Previously, life outside the city in the country was associated with the lack of the benefits of civilization. Today, everyone has the opportunity for relatively little money to make their stay in the country as comfortable as in a city apartment. Owners of country houses equip plumbing with cold and hot water, sewerage and even heating. You can warm up the water using a special water heating tank for summer cottages.
Appointment of a tank with a water heater
A summer cottage boiler is an electrical 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 satisfy.
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 that was preferred in the conditions of a city apartment. An electric heater must meet several important criteria:
- Convenience and ease of use. Among the wide variety of water heaters, preference should be given to a modification that is suitable for utilities.
- Matching the volume of the tank to the needs of households. It is better to give preference to devices with small volumes, since they are lighter and have a compact size. But at the same time, it is important to first calculate what approximately the number of liters of water each person uses per day.
- Economical consumption of energy or fuel.
When choosing equipment, it is better to give preference to models that are affordable and maintainable.
Types of boilers
There are several types of boilers according to the power source, installation method and water intake method.
By installation method
According to the method of installation, water heaters are divided into two types:
- wall-mounted;
- floor.
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-standing models are installed if the consumption of warm water exceeds 50 liters during the day. The volume of the tank must be at least 150 liters. Mounting such a device to a wall is impossible.
By power source
Boilers for summer cottages can function continuously and efficiently when connected to various power sources. Mostly they consume electricity or main gas. There are modifications that can run on solar panels, liquid fuel and wood.
- The main element of gas appliances is the burner. The principle of operation is simple: cold water enters the heater, where it reaches the set temperature under the action of the heat exchanger. The outlet temperature can be manually adjusted by changing the head and mixing.
- It is better to install electrical appliances if there is no gas line nearby. The cost of such tanks is higher in comparison with analogs, but there are undeniable advantages - the absence of noise and characteristic odor.Electric heaters are divided, in turn, into flow and bulk heaters.
- Solar water heaters can be considered electric, only they first absorb solar energy and then convert it into electrical energy. The transformation is carried out in cylindrical double-layer tanks made of glass. The inner surface of such a tube is treated with a special compound, which is responsible for energy conversion.
- Liquid fuel models are usually installed when there is no alternative. An integral part of such a tank is a kindling chamber, a fan burner, a steel or cast iron heat exchanger and a chimney. Such water heating tanks have the highest efficiency, but a separate room will be required for its operation. Diesel fuel or liquefied gas in cylinders can be used as a source of thermal energy.
- Wood-fired equipment is considered the most profitable. The tanks are equipped with special compartments for storing firewood, as well as chimneys. A water supply faucet is attached to the smoke exhaust pipe.
According to the method of water intake, water heaters are divided into storage, pressure flow, gravity, bulk.
Water heating equipment manufacturers
In the domestic market, the most demanded and popular manufacturers are Atmor, Ariston, Atlantic, Delfa, Bosch, Electrolux, Fagor, Nord, Burning, Termex, Baksi, Ferroli, Proterm, Hotlex and Etalon.
One of the best and most trusted brands is the Italian manufacturer Ariston. They specialize in home appliances, produce many types of water heating tanks. Electrical modifications prevail among the tanks. 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 water heater
At the initial stage of installation work, it is necessary to determine the mass and volume of the water heater, to carry out an approximate calculation of the surface load. The data obtained will allow you to choose the most suitable fastener that will support the weight.
Before installation, the strength of the surface to which the boiler will be attached is also 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. Finally, a safety valve is regulated, which from the inside, when the pressure rises, releases water.
If difficulties arose during installation or a person doubts that he can cope, it is better to seek help from qualified specialists.
