Small boiler for kitchen or bathroom
The body of the Hotpoint-Ariston ANDRIS R 10 U ten-liter boiler has a square profile (360x360 mm) and a thickness of 298 mm. Since the appliance is designed to be installed under a kitchen or bathroom sink, the pipes for connecting the heater to the water supply and faucet are located at the top. Installing the boiler upside down is not allowed (for installation above the washbasin in the same series there are water heaters for 10, 15 and 30 liters of water with a lower location of the nozzles).
Details about the design of the water heater
Although this boiler is considered economical, its power is relatively small (1200 W), so you can’t count on ultra-fast heating of water. The temperature of the liquid entering the tank from the water supply rises by 45 ° C in 29 minutes. The desired heating temperature is set using a rotary mechanical regulator, which is located in the center of the front panel. The most advantageous in terms of power consumption is the middle position of the regulator (indicated by the letter E - "economy mode"). And the heating mode to the maximum temperature (80 ° C) is not intended for everyday use, but for occasional use as a means of combating legionella, a bacterium that is found in warm water, but does not survive in hot water. The tank is "wrapped" in polyurethane foam - an effective insulating material that retains the heat of heated water. Therefore, judging by user reviews, Ariston water heaters, including this model, cool down slowly and keep the temperature for a long time. A copper heating element is used as a heating element. The magnesium anode is responsible for active corrosion protection. And the finely dispersed enamel applied to the inner surface of the tank acts as a passive protective agent that prevents water from contacting steel.
An excellent solution for modernizing an old housing stock
Due to its low power, the Hotpoint-Ariston ANDRIS R 10 U boiler does not create a significant load on the electrical network. Therefore, it is great for installation in old houses with weak wiring, not originally designed to service powerful household appliances. The device comes with a bracket for mounting the water heater on the wall, a safety valve and a meter power cable - all the parts and accessories necessary for the master to immediately install, connect and start the boiler.
