Galan heating and its features

Heating equipment from the company Galan is associated with consumers, above all, with electrode boilers. In a relatively short time of their existence, they gained an excellent reputation and became widespread. This article is dedicated to these devices.

General information

The principle of operation of electrode boilers differs from traditional electric ones. Heating in them is carried out by non-heating elements (heating elements), and by the flow of electric current through the coolant.

More specifically, thermal energy arises as a result of the chaotic movement of ions from the anode to the cathode, i.e. heat carrier molecules are split into positively and negatively charged particles. In fact, this is the same principle that home experts often use to quickly heat water when two blades connected to electricity are lowered into the water.

It should be noted that such a heating system is not new. Even in Soviet times, it was used on nuclear submarines and ships. In 1992, the Russian company “Galan”, based on the standards of military equipment and conversion development, began to manufacture household electrode flow-type boilers.

In 1994, the first production model appeared on sale, the operation of which showed the promise of the chosen direction. Below we take a closer look at how attractive the Galan heating system is.

Note! Galant company produces not only electrode heating boilers, but also conventional heating elements. Moreover, the latter have proven themselves as durable and reliable devices.

Features electrode heating Galán

First of all it should be said that the Galant heating system is a closed structure, i.e. the coolant circulates in a closed circle. In other words, electrode boilers cannot be used in systems where the coolant comes directly from a well or other source.

As for radiators that can be used, there are practically no restrictions, they can be:

• Steel;
• Bimetallic;
• Aluminum.

The only thing with such boilers is not recommended to use:

• Large radiators;
• Cast iron radiators for home heating;
• Large diameter pipes.

There are also no special requirements for connecting electricians. The only thing is that you need to use a cable of a suitable cross-section, and the wiring diagram, which contains instructions for the equipment, must be observed.

Merits

Galan heating system has many advantages, among which are the following points:

• Energy efficiency, which the manufacturer was able to achieve thanks to the new technology of converting electric current into thermal energy.
• Energy saving - electrode boilers, working in conjunction with digital electronic control units, consume 30-40 percent less electricity, compared to traditional heating elements.
• Thanks to the use of modern technologies and high-quality materials, as well as the use of automatic devices, these devices are completely energy and fire safe..
• Galan heating systems are fully automated.. Due to this, human participation is not required to ensure a stable and comfortable temperature regime, regardless of weather conditions. Automatics from Galan is capable of maintaining the temperature background with high accuracy (± 0.2 degrees). The equipment can be equipped with climate control system for weekly programming mode of operation. In addition, when using non-freezing coolants, such as "Flow", there is no need to drain them from the radiators, even in the case of prolonged downtime of the boiler.

• Galant heating system is an excellent option for those localities where unstable voltage in the network. Even if the voltage drops to 180V, the boiler will continue to work.
• Electrode boilers do not require installation permission.
• In the event of a leakage in the system, the device is immediately turned off, as the electric current can not be closed in the circuit.
• The liquid heating chamber has a small volume, and during ionization, the heat carrier in it is heated up sharply, as a result of which the pressure rises to two atmospheres. Thus, the boiler serves not only as a heater, but also as a circulating pump for heating. This reduces the cost of acquiring equipment, as well as the cost of operating the heating system.
• Low price.

Tip! The use of Galan antifreeze will make the system more efficient and also increase its reliability.

Thus, the popularity of these devices is justified.

disadvantages

Like any other heating equipment, electrode boilers also have some of their drawbacks, which are listed below:

• Demanding on water - the fact is that the system can use far from any water, but with certain characteristics. When starting the heating, it is necessary to prepare the coolant as recommended by the manufacturer. As a rule, for this purpose, add a few teaspoons of soda and salt to a liter of water. You can also use special liquids.

• The electric current circulates in the water, therefore, the probability of a strong electric shock in the event of a contact with the radiator is not excluded. In order to prevent such a situation, it is necessary to perform the grounding, in accordance with the Electrical Installation Code and GOST 12.1.030-81.
• Periodically it is necessary to clean the system and change the electrodes, which become thinner over time, resulting in reduced heating efficiency. Thus, in terms of durability, electrode boilers do not have advantages over traditional TEN apparatus.

As we see, the shortcomings are not critical, but still they should be remembered.

Galan Electrode Boiler Models

Galan company today produces several model lines of these devices:

• Hearth;
• Geyser;
• Volcano.

All devices differ in technical characteristics. Below for comparison, we present the main parameters of some models:

It should be noted that the boilers can be equipped with different electronics:

• BeeRT - this equipment is the most inexpensive, however, it has several limitations:

• ordinary distilled water cannot be used as a heat carrier, since it must first be brought to the required density;
• It is prohibited to use low-quality aluminum radiators;
• when connected to an existing heating system, it must first be washed with inhibitors.

In addition, the system can use additional electronics and devices that will make the system more functional.

Note! In the case of using equipment not recommended by the manufacturer or vice versa not using the devices recommended by the manufacturer, warranty obligations are canceled.

Installation Features

To install an electrode boiler with your own hands, you will need a two-pipe heating system, as already mentioned above, of a closed type. Installation of the boiler is performed in a strictly vertical position.

Tying should be done with pipes of 32 mm diameter or one and a quarter of an inch. For parallel modular systems, the diameter of the riser must be calculated individually, as it depends on the number of boilers in the system.

Note! In order for the electrode heating to be effective, choosing radiators, it is necessary to take into account the power of the boiler - the power of sections of the structure should not exceed the power of the heater.

In order for the system to work economically and correctly, the climate control must be installed in a specific place provided for in the installation manual. In addition, you need to adhere to a certain amount of water or other coolant in the system, which is taken at the rate of 12 liters per kilowatt of power consumption. Even better, if the volume reaches an average of 8-10 liters per kilowatt.

Of course, it is necessary to carry out the heating project and use the boiler of the required power.

As for the rest, the process of installation of heating does not differ from the design of the system with traditional types of boilers. Moreover, heating can mean not only radiators of the battery, but also a warm floor.

Here, in fact, all the main features of electrode heating Galant.

Conclusion

Electrode boilers from Galant are an excellent alternative to TENovym, however, are not without some drawbacks that must be considered when choosing. With the help of this equipment it is possible to realize heating both in a private house or apartment, and at an enterprise.

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