Boiler for heating - features of the device
In some cases, for autonomous heating, boilers are used instead of a boiler. This solution has its advantages and disadvantages, therefore, in some cases it is more appropriate. In this article we will consider the device of these devices, as well as the features of their use.

Device
The boiler is known to be a closed container. Inside it are heating elements - heating elements. They heat the coolant to the required temperature, after which they are automatically shut off.
Modern devices have double walls, between which the insulating material is located. Due to this, heat losses are significantly reduced.
I must say that the heating boiler is structurally different from the devices used for hot water.
Here are their main distinguishing features:
- The cold water inlet is at the bottom and the outlet is at the top.. This is due to the fact that the hot liquid rises, respectively, from above its temperature will be the highest. In devices for hot water supply inlet and outlet connections are located below.
- Boilers for heating have a larger hole diameter. As a rule, it is at least 2 inches.
The movement of the coolant in the system occurs in a natural way, due to the difference in density between the cold and hot liquid. As a result, the cold water that enters the tank displaces the hot water, and that in turn enters the pipes of the system.

Heating features
As mentioned above, the heating from the boiler has its advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, before making a choice in favor of this method of heating, we recommend to get acquainted with them.
Merits
Among the advantages of using the system under consideration there are several points:
- Simplicity - to assemble the structure and connect the boiler to the heating system will be able to every household worker.
- Low cost - the price of devices is lower than the cost of electric boilers.
- Profitability - these units consume less electricity than traditional heaters.

disadvantages
Among the shortcomings are the following points:
- Low power devices. Therefore, they can be used to heat small houses.
- TEN is always in the on state, as a result of which it quickly fails. Of course, its cost is low, however, replacement is a time consuming process.
Note! When using electric heaters, it is necessary to perform powerful electrical wiring in the house that can withstand the load created by these devices.
It follows that the use of the considered devices for home heating is not in all cases. Therefore, they are not widely spread, however, among summer residents enjoy a certain popularity.

Boilers with a boiler
Speaking of boilers for heating, it should be mentioned such devices as gas boilers with a capacity of indirect heating. These devices are especially popular among owners of country houses, as they have many advantages.
Gas heating boiler with a boiler allows not only to provide heating for an apartment or a private house, but also the availability of hot water in the required quantity at any time. Inside such a device there is a heat exchanger through which the heat transfer medium heated by the boiler passes.
Due to the heat-insulating material, water can keep the temperature in the tank for a long time. I must say that the method of installation of such a domestic heating boiler depends largely on the volume of the tank:
Up to 60 liters | Made on the wall |
Over 60 liters | They are floor mounted units. |
The principle of operation of these devices is quite simple - to get hot water, you just need to open the faucet. At the same time the tank is filled with a new portion of cold water, which is heated by the boiler.

The main advantages of these devices are the following points:
- The possibility of obtaining hot water even during peak hours, when the pressure in the pipeline drops to a critical level. Conventional double-circuit heating boilers in this case may not turn on.
- Gas heating boilers with a boiler are compact enough, all their components are placed in one case. Due to this, there are no problems with their placement even in small rooms.
- Like ordinary gas boilers, they operate in automatic mode, so that the instruction for their operation is extremely simple.
- Provide the same temperature of hot water, even if there are several sources of water intake.
- Provide fuel savings.
- If the boiler is not equipped with a tank, the unit can be purchased separately and be connected with your own hands to any gas or other heat source.
Note! Power of such devices, as a rule, begins from 28 kW.

It follows that the use of indirect heating capacity in the first place makes sense in cases where the water pressure in the water supply periodically decreases, and also if there is a need to use several sources of water intake at once.
Here, perhaps, are all the main features of boilers used in heating systems.
Conclusion
The use of boilers, both indirect heating and heating, primarily provides energy savings. However, due to the small power, the latter are suitable for heating only small houses.
But indirect heating devices that provide hot water can be used even in apartments with independent heating. From the video in this article, you can get more information on this topic.