Zanussi ZWH/S 80 Azurro PRO Wi-Fi

The body is flat, the volume is large

At first glance, it is noticeable that the Zanussi ZWH/S 80 Azurro PRO Wi-Fi is different from most electric water heaters. While almost all competitors are quite "pot-bellied", this boiler has a very slender shape. It has a flat body (only 350 mm deep), thanks to which the device takes up less space. It can be hidden in a shallow niche or even built into a kitchen set or a cabinet in the bathroom (especially since the design of the water heater allows its installation in two ways - in a vertical or horizontal position). Despite the modest size of the boiler, a tank of 80 liters is hidden inside it - it is quite enough for a family of 2 - 4 people not to experience a shortage of hot water. The accumulative capacity is covered with enamel from the inside and has an effective anode protection. Therefore, the manufacturer gives an 8-year warranty on the tank.

Maximum functions and settings

But this boiler is not only remarkable for its design. His "insides" are no less interesting than his appearance. A system of two "dry" heating elements is installed inside the storage tank. They can work separately or together. Due to this, the user can choose one of several power modes: 700 W, 1300 W or 2000 W. To configure the device, a control panel is used, which consists of a thermostat in the form of a “twist”, which allows you to adjust the temperature in the range from 35 ° C to 75 ° C, and a small LED display. Using the control panel, you can also turn on the anti-freeze function (the temperature in the tank will be maintained at about 5 ° C) and set the timer (the boiler will control the heating elements in such a way as to save electricity and prepare hot water exactly at the set hour). But the anti-legionella function (which is called the Bacteria Stop System in the Zanussi water heater line) cannot be disabled. She will occasionally heat the water in the tank up to 70 ° C from time to time to prevent the spread of harmful bacteria that can start in warm water. Other interesting features include built-in electrical protection (very useful if you do not have an RCD in the switchboard).

Hot water control from anywhere in the world

Although the Zanussi ZWH/S 80 Azurro PRO Wi-Fi water heater is slightly more expensive than most competitors, it is far ahead of them in terms of functionality. What is the ability to control the boiler over the Internet using a smartphone on which a special application is installed. A program called Hommyn (you can download it from Google Play or the App Store) allows you to remotely adjust the temperature and power modes, turn on individual functions and activate the timer. But it should be noted that in order to control via the Internet, it is required to correctly configure the boiler and ensure its stable connection with the router, which distributes a signal via Wi-Fi, and not all users can immediately figure out the instructions. But this application is compatible not only with Zanussi, but also with many models of climate control equipment Electrolux, Ballu, Royal Thermo and some other brands.