How to choose a cumulative water heater

The range of models of accumulative water heaters today is wide as ever. And it is quite difficult not to get lost in the abundance of the proposed models. So how do you still choose a boiler for an optimal price / quality ratio? We will try to figure it out.

Actually, the accumulative water heater is a large thermos in which the water heats up with the help of special heating elements of the Tan. It can be immersed in the water - then the device refers to the category "wet". There are heaters, in which the TEN does not contact with water - these are "dry" appliances. Such water heaters are more durable several times, compared to the first, but they have a congenital disadvantage - a high price. With the same characteristics, the dry water heater is about two times more expensive than wet. The classic example of this boiler is Gorenje OGB80SEDDS / V9.

Water temperature in the heater you specify yourself. After heating to the specified parameters, the thermostat turns off the TEN and translates the heater in the waiting mode. In low-cost, simple storage models, the temperature of the temperature is made by simply turning the handle on the boiler housing. To accurately set the temperature in degrees with this method of regulation is impossible. "Advanced" water heaters are equipped with an intelligent electronic heating control circuit. The accuracy of them reaches +/- one degree. It is also possible to program the temperature of the boiler depending on the time of day. After all, when you are at work, you do not need hot water? At this time, the boiler will be turned off all the time, and it will heat the water to the installed temperature to your return. Such devices are much more economical, but also cost much more. An ordinary boiler will have to be periodically disconnected from the power supply to save energy. Excellent accumulative water heaters with electronic programming makes ARISTON.

Capacity and boiler power choose, based on the required amount of hot water for your family. For a small family and a small apartment, a 50 liter water heater with a capacity of up to 1.5 kW is quite suitable. But for a family of four or more people worth paying attention to boilers from 100 liters and higher. It should be remembered that large aggregates consume more electricity, so before installing them it is necessary to check the status of your wiring. The most popular 80 liter devices are most popular - with quite compact sizes and a small power consumption with ease provide a family of three hot water. An excellent model of the 80-liter boiler is Electrolux EWH 80 Centurio.

Water heaters and water tank material are distinguished. It can be simply made of steel and stainless steel. Tanks made of steel require additional coating to protect against corrosion. Most often an enamel coating is used. But enamel is not characterized by special durability, and as a rule, the tank of such a water heater serves no more than three to four years. Stainless steel tanks are almost eternal and used at least 10-15 years. But the price of such a device is significantly higher than the usual. Very good water heaters with stainless steel tank produces Timberk, FS series models.

In the form of water heaters are cylindrical and rectangular. By the installation method, they are divided into vertical and horizontal. With any performance, the internal "filling" is identical to them and the choice is carried out on the basis of the planning of the apartment, your personal preferences and the allocated budget.

Well, briefly, everything. You will be told in more detail in the sales salon of these devices, but the questions we have considered are key to the selection of a cumulative water heater. Good luck to you!