In summer, hot water in apartments is often turned off, so many residents prefer boilers. Country house owners also often purchase them. But it is one thing to choose and buy, another to complete the installation of a water heater. We will tell you what type of equipment is better to choose for independent connection.
Types of Water Heaters
Let's see what boilers are: their working principle is different. We wrote more on this topic in the article “How to choose a water heater in an apartment”. Recall how some of them work:
- Flow type. Equipped with flowing heating elements, the water heats up instantly, so there is constant access to it. The compact dimensions of the case, coupled with a modern design, allow you to place them anywhere. The flow rate is calculated based on the needs of the user. The disadvantage is the high power consumption. To get a strong head, select a device of at least 6 kW. During the connection, you will have to equip a separate wiring.
- Cumulative type. Tanks of various volumes are provided, where water accumulates. Heating occurs with the help of a heating element. Equipment consumes significantly less electricity - 1.5-2 kW. Thanks to the thermal insulation layer in the case, only 0.5 degrees of heat is lost during the “rest”.
Also, boilers are divided by type of heating:
- Electric. They are connected to a 220 V network.
- Gas. They need trunk installation. If you have gas, then choose this technique. So you save on fuel.
- Indirect. Suitable for installation in a private house, since solid or diesel fuel is required for work.
It is safe to install only electric heaters. In other cases, it is better to consult a specialist.
Where is the water heater installed?
Boilers are divided into several types based on the type of installation. It can be:
- Floor models. They are designed for a large amount of water and take up a lot of space, so they are more suitable for private homes. A stand is installed on the floor, where the case is mounted. It is important that it is level. To do this, adjusting bolts are provided on the bottom.
- Built-in appliances. Their installation is carried out under the sink or in specially designated cabinets.
- Wall models most often bought for an apartment. They occupy a minimum of space. In addition, you can choose a vertical or horizontal placement method. It is best placed in a toilet or in the bathroom.
What you need to know, what rules to follow before installing the equipment:
- A boiler should be located near the fence points. The shorter the pipe length, the less chance there is of water freezing.
- When buying built-in appliances, you do not need to completely sew it into the cabinet. Do not place the appliance against the wall or other equipment. The water heater periodically needs maintenance, and this requires a place.
- Decide on a model in advance to prepare everything you need. It may be necessary to replace the wiring for the flowing one, and for the accumulative one, to install durable fasteners in the wall.
- Appliances with large tank capacities should only be placed on a load-bearing wall. The most reliable fasteners are considered anchor bolts.
How to install a boiler yourself
Tools and materials
If you figured out the wiring and the selection of places, prepare everything you need for work:
- roulette wheel;
- drill with a drill;
- adjustable spanners and wrenches;
- pliers;
- screwdriwer set;
- a hammer.
Additionally, you need materials:
- tow;
- fum tape;
- tees;
- cranes
- connecting hoses;
- metal-plastic pipes;
- RCD machine (if not included).
Installation of flow
If you want to connect a instantaneous water heater, look, it is portable and stationary. Portable perfectly fits in the country, suitable for use in the summer. Complete with it comes a hose with a shower head.
All that is needed is to choose a place near the fence point. Mark the mountings on the wall, drill holes and install the brackets. Hang up the device, connect the nozzle.
Do not forget to take into account the range of the outlet, because the protector is connected to the network.
Fixed placement has some differences. Since the dimensions of the case are small, it is possible to fasten to the wall with ordinary dowels with a diameter of 6x60 mm. The housing should be placed evenly, so measure the distance between the mountings on the tank rail with a tape measure. Then drill the corresponding holes in the wall. Insert the anchors and hang the heater on them.
Now it remains to connect the equipment to the network and water supply. Read the publication: "Connecting a boiler with your own hands."
Installation of storage
Installation of the storage heater is carried out according to the scheme:
This type is more in demand, because it is practical and consumes significantly less electricity.
Since the storage boiler has considerable weight, its installation must be carried out tightly. What to hang a tank of 120 liters? Supports and dowels are usually included. The diameter of the latter is not less than 1.2 cm. If anchors are provided according to the instructions, their cross-section must be at least 1.6 cm.
To fix the case, do this:
- Attach the support strips to the wall.
- Secure them with the screws provided in the kit, having previously drilled holes for them.
- Mount the dowels and hang the tank.
Two supports are sufficient for hanging a horizontal tank, while four are used for vertical ones.
During installation, make sure that all hoses and tubes of the heater are located as described in the instructions. Otherwise, then there will be connection problems.
If the kit does not include trims, but just brackets are attached, carefully markup. If an error occurs in the millimeter, the tank mounts will not “sit down” on the brackets.
After all work is completed, the control is set up. To remove air that has accumulated in the housing, fill it with water. Properly set the temperature and mode, the operating instructions will help you.
Installation of the structure can be done by yourself. But if you do not have such experience, it is better to consult a specialist.
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