Recently, interruptions in the supply of hot water often occur. Of course, this is a lot of inconvenience. For bathing, it is necessary to warm huge pans, washing dishes turns into torture, especially in winter. It is for this reason that the residents of the Russian Federation began to think about purchasing independent devices that are capable of providing a continuous supply of hot water. Although gas water heaters are much cheaper, electric water heaters are safer .
Garanterm is a trademark of the Russian company GT Company. The first water heaters under this brand appeared in 1989. All devices are proprietary. They use modern technology and innovative systems. Thanks to this, the company has conquered not only the domestic market, but also the American one. Customers from many countries already in 2007 had the opportunity to evaluate Garanterm products. What is its feature?
First meeting
Garanterm - a water heater with a long warranty period. In this way, the manufacturer shows the reliability of these devices. During model development, maximum attention is paid to the quality of materials. They are not susceptible to corrosion due to the use of cold welding . The range of Garanterm water heaters is quite large. For example, with a stainless tank there are four series:
- Image The design is stylish and modern, the panels have a mirror finish. This group combines devices containing 30 to 100 liters of water. Storage tanks - 2, temperature regulators - 2. The heating element is a heating element (type - dry). The equipment does not require annual maintenance. Power consumption - 2000 watts. There are three adjustment modes. Devices of this series are reliable, efficient and economical.
- Rondo. The devices are equipped with two heating elements, the power of which is from 2 to 6 kW. Liquid heating occurs in record time, which makes the devices of this series the most economical. The model range has water heaters that hold 30 to 300 liters. There is a regulator for switching power (3 modes). To date, the most popular series.
- Smart This group combines narrow devices (diameter does not exceed 27 cm). The maximum volume is 50 liters, the minimum is 30 liters. Accumulative water heater Garanterm of this series consumes 2000 watts. To increase the level of efficiency, the manufacturer increased the thermal insulation layer, so that the heated water remains hot for a long time. The compact size allows you to install the devices of this series in small apartments.
- Narrow Devices with a volume of 30 to 100 liters have a flat body. Equipped with two storage tanks and heating elements. Power and temperature are adjustable. The devices are efficient and economical. Due to the good thickness of the insulation, they can maintain a high temperature of water during the day.
Equally popular are models with a reinforced surface of the inner walls of the tank. Compared to classical devices, they use technologies that significantly increase the level of protection against corrosion and rust, and also protect the coolant as much as possible.
Technology
Garanterm - a water heater, the creation of which uses innovative technologies. Let's look at them:
- Point Y is a system that significantly improves the reliability of the joint of three joints. The essence of the technology is the use of cold welding. Due to the fact that the chromed surface does not heat up, the strength of the joint is increased by 30%.
- Flat Tank - the use of two storage tanks. It is used in flat models with dry type heating elements.
- SuperFoam - thermal insulation performance. As a rule, all models use polyurethane, which has a low level of thermal conductivity. Thanks to its use, it was possible to significantly reduce heat loss.
- Cold Metal Transfer - cold welding technology that maximizes the quality of stainless steel.
- Dry Coat - a system for protecting the surface of the inner walls of the tank. Enamel is applied evenly and firmly fixed.
Reliability check
Garanterm - a water heater, in the reliability of which you can be 100% sure. The company conducts various tests for strength and safety. Let's see how the devices are tested in production.
- Acid solution (30%). By creating an acidic medium inside the tank, enamel resistance was tested for one month. No rust and metal corrosion were detected.
- Water hammer high power. The Garanterm water heater (the instruction contains this information) was tested for the strength of the storage tank for 86 hours. In one second, two sufficiently strong hydroblows were delivered. There were 150 thousand cycles in total. This indicates that the warranty period of the tank material is about 20 years.
- High pressure test. Within 3 minutes, the pressure inside the tank was increased to 24 atmospheres. The test results showed that the walls and coating were not deformed, leaks were not detected.
- Temperature differences. In order to check the strength of the storage tank, in laboratory conditions, the temperature inside it was first sharply raised to 93 °, and then dropped to -20 °. There was no deformation.
Garanterm MGR 10-U
Model MGR 10-U is a small storage device of the Garanterm brand name. The water heater is designed for 10 liters of water. The heating element is a heater with a power of 1500 watts. Dimensions of the device: 33 × 36.4 × 37.3 cm. It is installed on any kind of wall. It does not require additional strengthening, as it weighs only 7.7 kg. Water connection below. Most often installed under the sink. To a temperature of 45 ° heats the water in 42 minutes. Currently, the Garanterm MGR 10-U water heater can be purchased on average for 5,000 rubles.
Garanterm ER 80 H Origin
The Garanterm ER 80 H water heater is installed horizontally. The case is classic (cylindrical), covered with snow-white enamel. The production used the technology of reinforcing Mineral Glass and Dry Coat. Water heater dimensions: 44.5 × 79.8 × 44.5 cm. Volume - 80 liters. Without water, the device weighs a little more than 22 kg. One heating heater, works with a power of 1.5 kW. In order to heat water to 45 ° the device takes almost 3 hours. The tank is made of sheet metal, the liner for pipes is made of stainless steel. Electrical Protection System - IPX4. The water heater is equipped with a magnesium anode and a safety valve.
The model refers to budget options, the cost of which varies between 5500-6500 rubles.
Garanterm ER 80 V
The water heater Garanterm ER 80 V of accumulative type holds 80 liters of water. It is connected to a 220 V network. Installation method - vertical, piping from below. The device weighs about 26 kg, so the mount must be strong enough. Dimensions of the device: 44.5 × 79.8 × 45.5 cm. The form is classic, the body coating is white enamel. The device is equipped with several leakage protection systems, a magnesium anode (from corrosion). Management is mechanical. The inner walls of the tank are coated with enamel. It takes 170 minutes to heat to maximum temperature. The heating element is one (1500 W).
Garanterm ER 80 V replenishes the segment of budget models, the price starts at around 5,000 rubles. Customer reviews are 100% positive. There are no comments on the build quality or the operation of the device.
Garanterm GTN 80-V
The GTN 80-V is equipped with two tanks made of stainless steel. The shape of the case is flat. Its depth is only 31.3 cm. The storage device is designed for 80 liters of water. Installation - only vertical, pipes are connected from below. The heating element is tubular. The advantage of the model is the dimensions, which are almost 79 cm high and about 56 cm wide. There are four protection systems that are installed on other Garanterm storage water heaters. Reviews about the entire model range are only positive. The device is additionally equipped with a water filter, there is also a safety valve. You can buy a model for 10,000-15,000 rubles.
To summarize
Garanterm domestic water heaters are quite popular in Russia and Ukraine. A wide range of models, the cost of which starts at around 5,000 rubles, allows you to choose the best option. On average, the manufacturer sets a guarantee for 5 years. In the event of a breakdown, it is not difficult to purchase spare parts. In comparison with other brands, the repair of these devices will cost inexpensively.