Boiler with dry cooler

Water heater - is an indispensable assistant in everyday life, which makes life more comfortable in the country house or in a city apartment during hot water outages. Choosing a boiler for home use, an unprepared buyer may be confused when faced with a huge variety of choices. On the market there are hundreds of models of such devices, which differ in dozens of parameters.

One of these parameters is the type of heating element. You have to choose between two options - "wet" and "dry" heating element. Today we will tell you about the water heaters, equipped with a "dry" heating element. We hope that this article will be useful, and help you make the right choice.

There are two varieties of boilers according to the method of heating water:

• gas;
• Electric.

Electric ones are more popular among buyers, since they only need an electrical outlet for connection.

These water heaters are considered safer than gas-powered, but still require some precautions. Thus, for safer operation it is required to connect the grounding, and for devices with a capacity of more than 5 kW - the equipment of a separate electrical wiring, equipped with a fuse.

The heating element is called dry because it is enclosed in a sealed bulb, and this helps it avoid contact with water when heated. The lack of constant exposure to hard tap water prolongs the life of the dry heater, and this is its main advantage.

If for some reason the dry heater does fail, replacing it is much easier than the wet heater. To remove the "wet" heater, you will have to almost completely disassemble the boiler, while the "dry" heater is located in a more accessible location.

Dry-type heaters cost about 30% less than "wet" heaters, so you can save money on repairing or replacing a faulty appliance.

Disadvantages of boilers with a "dry" TEN is much less than the advantages, but for someone they may be more significant, and make a decision in favor of buying a device equipped with a heater of the wet type. So, the main disadvantages of "dry" heaters are:

• uniqueness - most "dry" heaters are suitable only for a certain model of water heater;
• low speed of water heating - it is believed that when the heater is in direct contact with water, it quickly reaches the desired temperature.

All domestic water heaters, regardless of what type of heating element they are equipped with, are divided into two varieties:

• flow-through;
• storage.

The principle of operation of storage boilers is the following: the tank is constantly filled with water heated to a predetermined temperature. This system has its own advantages and disadvantages. The advantage of storage boilers is that they consume less energy and can "distribute" water to several sanitary devices at once. The disadvantages of this kind of devices include a limited amount of hot water, as it is heated in portions, and it takes time.

Flow-through water heaters operate differently. Water is heated by passing through the boiler, so it does not take time to heat. Among the advantages of this type of devices should be noted the compact size and unlimited volume of hot water. The most significant disadvantages of storage water heaters are the low temperature of water heating, as well as the inability to serve several points at once.

Below we will tell you about the companies that produce water heaters, which are the most popular among buyers.

• Garanterm is a domestic company engaged in the production of household boilers for more than a quarter of a century. Today it offers high-quality products that meet all world standards at an affordable price.
• Timberk - an international corporation, the idea of which appeared in Scandinavia not so long ago - about 10 years ago. During this time, the manufacturer has developed a line of water heaters, which features a stylish design and excellent quality characteristics.
• Haier is a Chinese company founded in the 1980s. It entered the world market only recently, but quickly became one of the leaders in the production of digital and home appliances.

• Ariston is an Italian manufacturer, known far beyond Europe. Has offices in many different countries, including Russia. Heating equipment is one of the key specializations of the company.
• Hyundai - this South Korean manufacturer, whose history began half a century ago, is known not only for its cars, but also for quality cars, electronics, lighting equipment and household appliances.

One of the best water heater manufacturers we didn't mention in the previous section is the French company Atlantic. It was founded in 1968, and over its nearly 50-year history, it has become one of the world leaders in the home appliance market.

Atlantic boilers are mainly electric storage water heaters. The company produces three lines of water heaters - from the most budget Classic to almost elite Premium.

The most popular models of Atlantic boilers with dry heating elements:

• Steatite Cube VM 50 S3C;
• Steatite Slim VM 50 N3 CM (E);
• Steatite Slim VM 80 N3 CM (E);
• Steatite Cube VM 100 S4 CM;
• Steatite Elite 100.

Learn more about Atlantic and its dry-therm heaters in the following video by Dmitry Dehtyarenko.

Tank volume - this is an important factor that determines the choice of this or that model of water heater. To calculate the volume, you need to know the number of family members and the frequency of water procedures - based on these indicators, you can approximately determine the daily water consumption.

1. Washing hands, washing faces 5-15 liters
2. Showering 50-90 liters
3. Bathing 150-180 liters
4. Dishwashing 20-30 liters

A water heater with a tank capacity of fifty liters will allow living comfortably for one person or a couple who is home only a few hours a day. This is the necessary minimum that will allow you to survive the seasonal disconnection of hot water.

A boiler with an 80 liter tank can simultaneously serve several sanitary appliances, such as a kitchen sink, washbasin and shower cubicle. It is ideal for a couple or a single person who takes a lot of time to shower.

To the water heater, which has a volume of 100 liters, it is already possible to connect not only a sink and a shower, but also a bathtub without any problems. Devices designed for this volume of water will be suitable for a small family, such as a couple with one child. If you have more household members, it is better to buy a larger boiler.

Above we have described in detail the advantages and disadvantages of water heaters with a "dry" heating element. We can only add that outwardly boilers with different types of heaters do not differ - neither in size nor in shape. Therefore, you need to choose, based solely on the technical characteristics.

• If your apartment does not have a lot of space for installing a water heater, pay attention to horizontal models. They are more compact and mounted almost under the ceiling, so they allow a more rational use of space. True, and cost such devices are more expensive.
• Modern technology should not be neglected. Boilers with electronic control with LCD display and a set of useful functions, such as self-cleaning and self-diagnosis are not much more expensive, but much more convenient.
• A reliable, trusted manufacturer is one of the best guarantees that the device will last as long as possible, while causing as few problems as possible. In addition to the above brands, the products of brands Electrolux, Gorenje, Thermex have proven themselves well.