Thermex, an Italian company, specializes in the production of electric boilers and stably holds the laurels of a market leader. The indisputable advantage of Termex water heaters is their adaptation to Russian conditions. Models for the domestic buyer are produced at factories located in the Russian Federation.
Price range
The cost of the boiler depends on the technical characteristics of the tank:
- material;
- forms;
- volume.
The minimum price for a water heater with a steel tank is 6,000 rubles; for a stainless steel tank, from 9,000 rubles. (round) and from 12 000 rubles. (flat). The cost of a combined boiler is 23,000-25,000 rubles.
Termeks devices are among the three best electric boilers, combined type models are second only to Drazice heaters in the demand rating. And most importantly, Thermex products have the best value for money.
Design Features
The Italian company produces two types of water heaters - storage and instantaneous. Distinctive features of their device:
- Silverheat silver heat heater - counteraction to scale and microbes;
- the inside of the tank is covered with bio-glass-porcelain (BIO-GLASSLINED) - the tank is protected from damage, and the water remains fresh;
- there is a protective shutdown;
- steel case, except for boilers of 5-15 l - they have plastic;
- in the manufacture of tanks use a special non-magnetic stainless steel with 18% chromium and 10% nickel.
Why choose Thermex
- Quality and long operation. The manufacturer abandoned the enamel coating of the tanks in favor of bio-glass-porcelain, which prevents corrosion and scale formation. The gap between the inner tank and the body is filled with polyurethane foam, so the water does not cool.
- Anti-scale - built-in magnesium anode. According to the manufacturer's recommendations, it must be changed annually. This can be done independently (read "What is a magnesium anode for a water heater").
- Easy installation - wiring diagram included. Anyone can connect the boiler to the water supply system, especially after the advice from our article “Do-it-yourself water heater installation”.
- A large assortment. The model is selected according to needs: the more often the use and the greater the consumption, the larger the tank. If the boiler is used as a backup alternative to centralized water supply, 60 liters is enough.
Adaptation to Russian conditions
The company took into account consumer requests:
- Different use cases. At one point in time, you just need to wash your hands, at the other - take a bath. It happens that water is simultaneously needed at several points. For different conditions, you can choose a model with an optimal volume - from 10 liters to 100 liters or more; for one or more points of water intake.
- Comfortable temperature. In Termeks devices you can set it at the necessary mark.
- So that each family member can choose the desired water temperature and optimal operating mode, a special control panel is provided.
- The company has 350 service centers in the Russian Federation. This is convenient for scheduled maintenance: replacing the anode, heating elements, thermostats, flushing the tank, etc.
- The choice of power - the heating rate depends on it. The manufacturer offers options: from 1.5 to 6 kW. Water heaters are protected from temperature changes in the network and the ingress of ice water.
- Different domestic water circulates in domestic water supply networks. TEN with a silver coating improves its quality.
Choosing a storage water heater
A universal solution for a private home. Water, accumulating in the tank, is heated by the heater. Pros:
- Profitability, low electricity consumption. Most models have an energy-saving mode.
- The average power is 2 kW, this allows you not to worry about wiring.
- It works on several points simultaneously.
Disadvantages:
- To heat the water, you need to turn on the boiler in advance.
- The tank volume is fixed, so you have to wait until the next portion is heated. When choosing a tank volume, you need to consider the needs of the family. 50 liters is enough for one person, for a family of 3 people you need a tank of at least 80 liters.
- To maintain a constant temperature of the water, you have to consume electricity.
- Periodically need to carry out maintenance.
In storage boilers, depending on the installation method, they distinguish:
- vertical type of fastening;
- horizontal.
The design of the housing:
- round or flat;
- narrow or wide.
How to choose a displacement
The volume of the tank is chosen taking into account the number of users and points of water intake. You need to focus on the following standards:
- If the device will only work on washing hands and dishes, then a tank of 10 or 15 liters is enough.
- To provide all the needs of one person (shower, bath, etc.), a tank of 30 liters is enough.
- A small family (2-3 people) is suitable heater for 50-80 liters.
- For a large family (4-5 people) it is better to start a boiler for 100 liters.
"Termex" produces heaters with tanks of two types:
- from stainless steel;
- steel with biosteklofarfor.
Choice of instantaneous water heater
Flowing boilers lack a storage tank - the water heats up almost instantly, moving through a narrow pipe. The heating element is a heating element or non-insulated spiral with anti-scale protection.
Benefits:
- High power at low energy costs. The flow principle is good in that the device does not need to hold the set temperature for a long time, it works when heated water is required.
- The flow type heater is used for any volume - it is not limited by the tank capacity, as in storage devices.
- More compact, takes up little space.
- Cheaper than storage analogues.
Disadvantages:
- The flow-through heater of a non-pressure type serves only one intake point. Pressure models can provide several points with heated water at once, but they need to create a certain pressure in the system.
- To heat large volumes of water, a power of at least 8-12 kW is needed.
The flow heater is selected according to need:
- Sink - 1.8-2 l / min; 3-6 kW.
- Shower - 4 l / min; 7 kW or more.
- Combined models - from 4 l / min; from 8 kW.
Combined Boilers - COMBI Series
Along with instantaneous and storage electric heaters, Termeks produces indirect heating boilers. Their work is based on the collection of heat from heating systems. The devices are equipped with powerful heat exchangers. For work in the summer, an electric heater is provided.
Such boilers are represented by only one series - COMBI (80-300 liters).
Installation and Connection
Installation depends on the type of heater. Wall models are mounted near the water supply. The apparatus must be installed above the water supply pipes, otherwise the condensate formed on them will drip onto the heater. The insertion into the water supply is recommended using metal-plastic hoses - they are flexible and do not break when bent.
Connecting the device to the network, select the cross section of the power wire. A 6 kW heater needs a 2.5 mm² wire. A smaller cable will cause malfunctions. To protect against short circuit, install the appropriate machine - its rating is indicated in the instructions. Grounding is necessarily organized - from a wire that exceeds the cross section of the supply cable.
Important! The ground wire cannot be connected to the neutral wire, the wiring diagram will not work.
Thermex Rulers
They differ in shape, size, control principle and power.
- FLAT TOUCH. All models are made in the form of a parallelepiped. Corners are rounded to save space. The body and tank are polished stainless steel. Volume - up to 100 liters. Equipped with an LSD display.
- ROUND PLUS. Round form. The tank and body elements are stainless steel. Volume - 30-100 liters in the wall (horizontal and vertical). 200-300 l - floor.
- FLAT PLUS. Wall mounted flat boilers. Enamel coating. Steel tank holding 30-100 liters. Equipped with electronic panel and display.
- ULTRA SLIM. Round heaters with a diameter of 27 cm. Volume: 30, 40, 50 l. Easy to fit in niches and cabinets.
- CHAMPION. Round case, accumulative type. Installation in any position. Capacity - 30-300 liters. Plus - the tank is coated with bio-glass porcelain from the inside.
- CHAMPION SLIM. One difference from the previous line is a narrow case.
- SPRINT. Vertical execution. The rectangular shape. Glass-porcelain layer. Volume - 30-100 liters. Plus - high heating rate.
- Hit. Compact - only 10-30 liters. Plastic case.
- ELITE. Stainless steel body and tank. Management using a mini-computer. Remote control.
Reviews
Kirill B., Saratov
For a summer residence bought a boiler of indirect heating "Termex" for 100 liters. At the end of the heating season, we switch to the electric heater. Even when all the taps are open, there is no interruption in hot water. One is washing, the second is washing dishes - everyone is enough. Plus - it works quietly. Economical.
Victoria Sh., Murom
Bought Thermex IF 50-F for a family of two. 50 liters is enough. The device is 2 kW. Heats water to 70 degrees. Switching temperature is easy. To save, do less. There is enough hot water for one person to wash in the bath or two in the shower.
Semen R., Kirov
I decided to save money and bought a budget "Termeks" 50 S. Not enthusiastic. Affordable cost, yes. But for 4 people we don’t have enough of it. Twice cleaned the heater from scale.
Choosing a Termex heater, correlate the needs of your family with the capabilities of specific models, and then your house will be provided with hot water all year round. The main cost factors for Thermex boilers are volume and performance. Not only the price, but also the service life depends on the material of manufacture of the tank.