Despite the fact that many experts call geysers a device of the “last century”, they are still actively bought and installed in private houses and apartments. Why is there such a demand for them? The fact is that in many high-rise buildings of Soviet construction, the supply of hot water is either very weak or completely absent. And in private homes and cottages , many people don’t even dream about such a thing as hot water supply . In this case, the only way out is to install an autonomous water heater. Today we look at the design of the Vector gas column, which is one of the most affordable in its price segment.
Characteristic
Vector water-heating equipment is a product from the Middle Kingdom, however, before the import of the next batch of devices into Russia, all products are carefully checked. Therefore, the risk of acquiring a low-quality or defective column is minimized. Recently, the Russian market has been oversaturated with gas equipment from China. Moreover, in the Middle Kingdom, such devices are not sold - they are directly exported. "Vector" is a gas water heater that simply flooded the market for water heaters in the CIS countries, and all because it is the most suitable and economical option for small kitchens. Due to its compact size, it is very quick and easy to install, while it efficiently and quickly heats water to the desired temperature, sufficient for use in several areas at once (bathtub plus kitchen).
Device
The design of the "Vector" does not fundamentally differ from its similar "brothers":
- main burner;
- ignition;
- heat exchanger.
Externally, the “Vector” (gas column with a capacity of 10 l / min) is a small metal frame, most similar to any kitchen cabinet, inside which all the above devices are located, and pipes for supplying gas and water are connected from below.
Operating principle
This water heater, regardless of the model, has an automatic type of ignition, which means that the device ignites after just turning the tap. After it has opened, a special valve is activated in the system, passing the gas flow first into the ignition burner, and then into the main one. When the gas burns out, the Vector (a Chinese-made gas column) emits a lot of heat and energy to quickly heat cold water. It, in turn, passes through the pipes through a spiral heat exchanger to the tap. It should also be noted that the "Vector" (gas water heater) can be used without a chimney, which significantly reduces the cost and facilitates the process of installation.
Cost
The price of these water heaters starts at 3.4 thousand rubles. At the same time, the most expensive, and oddly the most popular among the models, is the Vector gas column JSD20 W, which costs about 4-4.3 thousand rubles. According to its performance (10 liters per minute), it is excellent for use in combined conditions of water supply, i.e., two taps can be connected at the same time - in the kitchen and in the bathroom.