Review of Thermex boilers - device, types, characteristics, advantages
Comfortable living conditions, which are simply necessary for a modern person, provide for a constant and uninterrupted supply of hot water to his home. Unfortunately, the work of public utilities does not always ensure the fulfillment of this condition due to frequent repairs of the water supply network, especially in the summer. In addition, despite the rapid development of technical progress, still not all of our houses are equipped with centralized hot water supply. The correct solution to such problems would be installation in an apartment, a country house or in the country electric water heater (boiler).
The modern market for this technique is filled with hundreds of models from different manufacturers. One of the world leaders in the manufacture and sale of water heaters is the Italian company Thermex, which began working in this industry back in 1947. The line of products manufactured by the company includes boilers - units for heating water of various types, volumes, designs and shapes. Consider the device of the Termeks boiler, as well as the types and parameters of models produced by a company that has been supplying the domestic market with its quality products for twenty years.
Diagram of the boiler "Termeks"
Boiler "Termeks" is a storage type water heater, consisting of a water tank and a heating element. Operating from a conventional 220V power supply, this device is capable of supplying water to several points of water at once.
The main units and components of the boiler are:
- External enclosure. Most boilers have a steel outer shell. The exception is water heaters with a capacity of 5, 10 and 15 liters, their body is made of durable plastic. Boiler "Termeks" for 30 liters can have both steel and plastic shell.
- Hot water intake pipe. Replaceable part made of "stainless steel".
- Internal tank. The structural element is made of high-strength, corrosion-resistant stainless steel. In some models, the tank is covered from the inside with a layer of fired glass porcelain of 250 microns. The material is chemically neutral, able to withstand deforming loads, and also prevent oxidation and corrosion of the body, thereby increasing the service life of Thermex boilers.
- Magnesium anode. A device that prevents the development of corrosion in metal parts in contact with water. It significantly extends the life of the product. Requires regular replacement (once every six months).
- Steel support flange. Detachable part that is bolted to the unit body. The flange serves as a mount for the heating element (TEN), magnesium anode and thermostat, providing convenient access to these parts, as well as their quick replacement. The heating element for the "Termeks" boiler consists of a nichrome spiral, which is placed in a copper cylindrical shell. The device features low thermal inertia and high water heating rate.
- Thermostat. It controls the preset hot water temperature set by the user with the help of a thermostat, turning on and off the heating element, and also automatically turns it off in case of overheating. The boilers of the Italian company are equipped with thermostats with a double protection system.
- Cold water supply pipe.The part is made of steel and is equipped with a jet divider that evenly distributes cold water throughout the tank, allowing it to displace the heated water layer upward without mixing with it.
- Heat insulating layer. A dense layer of CFC FREE thermal insulation is located between the body and the internal tank of the boiler, which prevents rapid heat loss, while reducing energy costs.
Model range of boilers "Termeks"
The differences between Italian-made water heaters lie in the different materials used in the manufacture of units, the variety of shapes and volumes, as well as the power and electronic filling of the devices.
The Termeks company produces various series of boilers, each of which has its own pronounced features and advantages:
- FLAT TOUCH - boilers of this series have a flat, space-saving shape. The cases and internal tanks of the devices are made of polished stainless steel. The multi-color LSD touchscreen display provides easy control of the device, and the mirrored outer surface allows it to be installed in any interior. The units can have a volume of 30 to 100 liters, as well as horizontal and vertical design. Boiler "Termeks" 50 liters flat from this series is one of the most popular models of the domestic market of water heaters.
- FLAT PLUS are flat units with a white enamelled casing and a stainless steel tank. The boilers are equipped with a convenient electronic control panel and an LCD monitor. The volume of the devices varies from 30 to 100 liters. Both vertical and horizontal models are available.
- ROUND PLUS - round-shaped water heaters. Internal tanks and boiler bodies are made of high-strength "stainless steel", which has undergone additional anti-corrosion treatment. The devices are economical and reliable in design. In addition to models with a volume of 30-100 liters, with vertical and horizontal arrangement, the series includes large-size floor-standing boilers for 200 and 300 liters.
- ULTRA SLIM is a line of "round" units with a very narrow shape (product diameter - 27 cm). Boiler "Termeks" 50 liters, from this series, is ideal for installation in small niches. Ultra Slim models are also available in 30 and 40 liter volumes. All units are vertical.
- CHAMPION - water heaters with a classic round shape. The inner surface of the tank is covered with an antibacterial and anticorrosive coating - bio-glass porcelain, which ensures fresh water and prolongs the life of the boiler. The capacity of the devices, both vertical, horizontal and floor-standing, ranges from 30 to 300 liters.
- CHAMPION SLIM - units are distinguished by narrow dimensions and glass-porcelain inner tank lining.
- SPRINT - the line is represented by rectangular boilers with glass-porcelain coating on the tank using Glasslined technology. Boiler "Termeks" 80 liters Sprint model is equipped with a Turbo Boiler fast water heating system. The series includes units from 30 to 100 liters with similar functions. The devices are only vertical.
- HIT - compact boilers for 10, 15 and 30 liters. The case material is durable plastic. The models differ in the lower and upper location of the flanges for connecting to the water supply.
- ELITE - units with stainless steel casing and tank. Models in this series are distinguished by their reliability and extended warranty period. The devices are equipped with a computer control system with a remote control. Ease of use of these products is also due to the different types of housing - vertical and horizontal.
Manufacturing technology of boilers "Termeks"
The company "Termex", in the manufacture of all its products, uses a number of innovative advanced technologies aimed at improving the quality and efficiency of devices.
- In the production of storage tanks, the method of electron beam welding under vacuum conditions is used.
- Tanks of flat models are made according to the Double Tank system, which allows the product to obtain the required shape without losing the safety margin.
- To apply the internal glass-porcelain coating, the manufacturer uses Oxygen Free - an oxygen-free spraying technology in a space filled with an inert gas. The quality of such a coating is determined using the Ultra Sonic Test method.
After reviewing this information, we can conclude that the Italian company produces high quality water heating equipment - Termeks boilers, reviews of which, from users, are only the most positive.
Regardless of the variety of shapes and sizes, these products have one thing in common - all Thermex products are consistently in high demand among consumers, due to the excellent quality of products and their acceptable cost.