Horizontal water heater: dimensions, device and diagram - Setafi

Devices for heating water are really full of their species diversity. And what each option does, why there are so many of them - no one can say. We will try to give maximum useful information about the horizontal water heater circuit. Let's get started!

Horizontal water heater device

A horizontal water heater is a reservoir, inside of which there is a certain number of heating elements (heating elements). Their number directly affects both the price of the model and the speed of heating the water in the system.

The case is made of a steel base covered with protective enamel or other materials. All walls have a heat-insulating layer in order to increase the efficiency of the device and reduce heat loss during prolonged heating of the tank.

If you actively use a horizontal heater, you will definitely notice that it is not hot water that flows from the tap, but warm. This is another feature of the equipment - volumetric mixing of cold and hot water.

Pros and cons of a home heater

Horizontal water heaters have a large number of positive qualities, for which they fell in love with users:

• they keep warm for a long time;
• easy to install;
• they have a low power consumption parameter;
• relatively low operating power compared to competing models (for example, a flow heater);
• simple design, provided with protection;
• a wide range of devices from a dozen manufacturers.

As with any other equipment, here you can also find some drawbacks:

• for full-fledged work, it is necessary to constantly clean the device from scale and rust;
• the dimensions of the horizontal water heater are large, so they are not suitable for “modest” rooms;
• the price is above average among heaters.

What affects the tank material of the device

The first thing that affects the price of such equipment is the material of the water tank. Let's analyze each type in detail:

• Stainless steel. If you use this option, then it is necessary to install a magnesium anode (a rod that prevents the appearance of scale inside the system; needs constant replacement). It has the greatest distribution among the model range: both expensive and cheaper. Everything will depend on the design of the device.
• Enameled walls. The main advantage of the format is no harmful effect on water and a lower price. As in the previous version, a magnesium rod is needed.
• Glass porcelain - somewhat similar in characteristics to enamel. It differs in that it does not need an anode at all and it does not crack when maintaining a high temperature in the system for a long time.

Differences in connection method

In this category, horizontal devices of open and closed type are noted:

• Open (non-pressure) - used to service one point (for example, unscrew one tap). This device does not require special attention and reverent maintenance. We put a tank of 150 liters - and live happily ever after.
• Closed (or pressure) - they work over the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe entire apartment, therefore they require an entrance for hot and cold water. When the hot water supply is turned off, the device automatically switches the system from transmission from the network to transmission through the boiler.