Electric heaters operating on the principle of heating and storing water at a temperature set by the user in a special container (boiler) are widely used. They are convenient and practical in terms of compact placement in the right place. Can be connected to a conventional electrical network. Despite its simple design scheme, this type of equipment requires careful handling during operation. The most common possible malfunctions of the water heatercan be divided into 2 types.
Operation must be stopped
Boiler-type heaters are equipped with heating elements or heating elements with a sufficiently high power to quickly heat water. The devices are manufactured taking into account the requirements of electrical safety. If you experience problems such as:
- A noticeable electric shock when you touch the housing.
- The unit emits thermal energy and heats up the area around it, or the plug connected to the outlet is heated.
- Water has leaked from the boiler.
It is necessary to stop using the heater. Close the water supply tap and disconnect from the power source. Diagnostics and verification of the working condition is carried out by a specialist on site using special equipment.
Self-prevention
Electric water heaters are connected to the central water supply system and household electrical network. Poor water quality and power surges can cause certain problems that you can eliminate or prevent yourself:
- Prolonged heating of water - the formation of scale on heating elements. For cleaning, you can use special compounds, they are simply poured into boilers.
- Weak water pressure from the water heater - the inlet through which the liquid enters or the outlet supplying the mixer is clogged with lime deposits.
- The device automatically turns off and does not heat water - the mains voltage does not match the required parameters.
To avoid such problems, practical users install additional filters and connect to the network through a voltage stabilizer. In any case, the installation of the water heater must be carried out at a professional level in compliance with the established electrical safety requirements.
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