Storage water heater

If there is no hot water in the house, or it comes with frequent interruptions, it is best to purchase a storage water heater. In appearance, the device is similar to a thermos, in which a tubular water heater and a thermostat are mounted. Inside there is a tank where water is heated. The storage water heater can be connected to a conventional outlet. After all, heating occurs gradually and the device does not require large electrical power.

For example, 150-liter boilers consume about 2 kW. It is also not necessary to unplug it constantly from the outlet. After all, the heater works in automatic mode. And the water, thanks to the layer of thermal insulation, does not cool down for a long time.

A big plus of storage water heaters is that with it you can use hot water at once at different points. You can take a shower and wash dishes in the kitchen at the same time.

It is best to purchase a device with a large tank in order to feel comfortable and calm and not depend on the vagaries of utilities. For one person to take a shower, he needs at least 40 liters of hot water. And if there are several people in the family who also want to swim? Boiler capacity for an average family should be 100 liters more.

Storage water heaters are of course very convenient, but, on the other hand, they have their drawbacks. They take up a lot of space and can only be attached to the main wall. Accumulator dimensions require a long time to heat the next portion. For example, in a 100-liter appliance, water is heated for almost 5 hours. The most convenient way to purchase vertical water heaters. They take up very little space and consume less electricity. But if you purchased a 200-liter device, then, for safety reasons, it is best to install it on the floor.

In addition, it is periodically required to carry out maintenance, replace the magnesium anode, descale the heating elements and change the heating element every two years in stainless steel models. Also, when leaving home, it is mandatory to drain the water. There are also gas storage heaters. But their installation requires additional approvals. Yes, and the cost of gas is three times more expensive. Therefore, it is useless to connect them in apartments where there is hot water supply.

It turns out that the most profitable is an electric water heater and at the same time economical in terms of the cost of the heater itself.