Features of wood water heaters

Devices of this type are very popular with owners of country houses, baths, private pools. The boiler on the wood can be installed in a train or village, in other words, the equipment will be relevant in places with limited access to gas. Power plants in remote locations are not always enough to ensure comfortable living conditions. That is why the wood-burning water heater so loved by a resident of villages and small towns. It allows you to make living conditions much better, providing all the living space with hot water. Despite the fact that the cost of the unit itself can be quite high, it quickly pays for itself due to fuel economy.

Varieties of heating appliances on the wood

Water heaters and other appliances for providing hot water, using solid elements as fuel, were among the first to occupy a niche in the market of household appliances. The reliability of the design and efficiency of work allowed them to remain competitive to this day. Over time, many different variants of boilers appeared. Manufacturers are trying to create devices that are suitable for different conditions, and therefore today you can buy a wood-burning water heater with different configurations.

Depending on the intended tasks, for the solution of which the boiler is bought, it is possible to distinguish such types of devices.

1. To heat the air in a residential area and provide it with hot water. They have a built-in firebox and are better known to customers. titled "titanium."
2. To perform the same functions as the model described above, but, unlike it, equipped with a separate column.
3. To create a comfortable temperature in the room and further maintain it. Such devices are presented as combined unit, which includes, among other things, also the heating element.
4. For heated pool water and maintaining temperature through a spiral vessel.

Let us consider in more detail each of the described variations for comparison of characteristics. All of them have their own nuances and design features. The devices differ not only in the form and power of work, but also in the quality of materials, and, most importantly, in the average market value.

Titanium

The most famous among the villagers water heater on wood - is titanium. The device has been produced for more than fifty years and has spread widely within our country. Titanium can not only heat water, but also maintain a comfortable room temperature of up to sixty square meters. The multifunctional unit is capable of working not only on wood, but also on any type of solid fuel, including coal and extruded fuel cells. The main characteristic of this device is high reliability and unpretentiousness in leaving. The device effectively works in any conditions and is able to serve the owner for many years.

Manufacturers were able to achieve such high efficiency due to the simple and at the same time thoughtful design. Cast iron firebox The heater is connected to a stainless steel storage tank. In the middle of the circuit is a pipe for the removal of combustion products. The cold water supply pipes are connected to the storage tank, which, passing through a complex radiator system, heats itself and at the same time heats the room. The same liquid can be used for business purposes. Having established supplied mixer, you will provide access to hot water at any convenient time.

The average market value of this class of equipment begins with a mark of eleven thousand rubles.

Among the shortcomings are the following facts.

1. With critical system crashes, almost impossible to repair. This is due to the lack of firms and professionals involved in maintenance of the units. Complicated process lack of factory parts. Even specialty shops are rarely able to provide the necessary materials.
2. Cannot be used as a central heating system.. Titanium needs constant monitoring and placing new portions of fuel.When the firebox burns through, the temperature in the room starts to drop rapidly. During the night, the room will have time to cool down a lot, and the construction does not allow laying the fuel with a margin.

Shower boiler

it an upgraded version of the water heaterthat meets the requirements of modernity. A wood-burning boiler of this type can quickly heat large volumes of water in a short time. Delivered from the shortcomings of the previous version, this unit can be installed both in a private house and in the country or a small cottage. In just thirty minutes, you get enough hot water for four people.

These devices are divided into three types.

1. Water heating equipment with separate firebox.
   

2. Twin system - FAC.
   
3. Combined type boiler including TEN - KVL LF. His task is to provide the living room with hot water and maintain its heating. The heating element prevents the liquid from cooling down, allowing it to be used at any convenient time.
   

The described devices are great for gardeners and homeowners who are not connected to the gas mains.Water heaters on solid fuels, although they have some drawbacks, but allow you to provide your house with hot water and heat. However, this equipment requires careful maintenance, replacement of consumable parts, attention to fuel quality.

Devices of the combined type, although they solve the problem of constantly putting firewood, are not suitable for everyone. A weak electrical network, old wiring and many other factors may not allow the installation of a boiler of this type.

Devices to maintain the required temperature of the water in the pool

Apart from other household appliances, there are wood fluid heaters in the pool. The device is made in the form of a spiral tube and a special grille that serves as a fuel tray.

The instruction provides for the use of a wood water heater only for heating water in small household pools. It functions as follows:

• hoses from the inlet and outlet openings are immersed in the pool;
• fuel is set and ignited directly under the helix;
• circulating fluid passes through the coil and heats up gradually;

For each water heater information is provided on the maximum power and volume of the pool, which it can warm up. Pay attention to these figures when you buy, otherwise you risk to buy the wrong device.

How to choose a wood water heater

The market of household appliances is full of many offers. It is not surprising that a person who first decided to buy a solid-fuel water heater may become confused about the number of models. All of them are distinguished by the quality of the materials used in the manufacture, power and characteristics.

The greatest respect among consumers and specialists is enjoyed by Russian, Czech and Bulgarian manufacturing companies. The remaining brands cause much less confidence, because the build quality of the device leaves much to be desired. Moreover, the market is leaking. handicrafts, executed on underground enterprises. Untested units fall into the homes of unsuspecting customers, leading to unpleasant consequences.

How to distinguish a factory model from a fake? Everything is very simple. When you purchase you need:

• pay for welding seams - if they are made carelessly, poorly cleaned and do not inspire confidence, it is better to refuse to purchase;
• all handles, covers, removable panels and detachable parts must be firmly held in their grooves, not to raise doubts in reliability, it is easy to lie in your hand and be accessible;
• always check the availability of documents for the submitted sample - a technical passport, instruction manual and warranty card - this is a list of required papers.

Only if all the described requirements are met, you can without doubt get a water heater.

The wood water heater is an excellent decision for the houses which are not connected to the central communications. Be careful when buying, and the device will serve you for many years.