Water heater which company is best to choose

Not everyone has the opportunity to connect to the centralized hot water Supply. But this does not eliminate the need to wash, wash etc. So now, constantly heat the water on plate for these purposes? Of course not. It has long been thought up a way out of this situation - is a cumulative Water heater. Which company is better to choose such a device, which their species exist and what are the technical characteristics of individual models, now and try to understand. In addition, it makes sense to find out what it is desirable to look for when choosing an electric water heater for home use.

Storage electric water heater - how to choose high-quality and durable device

These devices can be either cumulative or flow-through. Although the meaning of their work is similar - a water heating), the principle of operation is slightly different. The storage device collects a certain quantity of boiling water, adding to the stock as it is consumed, so even during a power failure for some time still remains the possibility of using hot water. Instantaneous heater deprived of such possibilities, besides its electric power consumption is higher than in the storage, due to more powerful heaters.

An important tip! It should also pay attention to the fact that despite the compact dimensions of the flow devices, yet Electric storage water heaters better, and now it becomes clear why.

Electric water heater - its structure, operating principles, types of devices and their design features

Storage water heaters can vary both in power consumption, and the form and volume. Everything that relates to energy consumption analyze later, but for now it makes sense to pay attention to the appearance and compactness of such devices.

The shape of the heaters can be:

• tubby - this type of electric heaters is optimal, if the house has a separate room, the so-called boiler room, where all such equipment is installed. Despite the fact that these heaters are quite cumbersome, barrel-shaped form helps to retain the heat, thereby allowing less use of electricity. Provided that such boiler capacity greater than 100 liters, and the family living in the building at least 4 people., Such equipment would be ideal from the point of view of economy and comfort water temperature.
• flat - is more than a new look, in comparison with a barrel-shaped. It is more compact and easy to install. For example, for washing dishes in the country, you can install a small flat storage electric heater under the sink. In this case, eliminating the need to heat the water plate several times a day after each meal.

The most widely used is flat boilers. Electric storage water heaters of this type have an aesthetic appearance, so perfectly fit into any interior. Moreover, depending on the model, they can be placed both vertically and horizontally, that It allows you to choose the right device for installation in virtually any corner of the apartments or private houses.

Differences between the apparatus of boilers the heating element

According to the principle of PETN devices, water heaters can also vary. Selection of the boiler in this parameter depends on the quality of the heated water, as by direct contact, it would be too tough to destroy the heating element during operation. That is why made 2 types of electric heaters:

• With "dry" TAN - the element is protected from direct contact with water special bulb. This design not only protects the heater from scaling, But also provides protection from electrical shock when "breakdown" of PETN.
• With "wet" element - in such boilers heater is completely in water, which provides a more rapid heating with less power. Such devices have a lower cost due to the fact that a more simple design. In addition, the maintenance of the boiler of this construction is simpler than repairing dry PETN in the water heater.

Such boilers nowadays are quite common and can be quite inexpensive to buy. Electric water heater storage type that previously could afford a few, has now become quite affordable. After all, people are always attracted to the comfort, and the availability of hot water - one of the essential components of it.

Pros and cons of storage systems, flow-through prior

In order to understand the advantages and disadvantages of both water heating systems, try to summarize them with a small table.

From all this it can be concluded, which should pay special attention when choosing a heater: flow device suitable for use in areas with a small length pipe and more powerful wiring, while, as a small storage water heaters (10 liters) under the sink will be the most optimal. Of course, consider the advantage of installing a particular type of boiler, it is necessary in each individual case, but by the advice here irrelevant.

Criteria for selecting the heater to give - optimal features and characteristics

Choosing such equipment to testifyIt is important to understand that the large consumption of hot water in this case is not, which means you can choose a more compact and affordable water heater that will consume minimum power. After the hot water in the country is mainly consumed only for washing dishesAnd therefore will be the most optimal setting of the compact 10 liter flat accumulating an electric water heater.

Consider the basic parameters required for holiday boiler that must be considered when choosing.

Calculation of the water tank size, depending on the number of people

From the volume of the tank depends on many things - it's power consumption, and size of the water heater. And the functionality of the entire system of hot water in the house - the result of a correct choice of the amount of heated water. And then to the choice of this parameter must be approached seriously.

An important tip! It is not necessary to purchase a boiler with a large volume tank if you plan to stay 1-2 people, because it would not be inappropriate. Useless heating water unused lead to excess electricity. It is also inappropriate to be too small and the volume of the tank. After all, if a family of 4 people to install the boiler on 10 liters of water will clearly be missed by all, but by a water heater will be useless.

Let's try to calculate how much is needed for different numbers of people, based on average data necessary amount of water for one.

Based on the fact that the bathroom to take the whole family on a daily basis is unlikely that anyone will be (quite possible to manage a shower), you can get such results. On the average family of 4 people, the simultaneous consumption of water per day can make about 200 liters. But such concurrent use is not likely to occur. Besides heated boiler water is diluted with cold, and hence the storage 80 liter electric heater for a family would be sufficient.

How does the power consumption in the operation of the heater

Everyone wants to storage heater heats the water as quickly as possible. And the range of this parameter, the stores, is quite broad. But, all should be in moderation, but in fact it would be desirable to identify a very important aspect - low-power water heater suitable for 1-2 people, as Hot water is not consumed rapidly, and therefore too fast or his work for what.

More powerful apparatus will heat the water, but it should be understood that the power consumption at the same time, increase in times. It is also a necessary component of power consumption depends on the volume of the tank. For example, when the electric capacitance accumulating electric heater 50 liters, it is sufficient for half heaters kW, while the 300 liter boiler requires about 6 kW. In such devices, usually set not one but three heating elements 2 or 4 kW 1.5 kW.

Important! When acquiring a high power accumulating electric boiler for heating water must ensure that wiring can withstand such a load.

Differences water heaters by type of management

All current models are equipped with such equipment temperature sensor and automatics, the tripping device upon reaching a certain temperature, and it includes, when the water cools more preset level. But this additional function boilers It does not end there.

There are electric water heater with a timer that allows you to remove power from the boiler for a certain period of time. Just manufacturers offer devices with manual and remote control, adjustable temperature range. The latest models can be controlled even by a smartphone, specifying a certain time the temperature required.

Of course, additional features greatly affect the value of such instruments, which is not surprising.

After all, it is natural that the price of the flat heater Electric storage 30 liters with control function with the smart phone will be much higher than a similar, with manual control. Therefore, the need for additional boiler functions should be determined depending on the buyer's preferences and financial capabilities. Ultimately, any water boiler performing its function - the heating of water, the rest is secondary.

Corrosion protection as a necessary condition for the operation

Naturally, the continuous operation with water, the metal corrodes and collapses. That is why the producer and protects the material with all means available. They, in fact, only 2 - enamel coating with a silver-plated or stainless steel manufacturing tank. Of course, the boiler, which is used in the production of the second version will have a higher cost, but also its service life will be longer.

And in fact, an important piece of advice: if there is a financial opportunity, it is better to buy more expensive water heater with stainless steel tank, because it will last longer. After all, even the great economist Adam Smith said something that not everyone understands, but it concerns just such acquisitions: "I am not rich enough to buy cheap things." Indeed, saving on the purchase, you can lose more on the purchase of a new boiler, even though it will be soon, when its correct operation.

What to pay special attention to when buying a storage heater. Which company is better to choose a boiler

Many people choose electric water heater only based on product brand, buying a brand they trust. But now, for sure, it became clear that the technical characteristics are also very important. In addition, there is another aspect that you should not lose sight of.

Tip! In this age of computer technology does not make any problems before purchasing to see on the Internet Reviews of the electric storage water heater that leave those who have already acquired some boiler. Often it is they can find information about the advantages and disadvantages of a particular model, and perhaps change their minds about the manufacturers.

For example, there was the need to purchase 100 liter electric water heater accumulative flat particular firm, and by the reviews this model is not too praised. At the same time, the sale is a boiler with similar parameters, but other manufacturer, at a lower price. And speak about it a lot better. Of course, it is necessary to reflect on the "favorite" replacement. After all the reviews of people can say much more than dry performance in the documentation.

Which company makes the best electric water heaters and whether the quality depends on the brand

Of course argue about which brand is good and what is not, there is no sense - how many people, so many opinions. It will be much more productive to simply compare the technical characteristics of the boilers, production of various firms. And on the basis of these data to draw any conclusions.

We compare not only well-known brands of electric storage water heaters - Electrolux and Ariston, but also lesser-known, but it is quite competitive. How else? Indeed, without the little-known brands of boilers, a review will be incomplete. Although one should not expect that the price difference will be great. For example, 15 liter electric water heaters Ariston do not differ in the value of such Boiler Electrolux brand, but first things first, and the first in our review, we consider water heaters Electrolux.

The price range and some of the characteristics of boilers Electrolux

Fairly well-known brand, well established in the market. Quality is not satisfactory, and in fact try to find flaws or vice versa, the advantages compared with the technical characteristics of other brands.

If we talk about popularity, it rivals in this brand are very few, and these we discuss in more detail a little later. And now look at some heaters from their lineup.

Electrolux - and the cost of equipment, the main selection criteria

The price range is from 4900 rubles. for model ELECTROLUX EWH 10 Rival OTo 20100 rubles. behind ELECTROLUX EWH 100 2 Silver CenturioDigital. So it makes sense to consider a model of the mid-market, which is very popular among buyers and has a lot of fans, thanks to the good price-quality. This water heater Electrolux EWH 80 Royal for about 9000 rubles. As there is a need to find out what features have flat water heaters, electric 30 liters, as the most optimal for questioning. In this region, well proven model ELECTROLUX EWH 30 Royal, Costing about 9,000 rubles. All these models water heated to 75⁰FROM.

Model	L	power, kWt	material containers	control type	View PETN
EWH 10 Rival O	10	1.5	stainless steel	mechanical	Wet
EWH 100 2 Silver CenturioDigital	100	2	stainless steel	Electronics	Dry
EWH 80 Royal	80	2	stainless steel	mechanical	Dry
EWH 30 Royal	30	2	stainless steel	mechanical	dry

As can be appreciated, the most apt choice for a family of 3-4 people. It will acquire Electrolux EWH 80 Royal, as the most optimal in terms of price and quality.

There is another interesting mark under which produced electric water heaters - about it now and we'll talk.

Features of electric storage water heaters Thermex

This company is not as well known, but not inferior in quality to the market leaders. Although many are accustomed to specific brands of equipment, some still believe that the brand itself does not mean anything, and among unknown companies can find the goods of good quality. It is thanks to these people, electric storage water heaters Thermex are becoming increasingly popular. Let's try to deal with the cost and performance of their lineup. Among them you can find water heaters and indirect heating. Boilers of this type are, in fact, the conventional thermos, hot water in which a flow passes from the cylinder. But now it's not about that.

Electric water heaters Thermex: prices and specifications

We continue to review in the same manner. The cheapest in the line is the model Thermex H 15 U, Costing about 4,800 rubles., While the most expensive water heater can be called THERMEX IR 200 V. it costs about 35,000 rubles. And of course, the average price category - about 10,000 rubles. Model electric heater Thermex Flat Plus IF 50V.

Model	L	power, kWt	material containers	control type	View PETN
IR 200 V	200	6	stainless steel	mechanical	Wet
Flat Plus IF 50V	50	2	stainless steel	Electronics	Wet
H 15 U	15	1.5	bioglass porcelain	mechanical	Wet

As you can see a big difference in price is not observed, but still it is.

And, of course, our review would be incomplete without the main rival Electrolux brand - the company Ariston.

Technical features of the storage electric water heaters Ariston

A brand that has established itself as a very high quality, known in the market for quite some time. Popularity brought her washing machineWhich are considered the best among its competitors. And today the brand is not moved away from the line, aimed at high standards.

Pricing policy is identical to the mark-competitor - Electrolux, which can be seen by comparison.

Some models, their cost and technical data

Starting with the most expensive of this line of electric storage water heaters, it should be noted model ARISTON ABS VLS INOX PW 50. its cost is 21,000 rubles. In the mid-market, consider ARISTON ABS PRO ECO PW 120 VFor which will have to pay 11,000 rubles, well, the cheapest of the Ariston boiler line -. It ABS BLU EVO RS 10U. Its cost will be about 4,700 rubles.

Model	Volume (L)	Power, kWt)	material containers	control type	View PETN
ABS VLS INOX PW 50	50	2.5	stainless steel	Electronics	Dry
ABS PRO ECO PW 120 V	120	2.8	AG + (silvered)	Electronics	Dry
ABS BLU EVO RS 10U	10	1.2	AG + (silvered)	mechanical	Dry

As can be seen from the comparative table, the most expensive model of the Ariston line, turned the water heater with not too large a volume of the tank. The thing is that the capacity of the boiler is made of stainless steel instead of silver-plated iron. By the way, the brand Ariston has in its line of water heaters the most number of models with tanks coated with enamel with silver-plated.

An important tip! When purchasing a water heater, which is scheduled to turn off during the winter, ie the country and the like, it is desirable to select a boiler with tank stainless steel, since Moisture remaining in the tank in winter, very quickly lead coating enamel with a silver-plated in disrepair.

Rates electric storage water heaters 100, 80 and 50 liters. for home use

Of course, the cost of the boiler can argue for a long time, because a lot of brands of these devices. Even more models in their product lines. Still, it is worth mentioning a few different brands of water heater manufacturers, based on the volume of the tank. Approximately prices on water heaters can be divided into 2 categories - it's up to 50 liters and over 50.

To begin with larger devices for heating water, namely models tanks which contain 50, 80 and 100 liters.

Boiler (its model and brand name)	Capacity Capacity (liter)	Maximum heating to t0FROM	The lower limit value (rubles).
Ariston ABS VLS EVO WI-FI 50	50	80	15300
Electrolux EWH 50 AXIOmatic Slim	50	75	12000
Zanussi ZWH / S 50 Smalto	50	75	11600
POLARIS MERCURY IDF 50V	50	75	10000
TIMBERK SWH FSL1 50 VE	50	75	9000
Ariston ABS VLS EVO WI-FI 80	80	80	17500
Electrolux EWH 80 AXIOmatic	80	75	1400
Zanussi ZWH / S 80 Smalto	80	75	15000
POLARIS MERCURY IDF 80V	80	75	17000
TIMBERK SWH RE11 80V	80	75	7000
Ariston ABS VLS EVO WI-FI 100	100	75	19500
Electrolux EWH 100 Interio 2	100	75	15200
Zanussi ZWH / S 100 Smalto	100	75	16300
POLARIS ALPHA IDF 100V	100	75	15000
TIMBERK SWH FSL1 100 VE	100	75	13100

Something like distributed prices for electric storage heaters with tanks 50, 80 and 100 liters. Themselves boilers in this group work well as a home water heater for a family and can provide not only the the sink in the kitchenBut the shower and the sink in the bathroom. The average time of heating full tank - about 3 hours.

An important tip! Some of the models warm water much faster, but by this parameter should be specified by the technical documentation or the seller-consultant shop.

10, 20, 30 liter electric water heaters - the prices of different brands and their field of application

Such boilers are much more compact than the previous group, but also the amount of water that they can be heated at once, much less. If the use of hot water is planned only for washing dishes or taking soul only one person, such a storage electric water heaters such as 10, 15 and 30 liters of well perform their duties.

Consider the cost of the compact boiler.

Boiler (its model and brand name)	Capacity Capacity l	Maximum heating to t0FROM	The lower limit value, rubles.
ARISTON ABS BLU EVO RS 10U	10	80	4700
Electrolux EWH 10 Rival O	10	75	6200
Zanussi ZWH / S 10 Melody O (Yellow)	10	75	5500
Timberk SWH SE1 10 VU	10	75	5300
Polaris FDM-10V	10	75	4500
ARISTON Regent REG 15U PL EU	15	75	5400
Electrolux EWH 15 Rival U	15	75	7200
Zanussi ZWH / S 15 Melody O (Yellow)	15	75	6200
TIMBERK SWH SE1 15 VO	15	75	6200
Polaris P 15 UR	15	75	3800
Ariston VLS EVO INOX QH 30	30	80	16200
Electrolux EWH 30 Magnum Slim Unifix	30	75	7000
Zanussi ZWH / S 30 Smalto	30	75	10000
Timberk SWH SE1 30 VO	30	75	6800
Polaris FDRS-30H	30	75	7800

Approximately so categorized price of electric storage water heaters. Although the difference in the value of the unit of a brand is not high, it is still present.

An important tip! When choosing a water heater should not be afraid that the lower price of flat water heaters Electric storage 15 liters, 30 or 10 - is the key to low-quality goods. To date, the quality of listed firms confirmed customer reviews, but by then choose what you like, regardless of the cost.

And now, to investigate the issue of choice of the boiler, it makes sense to understand how electric storage water heaters are difficult to install. After all, if there is the possibility of self-assembly, there is no need to hire a professional electrician for water.

How problematic installation of water heater with your hands - the nuances and pitfalls of such work

The first thing you must do before installing the boiler - it is to choose a convenient place for its installation.

An important tip! The heater must be installed in a readily accessible place near the input and distribution of the cold water and thus reside in the zero temperature. Heat is necessary in order to prevent water from freezing in the boiler - is fraught with failure of the device.

Having defined the place of the wall mounted anchor bolts. The best option would be hooks, which subsequently can easily hang the water heater. It should be understood that the power anchorages It should correspond to the weight of the boiler. It is important to also strictly adhere to the recommendations outlined in the technical documentation of the device.

To install the water heater with your hands need to experience the installation of plastic water pipe. At the cold water is necessary to provide an emergency valve in order that, if any malfunction can be quickly shut off and drain the boiler with water, calmly deal with its repair.

On input of cold water through the pipe rupture near the heater is installed tee, which branch It goes to the boiler, and from there you need to hold the plastic pipe to each of the consumers, in parallel existing.

After the unit of work performed is fixed to the wall so that it does not move in any direction, the pipe connected to the boiler and pressure test is carried out, ie, innings pressure water tightness test compounds. If this stage has passed without complications such as leakage of water, you can proceed to the final step. It is important to know that when you install the storage water heater type, wiring is made in least, to avoid water contact with live parts when possible leakage during crimping pipes.

In general, too much trouble to connect the boiler is not. The main task - is to be able to mount a plastic water pipe, that if there is a special device for brazing, called ironing, not too hard.

Compact Operating Instructions of the heater and that it is necessary for the preservation of the boiler in winter

The basic rule - it is necessary to make sure that the boiler is filled with water before turning it on to the network. Otherwise there is a risk of burnout of the heating element. To verify possible to open a hot water tap in any of the shells. In this cold feed to the heater also must be open. When the boiler tank is full, from an open tap water flows. Blocking it can apply a voltage to the device. Though modern equipment and are protected by the "dry" work, yet this extra precaution will not.

If all works are done correctly, there is only periodically (at least once a month) to check connections and pipes for water leaks and power cord and contact for heating. The cable must be cold and dense compound.

With regard to the conservation of an electric water heater for the winter, then there is also no problems should arise. Blocking the flow of water by means of an emergency cock salt must all water from the boiler tank. In order to ensure completeness of discharge, it is necessary to unscrew both connections (feed and discharge). If there is water in the water heater, it is spilled. Many models are equipped with a special drain cock or stopper.

That's the whole process of preservation of an electric water heater. It is important to understand that if a water heater is not drained the water, then in winter it freezes, unfreeze the tank. Unpleasant will come in the spring to the country and find a non-working device can not be repaired.

But on the other nuances of operation of some specific models you should definitely read the data sheet and the instructions supplied to the electric water heater for the purchase.