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Comparison Classic VM 50 N4L vs Atlantic OProP VM 050 D400-1-M

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Typestoragestorage
Energy sourcemainsmains
Installationverticalvertical
Tank volume50 L50 L
Tank shapecylindricalcylindrical
Technical specs
Power source230 V230 V
Energy efficiency classC
Power consumption1500 W1500 W
Max. water temperature65 °C65 °C
Tank liningenamelglass ceramics
Water supplywith pressurewith pressure
Heating time104 min
120 min /when heated to 50°C/
Magnesium anode
Heating elements11
Heating element type
wet heater
wet heater
Features
Functions
thermostat
thermostat
Safety systems
overheat protection
safety valve
overheat protection
safety valve
General specs
Controlsmechanicalmechanical
Controls layoutfrontbottom
Pipe connectionbottombottom
Dimensions (HxWxD)
57.3x43.3x45.1 cm /weight — 15 kg/
58.2x43.3x45.1 cm /weight — 17 kg/
Added to E-Catalogseptember 2013august 2013

Energy efficiency class

This parameter characterizes the efficiency of electricity consumption by the water heater. Classes are indicated by latin letters from A to G (A, B, C, D), where A is the most energy efficient device.

Tank lining

Enamel. Like plastic, enamel is chemically neutral and does not affect the taste and smell of water, while it is considered more durable. Theoretically, this material is prone to the appearance of microcracks, including due to temperature differences (which eventually lead to water contact with metal and corrosion). However, high-quality heat-resistant enamels are most often used in boilers, which have the same coefficient of thermal expansion as the material of the tank and are damaged only in case of violation of operating conditions (or with strong impacts). So the mentioned drawback is typical mainly for the most inexpensive models with appropriate quality materials.

Stainless steel. Due to its high strength, stainless steel is considered the most reliable and durable material today. Unlike enamelled ones, such tanks are absolutely not afraid of temperature changes, and they also normally withstand hits including pretty strong ones. On the other hand, steel is noticeably more expensive than enamel. At the same time, for such containers, the possibility of corrosion is not ruled out — especially when it comes to cheap devices that use outdated welding technologies, and the material of the seams may differ from the material of the tank. To eliminate this phenomenon, cathodic protection is required, which further affects the cost.

Glass ceramics.... Material, in many respects similar to the enamel described above. On the one hand, glass ceramic does not react with water, does not affect its taste and properties, and is also considered quite reliable. On the other hand, this material is more brittle and prone to the appearance of microcracks and the loss of its properties — both as it wears out and due to strong heating. Because of this, such water heaters usually have a recommended temperature limit of 60 °C.

Plastic. Plastic is chemically resistant, not subject to corrosion and practically does not affect the composition of water, besides it is inexpensive. The main disadvantage of plastic coating is considered to be fragility.

— Copper. Copper coating is used exclusively in instant water heaters (see "Type"); more precisely, in such devices, the entire tank is usually made of copper. This material is not suitable for a storage tank: copper is too heavy, and it has a corrosive effect on some materials (aluminium, cast iron) due to its electrochemical properties, even if these materials are used outside the heater, in other parts of the water supply system. However, in a small tank in an instant water heater, these moments are invisible, while copper perfectly tolerates compression and tension during temperature changes.

— Titanium-cobalt alloy. A special alloy, characterized by the highest strength and resistance to corrosion, but also very expensive. It is extremely rare, only in top-level heaters.

Heating time

Time to heat the storage tank (see "Type"), filled with cold water, to operating temperature.

It is worth remembering that this characteristic is not 100% accurate. Manufacturers usually indicate the heating time for certain conditions: a filled tank, maximum heating intensity, and temperature rise (∆T) by a certain number of degrees. In practice, the heating time may differ, both one way and the other. For example, if the heating time for the device is 20 minutes at ∆T = 50 °C, then when the water is heated from 15 °C to 60 °C, the time will be shorter (∆T = 45 °C). Nevertheless, this indicator allows us to evaluate the overall flow rate of the boiler, and with equal ∆T and volumes, different models can be compared in terms of heating time.

Controls layout

Location of heater controls. It is worth choosing by this parameter, taking into account where it is planned to install the device and from which side access to it will be most convenient. For example, when installed in cramped conditions, the water heater can only be opened from the side or the bottom; for such cases, it is worth looking for a model with the appropriate location of the controls.
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