Storage water heaters for cottages are able to heat water to 35-75 degrees Celsius, and then automatically maintain the set temperature. When the tap opens, the heated water is discharged from the tank, and a cold one comes into its place.
Storage water heaters for cottages can be horizontal or vertical. At the time of heating water affects the power of the heater, as well as the volume of the tank. Most often, the power reaches 1200-2000 watts. When choosing a certain volume of the tank should be most attentive, since this parameter depends on the amount of hot water needed for your family. To wash your hands and dishes, 10-15 liters is enough, you can take a shower if you have a water heater installed for 30-50 liters. If you need hot water supply of a number of points or the whole cottage, it is worth considering models with a tank from 80 to 200 liters.
Storage water heaters for cottages are usually made heat-insulated so that the loss from cooling water is minimal and the air in the room does not heat up from the installed device. Since the heating is carried out gradually, the device does not require significant power, which allows it to be connected to a standard power supply network. Even a 150 liter boiler needs about 1.5-2 kilowatts. A small energy consumption makes the storage water heaters suitable for watering by convenient means for heating water.
Another significant advantage of such adaptations is that water can be consumed by several water points in the house, that is, you can take a shower while someone washes the dishes. The disadvantages of this device include dimensions, as well as the need for periodic maintenance, consisting of the replacement of the magnesium anode and cleaning of the heating elements from the scale . Over time, any heating element located in the water is exposed to the formation of a layer of scale, which causes a decrease in its heat transfer, as well as an increase in the amount of energy consumed. Protection against scale is achieved by installing an anode made in the form of a magnesium rod. It dissolves, which leads to a reduction in the amount of scale. Replacement of the anode is made in a year or two - depending on the level of water hardness, as well as the frequency of use of the device.
It is important to understand that after consuming the water in the tank, it takes time to heat up the next portion. A water heater with a storage capacity of 50 liters is an excellent solution for modern dacha equipment. This volume can be considered optimal, as it allows not only to get the required amount of water, but also not to spend too much energy.
The water heater accumulator "Termex" has proved itself in the market well enough, therefore it can quite be considered as a good choice for any summer resident. It is important to understand that there is always an experienced consultant at the point of sale of these devices, ready to help you in this difficult choice.