Storage water heater for summer cottages - how to choose the right model: requirements, types, installation. Choosing an efficient water heater for a summer residence: tips and examples from experts Electric water heater for a summer residence

A storage electric water heater for a summer residence is a reliable and easy-to-use device, thanks to which your country house will have hot water, even if it is not connected to a centralized hot water supply system. It is a tank in which water is heated, after which its temperature is maintained at the required level. At any time you can wash your face, wash dishes, wash clothes or take a shower.

The main parameters of bulk water heaters

If you are planning to purchase a water heater for a shower in the country, you should consider the following characteristics:

volume;
heating power;
dimensions;
placement option - horizontal or vertical;
type of control;
the presence or absence of an on / off timer;
Possibility to regulate the heating temperature.

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In order to determine which model will be the most suitable, it is worth pointing out their differences:

According to the installation method.
Water intake method.
By power source.

Knowing the principles of operation of each of them, it will be much easier to make a choice.

By installation method

The choice of a heater for a summer residence in this case will directly depend on the dimensions of the summer cottage and the main purposes of its use. According to the installation method, they distinguish:

If the dimensions of the room allow the use of both models of water heaters for summer cottages, then it is worth considering its daily consumption. In a house where there are small children, this criterion will occupy a key position.

Water intake method

It is not always possible to connect the water supply to the cottage. The feed mechanism can be different:

Submersible centrifugal pumps for water wells

The use of a flow heater will be possible if there is running water in the country house. Depending on the incoming pressure, they are:

Pressure. They are convenient because they can simultaneously provide several points of consumption: for example, a shower and a sink in the kitchen. The installation is carried out by the master by inserting into the water pipes so that the devices are constantly under pressure. The water heater operates offline, reacting to the opening of the tap.
Non-pressure. They provide only one point of consumption, so they must be installed on each tap separately. Water will be supplied by pump or manually. This option is suitable for a small country house.

Which type of heater you should choose will depend on the presence of communications in the building and the requirements for the consumed volume.

By power source

The type of energy used is an important criterion when choosing a heating tank. There are such types of water heaters:

The presence of warm water in the country is required for taking a shower, washing dishes, washing and other activities that we are used to in a city apartment. Quite often, the problem of heating water in a summer cottage is solved by purchasing an electric water heater. Such devices have many advantages, however, before purchasing such a heater, you should familiarize yourself with its varieties and other nuances in more detail.

pros

Thanks to the installation of a heating device in the country, there will always be access to hot water, which will provide a certain comfort of living in a summer cottage.
Electric water heaters are chosen more often for summer cottages, since not all areas have access to natural gas.
Models of water heaters for cottages do not consume much energy.
The range of water heating devices is quite extensive. They are represented by devices with different volume and different power.
There are options for heaters that can be filled with water manually, that is, they do not require plumbing or installation of a pump in the well.

Mounting small heating devices, often chosen for summer cottages, is quite simple.

Kinds

When choosing a water heater for a summer cottage, powered by an electrical network, you can find different options.

Storage heaters

Such devices are most in demand for heating water in private homes. They are also called boilers. Since the storage device must be connected to the water supply, it is chosen for cottages with centralized water supply or for areas with an automatic pumping station.

Water enters the boiler through the security system and is heated inside from the heating element, which is connected to the thermostat. When the water inside the tank cools down a little, the heating element turns on and the temperature rises to the set temperature. The disadvantages of this type of electric heater for summer cottages include high energy intensity, a relatively high price and the dependence of operation on the pressure in the water supply.

Flow heaters

They are chosen for summer cottages where it is impossible to install a storage device. The flow device is installed near the draw-off point, connecting a pipe to the heater through which cold water will flow. This water, after entering the heating device, will move through the tubes and be heated from the heating elements to the desired temperature. The heating is regulated either by a special valve or by means of a control panel.

It is very convenient to use such devices for heating water, because warm water comes from the tap almost immediately after it is opened, but there are some limitations for their operation. They concern both the pressure of water (if it is insufficient at your dacha, a pump must be installed), and the load on the wiring (it will be significant at the peak of heating), and the performance of the apparatus (it is small).

Autonomous heaters

Such devices are in demand for cottages with a lack of water supply. They are similar to washstands and are a container in which the top cover opens to fill this container with water manually.

A heating element is installed inside the tank, and a tap is located below. Some models have several tanks - in one the water is heated, in the other there is cold water, and the tap functions as a mixer. Installing such a heater is very simple, and it will help out in an area with a well that does not have a pump. In addition, the cost of such devices is low, and their operation is quite economical.

Such a portable water heating device is installed directly on the faucet and heats the water passing through it thanks to the built-in heating element. It is chosen if it is required to heat water at one point. The main advantage of this device is its compact size.

The disadvantage of this type of heater is rather low productivity and high electricity consumption.

Manufacturers and prices

Accumulative heating devices powered by the mains are produced by many manufacturers.

In our market, boilers from Termex, Electrolux, Ariston, Timberk, Ferolli and other brands are especially in demand. Their cost depends on the volume of the device and its other characteristics. For example, a device for 10 liters can be purchased for 4000-6000 rubles, a boiler for 30 liters will cost 6000-8000 rubles, and for a device with a volume of 80 liters you have to pay an average of 7000-12000 rubles.
When buying a flowing electric heater, most often they choose devices from Electrolux, AEG, Termex and other brands. You can buy such a device, depending on its power, both for 2000 rubles and for 7-8 thousand rubles or more.
Faucet flow heaters are manufactured by Aquaterm and Delimano. Models from Aquatherm consume up to 3.5 kW, are protected from low temperature and power surges, allow you to adjust the water temperature and are presented in different designs. Such heaters serve for a long time and cost in the range of 3-5 thousand rubles.
Models from Delimano attract with their design (they are made in white), durability, instantaneous heating of water, ease of controlling the heating level, and ease of operation. In appearance, such a heater is similar to a conventional mixer. It is made of plastic and metal, and the inside is lined with ceramic insulation for greater safety. Such a device costs an average of 5,000 rubles.
The most famous manufacturers offering bulk water heaters are Ariston, Bosch, Alvin, Atlantic, Atmore. The average cost of such equipment is 1500-2500 rubles.

Reviews

After evaluating customer reviews, it is noticeable that most often a storage water heater is selected for the dacha where they live in the summer. Dacha owners note that such devices are quite economical, easy to use and regularly heat water to the required temperature. Flow devices are less in demand due to their significant power and low productivity.

About the flowing electric taps-heaters, the reviews are mostly good. They are purchased for heating water in one place. At the same time, users emphasize that such a portable device is very reliable and heats water quickly enough.

As for bulk models, summer residents are very pleased with them, in areas where there is no main water supply. They are glad that they can pour water into such a device manually and get hot water even in such cramped conditions.

First of all, pay attention to the power of the heating element in the selected water heater. In most cases, the buyer needs the device to be economical, and the suburban wiring to withstand the load from its operation.
If in the country you will heat water only at one point (for example, only in the kitchen), then you can look at a portable heater mounted on a faucet. If there is a need to provide hot water to several points, such heaters will not work and you should opt for a more powerful flow device or a storage model.
Decide on the volume of the tank. At the same time, keep in mind that heating a significant amount of water at once, although it will be longer, will come in handy if you want to take a shower, especially if the whole family lives in the country during the summer.
Pay close attention to the safe operation of the heating device. Make sure that the model you buy has reliable protection against short circuits and fire.

Choose a heater from a well-known manufacturer with a long warranty on the device. It is better to buy a reliable device right away than to spend money on its maintenance and repair in the future (especially if the cottage is far enough from the city).

Connection and installation

Having chosen and bought the necessary water heating device, it is transported to the country house, after which a place for installation is chosen.

Regardless of which type of water heater you have purchased, installing it is quite simple. To begin with, the load from the apparatus to the surface is determined in order to select fasteners. To do this, add up the mass of the device itself and the maximum volume of water that can be in it. It is advised to install the device on a solid wall, picking up fasteners with some margin.

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Types of country water heaters

Devices can be classified according to different criteria. One of the most common - according to the method of water supply:

Pressure is a fully sealed boiler for heating water, in which the intake occurs from above due to the pressure of the riser.
Non-pressure is a tank with a heater in which water flows out only due to gravity. In the country, this type of water heater is just perfect.

Each type has pros and cons, but it is the second type that is worth considering in more detail, since summer residents from all over the world prefer it.

Features of non-pressure heated water tanks

At its core, this is just a water heater equipped with a heating element and a valve to limit the outflow of water. The principle of operation - turned on, warmed up, turned off. However, they usually do not have thermal insulation of the tank, which causes the water to cool quickly. This causes one of the features of using devices: do not heat in advance.

There are no problems with the installation of such boilers, but you need to understand: they should be placed a little higher than the draw-off point. This is done so that water can flow out of the tank without difficulty and ensure normal performance. Another extremely important nuance is protection against electric shock. Non-pressure units are in great need of properly grounded.

It may seem that it is difficult to install and use such a boiler, but this is not so. Grounding is carried out quite quickly, but a non-pressure device does not require seasonal maintenance. You can safely leave it in the country in winter and not worry about the freezing of water inside the container.

All owners of a summer house or a country house, of course, want to use the same amenities in nature as in the city - hot water, heating, sewerage. The problem with hot water is easily solved by installing a water heater. In this article, we will help you choose a water heater for a summer residence and take a closer look at the options for devices that are best suited for use outside the city.

Recall that water heaters are:

by type - flowing, storage
by energy source - electric, gas, indirect heating.

So, we will consider the main options for obtaining hot water in a country house and find out which water heater is best for giving.

Electric water heaters

It's no secret that often the electrical wiring in a country house is not as new and powerful as we would like, therefore, popular in the city instantaneous electric water heaters for summer cottages in most cases will not work . To get a more or less full-fledged stream of hot water, it is optimal to use a device of about 6-8 kW of power. But the electrical wiring in the country may not withstand such a load, respectively, you will get “broken plugs” and a fire hazard. If you know that the electrical equipment is fully in line with the norm, before choosing a instantaneous electric water heater for a summer residence, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the following information: "Calculation of the cross-section of an electrical cable for connecting electrical appliances" and additionally consult with an electrician.

To avoid possible troubles, it is better to install a storage electric water heater in the country. The power of such a device (for domestic needs) usually does not exceed 2 kW, and in economy mode 1-1.5 kW, which allows it to be used with low-power wiring and simultaneously with other country electrical appliances.

It should be noted that both instantaneous and storage electric water heaters operate under water pressure, i.e. if water is supplied in your country house from a tank or well without the necessary pressure (usually at least 1 atm), you will have to additionally install a pumping station. Without water pressure, only bulk water heaters can work.

Consumer			Instantaneous water heater
	Capacity	Recommendation	Performance	Recommendation
Family of 2	30 liters	Ariston VLS Inox QH 30	Not less than 3-4 l/min	AEG MP6
Family of 2 +1 child	30-50 liters	Stiebel Eltron PSH 30 Universal EL	Not less than 4 l/min	Stiebel Eltron DHC 8
Family of 4	50-80 liters	Gorenje OGB 80	Not less than 5 l/min	Stiebel Eltron DHF 12 C1
Family 5-6 people.	100-120 liters	AEG EWH Trend 100	Not less than 7 l/min	Stiebel Eltron DHF 21C
Private house 80-120 sq.m.	120-150 liters	AEG EWH 150 Comfort EL	Not less than 7 l/min	Stiebel Eltron DHF 21C
Private house 150-250 sq.m.	200-300 liters	OSO S 200	calculation required

Gas water heaters

If main gas is connected to your summer cottage, then the best option for use in the country would be a gas water heater - flowing (geyser) or storage boiler. The performance of gas water heaters is not too high, but they can provide 2-3 points of hot water consumption. Accumulative gas water heaters are able to provide almost any need for hot water, just consider the dimensions of the device itself and its gas consumption.

Some manufacturers of gas water heaters provide for switching devices from mains to liquefied gas (for example, Neva 4511 or Bosch WR 10-2 B), so if you use gas cylinders, be sure to ask about switching to liquefied gas.

Consumer	storage water heater		Geyser
	Capacity	Recommendation	Performance	Recommendation
Family of 2	30 liters	Ariston SGA 50	13 l/min	Bosch WR 13-2B
Family of 2 +1 child	30-50 liters	Ariston SGA 50	13 l/min	Bosch WR 13-2B
Family of 4	50-80 liters	Ariston SGA 80	15 l/min	Bosch 15-2P
Family 5-6 people.	100-120 liters	Baxi SAG2 100	15 l/min	Bosch 15-2P
Private house 80-120 sq.m.	120-150 liters	Baxi SAG2 155T	24 l/min	Bosch 24 AME
Private house 150-250 sq.m.	200-300 liters	Baxi SAG2 300T

Indirect heating boiler

If you are planning to use a boiler, then the best option for a water heater for a summer residence would be an indirect heating boiler. The boiler is powered by a heating boiler - the coolant heated by the boiler, in turn, provides heating of the water in the boiler. Such devices are usually purchased immediately with the boiler and represent a single system. There are also combined boilers that combine heating from the boiler and the mains.

As well as a storage water heater, the boiler is selected according to its capacity, mounted next to the boiler, and its heating time depends on the boiler power.

Pros and cons of different types of water heaters for summer cottages

Instantaneous electric water heater

(+) instant water heating
(+) compact dimensions
(–) Separate heavy duty electrical cable and circuit breaker required
(–) high power consumption

Accumulative electric water heater

(+) large supply of hot water
(+) economy (low energy consumption)
(+) installation without additional wiring
(-) rather large dimensions - it is necessary to accurately determine and measure the installation site
(–) it takes time to heat the water (the appliance must be turned on beforehand)

Gas instantaneous water heater

(+) efficiency (small gas consumption with efficient operation)
(+) fast water heating
(–) connection and constant gas supply required
(–) dimensions are larger than an electric instantaneous water heater
(–) installation site restrictions