Accumulative water heaters for summer cottages are able to heat water to 35-75 degrees Celsius, after which they automatically maintain the set temperature in automatic mode. When the faucet opens, heated water is discharged from the tank, and cold water comes in its place.
Accumulative water heaters for summer cottages can be horizontal or vertical. The heating time of the water is affected by the power of the heating element, as well as the volume of the tank. Most often, the power reaches 1200-2000 watts. When choosing a specific tank volume, you should be as careful as possible, since this parameter depends on the amount of necessary hot water for your family. 10-15 liters are enough for washing hands and dishes, you can take a shower if you have a 30-50 liter water heater installed. If you need to provide with hot water a number of points or the whole cottage, then it is worth considering models with a tank from 80 to 200 liters.
Accumulative water heaters for summer cottages are usually made insulated so that losses from cooling water are minimal, and the air in the room is not heated from the installed device. Since heating is carried out gradually, the device does not require significant power, which allows you to connect it to a standard power supply network. Even a 150 liter boiler needs about 1.5-2 kilowatts. Low energy consumption makes
storage water heaters a convenient way to heat water.
Another significant advantage of such devices is that water can be consumed by several water points in the house, that is, you can take a shower while someone is washing the dishes. The disadvantages of this device include the dimensions, as well as the need for periodic maintenance, which consists in replacing the magnesium anode and descaling the
heating elements. Over time, any heater in the water undergoes the formation of a scale layer, which causes a decrease in its heat transfer, as well as an increase in the consumed amount of electricity. Protection against scale is carried out by installing an anode made in the form of a magnesium rod. It dissolves, which leads to a decrease in the amount of scale. The anode is replaced 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 spending the water in the tank, it will take time to heat the next portion. Accumulative water heater of 50 liters is an excellent solution for the equipment of a modern summer cottage. This volume can be considered optimal, as it allows not only to obtain the required amount of water, but also not to expend too much energy.
Hot water urn "Termeks" has established itself in the market quite well, therefore, it may well be considered 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 who is ready to help you in this difficult choice.