Features of instantaneous storage water heaters

The market offers a large selection of heaters of various types. Modern models differ in the principle of operation, size and other parameters. This article describes such a device as an electric instantaneous storage water heater.

Flow-type heaters are actively used for residential premises, as well as for summer cottages and other country buildings. Experts claim that the device is a hybrid storage tank and a standard flow heater.

Inside the device is placed a tank, the dimensions of which are different (depending on the model), and an effective thermal heating element (TEH).The device heats the water to the required temperature in a short period of time and stores it with a sealed tank. For the manufacture of low-end models, professionals use a pressure-free scheme, and for more expensive and complex products - a standard pressure head. Currently, the popularity of such devices is only beginning to grow. If you are going to buy such products, you should be familiar with the advantages and disadvantages of the acquisition, as well as pay attention to tips on choosing.

The instantaneous electric heater is a convenient, practical, easy-to-use appliance with many advantages. The list of advantages played an important role in the development of the popularity of devices and their prevalence in the Russian market.

Such products will help to cope with a variety of problems associated with disconnecting hot water: whether it is seasonal outages or unscheduled repairs. The main feature of this type of heater is that it maintains a stable water temperature. In this case, the heating occurs in the shortest possible time.

The device has two operating modes: fast water heating and storage. On the one hand, the device quickly heats the liquid to the optimum temperature, and on the other, it stores it in a dense tank. The dimensions of the built-in tank are different, it depends on the model. Typically, the volume - from 10 to 30 liters. These are standard options.

To better understand the characteristics of the water heater, you need to know about its capabilities:

• Power. The user has the ability to adjust the power of the device at its discretion. A higher value is used when using flow heating, and a lower value is used for a cumulative effect.
• Heat. Rapid water heating can be done in different ways. It is recommended to choose the flowing mode if it is necessary to heat a lot of water as soon as possible. If the fluid is not very much, you should choose the cumulative mode.
• Intake of water. In the tank, which already has hot water, you can add cold water.Liquid with a lower temperature when entering the boiler is almost instantly heated to the required temperature.

Each buyer when choosing an appliance should think about the power consumption. During the development of the instantaneous storage water heater, the engineers thought through this question and did everything possible for the economical consumption of electricity. Professionals combined the strengths of heaters of two types and made the formula "2 in 1".

This principle concerns not only productivity, but also the amount of hot water inside the device. Due to the constant influx of cold water into the inner tank, the actual size of the tank becomes 2 times larger than the nominal one. During use, the consumer will receive water of the required temperature from all the taps in the house, while hot water will be supplied immediately, without delays and expectations. It is worth noting that the number of points connected to the heater can be adjusted as desired.

The presence of a water heater greatly simplifies life and increases the level of comfort. Installation of equipment will allow to cope with such troubles as:

• fan-off hot water;

• accidents on the heating main;

• interruptions in the supply of hot water;

• temperature fluctuations;

• scheduled shutdown;

• the arrival of a large number of guests, especially during the period of technical work.

Instantaneous storage water heaters have the following advantages:

• Compact size allows you to place a water heater, even in a small apartment, but this characteristic applies only to models of about 10-15 liters. The device does not clutter up the space, easily fitting into any interior.

• The high speed of work is sure to come in handy when you need to heat the water as soon as possible. As soon as the liquid begins to cool, it will be possible to turn on the flow-through mode and maintain the optimum temperature.

• The installation process is simple and easy. Many modern models can be connected to the system through a shower hose. If you follow the instructions clearly, you can do the work yourself.

• When combining two types of heaters, the engineers combined their positive qualities and eliminated the disadvantages.

• This is a practical and convenient option to give. In this case, experts recommend making a choice in favor of free-flow devices.

• Reasonable cost (compared to other models on the market).

• Water heaters do not need frequent maintenance.

If we talk about the shortcomings, it is worth noting the following:

• Instantaneous storage water heaters have a complex structure. The scheme includes several heating elements, which complicates the repair process.

• You can find products only in specialized stores, in large cities, since they are just beginning to gain popularity.

• During operation, temperature fluctuations can be observed while the equipment is running in flow mode. It all depends on the temperature of the water entering the tank.

When choosing a water heater, first of all, it is necessary to consider the following important criteria:

• water consumption;

• number of water intake points.

As a rule, there are several nozzles for easy and practical use in the kit with the device: washing dishes, taking water procedures, and so on. It is necessary to take into account the size of the device.If you need to choose a model for use in a country house or a small one-room apartment, it is better to stay on a compact heater.

Together with the device included are special nozzles. Heaters of this type are made in a vertical form and placed on the wall. It is not necessary to purchase the device in the first store.

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