Gas column and all its features

The basis of a comfortable life for a modern person is cozy home conditions and high-quality household equipment. And if you are thinking about the organization of autonomous hot water supply, in this you surely will help a reliable gas column. In this article we will tell you how to choose the right water heating equipment for your apartment.

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Features of

gas columns The choice and purchase of water heating equipment is a very important decision, therefore it is necessary to understand why the devices are very popular for the arrangement of both private houses and apartments.

The main advantages that the gas column gives consumers are as follows:

• aesthetically pleasing appearance;
• is easy to operate;
• durability and safety of use.

Important! Gas columns in no way inferior in performance to electric boilers and at the same time have acceptable dimensions, which is very convenient for apartments of small area. Thanks to the modern technologies used in the manufacture of this equipment, the devices are characterized by a high level of reliability, performance and efficiency with appropriate safety.

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How to choose a gas column?

If you have thought about the question of how to choose a gas column for an apartment and provide yourself with hot water, then before buying, be sure to pay attention to the following characteristics of the equipment.

Ignition method

Modern technologies completely eliminated the need to light the wick of the heater with matches, because the inclusion is automatic due to the use of electricity. As soon as you open the tap and water starts to flow from it, the burner of the water heating equipment is also ignited.

Today there are several basic ways to generate a spark:

• due to the built-in piezoelectric element;
• thanks to the charge of batteries or batteries;
• by connecting to the mains.

Important! Also, there is the possibility of using an electric generator, which is patented by Bosh and begins its work due to the movement of water. A special turbine of small size is installed in the water supply pipe.

The ignition system of the future column is selected in accordance with the conditions in your apartment. For example, if there is free access to a centralized electrical network at the intended installation site of the device, then it is logical to give preference to the model with direct connection to it.

Power

One of the most important criteria for the purchase is the capacity of the equipment, which determines the ability of the device to heat a certain amount of water. Therefore, the choice of the gas column is guided, first of all, by how many water supply points and what volume should be provided to your family.

There are three main types of speakers in accordance with their power:

• low - 17-19 kilowatts, which will provide hot water to a small apartment, where 1-2 people live;
• average - 22-24 kilowatts optimal for a family consisting of 3-4 people who live in a medium-sized apartment;
• high - 28-31 kilowatts, is the most practical option for providing water heating in private houses and cottages of a large area.

Important! To properly select the gas column of the required capacity, it is necessary to take into account such factors as:

• individual needs of each customer;
• number of points of the water fence - taps, bathtubs, wash-hand basins and showers.

However, you should choose the optimal power unit, because the value of the equipment largely depends on this indicator, and the small family in a small apartment will have a high capacity of the water heater .

Burner type

The burner type plays an important role in the selection of the gas column, which can be of two types:

• With constant power, it is rather inconvenient, which is explained by the inconstancy of the water pressure in the room and the need for regular manual adjustment. This makes provision of an optimal temperature regime of water a rather problematic and time-consuming process.
• With modulating power - used in most modern models. This type of burner automatically adjusts for changing the water head and maintains the initially set heating level.

Safety

The safety of gas equipment is very important. Most modern columns have a multi-level safety system that will automatically turn off the flame in the event of no traction or its implementation in the opposite direction.

Also special attention should be paid to the presence of a reverse hydraulic valve, which will protect your device from overheating.

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Rating of the most well-known manufacturers

An important role in the choice of the gas column has a manufacturing company that carries out its development and manufacturing. Experts recommend giving preference to the equipment of well-known brands that represent their products on the world markets for a long time, while they have an excellent reputation among consumers.

The rating of gas columns for reliability and quality is dominated by devices from the following production companies:

• Ariston - products from this brand have an optimal ratio of Italian quality and affordable cost. The units of this brand have components and joints made of composite materials that ensure their long-term operation, resistance to corrosion.
• Vaillant - products from the German manufacturing company, which are unpretentious in operation, as well as a high level of productivity. The design includes a copper heat exchanger of high reliability, which will create a minimum amount of trouble for the consumer.
• Beretta - Italian water heating equipment, featuring an aesthetically attractive appearance, convenient operation, high quality and a wide variety of models.
• Termaxi - gas columns from a Chinese manufacturing company, which are famous for high quality products at an affordable cost. All of them are equipped with modulation types of burners, they have high efficiency.
• Electrolux - equipment with a low noise level and a small number of nozzles. All the gas columns from this manufacturer have a high level of performance and a well-designed safety system that controls the correct operation of all embedded systems and sensors.
• Junkers is a trademark of gas water heaters from the world famous Bosch company. The equipment has a high level of quality and is able to satisfy the desires, needs of the most biased consumers.

In this article we shared with you the most practical advice and recommendations for choosing a quality and reliable gas column for a private house or apartment. Therefore, we sincerely hope that you can enjoy warm water from the tap and improve the living conditions of your life.