Varieties and selection criteria of country water heaters

Previously, life in the country in the country was associated with the lack of benefits of civilization. Today, everyone has the opportunity to make their stay in the country house comfortable, as in a city apartment, for relatively little money. Owners of country houses equip water pipes with hot and cold water, sewers and even heating. Water can be heated using a special water tank for summer cottage.

Purpose of a tank with a water heater

The boiler for a summer residence is an electric device that heats water for various needs: taking a bath, washing dishes, etc. To choose the right equipment, you need to familiarize yourself with the basic requirements that it must meet.

Installing a boiler in the country is not a luxury, but a necessity, because not everyone is able to take a shower in ice water from a well. Especially such a device is needed in families with small children.

Requirements for a heater for a summer residence

The tank installed in the country may differ from the device, which was given preference in the conditions of a city apartment. An electric heater must meet several important criteria:

• Convenience and ease of use. Among a wide variety of water heaters, preference is given to modifications that are suitable for utility networks.
• Correspondence of the tank volume to the needs of households. It is better to give preference to devices with small volumes, as they are lighter and have compact dimensions. But at the same time, it is important to preliminarily calculate how much approximately each liter of water a person uses per day.
• Economical energy or fuel consumption.

When choosing equipment, it is better to give preference to affordable models and services.

Types of Boilers

There are several varieties of boilers according to the power source, installation method and method of water intake.

By installation method

According to the installation method, water heaters are divided into two types:

• wall mounted;
• outdoor.

Wall heaters are compact in size and fit perfectly into the design of rooms with a small area. As a rule, such models are preferred if households do not need large volumes of water.

Floor models are installed if the flow rate of warm water exceeds 50 liters during the day. The volume of the tank should be at least 150 liters. Fixing such a device to the wall is not possible.

By power source

Boilers for summer cottages can function continuously and effectively when connected to various power sources. Mostly they consume electricity or main gas. There are modifications that can work on solar panels, liquid fuel and firewood.

• The main element of gas appliances is a burner. The principle of operation is simple: cold water enters the heater, where under the action of the heat exchanger reaches a predetermined temperature. At the outlet, the temperature can be adjusted manually by changing the pressure and mixing.
• Electrical appliances are best installed if there is no gas line nearby. The cost of such tanks is higher in comparison with analogues, but there are undeniable advantages - the absence of noise and a characteristic smell. Electric heaters are divided, in turn, into flowing and bulk.
• Solar water heaters can be considered electric, only previously they absorb solar energy and then convert it into electrical energy. Transformation is carried out in cylindrical two-layer tanks made of glass. The inner surface of such a tube is treated with a special composition, which is responsible for the conversion of energy.
• Oil models are installed, as a rule, when there is no alternative. An integral component of such a tank is a kindling chamber, a burner-fan, a steel or cast-iron heat exchanger and a chimney. Such water heating tanks have the highest efficiency, but for its operation a separate room will be required. Diesel fuel or liquefied gas in cylinders can be used as a source of thermal energy.
• Equipment on wood is considered the most profitable. Tanks are equipped with special compartments for laying firewood, as well as chimneys. A faucet for water supply is attached to the smoke exhaust pipe.

According to the method of water intake, water heaters are divided into storage, pressure flowing, pressureless, bulk.

Manufacturers of water heating equipment

The most popular and popular manufacturers on the domestic market are Atmor, Ariston, Atlantic, Delfa, Bosch, Electrolux, Fagor, Nord, Combustion, Termex, Baxi, Ferroli, Proterm, Hotlex and Etalon.

One of the best and proven brands is the Italian manufacturer Ariston. They specialize in home appliances and produce many varieties of water tanks. Among the tanks, electrical modifications prevail. The cost of production is slightly higher than that of other brands.

It is recommended to purchase household appliances from official representatives or in large stores where they will provide quality certificates, and the likelihood of buying a fake will be minimized.

How to install a country electric heater

At the initial stage of installation work, it is necessary to determine the mass and volume of the water heater, conduct an approximate calculation of the load on the surface. The data obtained will allow you to choose the most suitable fasteners that can withstand the weight.

Before installation, the strength of the surface to which the boiler will be attached is taken into account. For these purposes, it is preferable to use a panel or brick wall.

After installation, the boiler must be connected correctly. For this, a water supply is made and water intake points are mounted, after which taps and valves are connected. At the end, regulate the safety valve, which internally discharges water with increasing pressure.

If during installation there are difficulties or a person doubts that he can handle it, it is better to seek help from qualified specialists.