Rating of gas columns

There are a lot of different modifications on the market of hot-water appliances. Some operate on electricity, while others use natural gas as fuel. This article provides a rating of gas columns, which will help you navigate with the purchase. It is important to know the requirements for gas-fired appliances in order to purchase a good quality unit.

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Gas columns: an overview of the

manufacturing companies Let's consider the most famous companies producing this equipment:

• AEG( Germany).This company specializes in the production of household goods. Among its products and gas columns. Despite the fact that since 1996 the company is liquidated, the AEG trademark is operated by Electrolux( Sweden).
• Bosch. The quality of the products of this German company is known in many countries. The company's specialists have patented a lot of new technologies, thanks to which the products are sound and functional.
• Electrolux. The products of the firm "Electrolux" are traditionally the optimal combination of quality and price. Well thought out functional, attractive design - all this Electrolux.
• Gorenje. This company from Slovenia has been on the market for more than 50 years. It produces products for both the domestic market and for export. Gas water heaters from "Burning" are a minimalist design, easy operation and quite reasonable prices.
• Hyundai. This company, first of all, is famous for its cars. In addition to cars, the company produces home appliances and household chemicals. Gas heaters from Hyundai differ in various capacities.
• Thermex. The company has been on the home appliances market for more than 60 years. It specializes specifically on water-heating devices and accessories to them. Products from "Termex" are guaranteed high quality in combination with adequate prices. You do not have to overpay for the brand.
• "Ariston".Columns of this brand have high productivity, they can maintain the set water temperature. The main components of the columns are made of a composite material, which determines the reliability and durability of their products.

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Features of the

equipment We will try to understand the secret of the success of this equipment. The main advantages of the speakers are:

• Aesthetics.
• Safety of operation, long service life.
• Ease of use.

Important! If you compare a gas column and a boiler, the first one has a more compact size. In terms of performance, the columns are not inferior to boilers. Modern technologies allow producing high-quality, durable, extremely effective and reliable devices that are characterized by stable operation.

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Selection Criteria

How to choose the right gas column? Here are the aspects to which you must first pay attention.

Power

This is the amount of water that the column heats per unit time. Depending on the power, there are 3 types of equipment:

• Low( 17-19 kW).
• Average( 22-24 kW).
• High( 28-31 kW).

Important! The choice of the best gas column for a house in terms of capacity depends on the size of individual needs and the number of water intake points. The more points, the more powerful the water heater needs to be purchased.

Ignition method

Columns that were lit from matches are a thing of the past. Modern instruments in this respect are much simpler. It is enough to turn the tap to make the device work.

Important! The most preferred is an automated technique that is fired only when water is consumed.

Piezo ignition remains quite common, but it is somewhat inconvenient. If the button is located in an inconvenient place, then each time there are difficulties with the inclusion.

Burner type

If the column is equipped with a constant power burner, manual adjustment is required. This is inconvenient, because the water pressure is constantly changing. Burners with modulating power are adjusted to the water head in the system. They are much more convenient than the first option.

Safety

The best gas columns are equipped with a three-level security system that provides for blocking the device:

• If there is no traction.
• If there is a reverse thrust.
• When the flame is attenuated.

Important! A useful option is to protect the column from overheating by means of a hydraulic safety valve.

Burnout of combustion products

There are columns of chimney and turbine type. The turbine column draws the combustion products to the street, and the chimney - connects to the chimney.

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8 best gas columns

Consider the most common models of gas-fired hot water appliances.

Mora Vega 10

The main distinguishing feature of this model is economy. At low fuel consumption, the device heats 10 liters of water per minute. Impressive and the value of the gas pressure at the input, supported by the device - from 0.2 atmospheres. Therefore, such an aggregate can rightfully be considered the best gas column among all market offers.

Advantages:

• Economical.
• High performance.
• Overheating protection.
• Easy operation.
• Compactness.
• Electric ignition.
• High reliability.

Cons:

• Modest design.
• Electric ignition sometimes does not work right away.
• High price.
• Poor heating of water with reduced gas pressure.

Important! According to buyers, this device has almost the best efficiency. The column is not cheap, but it helps to save gas.

Bosch W 10 KB

The device differs in large dimensions, and this is not a minus, but a plus. The column can use trunk and liquefied gas. However, there are many complaints about the quality of the assembly.

Advantages:

• Low price.
• Electric ignition from batteries.
• Popular in the post-Soviet countries half-inch connection standard.
• Overheating protection.
• Possibility of using liquefied gas.
• Heating temperature limitation.

Cons:

• Too simple design.
• Large dimensions.
• If the water pressure is small, the electric ignition does not work.
• Loud electric ignition.
• Poor build.

Important! Many are ready to put up with the minuses of this model. The decisive factor in favor of buying is the low price of the device.

Bosch WR 10-2P

There are two versions of this brand, adapted for liquefied and gas. The model is simplified, cheap, but rather bulky.

Advantages:

• Ease of operation.
• Working with different heads of water.
• Limitation of water heating temperature.
• Low price.

Cons:

• Low-quality assembly( individual models start to leak after a few years).
• No electric ignition.

Bosch WR 13-2B( GWH 13-2 CO

The device with a rather decent performance( 13 liters per minute). This good gas column is designed for operation from the main gas, but it can also function from liquefied fuel in cylinders

Advantages:

• Heating temperature limitation
• High performance indicator
• Liquefied or main gas operation
• High-integrity solid heat exchanger

Cons:

• Costly repairs.
• The need for thorough care( regular cleaning), otherwise - the device will fail.
• Poor compatibility with half-inch pipes.

Important! Feedback about this modification is diametrically opposed. Some believe the model is impeccable, while others complain that the column is leaking. In all likelihood, the first are not lazy to take care of the technique.

Bosch WRD 13-2G

As with most models of gas columns, there are 2 handles. They are complemented by a switch and a small display. This allows you to more accurately configure the device.

Advantages:

• The column is equipped with a digital thermometer.
• Great performance.
• Electric ignition.
• Versatility( operation on the main and liquefied gas).
• Heating temperature limitation.
• Presence of device protection against overheating.

Cons:

• High price.
• Unavailability of the device at low gas pressure.
• Problem of application at low pressure of water.
• Noisy operation of the hydrogenerator.

Neva-Transit VPG-12E( AND)

Many buyers believe that this Russian column is in many ways not inferior to venerable Western analogues. There is no patented "know-how" here, but the device has been working steadily for years, without the need for servicing.

Advantages:

• Reliability.
• Affordable price.
• The presence of a thermometer.
• The device tolerates pressure and head differentials well.
• Electro-ignition powered by batteries.

Disadvantages:

• Automatic shutdown of water heating after 20 minutes.
• Need for frequent( three times a year) battery replacement.

Important! From the Russian production "Neva" - the best gas column. However, there are difficulties with the acquisition of this column. It is not always on sale.

Neva Lux 5514

A budget device with high power, which rightfully takes its place in the ranking of gas columns. With a power of 28 kW, the performance of this device is 14 liters per minute. With such a column, you can comfortably take a shower or a bath, and also wash the dishes.

Advantages:

• High performance at a small price.
• Possibility to work on the main or balloon gas.
• Electric ignition.
• Stable operation.
• Heating temperature limitation.
• Simple operation( only one control knob).

Cons:

• Noisy work.
• Insufficiently thorough assembly. Failure to maintain a stable water temperature.

Important! This is the choice of those people whose financial capabilities are limited, but need more column performance. For example, such an instrument would have to come in handy in a family with several children.

Neva Lux 6014

One of the best Russian gas columns. The power of this device is 28 kW.The control of the column is automated. The more the faucet is opened, the more gas burns. This means that the water temperature is maintained at the same level.

Advantages:

• Reliability.
• Good performance.
• Low price.
• Heating temperature limitation.
• Display with water temperature display.
• Electric ignition.

Cons:

• Noisy work.
• The water temperature may be higher than expected.

So, before you decide on a particular version of the best gas column, decide on the scenario for using the device. If you like to take a bath, it is better to choose a column with a high performance. To give - on the contrary, it is quite enough and a low-power device.

Pay attention to devices with electric ignition. How is this function realized? Do I need to connect to a network or do I have a fire on the batteries? Think about whether you have constant access to gas. If not, pay attention to appliances that run on liquefied gas.