How to properly connect the storage water heater in the apartment: choosing a place to connect the boiler

Though, that in each apartment there is a hot water supply, Nonetheless, sometimes there are interruptions with its supply. It is in this situation that such a device will help, as a water heater. This device can be installed in any apartment, which has a riser with cold water. The boiler can be used as an additional source of hot water, when it disappears from the taps. He can also act as the main, if the dwelling is not connected to the centralized water supply system.

Currently, the market offers different types of water heaters. Along with gas and electric boilers are available. The use of such equipment should be considered as the most economical way to organize hot water supply in urban housing. Especially advantageous boiler in the case, if water tariffs are higher, than for electricity. Faced with the problem of hot water shortage, without a water heater can not do. But buying a boiler is half the battle. It is even more important to properly install and connect this installation to the water supply and electrical network.

How to choose a place to install water heaters?

Uninterrupted operation of the boiler is possible only in that case, if the work on its installation is performed correctly. Before connecting the water heater, it is necessary to determine its location. In most homes, the installation of such equipment is carried out in the bathrooms in the immediate vicinity of the risers with water. Its usual location is a toilet, because that's where the water supply risers are most often located. The bathroom is less often used for installation of this unit.

Placing the unit next to the risers, good water pressure is provided - one of conditions of trouble-free operation of a boiler. Installation of a water heater complicates its big weight. For its fixing it is necessary to choose a capital wall. If you decide to place it on a partition of small thickness, then it will not cope with such a load and the tank will fall to the floor.

If we talk about the connection scheme of this equipment, then note, that it is quite simple. The homeowner can do this work himself, without the help of specialists. If you have chosen a toilet as the location of this installation, then it should be arranged as follows, so that it does not interfere with the use of the toilet. In some cases, when the apartment has an awkward layout, place two water heaters at once. When it is necessary to provide hot water in the kitchen and bathroom, then this is the best solution.

Installation with a large tank is placed in the toilet, because the water consumption there is much higher. A smaller capacity boiler is installed in the kitchen. Experts recommend placing the boiler in the kitchen under the sink or above it. As for the toilet, then in this room the best option for placing this installation - over the toilet or sink.

When the installation location is determined, you must select a connection scheme. There should be no foreign objects in the immediate vicinity of the equipment. There are a number of requirements for the installation site, which you should know about:

• wiring should not run near the boiler;
• there must be risers near the installation site, to which the tank and regulating devices will be connected.

Independent installation of a boiler

If you decide to install a water heater on your own, then it will take a lot of effort. In this case, there are three options:

• buying a boiler, the seller allows the installation of equipment on their own. The warranty on the water heater is maintained. In this case, the homeowner must focus on the wiring diagrams during installation and make the installation in accordance with it. Then installation of the unit will be executed qualitatively, and during operation the installation will work reliably. In addition, the safety of its operation will be ensured;
• when purchasing a water heater or manufacturer, or the seller himself forbids the buyer to install an electric water heater. This situation is not uncommon. In this case, you need to understand, what, deciding to perform the installation on their own, the warranty on the device will be lost. If this is not critical, then you can perform installation work on the unit with your own hands. However, all installation conditions must be fully complied with;
• the instruction and the scheme of installation of a boiler are absent. In this case, do not try to do the work yourself. The best solution is to turn to specialists, which will connect the boiler correctly and ensure its further maintenance, and, if necessary, repairs.

In most cases, you can easily connect the boiler with your own hands. If you are determined to do this work yourself, you need to prepare. First of all, you will need certain tools and materials to perform the installation work:

• impact drill. If it is not there, then you can use a hammer;
• bur, construction level;
• pliers, wrench;
• hammer;
• screwdriver;
• soldering iron for plastic pipes.

When buying a boiler, the consumer can find complete fasteners:

• first perform mounting to the wall of the metal bar, on which the unit will be fixed in the future;
• then a metal bar is fixed to the water heater, which by means of bolts will then be established on a wall surface.

When performing this work can not do without the use of the construction level, since one of the installation requirements is, that the boiler must be in a strictly horizontal or vertical position.

When the boiler is installed, it is necessary to carry out not less responsible work on its connection to a water supply system and an electric network.

Water connection

There are usually no difficulties in connecting the boiler to the water supply network. When performing this work, use a simple installation scheme, which includes the choice of place of installation of the device and connection of pipes. Performing installation work, it is necessary to follow the manufacturer's instructions.

The order of works

• It is necessary to begin this work with that, that the safety valve should be put on a branch pipe. Through it cold water will be supplied to the installation from the water supply system. During this work it is necessary to ensure maximum tightness. You can use any material for this, available in your home, designed for waterproofing. While winding the valve on the pipe, it is necessary not to overdo it, otherwise you can just damage it. It is worth saying, that in the water heater a safety valve is a mandatory element. Operation of the equipment without this component is prohibited.
• The water heater is connected to the water supply using pipes. Pipes made of different materials are available on the market, with which you can connect equipment. It is best to opt for copper pipes. If you can't afford to buy them, then you can choose more affordable plastic tubes.
• If a room has been selected to install the unit, in which there are no risers of water supply, then you will need to install a container of water. When placing it you should know, that the capacity of the water heater must be located at a distance of at least 5 meters.

Spending a couple of hours of his time, it is possible to make high-quality connection of the storage boiler to the water supply.

Boiler installation: because of

Installation of the boiler is best done near the place, where hot water will be used. This will minimize heat loss.

If the water in the pipes is of poor quality, then, so that the equipment does not fail prematurely, it is necessary to connect a filter at the input. It is usually not included in the set of the electric water heater, so it will have to buy for an additional fee.

In the absence of floor waterproofing in the room, in which installation of the device for water heating will be carried out, then in this case it is necessary to install a pallet. Thanks to it drainage of water in the sewerage through drainage tubes will be provided. It is also not included in this equipment, so you need to take care of their acquisition.

Connecting the boiler to the network with your own hands

First, what you need to pay attention to - the type of wiring, used by the manufacturer of the storage boiler - lower or upper. Before, how to connect the unit, you should read the manufacturer's recommendations at the expense of that, how to properly install the device - horizontally or vertically. Note, that the installation of some models can be done in both ways.

Before connecting the storage water heater to the mains with your own hands, it is necessary to turn off the electricity. Then disconnect the wires, and only then can you proceed to the installation of wiring. Pay attention, that the phases were observed during the works.

During installation, do not forget about grounding. Without it, the use of equipment is prohibited, as this increases the risk to the health and lives of the owners.

Before turning on the electricity, it is necessary to close the protective cover of the water heater. You can open it only if, if you turn off the power.

Until the boiler tank is filled by at least a third, electricity should not be included.

Conclusion

Connecting a storage boiler is not such a difficult task, so you can do it with your own hands. That installation was qualitative, it is necessary to carefully study the manufacturer's instructions for installation of this equipment before starting work. In addition, safety rules must be observed during installation. In some cases, Of course, assistants will be needed. The need for them will arise when connecting a boiler with a large capacity tank to the wall. Such equipment is quite heavy and difficult to install alone. In this case, you can ask for help from relatives.

In some cases, the installation can be performed by specialists. If you are new to boilers and have never worked with wiring before, then in this case there is a high risk, that the equipment will not work after the installation is completed or its service life will be short. To be sure of the quality of the installation, it is worth spending on the services of professional craftsmen. They will install the equipment in a short time.