Despite the constant modernization of the domestic housing and communal services, the level of service, as well as the quality of the services provided, are far from just ideal, but even from a solid average. This rule is especially applicable to hot water supply.
The most attractive alternative for the domestic consumer was and remains an independent gas column. Today's market offers just a huge assortment of equipment of this kind: flowing, accumulating, automatic, manual, large, small, and much more. Therefore, many consumers face a completely logical question: "Which gas column is better and how not to lose money with a choice?" We will try to at least partially solve these problems.
So, let's try to figure out which geyser is better than the other, why, what you should pay attention to first of all before buying. As an example, we consider the most popular models, distinguished by their effectiveness and a lot of positive feedback from users.
Manufacturers
Before choosing a gas column, first of all, we will deal with the manufacturers. First of all, it is worth paying attention to venerable brands that care about their reputation, as well as about the client, offering truly high-quality products with an impressive warranty period.
We are talking about the products of the company "Bosch", "Ariston", "Zanussi" or "Hyundai". The products from these brands are mostly reliable and effectively cope with the task assigned to it. Experts in this field unanimously declare that it is better to deliver high-quality equipment once than to save on low-name products and then think about replacing the gas column.
As an alternative to noble brands, you can advise the Czech manufacturer Mora Top or the domestic firms Neva and Ladogaz. In their assortment, one can also find quite worthy, and most importantly - inexpensive options that will serve faithfully for a long time.
Important
Before we come close to considering the issue of “how to choose a gas column”, it would be useful to recall the rules that must be followed.
Firstly, the correct installation. The quality of equipment operation largely depends on how the device is configured.
Secondly, the service. Be sure to read the instruction manual and specify for yourself where, when and how to care for the equipment. If you have neither the strength nor the time to do this, then it is better to overpay and take, as they say, a full machine and sleep peacefully.
Well, the third is the features of individual rooms. For example, if you are looking for a gas water heater for "Khrushchev", then be prepared to buy an additional pump. The water pressure in such houses leaves much to be desired, and without it (pump) the equipment completely loses its effectiveness.
So, then we proceed directly to the review of gas columns.
Zanussi GWH 10 Fonte
This flowing (without a tank) and inexpensive model will perfectly cope with heating water in an apartment or a small house. The gas water heater has received a classic and universal design, so it fits any interior, whether it is a bathroom, kitchen or corridor.
Judging by the feedback from users, the owners characterize the device as a reliable, economical and almost silent device. The presence of an intelligent and multi-stage security system allows you to safely leave the model unattended without fear of a fire.
Experts rate the Zanussi gas column pretty high. According to them, she has the best price-to-return ratio. The model is equipped with electronic ignition (a piezoelectric element on batteries), an LCD display that indicates the current temperature, a temperature controller and the mode “Low water pressure”. In general, the column turned out to be successful, and users do not mention any critical problems in their reviews.
Advantages of the model:
- multilevel protection;
- LCD display
- effective heating even with a low pressure of water;
- nice appearance;
- more than a democratic price tag for the available features.
Disadvantages:
- the piezoelectric element discharges the batteries very quickly.
Estimated cost - about 6500 rubles.
Ladogaz VPG 10E
This is a flowing gas water heater from a domestic manufacturer. One of the distinguishing features of the model is its automatic ignition. As soon as the water pressure in the system reaches the required minimum, the device turns on, and when it decreases, it turns off. This allows a more economical consumption of gas and makes the device safer.
The gas water heater is equipped with multi-level protection and is specially adapted for use in Russian realities, which is a definite plus. Judging by user reviews, the fly in the ointment here is an unpretentious appearance and lack of display. In all other respects, this is an excellent domestic apparatus.
Pluses of model:
- good value for money;
- automatic ignition and shutdown;
- an abundance of spare parts (Russian production);
- excellent heat exchanger.
Minuses:
- sometimes there are temperature differences;
- no display;
- mediocre design.
Estimated price - about 8500 rubles.
Ariston Fast Evo 11C
It is a flow column stably operating on natural gas with a minimum pressure of 0.1 bar. A significant plus of the device is its automatic ignition, not from the piezoelectric element, but from the usual power supply network. Users in their reviews especially thanked the manufacturer for such a competent and “battery-free” solution.
The geyser calmly heats up to 11 liters of water per minute, and the current temperature is displayed on a convenient LCD display. He can tell and show error codes if necessary. The device heats water to 65 degrees, which is enough for most consumers.
Column Features
It is also worth mentioning the multilevel security system, which monitors the thermostat, traction sensor and controls the presence of flame. Reviews about the model are entirely positive, users do not note any critical moments.
Column Advantages:
- efficient operation even at low water pressure (minimum 0.1 bar);
- automatic ignition from the mains;
- fast heating to the desired temperature;
- versatile and attractive appearance.
Disadvantages:
- The display shows the set temperature, not the actual output.
Estimated cost - about 13,000 rubles.
Mora Vega 13
This is a real monster, capable of working on two fronts at once. The model simultaneously works with two water intakes and is able to provide hot water to both the bathroom and the kitchen. The Czech manufacturer did not skimp on the components, and as a result, an extremely high-quality, powerful and also relatively inexpensive device was obtained.
Here we have a very good heat exchanger, excellent assembly of the Bosch and Vaillant level, really reliable components without a hint of Chinese components and an effective security system at several levels.
As for reviews, you will not find any critical or close flaws in specialized forums. According to consumers, the model fully justifies the funds invested in it and, with proper maintenance, will work for many years, delighting you with hot water. The device is designed for impressive volumes, so putting it in small kitchenettes or baths is impractical. In this case, it is better to pay attention to the model from "Bosch", described below.
Pluses of a column:
- excellent performance;
- reliable components and heat exchanger;
- European quality;
- integrated security system.
Minuses:
- the cost is too high for the domestic consumer.
Estimated price - about 20,000 rubles.
Bosch WRD 13-2G
The model with two water collectors is also designed to provide hot water to two rooms. The capacity of the device is quite enough for ordinary apartments and small private houses. The column received automatic ignition and a reliable multi-level security system.
It is also worth noting the presence of an intelligent LCD display, which, unlike most competitors, shows the temperature of the outlet water, and not set by the user. There is also automatic support for the set degree, which can also be written in the advantages of the device.
Model Features
As for the build quality and materials used, there are no questions to Bosch, as always. The owners in their reviews leave completely positive comments and do not mention any serious comments. The only more or less significant minus, which is sometimes complained by residents of the "Khrushchev", is a small minimum threshold for water pressure - only 0.35 bar.
Advantages of the model:
- good efficiency;
- excellent build quality and materials used;
- hydrodynamic ignition (full automatic);
- heat exchanger with a large margin of operational resource;
- nice appearance.
Disadvantages:
- minimum water pressure - 0.35 bar (not for summer cottages and "Khrushchev" with low pressure).
Estimated cost - about 17,000 rubles.