The dacha has become a second home for many people. Accordingly, the desire of summer residents to have comfortable living conditions is understandable. Urban comfort on dacha with modern technology, it is not so difficult to achieve. One of the most important components of civilized conditions is the availability of hot water. A water heater for giving a bulk tank with a heater is the simplest, inexpensive and unpretentious solution to communications.
The water heater will create additional comfortable conditions in the country kitchen
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Varieties of water heaters
By the type of energy carrier, water heaters are:
- gas;
- solid fuel;
- solar;
- electrical.
Gas water heaters have a high thermal power (up to 30 kW), however, their use is possible only if there is a gas pipeline in a summer cottage or with a special setting for bottled gas. The use of bottled gas is troublesome from the point of view of filling cylinders and requires extra care during operation. Installation of heaters of this type requires agreement with the gas service, and their operation requires annual maintenance (preventive maintenance).
Internal structure of a gas water heater
Solid fuel - very autonomous water heaters, they can work in the absence of gas and electricity. However, they are difficult to install indoors as building a chimney requires special knowledge and skills. The use of solid fuels always takes a lot of time, which is due to filling, ignition, maintaining combustion, and removing combustion products.
Solar - the most environmentally friendly, completely autonomous, simplest to install water heaters. Very effective for summer cottages. In late spring or early autumn, they can only be used on especially warm sunny days.
The solar water heater will provide country shower warm water in the summer
Electrical - the most massive. They combine the advantages of different types and successfully solve many problems for giving. Among the advantages of such water heaters are the ease of supplying electricity, sufficient environmental friendliness, simplicity of the device, installation and operation.
Useful advice! Installing an electric heater in a sunny place (outdoor shower or washbasin) will significantly save energy. The power supply, in turn, is a backup source of energy on cloudy days.
Electric bulk water heater 250 l from the manufacturer AtlantidaSPb
Electric water heaters for summer cottages
Electric water heaters are divided into:
- flowing;
- accumulative;
- bulk.
Flowing - very productive and comfortable for the shower. Manufacturers offer a wide range of instantaneous water heaters for summer cottages. The characteristics, prices and design solutions are very diverse. However, such heaters require a water supply with sufficient pressure (at least 2 l / min). Difficult enough in the device and repair. Due to the high power (at least 8 kW), they are designed for a separate 380V power supply.
When powered by 220V, such power requires a separate agreement with the local electricity supplier. To achieve this heat output, gas water heaters are more efficient than electric ones.
Instantaneous water heater is located under the kitchen sink
Cumulative water heater allows you to get by with a much lower power (up to 2 kW) due to the use of time when hot water is not used. Also, the storage type of heaters is insensitive to the pressure of the water supply.
Bulk a water heater is similar to a storage water heater. The fundamental difference is in the water filling through the top cover, that is, such a heater can be used for giving without running water. It is convenient to use such a heater if a washstand or washbasin is installed in the country.
Useful advice! If you want to install a flowing or storage water heater, and you have a choice between gas and electric, you should correlate the cost of gas and the cost of electricity. According to the tables of specific heat of combustion of fuel, 1 m³ of natural gas is equivalent to 8-10 kWh of electricity.
Plastic tank with a filling water heater tap for summer cottages
Water heater for giving bulk with a heater: device, installation and operation
The bulk water heater is a tank of various capacities: from 10 to 250 liters. Typically, the tank has double walls to create a thermos effect. The outer walls are made of steel, the inner walls are steel or plastic. There is a heating element inside the tank. A number of manufacturers use the design when the heating element is located below the drain valve. This is not always convenient if all water needs to be removed from the container, for example, before winter.
Some models use a water level sensor for dry-start protection. Also an obligatory element of a water heater for giving a bulk one with a heater is a thermostat, which allows maintaining the temperature in the tank from 20 to 80 ° C. The heating temperature is determined by an external temperature controller.
Installation of any storage water heater for a summer residence is simple and does not require a call to a plumber. A small storage tank can be hung on the wall; large models of water heaters are best mounted on the floor. Also required grounding... Experienced summer residents do not recommend manually filling the bulk water heater with the heating element turned on.
Summer shower at their summer cottage
Important! For protection against voltage surges, electrical appliances in the country must be connected through stabilizer... For the water heater, a limiter can be used, which disconnects the circuit in case of low or high voltage.
Bulk water heaters for summer cottages. Manufacturers, characteristics, prices
Among the manufacturers of heaters for summer cottages, the most famous brands are Ariston, Atlantic, ATMOR, Bosch. You can also choose a storage or bulk water heater from domestic manufacturers. Among domestic manufacturers, Alvin holds a stable position in the market.
For summer cottages without running water, EVBO water heaters (own original development of the Alvin company) are a simple and economical solution. This series is equipped with plastic tanks housed in a metal case. There is an air gap between metal and plastic, which creates the principle of a thermos. Also, a system of built-in thermostats allows you to get the most comfortable water temperature.
Internal structure of a bulk water heater
A typical example of a water heater of this series, most suitable for a washbasin, is EVBO-20. With an average price of 2100-2200 rubles, it has the following parameters:
- capacity - 20 l;
- power - 1.25 kW;
- heating time up to 45 ° C - 45 min;
- height - 410 mm;
- width - 360 mm;
- depth - 320 mm.
Water heaters of the EVBO series of larger capacity are suitable for a shower, but they are somewhat more expensive. For example, a 60-liter heater will cost up to 5000 rubles.
Gas water heater in the country kitchen
One more domestic manufacturer should be mentioned - SUCCESS. The peculiarity of its development is that the storage tank is made of stainless steel, the seams of which are glued with a sealant. This design eliminates leakage. The thermostat allows you to set heating in the range of 15-70 degrees. The cost of devices in this series is not high and depends on the size of the tank: 1500 - 2500 rubles.
Useful advice! If the water heater has not been used for more than a week, before turning on, make sure that there is water in the tank, even if the heating element is below the level of the tap. This is due to the property of water evaporation, especially during the hot season.
The use of a bulk water heater is possible even without a main water supply
How to choose a water heater for a summer residence
Simplest washbasin - the so-called "moidodyr". It involves the installation of a water heater in the sink. Waste water flows into a special container under the bowl of the washstand. This type of washbasin does not require large quantities of water to be heated. The recommended volume of the tank is a maximum of 20 liters. With a 20-liter tank, the washbasin remains very compact, while at the same time contains enough water to wash the hands of all family members. Conveniently, the washbasin can be “refilled” with warm water taken from the shower, for example.
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Choosing a bulk water heater for a shower
Indoor hot showers are more than just comfort, but also a requirement for personal hygiene. Tank for such a shower, it should be roomy enough, at least 50 liters. Large capacity water heaters (200 liters or more) are easy to use, but require careful attention to installation. In a room, the usual place for attaching such a heater is a wall. Make sure that the wall is even and strong, without cracks or other defects.
To provide warm water for a summer shower in the country, a container of 50 liters is enough
All kinds of summer shower variations deserve special attention. With all the diversity, solutions can be combined into two groups:
- stationary summer cabin;
- portable country shower.
When installing the heater in a stationary position, take into account the sun illumination. Also, increased attention should be paid to the insulation of electrical wiring from possible precipitation. Also, a bulk water heater for a shower, like any electrical appliance, should not be left to “winter” without a roof.
Since in a summer shower, the water tank is almost always overhead, special attention must be paid to the strength of the ceiling and frame.
The water heater is located on the wall in the bathroom
A portable outdoor shower is an excellent solution for those who have just started building a summer house. Such a heater has a small tank capacity (10-15 liters), it is conveniently attached to any support at hand - a tree or a post. The main thing is that the container hangs above the height of a person (2 m or more). Such a volume of water heats up quickly, in a maximum of 20 minutes.
The variety of choices on the market is great. An attentive and thoughtful attitude to the selection of a water heater will give you joyful work and comfortable rest in the country.
