Main elements
The geyser device looks like this.
- Water flow regulator.
- Chimney connection.
- Power control.
- Heat exchanger.
- Water node.
- Exhaust hood.
- Switch.
- Rear panel.
- Diaphragm gas valve.
- Ignition.
- Gas unit.
Two pipes are connected to the gas column. The first of them is designed for gas supply, the second - for cold water supply. In addition, a pair of burners is located at the bottom, one auxiliary and one main.
Important! The device of the gas column can be different, depending on the method of ignition - it (ignition) can be electronic, manual and using a piezoelectric element.
Distinctive abilities
According to reviews of Ariston gas wall-mounted double-circuit boilers, they have 4 distinctive features that are useful for their owners:
- All models of this company are equipped with automatic protection systems.
- The presence of a water pump, which is necessary for the constant circulation of water through the pipes.
- Possibility to choose a model with an expansion tank. With its help, an automatic pressure adjustment will take place inside the heating system.
- Ariston equips its equipment with various types of ignition. It can be automatic, which will greatly facilitate the life of the owner of a particular boiler. Otherwise, each time the unit is started, a person will need to press a special button.
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How does a gas water heater work
Such devices are designed to provide domestic and industrial facilities with hot water. The essence of their work is quite simple: cold water from the pipeline enters the column heat exchanger, where it is heated by burners (they are located under the heat exchanger). As you know, a fire needs oxygen, so that the burners do not go out, the column is connected to the ventilation system of the house / apartment. The exhaust gas is eliminated by means of a special chimney, which is combined exclusively with a gas water heater.
What to look for when choosing a water heater
All the described types of columns function somewhat differently.
So, if the device is turned on manually, that is, the gas has to be ignited with matches, the burner will ignite from the fact that you turn the fuel supply valve. Although it is worth noting that such designs have long been outdated. Modern designs are equipped with either electronic ignition or a piezoelectric element.
New models are activated at the touch of a button located on the front panel of the device. Piezo ignition creates a spark that ignites the pilot. In the future, everything happens in automatic mode - the tap opens, the column lights up, hot water begins to flow.
If the gas water heater is fired up electronically, then it is perhaps the most reliable and durable device. The system is turned on by means of a pair of batteries supplying the necessary charge to create a spark. No buttons, no matches, the only thing you need to do to turn it on is to turn on the tap. In most cases, batteries last a very long time because the energy to charge is minimal.
Connecting a gas water heater to the water supply: organization and documentation
The first thing that needs to be done is to contact the housing and communal services and ask for a plan for the removal of water, gas and smoke.If a gas appliance has already been installed in the room, then you still have to get a plan in order to determine exactly where the appliance should be installed.
As soon as you receive all these plans, you will need to go to the city's gas service with a statement, which will indicate a request to replace the old device with a new one. The application must be accompanied by a request for the repair or replacement of the gas pipeline and water supply. After all the replacement and repair work has been completed, the owner must get his hands on an act of work performed and the column installed in its place.
A more difficult process will be installing the gas appliance in a new location. Such work involves changing the location of all the necessary pipes and, accordingly, the chimney.
In order to carry out this work, the following documents will be required:
- Column installation project;
- Model name and technical data sheet desirable;
- Chimney condition document;
- A number of documents that prove ownership of the property;
- A statement that will indicate the request for reorganization;
- Application for petition for construction work.
After all the documents are confirmed and signed, the workers will carry out the installation work, set up and connect the column. Upon completion and after sealing the meter, you will need to obtain an act from the technical supervision and the fire service, as well as a separate document in which it will be approved that the device can be used. In the end, it will be necessary to contact the BTI so that a new project of the premises can be introduced there.
Causes of malfunctions and DIY repair
The use of gas water heaters, however, like any other equipment, is accompanied by malfunctions, frequent or rare. At the same time, there are such malfunctions that can only be eliminated by specialists who have the necessary knowledge and admission for this. But there are those that can be easily eliminated with your own hands, so we will consider them.
Video - sensor malfunction
Video - repair of a Chinese gas water heater
Important! You can check the draft of the chimney in the old "old-fashioned" way: bring a lighted match to it. If the fire on the match deflects in the direction of the chimney, then everything is in order with it. If this did not happen, then he needs a complete cleaning.
It is for this reason that the gas water heater should be inspected annually - this is the only way it will work correctly.
Features of operation
Modern gas water heaters are small and compact, so they can be placed in almost any convenient place. Their service life depends largely on how correctly they are installed and used in the future.
As you know, the device of the gas water heater is such that it has to work with a rather dangerous fuel. For this reason, during installation, make sure that, God forbid, there is no gas leakage. If you cannot, for one reason or another, take care of this, or, even worse, cannot eliminate all the leaks, then further operation will turn into a dangerous activity, which sooner or later can lead to an explosion.
For this reason, it is categorically not recommended to install a gas water heater with your own hands. It is better to have professionals who have all the necessary skills, experience, and the appropriate equipment to do this.
So, for installation, you need the following tools:
- dowels;
- magnet and salt filter;
- drill;
- the required number of taps;
- pipeline;
- chimney corrugation;
- gas pipe;
- Mayevsky valve;
- actually, the column itself.
The device is installed only in the kitchen and only on the wall, which is made of refractory material. The distance from the column to the wall surface should be at least 2 centimeters, if it turns out more, then this is even better.An asbestos sheet should also be laid here, which must have a minimum thickness of 0.3 centimeters.
Important! The apartment / house must have a chimney that will remove the products of gas combustion. It will consist not only of vertical, but also of horizontal sections, and on them it must go at an incline (approximately 0.2 centimeters per linear meter).
So that the pipeline does not accidentally burst, the gas column should be installed only when the water is completely drained from the system.
But editing, as we have said, is not the most important thing. It is also important that the device is used correctly, for which certain operating rules must be followed. If you do not do this, then even the most expensive and high-quality model will soon break down. So we want to prevent this from happening. Firstly, we must not heat the water to a temperature that would exceed 60 degrees. The fact is that too high a temperature will lead to the formation of salt scale on the walls of the heat exchanger. The result is more frequent cleaning or, even worse, replacement of the heat exchanger.
In addition, we can damage the structure of the heat exchanger by using too hard water. To avoid this, you should soften the water using special means, or install a special filter in the system.
The right choice of gas water heaters
If you decide to purchase a geyser device for yourself, then pay attention, first of all, to the power of the model you have chosen. It should be enough to provide all your family members with hot water. The power of almost all modern models fits into the range from 3 to 60 kilowatts.
Important! The more powerful the gas water heater, the greater the volume of water it will be able to heat up within a certain period of time.
The average “cell of society”, consisting of four people, needs a device with an average capacity of 16-24 kilowatts. It is more than enough for the dishes to be washed and everyone was able to take a shower. Even if the device has a low power of 16 kilowatts, it will be able to give 10 liters of hot water, which is enough to be able to wash and wash dishes at the same time. Of course, if you can, then buy a column with a capacity of 24 kilowatts, since it can provide 24 liters of heated water.
In addition, it is advisable to take into account the water temperature that a specific model can provide. For its designation, the Latin letters DT are used. For example, if water is already supplied to the heat exchanger with a temperature of 12 degrees, then it will heat up to 24 in it. therefore, it can be used even without prior dilution.
Today there are models that are capable of heating water even up to 50 degrees. Their power, as well as the cost, is an order of magnitude higher than conventional models. For this reason, if several plumbing elements are simultaneously connected to the system at once, then it is better to purchase a more powerful column so that it can provide them all with hot water at the same time.
Also, when buying a gas water heater, see if it is equipped with safety sensors. They are of the following types:
- overheating;
- damping of the burner;
- burning;
- reduced pressure;
- temperature;
- sudden interruption of water supply.
And remember: gas water heaters are only allowed to be installed in the kitchen! Installation of a gas water heater in the bathroom is prohibited! Unless she (the bathroom) meets all existing requirements.
As a conclusion
So, we have sorted out what a gas water heater is, what are its features, what malfunctions may arise during operation and how to fix them later. We only note that such devices are extremely economical, especially in light of the ever-increasing utility rates.And the last thing: do not forget that preventive maintenance of the column's performance should be carried out annually.
The Italian brand Ariston got its start in 1960. It was during this period that the family-owned scale manufacturer began to produce electric water heaters. Since 1980, the production of gas-fired boilers has been established. Since the end of the twentieth century, the company has opened representative offices in Russia and China, becoming a global brand.
Ariston gas water heaters of flow-through and storage type are sold in more than 150 countries, including the Russian Federation. Boilers are easy to use, have a well thought-out internal structure and high build quality. The consumer is offered instantaneous and storage water heaters.
Geysers Ariston
Boilers use the principle of instantaneous heating of water. Several lines of columns are produced, classified according to the following criteria:
There are several types of automatic water heaters, which differ in the principle of producing a spark on the burner:
- ignition from batteries;
- ignition from a household network, at 220V.
Ariston semi-automatic and automatic flow columns are easy to use, and due to their compact size, they can be installed even in rooms with a small area.
Below is a table with detailed technical characteristics of instantaneous water heaters:
Water flow (l / min) | Minimum water pressure (bar) | Power, kWt) | Ignition system | Water temperature control | |||
FAST EVO C 11/14 | electronic modulation of the burner | ||||||
FAST EVO B 11/14 | from batteries | ||||||
mechanical modulation of the burner | |||||||
NEXT EVO SFT 11 NG EXP | electronic modulation of the burner | ||||||
MARCO POLO M2 10l FF | 3-stage |
Accumulative gas boilers Ariston
The manufacturer's lineup includes three basic modifications. Ariston capacitive gas boilers are available in the following versions:
- NHRE is an Ariston storage type gas water heater with an enamelled tank, with a capacity of 185-350 liters. The model is intended for installation in private houses. Due to its large dimensions, the tank cannot be used in apartments.
- SUPER SGA - small volume drives from 50-95 liters. In appearance and dimensions, they resemble an ordinary household electric boiler. At the request of the consumer, they can be installed in the apartment.
- SGA - tanks with a volume of 115-195 liters are produced in the modification. Suitable for installation in a private house, for a small family for 3-4 people.
The device of the storage gas water heater Ariston differs from the columns of the same brand. Water heating is carried out in a manner similar to an electric boiler. Only instead of a heating element, a fire tube is used. The principle of operation is as follows:
- the gas burner heats the air;
- hot air masses enter the fire tube (which acts as a heat exchanger) surrounded by water;
- a heated heat exchanger gives off heat to the water;
- heated water is stored in a thermally insulated container and immediately enters the consumer after opening the hot water tap.
Gas consumption with a storage boiler, as well as other technical characteristics of Ariston gas water heaters are set out in the table:
Model overview
Ariston Fast Evo Series
Two modifications are presented with a productivity of 11 and 14 liters per minute, respectively Fast Evo11b and Fast Evo 14b. These are automatic speakers with electric ignition - to maintain the function, you need two batteries, which last for a couple of years. Temperature constancy is maintained by a flame modulation system. There are devices:
- Type C. Here the front panel is equipped with a digital display - to control the set parameters. If the settings are incorrect, the screen will display an error code - having looked at its meaning in the instructions, the user adjusts the device for specific parameters. Management - push-button.
- Type B. There is a mechanical handle - to switch the temperature mode.
Advantages of modification 11b:
- Works at two points of water intake.
- Ignition at minimum head.
- Stable outlet temperature.
Cons of 11b:
- Unpresentable design.
- Users notice a hum at a small flame, which disappears when fully burned.
Advantages of modification 14b:
- Stylish design.
- Minimum adjustment - only one temperature mode is set.
- Temperature stability.
- Quiet ignition.
Cons of 14b:
- Battery replacement.
Marco Polo series
The series is represented by two models - Gi7S and M2. Both are discontinued. Flow heaters. Turbocharged system. No chimney. Closed combustion chamber. The pipe is brought out into the street - the combustion products are removed through a window or a hole made in the wall. Installation of such devices is carried out after an appropriate permit issued by the gas supervision. Both models have an open combustion chamber. Polo power Gi7S - 22 kW, M2 - 18 kW. Productivity, respectively, 11 and 10 l / min. Such devices are valuable for rooms without a stationary chimney. The disadvantage of the series is its volatility. The fan is powered by 220 V.
DGI 10L CF Superlux
Budget version. The assembly is Russian. Mechanical control. Automatic electric ignition - batteries required. Productivity - 10 l / min. Estimated cost 7,000 rubles. Technical specifications:
- The maximum heating is 75 ° C.
- Power 19 200 W.
- There is a gas control system. Overheat protection.
- Chimney type.
- Gas consumption - 2 cubic meters m / h.
It can operate on any type of gas - natural or liquefied. There is a winter-summer switch. Wall mount. Vertical layout.
Storage heaters
Storage water heaters are presented in two modifications:
- Ariston SGA 200.8650 watts. Open combustion chamber. Heating +75 ° С. Tank capacity - 195 liters. It ignites automatically. There are indicators - heating and switching on. There is a thermometer. The container is covered with enamel inside. Works on any type of gas. Protective gas control system. Vertical installation. Outdoor type. Magnesium anode. Dimensions - 49.5 × 170x35 cm.
- Ariston SUPER SGA. Capacity 100 liters. Dimensions 95 × 49.5 × 51 cm. Tank cover, installation and other points are similar to the previous model.
Italian storage-type water heaters with natural draft provide the house with hot water for any volume of consumption and regardless of the temperature of the incoming water. They are used both in everyday life and in industry. Pluses SUPER SGA:
- Adaptation to Russian conditions - they work stably at low parameters of gas pressure and pressure in water supply pipes.
- High-resistant enamel on the inner surface of the tank is an exclusive development of the company.
- Three security devices. The water heater is equipped with a thermocouple, temperature and flue gas sensors.
- Serial or parallel connection.
- Fuel economy.
- Effective thermal insulation - reduces heat loss by 20%.
- Magnesium anode.
- Piezo ignition.
- There is no electrical connection.
- Robust steel body.
- There is a regulation and indication of temperature.
Ariston column error codes
Typical malfunctions of Ariston water heaters are described in the operating instructions. There are also error codes and their decoding. Servicing your speakers should be done by qualified personnel. You can do minor repairs yourself.
The table lists the main malfunctions and methods for their elimination:
What caused | Trouble-shooting |
When you open the water supply tap, the column does not turn on. | Check for gas supply. Replace gas cylinder. Close and reopen the hot water tap. |
The burner has shut down spontaneously. | When working with LPG, check the filling of the cylinders. Make sure the water pressure is sufficient to operate the column. Restart the water heater by closing and opening the DHW tap again. |
The column turned on in the absence of water. | The water heater is restarted. |
The water heating temperature sensor is out of order or did not work. | Restart the water heater, if the fault remains, replace the heating sensor. |
The signal for excessive consumption of water was triggered when filling the bath. | The column is restarted by closing and reopening the DHW tap. |
The ionization sensor and flame control does not work. | Repairs and maintenance are performed by a service. |
The turbine does not start. | Repairs are carried out by the service department. |
The meaning of the boiler error codes Ariston with explanations
In this section I will try not only to announce the entire list, but also to provide additional information on some points known to me, with links to articles on repairing the Ariston Clas boiler.
If something is disturbed in the operation of the boiler: Either you can reset the error with the Reset button and restart it, or this will not work until the malfunction is eliminated.
Error codes are divided into six groups according to the functional units of the device. The first digit of the code just informs which group the corresponding malfunction belongs to:
1. Primary circuit; 2. DHW circuit; 3. ECU - (electronic control unit) 4. Data exchange with peripheral devices; (external sensors, thermostats, etc.) 5. Ignition and flame detection. 6. Air supply and removal of combustion products.
Primary circuit
1 01 - Overheating (Triggering of the overheating sensor 102 ± 4 ° C.) After cooling down, the error is reset. Possible reasons for what can be done.
It often occurs when the boiler is started incorrectly for the first time, due to the fact that they did not release air from the system after filling it with a coolant. Or worse, they started without filling the system with a coolant (in boilers without a pressure sensor, such a start is possible)
Further, the following reasons are possible:
Insufficient flow of the heating medium can occur if ... the heating circuit filter is clogged, due to scale in the primary heat exchanger or problems with the circulation pump.
There is also a very large flame on the burner, the gas valve needs to be adjusted, (done by a specialist) You can close the gas tap, sometimes it helps.
1 02 - Pressure sensor in the CH circuit - Sensor malfunction or insufficient pressure in the circuit. It is impossible to reset, we eliminate the reasons.
1 03 — 104 — 105 — 106 -107 - Insufficient circulation, or insufficient quantity of heating medium.
Possible reasons for what can be done.
- Airiness of the system, it is necessary to remove the air, for this we press the ESC button for more than 5 seconds. The boiler will run the pump for 6 minutes without igniting the flame to remove air. We check the pressure, at least 1 - 1.2 bar, if necessary add.
- Circulation pump problems, often the reason for this is in the pump control relay article about it here.
- And of course the slagging of the heat exchangers or the filter in the heating circuit, this can also greatly impede good circulation.
1 08 - There is no water in the primary circuit.
Possible reasons for what can be done. Make sure there is water, - check the pressure, add if necessary. We observe - if the pressure drops again for some time (several days or a week), find out the cause of the leaks. We remember about the possible malfunction of the sensors themselves. And we read the material from this article
I have not seen the following error codes, but they are described in the smart book for servicemen as follows: 1 09 - Overpressure in the primary circuit (P> 3 bar) 1 10 - Temperature sensor at the supply to the CO circuit (NTC1) - no contact 1 11 — Temperature sensor on the supply to the CO circuit (NTC1) - short circuit 1 12 — Temperature sensor at the entrance from the CO circuit (NTC2) - no contact 1 13 — Temperature sensor at the inlet from the CO circuit (NTC2) - short circuit 1 14 — Outdoor temperature sensor - no contact 1 15 — Outdoor temperature sensor - short circuit
DHW circuit
These codes also did not occur, especially since I did not have to see a boiler working in tandem with a solar plant (solar collector) and a boiler.So the most likely errors are related to malfunction of sensors in the DHW or CO circuits.
2 01 — DHW flow sensor (NTCs) - no contact 2 02 — DHW flow sensor (NTCs) - short circuit 2 03- Tank temperature sensor - no contact 2 04 — Tank temperature sensor - short circuit 2 05 — Sensor at the inlet to the DHW circuit (from the solar system) - no contact 2 06 — Sensor at the inlet to the DHW circuit (from the solar system) - short circuit 2 07 — Overheating of the solar collector pipe 2 08 — Low temperature in solar piping 2 09 — Overheating in the tank (Boiler) Alarm
ECU - Electronic control unit
It is generally better not to go here without the necessary knowledge. The most that can be done to the layman is to reset with the RESET button. You can check the reliability of the contacts of the connected loops and wires, as well as such an easy way to turn off the boiler from the network and turn it on after a few minutes. This can sometimes help. (See error 304)
For the rest, entrust it to specialists. After all, you will not flash the EEPROM (Memory chip, in case it flies)
However, there is another option, through the menu, manually set the necessary parameters if a failure occurs. Of course, this will not help with every failure, but you can try.
I did that once. After the owner of the boiler poured the water control board, something went off there, the boiler was not controlled and it was not clear how it behaved, for example, when the temperature setting knobs were turned on the display, it showed all sorts of rubbish. The only thing that is needed for this is to know how to enter the service menu and the parameters that need to be set. I copied the necessary parameters from my own, the same working boiler, and then put them in the damaged boiler. It helped!
How to use the Ariston gas water heater
The instructions for use provide detailed recommendations of Ariston regarding:
- installations and connections;
- settings;
- first and repeated launch;
- replacement of batteries and cleaning the water heater.
Careful observance of the described rules increases the service life of the gas boiler. The application of the recommendations is an indispensable condition for setting up the Ariston gas water heater for warranty service.
How to install a column from Ariston
The connection is carried out in accordance with the current SNiP and PPB. It is not required to obtain a permit for operation. When registering a gas supply project, it is enough to provide the number and model of the boiler. The connection of the column and storage tank must meet several requirements:
- For the room used for the boiler room - ceiling height not less than 2.2 m; total area from 9 m². It is necessary to have a window or an opening window, natural supply and exhaust ventilation.
- Piping diagram - the basic connection plan is given in the technical documentation. In front of the column, cut-off valves are installed on the supply and return pipelines. A water filtration system is required.
- Fire requirements during installation - Ariston boiler is hung on a wall made of non-combustible solid material. Wooden surfaces are protected with basalt wool and asbestos or galvanized sheets. When the pipeline passes through the ceilings and the roofing cake, fire breaks are provided.
Equipment features
Ariston geysers are compact in size, traditional in style and simple in design. In the process of manufacturing the units, European technology is used, which ensures a high level of device safety. These qualities are manifested in full compliance with the operating rules recommended by the manufacturer.
All modifications presented on the official website are equipped with several security systems:
- fuel control;
- temperature monitoring device;
- overheat protection;
- traction device.
These elements provide the maximum level of safety in the use of Ariston gas columns in emergency situations in a centralized water supply, gas supply system.
From the Ariston factory, the equipment is supplied with test settings for the main functions, which are based on standard operating modes. Therefore, before commissioning, the gas water heater must be configured taking into account the recommendations specified in the operating instructions. This is necessary in order for the unit to function properly under the condition of insufficient gas pressure or surges in water pressure.
Before starting, it is necessary to correctly adjust the unit, only in this way it will be able to ensure uninterrupted supply of hot water.
Therefore, if there is uncertainty about your capabilities, it is better to contact a specialist from the service center.
VIDEO: Rules for installing gas water heaters
Advantages and disadvantages
Based on the statistics of user reviews, a list of pluses and minuses of Ariston gas columns was formed. Of the advantages, the following should be highlighted:
- water heaters can be adjusted depending on different operating conditions;
- during operation, the device does not emit a loud noise, even during ignition, a characteristic sound is reproduced at a minimum volume;
- high-quality assembly is ensured through the use of modern technologies, taking into account European standards;
- all units have a classic attractive design that is in perfect harmony with any interior style;
- thanks to a copper heat exchanger, the service life of the device reaches 10-13 years.
Despite the rather great popularity of the company, Ariston equipment has negative aspects:
- with a sharp drop in water pressure, an emergency shutdown of the gas water heater occurs, which is considered a big disadvantage for residents of multi-storey buildings;
- in the event of a breakdown of functioning units, it will be easier to purchase a new column than to buy spare parts at a high price, since the parts for the devices of this company are very expensive;
- mistrust is caused by the length of the operational life of the components, since the equipment is assembled in China.
In the process of choosing the most optimal option, you should be guided by personal preferences and criteria for technical characteristics, as well as take into account the purchase budget. When buying budget versions up to 10,000 rubles, you should not count on the durability of the equipment. The fact is that protective systems and individual safety blocks are mounted in units from a higher price range.
Rating of the best models of Ariston geysers
There are several gas water heaters that have gained great popularity among Russian consumers. From the entire model range, users distinguish the following devices.
Ariston fast evo
The version has a capacity of 19 and 24 kW. With this indicator, it produces 11-14 l / min. hot water. This model belongs to a series of automatic gas water heaters equipped with electric ignition and two batteries, in fact, from which the igniter receives voltage for the spark.
FAST EVO ONT B 11 NG
The Ariston fast Evo geyser is equipped with a flame modulation device. This element helps to maintain the temperature of the outlet water, even when the pressure in the water supply system changes. The control panel has a temperature regulator that allows you to set the desired heating mode. The maximum temperature is 60 ° C.
The models with the "C" prefix have a digital LCD-screen, which displays all the necessary information about the selected program. But here it should be borne in mind that the temperature readings displayed on the display determine the value of the set program, and not to the produced water.
Also, if a problem is detected or the wrong mode is set, the corresponding error code will be displayed on the screen.You can decipher the symbols using the operating instructions.
- Ariston fast Evo user manual
Ariston Marco Polo Gi-7S
The unit is equipped with a turbocharged system, therefore, its design does not provide for the presence of a chimney element. The flow rate of the series is 11 l / min. with a power of 19.8 kW.
Marco Polo Gi7S 11L FFI NG
To mount the Ariston Marco Polo Gi-7S, you need to create a through hole in the wall and install an exhaust pipe in it. It is also allowed to mount this part in a window.
Such an installation should only be carried out with the permission of the gas inspection. Otherwise, you can get a large fine.
- Instruction d'utilisation Ariston Marco Polo Gi-7S
Pros and cons of Ariston speakers
Benefits:
- Quiet work. During ignition and operation, there are no extraneous sounds and clicks.
- Temperature stabilization in different modes.
- Copper heat exchanger - durable, resistant to temperature extremes and scale.
- Manufacturing and assembly are carried out using European technologies.
- Spectacular design.
Disadvantages:
- Shutdown when pressure drops in water supply tubes. This disadvantage is especially noticeable on the last floors of apartment buildings.
- There is a doubt about the durability of the components - the Chinese assembly affects.
- The high cost of spare parts. If the equipment breaks down, it is more profitable to buy a cheaper analogue from less well-known manufacturers than to change the unit that has failed.
When choosing a model, consider the need for hot water volumes, the number of water intake points and your budget. The price of inexpensive versions is up to 10,000 rubles. But they are not durable. To purchase a reliable speaker with durable components, you need to pay an order of magnitude more.