An electric boiler is an indispensable device in a country house. Thanks to the water heater, residents do not depend on outdated communications and the actions of utilities. Quality products for water heating are produced by the Termex company. You need to choose a device with special responsibility, taking into account all the features of the plumbing system in the house.
About company
The Italian company Termex was founded in 1949. It specializes only in the production of water heating equipment, which is why it now occupies a leading position in the rating of high-quality and reliable boilers.
About two million units of heating products enter the market annually.
The concern includes its own research laboratory, a design bureau, a workshop for the creation of devices and spare parts for them.
Products are sold in more than 160 countries around the world, including Russia. All devices come with a manufacturer's warranty, which is 94 months on average. A 1 year warranty card is given for the Termex boiler.
Varieties of boilers
Termex offers a wide range of devices with different characteristics, properties and sizes. At the moment, 4 types of electric boilers are produced:
- flow heaters;
- storage tanks;
- indirect heating boilers;
- flow-through storage.
The most popular are accumulative models.
Features of storage tanks
The company produces 11 model lines of this type of equipment. They differ in material, capacity, power. The first line includes 12 cylindrical devices with a capacity from 10 to 300 liters. In the second row there are 7 items for 30-80 liters. Both lines are equipped with a steel tank, which is lined with glass porcelain enamel. They are easy to use and have a minimum of automated tools.
The Thermex Sprint model range is produced, which has an enamelled steel container in the form of a rectangle. The volume is 30-100 liters. There is a turbo heating function.
The rest of the lines are equipped with a stainless steel tank.
Also, storage boilers are selected according to the following criteria:
- Installation method. There are vertical and horizontal.
- Functional. The device can have several options or perform one function.
The Termex company provides a wide range of products for any conditions and any budget.
Features of flow-through and flow-through-heating boilers
Instantaneous water heaters are divided into two model lines. The first is represented by six models with a power from 3.5 kW to 7 kW, the second also by six types with a power from 6 kW to 10 kW. They are all wall-hung and rectangular in shape.
Flow-through storage devices are produced in the form of a drop and can only be mounted on the wall. Their maximum power is 2.5 kW, and the tank volume is up to 30 liters.
Boiler device
A water heater is a complex technical device that consists of the following elements:
- External casing. This is usually steel, but small devices up to 15 liters can be made of plastic.
- Stainless steel hot water intake pipe.
- Inner tank made of stainless steel with anti-corrosion impregnation.
- Magnesium anode. Prevents the development of corrosion on metal parts in contact with water.
- Support flange made of steel. It is a fastener for heating elements, anode and thermostat.
- Temperature regulator - thermostat. Monitors the maintenance of the set water temperature. Automatically turns liquid heating on and off.
- Cold water supply pipe made of steel.
- Thermal insulation. Allows you to keep the warmth of the water in the tank longer.
The Termeks electric water heater can be equipped with an automatic device to control the process.
Advantages of Termeks water heaters
Boilers Termeks have a number of positive qualities:
- Coating the inner part of the electric boiler with an anticorrosive material - bioglass porcelain.
- Presence of anti-scale anodes. Their number is equal to the number of heating devices in the apparatus.
- A wide range of heaters with various modifications, functional features and properties.
- The presence of thermal insulation in the tank made of high-tech polyurethane foam.
- Long-term preservation of heat, due to which electricity is significantly saved.
- Ease of installation. Installation instructions for the Thermex water heater with a detailed description of the step-by-step algorithm are attached in the kit. Convenient and understandable guide for connection and configuration.
Flow heaters have the following advantages:
- Wear-resistant copper heat exchanger. Its validity period is unlimited.
- Multi-stage protection of heating elements.
- Quick installation and setup of the boiler.
- The presence of a protective plastic housing for the heat exchanger.
- The devices are equipped with high-quality automation.
Due to their advantages, boilers are popular with consumers.
Determination of displacement
Before choosing a device, it is important to calculate how much water it should be designed for. Displacement depends on the number of people living in the house. It is also taken into account whether the Termex heater is the main source of hot water or is used as a backup heater.
The estimated volume of water for a trip to the shower for one person is 20 liters. For a family of three, this value is 60 liters. Washing dishes requires an average of 12 liters. As a result, after the simplest calculations, we can conclude that a tank with a minimum capacity of 72 liters of fluid is required. The same scheme can be used to calculate devices for other purposes and a different number of people. In case of insufficient volume of the tank, the owner of the boiler will overpay for electricity.
Flow products are selected according to power. The higher it is, the more water the boiler will heat up in less time.
Boiler connection Termeks
The features of connecting the boiler depend on the specific model. The exact work plan is in the instructions for the heater. The general connection diagram is as follows:
- Closing the locks preventing the transfer of hot water from the riser before switching on. Otherwise, there is a risk of heating not only the device, but the entire pipeline.
- Filling the tank with water. To squeeze out the air, you must first connect the tap at the bottom of the outlet, then the mixer and then the inlet to the water heater.
- With an even continuous flow of water, you can turn off the tap on the mixer.
- Connecting the device to the network, setting the settings.
Once connected, hot water can be used after two hours. Before turning off the demo mode on the Termex water heater, you need to test the system.
Reasons why the heater does not work
Installation is permissible only if the electrical network, sockets, circuit breakers are in good working order and there are cables of the required section. If after connecting the boiler does not work, you need to check the power supply:
- With the help of a tester, the operability of the outlet is checked.
- Checking the correct connection of the terminals.
If the Thermex heater is powered but the system generates an error, a user manual will be required. In it you can find the fault code and how to fix it.
If the user does not have initial skills in working with electrical devices, it is forbidden to fix problems on his own. You need to contact a service center under warranty to replace a broken part or replace a faulty device.
Operating rules
In order for the Thermex boiler to work for the stated period, it must be properly operated. The instruction is included in the kit. All additional parts, shut-off valves must correspond to the pipeline and have certificates confirming the quality standard.
According to the instructions, it is forbidden to do the following:
- Connect the tank before filling with water.
- Connect the device without grounding and into a faulty network.
- Use the water heated in the boiler for cooking. It does not pass through cleaning filters, therefore, it can be harmful to health.
- Drain the tank when connected to the mains.
- Connect the device without a safety valve.
- Remove the protection cover when the heater is plugged in.
- Use in a pipeline with a pressure of more than 6 atmospheres.
- Replacing the heating element on the Termeks water heater is carried out only by a specialist.
The connection of the device and its repair should be carried out by professionals who have permission to work with electrical equipment.
