The fineness of the water heater installation

Solve the problem with hot water not only in the house in the country, but in the apartment - will help install the water heater.

Currently, manufacturers offer several types of different water heaters, each of which can be installed both in the house in the country, and in the apartment in the bathroom.

As a rule, the most frequently used today is an electric water heater of either a storage type or a flow type.

Both types of devices have specific features in their work, but in any case, each unit, if done correctly, can supply hot water to the tap and shower at the same time.

The scheme of operation of any type of electric water heater is based on the conversion of the current energy into thermal energy, and hence the storage water heater, and the flow device necessarily has a heating element.

In any case, if there is a connection scheme at hand, then all the required tools and consumables, installation of any type of heater in the house in the country or apartment in the bathroom can be done by yourself.

On how to install a water heater in the bathroom to simultaneously serve hot water on the tap and shower, described in the video, which is placed in our article.

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Mounting of both accumulating and flowing types of heaters, if properly applied, can be done by one's own hands as in a bathroom in an apartment,and in a country house.

Of course, in order to do all the work correctly, you need to have minimum plumbing skills and know the operating principle of the selected water heater.

While installing the unit, do not rush, as you can lose any part, as a result of which there is a risk that the connection scheme will be broken and the device will not work correctly.

Mounting the water heater with your own hands will save considerable money on the call of the master and will give you the opportunity to gain experience in this type of work.

The installation of a water heater, regardless of its type, is carried out according to certain rules, taking into account safety standards.

Before starting the installation of the water heater in the bathroom in the apartment or in the house in the country, you need to think over every little thing. It is necessary to choose the right place where it will be.

The device itself must be provided with free access not only at the time of its installation, but also during the entire period of subsequent operation.

In addition, you should pay attention to the surface of the wall on which the device will be placed. It must be able to withstand the weight of the appliance and have a smooth surface.

You should also pay attention to the status of the wiring. For an electric type water heater, the quality and condition of the wires plays an important role and is the key to safe operation.

In addition, it is necessary to check the condition of all pipes and risers in the apartment or at the dacha and, if necessary, replace them.

The entire wiring diagram must be at hand, on which the piping for the shower and faucet must also be indicated.

Choosing a device

At present, a huge selection of water heaters of various types is offered in specialized stores, but a person is always looking for such a device that will have high quality and affordable price at the same time.

In this case, an excellent choice will be the units of the brand Termex, which are presented in a wide range.

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Termix storage type devices differ not only in their simplicity of installation, but also in reliable construction. Termix can be easily installed both in the bathroom in the apartment, and in the house in the country.

In addition, the installation of Termex involves the simultaneous supply of hot water, both on the shower and on the faucet in the bathroom.

The water heater of this brand has a special safety valve, which protects it from various malfunctions.

Under the Thermex brand, water heaters and flow type are produced. These devices are also manufactured only from quality components, which guarantees their long service life.

The scheme of the water heater Termex flow type involves the simultaneous supply of water to the shower and the tap when installed in the bathroom.

In addition, the installed special safety valve on the flowing device Termex allows you not to worry about its safety.

The distinctive feature of all types of Thermex water heaters is that their installation does not take much time and can be done by one's own hands.

In any case, when choosing a water heater for an apartment or a house in the country, first of all, you should pay attention to both the quality of its performance and the appearance.

Also it is necessary to take an interest and operating conditions, as this greatly affects the convenience of using the unit in the future.

Installation of the

flow-through heater The flow-through type water heaters have one characteristic feature, namely compact dimensions, which makes it possible to install them directly under the sink in the kitchen or bathroom.

Heating of the liquid in them takes place in a special metal flask into which are placed quite powerful heaters.

In view of this, when installing this type of water heater it is necessary that the wiring at the cottage or in the apartment is in good condition and able to withstand heavy loads.

It is best for a given water heater to install a separate automatic machine, to which conduct a wire with a large cross section.

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After problems with electricity supply are solved, you can proceed to install the device itself. It can be installed either by a temporary scheme or by a stationary one.

In the first case, it is necessary to cut a special tee into the pipe with cold water and connect it to the device via an additional valve.

After this, it will only be necessary to apply voltage to the water heater and open the tap, designed for hot water.

Meanwhile, a fixed installation implies the necessary supply and withdrawal of liquid in the pipes in parallel to the general water supply system.

In order to perform the installation in this way, it is necessary to insert tees into the pipes directly under cold and hot water. Then the shut-off valves are sealed.

This can be done using a tape of a phum or an ordinary pakli. After this, it is necessary to connect the inlet pipe of the water heater to the pipe, which is responsible for the supply of cold liquid.

The outlet connection is then connected to the tap, which is responsible for the supply of hot water.

Then it is necessary to feed water into the pipes and check the tightness of all connections, including water on the shower and the tap at the same time.

If everything works properly, then it is possible to supply electricity to the water heater, after which hot water should go from the corresponding tap.

To increase the safety of the entire system together with the water heater, it is also recommended to install a safety valve at the same time.

For how to install a flow-through water heater, see the video above for more details.

Installing a storage heater

When installing water heaters of a storage type, there are less stringent requirements for wiring than flowing water heaters. In addition, the cost of such devices is an order of magnitude lower.

It should also be noted that the scheme is quite widespread, in which this water heater simultaneously supplies water to both the shower and the faucet, which explains their popularity.

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To install such a water heater correctly, with all the necessary material and tools, everyone can, and for a short enough period of time.

To begin with, you should check the condition of the electrical wiring and the plumbing system in the apartment, and if there are any malfunctions, they must be eliminated.

Next, make a marking for the water heater on the wall, then fasten the appropriate fasteners.

Then the water heater is fixed to the wall, as shown in the video below, after which it will be necessary to bring not only the pipes with wires, but also to install the safety valve.

After the water heater has been installed, it is connected to the water supply system, and a safety valve is connected.

The subsequent installation is that pipes are connected to the corresponding inputs and outputs on the device through a safety valve.

To begin with, the cold pipe is installed and connected, and the safety valve must be in the closed position.

Next, the installation of pipes for hot water, while the safety valve should also be in the closed state.

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The device is then connected to the electrical network and its operation is checked.

If the installation of any water heater has been performed correctly, hot water will flow from the corresponding tap, all connections and pipes will be in an airtight condition and the wires will not overheat.

You can find out how the water heater is installed by yourself, on the video, which is placed in our article.