| Model | Dimensions( in mm) / power( in kW) / capacity( in l / min) / type of ignition | Advantages of | Disadvantages of |
| Bosch WR 10-2P | 580h300h220 / 17.4 kW / 10 l/ min / Piezopodge | Highly reliable device. Attractive and compact model. Quiet operation. No need for batteries. Water heating is stable. The appliance switches on even with a small head of water. The device has a regulation of the intensity of the flame. | Very expensive repair, as well as lack of spare parts. Low performance. The machine is sensitive to water quality. |
| Ariston Fast Evo 11B | 580х310х210 / 19 kW / 11 l / min / Electric | Differs in its attractive design. Easy operation of one handle. Works quietly. Features small size and small weight. Presence of gas control and battery charge indicator. | Water temperature changes during heating. Periodically you need to change the battery. |
| NEVA Lux 5514 | 650х390х260 / 28 kW / 13 l / min / Electric | The most advantageous in its quality and cost. Controlled by one handle. Automatic start after opening the crane. Rapid heating of water, independent of its pressure. High performance. No housing heating. Sufficient for 2 draw-off points. There is a good protection system. | It's quite noisy. Periodically you need to change the batteries, with no indication of the end of their charge. Often the heat exchanger breaks, and its replacement is quite expensive. |
| NEVA 4511 | 565x290x221 / 21 kW / 11 l / min / Electrical | Is the best of the budget columns. Small size. No complicated functions, so it's very easy to use. Good choice for villa. | The minimum set of functions. Low throughput. The water temperature is not stable. Suitable only for 1 point. |
| Electrolux GWH 285 ERN NanoPro | 578x310x220 / 19,2 kW / 11 l / min / Electric | Quality steel burner. Intelligent Control system for controlling the operation of the column. Works quite quietly. Small size of the device. | Expensive replacement parts. The filter is often dirty. Cotton is heard during ignition. |
| Vaillant MAG OE 11-0 / 0 XZ C + | 634x310x230 / 19 kW / 11 l / min / The Piezo Podge | Differs the service life. Has a multi-stage security system. The heat exchanger is protected against corrosion and serves for a long time thanks to a special protective coating. Easily modulated burner heating. Ability to change the mode depending on the time of year. You can easily reach all the units of the device from the front panel. | Quite a high price. When working at full power, it's quite noisy. The device is sensitive to water pressure. |
| Mora VEGA 10 | 592х320х245 / 17,3 kW / 10 l / min / The piezo-regulator | is characterized by the highest efficiency. The power of the column can be adjusted. Saves gas by 10%. Small size and durable service. Supports the water heating temperature. Has a good security system. | Very high cost. Low performance. |
| Ladoga HSF 14F | 720х320х210 / 24 kW / 14 l / min / Electric | Powered by batteries. Has an 8-level protection system. The device has a high-quality steel burner with reflex grilles. | Short service life. Expensive parts. |
Natural gas heaters are produced by many Russian and foreign companies. Consider the most popular models in our country:
Equipment that uses natural gas for heating water is quite popular, because it allows you to get hot water at any time. Modern speakers are very reliable, economical and safe, and each manufacturer praises their products, so it is difficult to understand the advantages and disadvantages of a specific model.
Top manufacturers for quality and reliability
Taking into account the parameters of the gas columns, the opinions of specialists and user feedback, the rating of the producers of the most popular and purchased speakers looks like this:
- The first place is occupied by German speakers from Vaillant. They are praised for their unpretentiousness, reliability, quality assembly and a rather long service life. In addition, all products of this brand are equipped with burners with power modulation.
- The second place is occupied by equipment from Bosch. This well-known German manufacturer has a rather wide range of burners with an affordable price. Modulating burners, high reliability, safe use are the main advantages of Bosch products.
- The third place belongs to the devices of the Italian manufacturer Ariston. Their demand is due to an affordable price and quite high quality. Due to the use of such columns in the manufacture of a durable composite material, the equipment serves a long time.
- The fourth place belongs to the Russian manufacturer Neva. Budget, attractive design, great choice, multifunctionality and quite decent quality - these are the main advantages of the products of this Russian manufacturer.
- In the fifth place is inexpensive Chinese column of the brand Termaxi. Their advantage is the availability of a modulation burner for all products. The power of the devices differs depending on the model.
Overview
Tips for choosing
- To find the right column for a city apartment, or for a holiday or country house, you first need to determine the capacity of the device. It will depend on the performance of the column - and the rate of water heating, and the ability to supply water to several points. Low-power devices( up to 20 kW) are capable of heating about 10-11 liters of water per minute and provide only one point of draw-off. The higher the power of the device, the more points it is able to simultaneously provide with warm water and the greater the volume of water will be heated by such a column in one minute.
- The next parameter, which distinguishes between gas columns, is the type of ignition. Think about whether you need a device with piezo-ignition, since such equipment is cheaper, but the gas consumption in such a column will be higher than in models with more modern electric ignition. In the case of a piezo spark, you need to press the button, and inside the apparatus there is always a ignition lamp consuming gas for nothing. It is more convenient to use electric ignition, however, it is also possible with it. If it is run on batteries, then they need to be replaced about once a year, and the apparatuses, which are activated by the turbine, need a sufficiently high water pressure.
- The cost of the column is also affected by the type of burner. In more expensive devices it is modulating, that is able to maintain a certain water temperature regardless of the pressure in the pipes.
- When choosing a column, it is very important to give enough attention and safety to its use. The owner of the housing should be sure that the device does not harm the health of users and placement in situations such as lack of traction, the emergence of reverse traction or flame attenuation. So find out which sensors to ensure the safe operation of the speaker are in the selected device.
You will find many useful nuances for choosing a gas column by watching the next video.
