When the house often does not have hot water, the question arises about choosing a water heater. There are two main types of boilers - horizontal and vertical.
Vertical or horizontal?
Horizontal water heaters differ from their vertical counterparts in that the incoming water will necessarily be mixed with the existing hot water, so that in general the water temperature will gradually decrease, and it will be necessary to regulate the optimum mode using a mixer. Horizontal water heaters are used in houses where there is not enough ceiling height or there are structures that prevent the installation of vertical ones. So, the standard "Khrushchev" is not able to accommodate a conventional boiler.
Instrument design
Horizontal water heaters have internal tank protection, which can be either titanium spraying or dispersion enamel. The titanium layer makes the design much more durable, but the device for heating water is much more expensive than the enameled analogue. This technique is particularly popular in the summer season. And electric horizontal water heaters are able to satisfy the most demanding citizens in their wishes for installation and further use. Moreover, they are much more popular than gas counterparts. This is due to the fact that not all high-rise buildings have a connection to a natural gas source. To always have water at a suitable temperature in the house, it is enough to once adjust the device using an electronic control system.
Connection and installation
To connect a water heater, it is enough to take care of a good electrical network that would withstand the load of the boiler, make grounding and install automatic fuses. Horizontal water heaters are switched on manually and have one control mode. But it is also possible to install electronic control, several heating modes and other automatic functions. Also, installations for heating water differ in the number of calculations for water intake points - there can be one installation designed for several rooms. Thus, the Ariston horizontal water heater is the leading product on the boiler market. It appeared on the market in the 60s of the last century, and during this time the product was brought to perfection. The disadvantages of water heaters are their large size, too long heating time and the need for periodic maintenance, as some elements may fail.
Specifications
For buyers, an important feature is also the volume of the tank and the power of the heater. By capacity, large, medium and small water heaters are distinguished. Moreover, the latter type will be appropriate in absolutely any housing, while large ones, on the contrary, are suitable for large and crowded rooms, offices, houses. It is preferable to choose a storage boiler with "dry" Tena - they are more durable in use. Ceramic fillers will last you much longer, and plastic ones transfer heat much worse. Of course, water heaters with stainless steel tanks are more durable, and copper tanks occupy a podium among such products.