Electric water heaters have recently become very popular among the population, as they provide autonomy from the central supply and allow you to create comfortable conditions where there are no boiler houses. However, when purchasing such products, users often have questions about their installation. That is why, when purchasing water heaters, the connection diagram of which involves a separate tie-in to the water supply system, you should know in advance about the installation process itself.
Operation principle
Such units work thanks to the active resistance of heating elements, inverters or anodes that are installed inside the tank. When water enters it, they produce heat and maintain the temperature at a certain level. As a result, the user has access to this blessing of civilization at any time.
Models and their connection systems
It is immediately worth noting the fact that the connection scheme for the Ariston water heater is practically no different from the same projects from other manufacturers. Therefore, it simply does not make sense to consider individual models. All of them are almost the same type and do not differ from each other.
However, there is one type of this device, which has special design features that affect the installation. The fact is that the scheme for connecting a flowing water heater does not imply full integration into the system. Usually such products are separate units that have their own separate water supply and output directly from their own tank.
Electricity and plumbing
First of all, you need to remember that the manufacturer gives a guarantee for their water heaters. In this case, the connection scheme should be used exactly as it was intended in the project during the development of the device. However, most experts recommend leaving a standard connection for integration into the water supply, but they are suitable for the electrical part separately.
Given this, it is necessary to separately describe both the process of the electrical circuit and the connection to the water supply system. At the same time, the installation must be described in detail, based on the fact that the project is designed for tapping into an existing network.
Materials
- First of all, you will need pipes to connect the system and water heaters. The connection diagram when using a tie-in involves the use of metal-plastic products. They are more reliable and require no additional tools for installation.
- Next, you need to purchase accessories that willused to connect all elements. In this case, special attention should be paid to the fact that two tees are needed, which will carry out the transition from one pipe to another.
- It is also recommended to purchase a pair of faucets that block water access to the heater. In principle, they are not needed, but in some situations it is very convenient to be able to physically block access to the device.
- Typical electrical connection diagram of the water heater assumes the presence of a cable corresponding to the power of the unit. It is desirable that it be made of copper and have a good protective shell.
- Special attention deserves a protective device or machine. It is also selected based on the power of the heater. It is thanks to him that you can completely turn off the device, which is not provided for in some models, and it will also protect the product itself and the entire network.
Tool
The set of necessary tools directly depends on the materials that will be used during the work. However, if the water heater connection scheme involves the use of metal-plastic pipes, then its number can be greatly reduced.
- First of all, you will need a set of keys that will be used when clamping the connections. Therefore, you should take care in advance that exactly the tool that will match the fittings is present.
- A special pipe cutter is also required. If necessary, it canreplace with a hacksaw, but you will have to additionally clean the cut edges.
- For some work you will need a screwdriver, which is useful not only for fixing certain couplings, but also it is simply necessary when connecting electrical circuits.
- Special attention should be paid to the perforator. This tool will be needed to fix the heater itself on the wall and fasten the pipes that will be connected to it.
- Typically, connecting a water heater to the water supply, the scheme of which involves installing its own power cable, does not involve the use of pliers, a knife and electrical tape, but it is advisable to have these things on hand.
Equipment hardware
It should be noted right away that there are many models of these products and each of them involves its own installation method. For example, the connection diagram of the Termex water heater directly depends on the specific features of the selected unit. It can be hung from the ceiling, wall, and even placed on the floor. Functionally, this arrangement does not particularly affect the circuit itself, but the wiring and fasteners depend on it.
In order to properly fix the heater on the plane, you first need to measure the horizontal using the water level so that the product does not have distortions. You also need to use a plumb line to measure the vertical. Next, on the plane, mark the places for mounting fasteners, which are installed using a perforator. After that, the heater can be hung in its place.
Plumbing
At this stage, you need to create a closed pipeline, part of which will be water heaters. The connection diagram in this case usually involves inserting into an existing system. However, there are exceptions, but in this case, a separate project is being prepared for the entire wiring.
- First of all, you need to cut the cold and hot water pipes in accordance with the clamps or adapters used. Usually for this, the water supply is cut and tees are inserted into this place, but in some cases you can simply drill a hole and use a special clamp with a clamp and a branch.
- Further, taps are mounted on the water outlets on the heater. Some masters consider this not mandatory, but it is with their help that you can completely dry the product or completely cut it off from the system.
- The final step is to connect the cold water supply to the appropriate faucet on the heater, and do the same with the hot system. They are usually marked in red and blue.
- It is also worth making a drain from the safety valve of the device using a special hose, which is usually placed in the toilet bowl or sewer.
Electricity
Usually, the water heater connection diagram is quite simple. Many people think that it is enough just to bring a socket to the product, into which the plug of the unit's wire should be inserted. However, experts have their own opinion on this matter.
Professionals firstthey prefer to completely cut the plug and connect to the machine. This reduces the number of contacts and reduces the factor of low-quality sockets. Then the wire is brought to the junction box. It is opened and connected directly to the supply wires of this section of the apartment or building.
Recommendations from experts
- Before starting work on tie-in into the pipe system, you need to turn off the water. The same applies to the installation of the electrical circuit.
- Usually, the connection of the water heater to the water supply, the scheme of which involves the use of several units, is made independently of each other. So you can ensure the stable operation of both devices and be able to turn off one of them.
- It is necessary to choose such a product, focusing not only on the type of room where it will be installed, but also on the number of future users. It is this factor that should be the main one, since the level of comfort depends on it, for which the heater is installed.
- Some models of such products have their own installation and connection features, which are individual. They are usually described in detail in the instructions that come with the kit. Compliance with these conditions is strictly necessary, since the functioning of a particular model and its service life depend on it.
- In some stores you can buy special kits that are designed to connect certain models of heaters to the water supply. They are quite practical and can save a lot of time and money. Howeveryou need to be very careful to choose exactly the product that fits into an existing water supply network. Therefore, first of all, you need to pay attention to adapters and tie-in couplings.
Conclusion
Based on the above, it can be understood that the connection diagram of the storage water heater is exactly the same as any other device of this type. At the same time, even a novice specialist can handle its development and implementation, having a minimum of tools and not even having much experience. However, it must be remembered that some manufacturers provide a guarantee for their products only if they are installed correctly without breaking the seals of the terminal cover or when using the services of specialists with appropriate qualifications. Therefore, this issue needs to be clarified at the acquisition stage.
