How to install a running water heater?

Water heaters or boilers are becoming more and more in demand in the home appliances market, because the state of hot water supply leaves much to be desired. Many do not like the tariffs, they do not have to talk about the quality of the service at all. And the summer shutdown of hot water has almost become the norm. An excellent temporary option in this case is a flow-through boiler. In this article, we'll figure out how to install a running water heater.

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Features of

The main difference between a flowing boiler and a storage boiler is that it produces heating of running water. After the faucet is opened, the appliance receives cold water, heats up and comes out hot. In fact, the principle of operation of the water heater resembles the usual column, only it functions not from gas, but from electricity.

An important advantage of the flow-through type device is its compact dimensions. If the storage boiler produces heating for a certain time and provides the owners of the apartment with water within the volume of the tank, then a small appliance heats the water almost instantly. In addition, it is very easy to mount.

Important! The only disadvantage is the installation of only one output: a kitchen sink or shower. Install one flow device so that it provides heated water with the entire apartment can not. The improvement made in this respect is the combination of a boiler with a shower and a washbasin faucet.

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Connecting a flow-through water heater with your own hands - the

mounting algorithm Although the instructions show the order of installation and connection of the device, we will dwell on some details in more detail.

How to choose the right model?

Before you buy a device, carefully consider exactly where you are going to install it:

• If you are going to mount a flow-through boiler in the bathroom, the best option is a water heater combined with a shower. A model with a shower and a mixer allows the use of hot water in the shower and washbasin. No new wiring with complex branches is necessary in this case.
• Another feature is the fixing of the water heater for the shower cubicle. In any case, fixing should be done outside the booth( immediately behind it or from above).From the place of installation of the device depends on the choice of a specific model.

Power:

• After you have determined the location of the device, it is necessary to conduct the power supply cable. Since the energy capacity of the flow-through boiler is quite high, experts recommend using a copper three-wire wire with a cross-section of 2x2.5.
• We also need to take care of the arrangement of a good grounding. Without it, the device can not be installed in any case.
• The cable must be pulled from the housing switchboard.

Important! It is necessary for security reasons to install a 32 A submachine gun in the shield.

Ideal if you can extend a single cable. The place for installing the outlet should be chosen such that it is located as far as possible from the water heater. Use a socket, protected from moisture, with grounding.

Fastening

It is necessary to fasten the device to the wall using the appropriate dowels. The parameters of the dowels must be selected so that they correspond to the fasteners on the water heater itself. In some cases, you need to remove the back panel of the boiler.

The fastenings often come with a water heater. If they are of good quality, you should use them. If they are not too strong, it is better to purchase attachments separately.

Than to drill walls? If they are faced with tiles, then use a special drill with a tip of the won. After the tile is drilled, you can use a drill with a conventional drill.

Important! Mount the device should only level, without distortion.

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Nuances of connection

The next step is to connect the boiler to the water supply system. Water heaters of flow type are sensitive to "dry" work. Therefore, before you plug into the network, you need to fill the device and "shed" it to expel all the air.

Installation in the shower room

The biggest difficulty of installation works is to choose the right electrical cable. The boiler is connected to the water pipe with a shower hose. There are two mounting options:

• Between the washbasin and the bathroom, if you want hot water to be supplied to these two devices.
• Above the bathroom.

Washer installation

How to install a running water heater in the bathroom - figured out. Now - about connecting the appliance to the water supply system in the kitchen. The boiler in the kitchen is mounted from the bottom, remaining hidden behind the cabinet.

The connection to the water supply system is somewhat different:

1. Install the tee on the cold water outlet.
2. The first branch is used to supply water to the mixer, the second one to supply water to the boiler.
3. Disconnect the hose connected to the hot water supply from the system and connect it to the outlet of the hot water heater.
4. Place the plug on the hot water outlet.

The installation of a flow-through water heater is finished by hand.

Important! Do not forget to double-check the correctness of all connections before starting the system.

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Test work

The startup algorithm is as follows:

1. First, open the water supply to fill the boiler.
2. Heat only after good pressure has been applied.
3. Disconnect the system in reverse order: starting with the heating system.
4. The tap can be turned off after the heated water comes off.

Important! It is undesirable to turn on the heating if the water pressure is not strong enough.

As you can see, not everything is as complicated as it seems. Install a running water heater with your own hands - it is quite realistic. Be extremely careful and careful when performing assembly work, and then everything will work properly and reliably for a long time.