Understanding Water Heater by Energy Source

BALI – Choosing a water heater according to your needs is mandatory, because you don’t need to worry later if you spend too much money on a water heater unit, choosing a water heater based on price, quality, and energy source is the benchmark.

This is related to the development of technology offered by well-known manufacturers to be able to compete to become the choice of consumers, for that we have summarized the advantages and disadvantages of water heaters for you.

1. Electric Water Heater:

Advantages:
– very practical to use, no need to think about changing gas and seeing sunny or cloudy weather.
– the water produced is more stable without interruption, because there are settings that can be adjusted according to your needs.
– The water produced is in accordance with the water supply in your home, if your home has a large water supply, the water coming out of the water heater is the same. This will be very useful for you for those of you who don’t have to wait long for the water.

Disadvantages:
– The costs incurred for the operation of this type of Water Heater Unit are quite expensive when compared to others.
– Limited availability of hot water, adjusting to the tube you are using, besides that this Water Heater Unit is also only private. So only your bathroom can use it.

2. Gas Water Heater

Advantages:
– the warm water produced can be called instant because it only takes 5 seconds after the tap is opened.
– the price of the water heater unit is quite cheap when compared to other units, ranging below 1 million rupiah, and this installation is also quite cheap in cost.
– The costs incurred are quite economical, for the size of 1300 liters of hot water produced only requires 3kg LPG gas.

Disadvantages:
– Must replace and install gas cylinders and as we know if gas is often problematic, for installation we recommend that you know the whole of the gas because it is very dangerous.
– The water produced smells slightly (gas odor) and the Water Heater Unit sounds when running.
– The hot water produced from the tap is quite long if measured by how much water enters the water heater tube, the hot water produced from this water heater unit is 6 liters / minute. So if you want to bathe with warm water in a bathtub, you have to spend a lot of time filling warm water in your bathtub.

3. Water Heater Air Conditioner

Advantages:
– There are no costs incurred for the operation of this water heater unit, because it uses energy sources from Freon AC, or from the Freezer so if you are no longer using it you can convert it to hot water for free.
– has no risk, the risk of this water heater unit is arguably 0.99% almost no risk in its use, because this water heater unit is not related to gas or electricity. There is no risk of fire due to leaking gas and electric shock due to electricity from the water heater.
– maximum water heating time with a temperature of 75 degrees Celsius does not require a long time when compared to the type of electric or gas water heater.

Disadvantages:
– Installation services of this water heater unit are very rare. Because not all air conditioning and plumbing repairmen can install this type of water heater, but some leading vendors have prepared technicians who are ready to install at your home.
– It is not possible to install in cold areas, this is because the temperature and cold weather is likely that the person does not install air conditioning, so this water heater unit cannot be installed.

4. Solar Water Heater

Advantages:
– Large capacity
The advantage of this solar water heater is its large capacity compared to electric water heaters.
– Energy Saving
Using a solar heater will save electricity in your home because this type of heater does not use electricity at all and only relies on sunlight.
– Environmentally Friendly
Solar heaters are definitely used with solar energy which is less likely to create pollution or electrical risks such as short circuits.
– More Durable and Long Warranty
More durable than electric water heaters. This is because the components in the water heater have been made for long-term use.

Disadvantages:
– Large Size
The size is large so it requires a lot of space and place for installation. Its placement on the roof makes it necessary to build a large and wide house in order to place the water heater properly.
– Not Carelessly Installed
You need to check the place where this tool will be installed. Not all places can be placed this solar water heater. Only a few places that meet the standards that pass the installation of this tool.
– Specialized Technician
The installation of a solar water heater cannot be arbitrary for anyone to install it. Each brand must have a special technician to install a water heater that applies the appropriate Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to avoid errors during installation.
– Appropriate Placement
The solar water heater must be installed in full sunlight so that the solar energy collector glass can work according to its function. This is done so that the sun’s heat can heat the water to be used.
– Must be Full of Calculations
You need to do proper calculations to match the capacity of the heater to be purchased. You must calculate the number of family members, length of shower, type of shower, and type of water faucet to be used. This will affect the parameters selected in the water heater product.

Those are the advantages and disadvantages of using Water Heater according to energy sources for those of you who are confused about choosing a water heater unit that is suitable for you. Hopefully useful!

(Editorial)
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