrealy logicrealy logicrealy logicAll in one inclusinve
Brewhouse IntegrationNoneNoneNoneMODBUS TCP/IP
ServiceNo serviceService rep is in DallasService rep in DallasService in Houston
Pressure/ Temp ControlManualManualManualSensor to +/- 1 psi
Production SchedulingNoneNoneNoneIncluded
TechnologyBasic 20th CenturyBasic 20th CenturyBasic 20th CenturyState of the Art Modern
AlarmsCodesCodesCodesClear Detailed Message
Supportn/an/alimited24/7 Comprehenisve
InspectionInspection thru water side, so handholes or manholesFireside cleaning, handholes top and bottomTop and bottom handholes for inspectionWater side inspection and handholes
Tubes2″ Tubes2″ TubesTubeless2″ Tubes
ShippingHigh shipping cost from CaliforniaHigh shipping cost from PhiladelphiaHigh shipping cost from New YorkLow shipping cost from Illinois