The lack of centralized hot water supply is not a rare and completely solvable problem. The task of obtaining warm water with minimal financial costs is faced by residents of not only private homes, but also many apartments. At the same time, manufacturers of household appliances direct a lot of efforts to modernize obsolete and develop new equipment. Not a small segment of the domestic market for instantaneous water heaters belongs to Ariston gas columns. Customer reviews on the Internet indicate the particular popularity of the Italian brand.
Despite the Chinese assembly, the product has excellent quality, good technical characteristics and competitiveness in the conditions of Russian reality.
A bit of history
The company dates back to the thirties of the last century. The journey from a small company to a serious concern took more than half a century. In 1989, a household appliance manufacturer unknown until this time in wide circles, Merloni Elettrodomestici bought the Indesit trademark with all the ensuing consequences. A few years later it merges with the Scholtes concern and enters the French market. And then he buys half of the shares of the English company General Domestic Appliances, known for products under the Hotpoint brand.
Since 2005, the largest of its kind in Europe has been renamed the Indesit Company. Today she owns brands such as Hotpoint, Indesit, Ariston and Scholtes.
Appearance in Russia
From the mid 90s of the 20th century, Hotpoint products began to appear in Russia. Having earned the attention of buyers with affordable prices, the importer increased the number of sales every year. I was struck by the domestic consumer and a wide range of products, including several models of Ariston geysers.
Reviews of that time indicate the ability of foreign heaters to adapt to the difficult conditions of gas supply and possible drops in water pressure.
Ariston Benefits
Equipment for heating water has many advantages that apply to all Ariston gas columns. Reviews of experts speak about a lot of positive qualities of technology, including:
- compactness;
- strict design;
- security;
- affordable price for most models.
Since the standard operating parameters of the column are set by the manufacturer, ordinary people talk about the ease of setup and subsequent use of the water heater. Often, the process of running in a sample does not require special knowledge or the involvement of specialists.
Nevertheless, having problems with cold water supply or gas supplies, it is necessary to contact professionals for the installation and configuration of the Ariston gas column. The reviews of the installers of devices indicate the ease of work and their low cost. And experts generally do not recommend saving on maintenance of gas water heating equipment.
Ariston gas water heater representatives
Ariston gas-fired speakers can be mechanically or electronically controlled.
The mechanical samples include 4 Fast models: R10, Evo 11B, R14, Evo 14B and one modification of the DGI 10LCF Superlux.
Electronically controlled specimens are marked:
- Fast: Evo 11C, Evo 14C;
- Marco Polo: GI7S 11L FFI, M2 10L FF;
- Next Evo SFT 11 NG EXP.
The most popular in Russia are mechanical specimens, which quite often receive positive reviews. Ariston Fast Evo "B" gas water heaters modifications have:
- electric ignition;
- open combustion chamber;
- temperature control;
- possibility of inclusion with a small pressure of water.
Electronic models of Fast Evo type C differ from mechanics by the presence of a liquid crystal monitor. Both those and other samples can brag of a convenient external regulator of temperature of heating.
Fast r10
The main characteristics of this budget model are suitable for the average user of flow heaters with a gas heating system. Reviews on the Ariston Fast 10 R gas column indicate the convenience of installing the device in a vertical position on the wall. The steel case adds rigor and allows you to install a copy in almost any interior. From the technical characteristics can be noted:
- productivity is 10 l / min;
- water pressure in the range from 0.15 to 10 bar;
- the highest gas flow rate is 2.1 m 3 / h;
- the presence of 10 nozzles;
- possible gas pressure on the burners in the range of 1-8 mbar;
- overall dimensions 550 * 325 * 210 mm;
- weight 8.9 kg;
- the minimum temperature of the room in which the column can be installed is +5 degrees Celsius.
Of the minuses of the model, buyers state the fact that there is no fan and chimney in the kit.
Fast Evo 14B
This is the most expensive Ariston representative in China, with mechanical control. Despite the high cost, the sample is increasingly receiving positive reviews. The Ariston Fast Evo 14B geyser has a capacity that is 1.5 times higher than the previous model. While the dimensions are increased by only 5% in height and depth and by 10% in width. Here, the gas flow rate is significantly exceeded, but its permitted pressure is 14 mbar. The column is distinguished by 13 working nozzles and 1.3 kg of additional weight of the device.
DGI 10LCF Superlux
This model is the cheapest Ariston gas column. Reviews on "Deluxe DGI 10LCF" deserve special attention. After all, the minimum price attracts and at the same time scares the potential buyer. However, the latter is absolutely inappropriate. Chinese goods of the Italian brand are no worse than domestic models. The mass of positive moments is similar to the Fast R10 sample: identical performance, maximum pressure, number of nozzles. Despite the difference in weight of only 200 grams, the depth of the column decreased by 35 mm. An important disadvantage of the sample, experts call the lack of volumes of hot water when two taps are turned on in parallel. There are also difficulties while taking a shower and a working washing machine.
It should be noted that the electric ignition of all the samples described above is carried out by means of two 1.5 V LR20 batteries, which last for an average of 6 months.
Fast Evo 11C
The cost of this electronically controlled model, of course, exceeds all mechanical specimens of Ariston Fast Evo gas columns. Reviews from professionals perfectly explain this trend.
Firstly, productivity is increased by 10%. Secondly, the process of use is facilitated. Thirdly, a special display reflects the technical parameters. Fourth, adjusting the temperature of heating and gas supply is carried out in a few simple movements. Fifth, the column is ignited both from the mains and from external power in the form of batteries.
Common points with previous models are:
- compactness;
- steel case;
- copper heat exchanger;
- similar dimensions;
- one weight category.
The speakers of this price segment have a more interesting design, and the control panel consists of a display and 4 buttons:
- Reset all configured parameters.
- Temperature reduction.
- Temperature increase.
- On / off.
Fast Evo 14C
The speaker is almost identical to the 11 C model, but differs in that it has a power of 27 kW and a capacity of around 14 liters. Of course, the increase in the main indicators slightly affects the overall dimensions and increases the price of the Ariston geyser. Responses to large-sized, in comparison with the previous one, sample also have positive dynamics. This is perhaps the most acceptable version of a flow heater, combining such indicators as:
- constant temperature control;
- 2 ignition options;
- emergency shutdown function;
- flame monitoring sensor;
- informative display;
- ease of handling;
- convenience;
- practicality;
- excellent appearance;
- affordable price.
Next Evo SFT 11 NG EXP
This sample of the Chinese assembly is one of the most expensive Ariston geysers. Reviews speak of the great features of the product. The model is equipped with a built-in fan, which does not require a pipe outlet to the chimney. In addition, instance functionality has been expanded. Additional advantages buyers call:
- automatic ignition;
- work on natural and liquefied gas;
- intellectual level control system;
- the presence of touch buttons;
- frost protection;
- security system;
- feedback sensors;
- fixation of the required volume of recruited water;
- self-diagnosis;
- easy setup and installation;
- good adaptation to difficult operating conditions in the Russian outback.
The productivity of the model is 11 liters per minute, gas flow and working pressure are at an optimal level. Design execution pleases the buyer with the rigor and conciseness of the model. An additional advantage is that users note the high speed of setting the set temperature. What is characteristic, the indicator is absolutely independent of the water pressure in the tap. No matter how much the water tap is open, the column quickly responds to changes and provides the desired degree of heating.
Despite the maximum advantages, the column has compact dimensions, and its depth is characterized by the smallest value of all previous models.
In conclusion, it should be noted that the majority of Ariston flowing gas columns are advanced samples of water heaters with good technical characteristics. You can opt for them and not worry about getting hot water. At the same time, expensive models will ensure a smooth existence in the long term.