10 rules for installing the electrode boiler

self-installation rules. Briefly about the advantages of the

. Compared to the electric boilers, the electrode consumes less power, is easier to install and has a higher efficiency. This is due to the fact that when heated by electrodes there are no intermediaries like spirals. Everything is simple - the current is supplied to the heat carrier( water) through the anode and cathode, resulting in rapid heating of the liquid and its circulation through the heating system.

In addition, the advantages of connecting this equipment are:

• low cost compared to alternative options;
• noiseless operation;
• fire safety;
• can be used not only for heating, but also for heating water( two-circuit system);
• compact size of equipment( can be installed even in the bathroom);
• simplicity of installation( even a kettle in an electrician and a plumber can cope).

Regarding the shortcomings, the main ones are the low level of electrical safety and high tariffs for electricity, as a result of which the connection of the electrode boiler is rational only if there is no central heating system.

Rules for self-assembly

We will not detail the composition of the work on the installation of radiators, the connection of metal-plastic pipes and their connection( feed and return) to the terminals of the boiler. All these stages you can see in the video instruction, which shows the technology of connecting the electrode boiler Galan, very popular to date:

As you can see, the installation does not represent anything complicated, all you need is to letpipe, make a ground connection, connect the automation and configure. Even in the factory instructions for the equipment, the entire composition of the work is detailed. It is much more important to tell you about what rules you need to consider when installing the electrode boiler yourself. So, for the system to work long and without emergency situations, we advise you to follow the following recommendations:

1. Adjust the coolant( water) according to the requirements of the equipment manufacturer. For example, the company Galan strongly recommends the use as a coolant for such models of electric boilers as Vulkan, Geyser and Ochag, liquid Argus-Galan, which must be changed every 5 years. For the Galan-BeeRT model, only distilled water should be used. At the same time, such antifreezes as "Arctic" and "Tosol" are strictly forbidden to use.
2. Be sure to rinse the old heating system from salt deposits( this requirement is not relevant for a new pipeline).The fact is that contaminated radiators will negatively affect the density of the coolant, which can be even worse at the work of the electrode boiler. For washing, an inhibitor called "Protector" is recommended.
3. The device must never be connected to the mains without grounding. As a PE conductor, it is recommended to use a copper wire with a cross-section of 4 mm2 and a resistance of not more than 4 ohms. The grounding wire must be connected to the terminal marked "0".
4. The optimum flow rate of the coolant is 8 liters per 1 kW of equipment power. To go beyond this value is not recommended, becausethis consumption saves maximum power.
5. At the highest point of the system, you need to install a de-aeration valve( in a simple way, an air vent) to bleed the air, as well as a pressure gauge and a back-pressure relief valve.
6. All shut-off valves must be installed behind the expansion tank( as shown in the electrode boiler connection diagram).
7. The heater housing must be installed in a strictly vertical position, as shown in the photo. Any bias will be negatively reflected in his work.
8. When choosing new radiators, buy products from bimetal or primary aluminum. In such metals, the least amount of impurities, which have a negative effect on the electric boiler.
9. Do not use cast-iron batteries when installing the electrode boiler with your own hands. Such products quickly become dirty and, moreover, use more heat carrier, which will reduce the efficiency of electric heating at times.
10. You can install several heaters in series( as shown in the video), if the power of one is not enough. It is recommended to use a group of boilers for heating installation in a two-story house( for example, one water heater will serve the first floor, and the second, respectively, the second one).

That's all I wanted to tell you about how to connect the electrode boiler in the house and apartment. We also recommend viewing the video, which tells about the advantages of using EOU - electrode flow-through heating plants, which are popular today.