Accumulation carlsbad water heaters, called hot water tanks because of their tank filled with warm water of 50, 100, 150 or 200 liters, are chosen according to the number of people; their resistance and anode according to whether the water is calcareous and aggressive — our tips for choosing the best water heater.

Which Water Heater To Choose: the 4-point answer No need to know everything about storage water heaters to choose your hot water tank.

Here’s how to choose your 4-point storage water heater:

1. Vertical Or Horizontal: the installation location chooses for you.
2. Volume Of Water: 75 l / 1 person; 100 l / 2 people + 50 l / pers. Additional.
3. Resistance: thermal plonge resistance if neutral or shallow water; steatite resistance if water lasts.
4. Anode: sacrificial anode for moderately hard water; imposed current anode (ICA) for hard water; ACI hybrid for any water.

Mandatory associated safety equipment

• Thermostatic Limiter: limits the water temperature to 50 ° C.
• Safety Group: regulates the pressure of the balloon.

Composition of an electric storage heater

An electric storage water heater, also called hot water tank, is an electric heater is composed of:

1. an enameled container whose volume is measured in liters (l) and dimensioned if necessary of water of the habitat;
2. arrival and a water outlet ;
3. a resistance immersed in the water charged with heating it;
4. a thermostat that allows the setting of the set temperature and the triggering of the electrical resistance for boiling the water;
5. an anode to provide corrosion protection;
6. a front terminal block for the electrical connection;
7. a plastic hood ;
8. a pilot light (optional);
9. a breakwater that allows the maintenance of a large amount of water at constant temperature (optional).

Vertical Or Horizontal Hot Water Tank: A Question Of Installation

Choosing The Location Of The Water Heater

A ball requires a sizeable dedicated volume that can be difficult to integrate into your home. Fortunately, manufacturers offer them in different forms to meet all needs.

The vertical balloons are the most common.

If the configuration of your home does not allow the installation of a vertical water heater, there are horizontal balloons. These can be fixed to the ground in a roof, the ceiling if the height allows it or even in the middle of a wall.

Attention,  it will then choose a capacity 50 liters higher than that of the equivalent vertical water heater.

These water heaters never exceed 200 liters.

Water heater bracket

Installation on a load-bearing wall

A storage water heater stores a lot of water, so it is cumbersome. Up to 200kg, it is possible to fix it to load-  bearing walls via anchors.

Wall Installation If Water Heater 100 Liter

From any 100-liter flask and for plants where the support cannot withstand the weight of the hot water tank, it is advisable to install the water heater on a tripod or pedestal.

Water Heater Installation ≥ 200 Liter

Beyond any water heater of 200 liters or if the walls are not carrying, the addition of support is obligatory. Check that your floor can support such a weight; this is not always the case, especially in the old. If in doubt, contact a competent professional.

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