Non-pressurized storage water heater
The simplest version of the storage water heater is a hinged water tank. The sun heats the water, and by evening you can already use warm water for any purpose and needs. Due to gravity, the water flows through a hose to the place you need.
Non-pressurized storage water heaters are mostly needed for systems where water is pumped on and off. The water supply in such cases is either automatic or manual.
Features
This type of water heater is problematic to withstand even a little pressure in the plumbing. Since the bulb inside is made of polypropylene and the water heater is used only with a mixer and faucet. They are used to shut off the water at the inlet and outlet of the tank. Excess water is discharged through a drain.
Pros of
- You will always have hot water in the house: at any time of the day or night;
- High efficiency and low power consumption;
- protection against overheating;
- no loss of heat;
- relative durability due to the material of the tank;
- relatively low price;
- installation does not require any special knowledge;
- the water heater is made using modern technology;
- high manufacturer's warranty;
- high assortment of choices.
Minuses
- the use of the water heater is limited;
- pressure above atmospheric pressure is not applied;
- no connection to the water supply system;
- control over the water level;
- power dependence;
- low power.
Device
The simplest device of this type of water heater promotes the product for use in the kitchen or for showers. In fact, it is an open tank, where water is accumulated. The design has a valve that opens the flow of water, as air pressure is created.
Why is it often used in summer homes?
Unpressurized water supply is an outdated and inconvenient way to use the water system. However, for dachas, it is the best option.
If dacha residents do not want to use a normal water supply or simply appear on the homestead plots only in the season, the use of such a system for them greatly simplifies the whole stage of water use.
Tips for choosing
If you have decided to buy a water heater, then think about what you need it for. If you will use the device only when you wash dishes or hands, then you need a water heater with a small tank volume - 5-15 liters. If you want to take a shower, then not less than 30-50 liters, well, if the bath - 80.
If the question of installing a non-pressurized water heater remains open, we offer to watch the following video, which will show when it is more convenient to use such a device and why.
