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Dry heater. 8 year tank warranty.
Typestoragestorage
Energy sourcemainsmains
Installationverticalvertical
Tank volume75 L80 L
Tank shapecylindricalcylindrical
Technical specs
Power source230 V230 V
Energy efficiency classC
Power consumption1500 W1200 W
Max. water temperature65 °C65 °C
Tank liningenamelenamel
Water supplywith pressurewith pressure
Heating time
165 min /when heated to 50°C/
181 min
Magnesium anode
Heating elements11
Heating element type
dry heater
dry heater
Features
Functions
thermostat
thermostat
Safety systems
overheat protection
safety valve
overheat protection
safety valve
General specs
Controlsmechanicalmechanical
Controls layoutfrontfront
Pipe connectionbottombottom
Tank manufacturer's warranty8 years
Dimensions (HxWxD)80.4х43.3х45.1 cm81.5x43.3x45.1 cm
Weight22 kg
Added to E-Catalogjune 2014june 2012

Tank volume

The volume of the tank installed in the storage water heater (see "Type"). It is one of the key parameters for such devices. On the one hand, a large tank allows you to keep a large supply of water and reduces the risk that it will run out at the most inopportune moment; this is especially important when water consumption is high, such as in a large family. On the other hand, a volumetric tank correspondingly increases the size, weight and cost of the entire device, requires reliable fastenings (when installed on a wall), and more energy is spent on heating and maintaining the temperature of the water in it. Accordingly, when choosing, it is worth not chasing the maximum volume but proceeding from the actual water consumption and this point of view determining the optimal capacity of the tank.

Some special tables and formulas allow you to calculate the optimal volume of the tank depending on the format of use (washbasin, shower, kitchen sink ...), the temperature of the water used and other parameters. These data can be found in special sources. Here we note that the smallest storage water heaters can hold only 5 litres; such devices are designed for washing, washing dishes for 1 – 2 people and other tasks that do not require a lot of water. The average value is considered to be a volume of 80 – 100 litres, such a tank is quite enough for an apartment in which 3 – 4 people live. In the largest models, the volume is already calculated in cubic metres; such water he...aters are designed, for example, for hotel buildings, showers in sports complexes and swimming pools, and other similar places where a lot of hot water is required.

Energy efficiency class

This parameter characterizes the efficiency of electricity consumption by the water heater. Classes are indicated by latin letters from A to G (A, B, C, D), where A is the most energy efficient device.

Power consumption

Electrical power consumed by the heater during operation.

This parameter is of key importance for electric models (see "Energy source"). In them, the power consumption corresponds to the power of the heating element and, accordingly, the heat output of the entire device. The overall efficiency and flow rate of the water heater directly depend on the useful power. Accordingly, high-flow rate models inevitably have high consumption. At the same time, we note that the heating power is selected by the designers in such a way as to guarantee the necessary flow rate and water temperature. So when choosing a device according to flow rate, you need to look primarily at flow rate and temperature. Power must be taken into account when connecting: for example, if a 220 V model (see "Power source") consumes more than 3.5 kW, it, as a rule, cannot be plugged into a regular outlet — connection is required according to special rules. And the most productive and high-powered models — 10 kW or more — are connected only to three-phase mains.

The power consumption has a similar value for combined boilers — adjusted for the fact that in them the electric heater is an additional source of heat. For gas and indirect models, this parameter describes the power consumption of control circuits and other auxiliary structural elements; this power consumption is usually very small — on the order of several tens of watts, less often up to 1.5 kW.

Heating time

Time to heat the storage tank (see "Type"), filled with cold water, to operating temperature.

It is worth remembering that this characteristic is not 100% accurate. Manufacturers usually indicate the heating time for certain conditions: a filled tank, maximum heating intensity, and temperature rise (∆T) by a certain number of degrees. In practice, the heating time may differ, both one way and the other. For example, if the heating time for the device is 20 minutes at ∆T = 50 °C, then when the water is heated from 15 °C to 60 °C, the time will be shorter (∆T = 45 °C). Nevertheless, this indicator allows us to evaluate the overall flow rate of the boiler, and with equal ∆T and volumes, different models can be compared in terms of heating time.

Tank manufacturer's warranty

The warranty period declared by the manufacturer for the storage water heater tank (see “Type”).

This parameter is important for the reasons of maintenance terms. The tank is the most complex element: other parts of the water heater are relatively easy to repair and change, and if there is a problem with the tank, it is often easier to replace the entire boiler. In the most advanced models, the warranty on the tank can be 10 years or more.

Weight

The weight of the device, excluding the water collected (passing) into it.
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