EnglishWhen you consider buying a heating tank for your home, you should know how these tanks work. It's not enough to buy a heating tank based on the size or price. You also need to think about upkeep. If you don't properly maintain your heater, you will find it doesn't perform as it should.
One of the most popular types of heating tanks is the hot water tank. It's often used to heat the water for a building's hot water taps. Typically, it is made of steel or stainless steel, and is protected with enamel or vitreous enamel coating.
Some newer models use polymer-based coatings. These provide the advantage of being resistant to corrosion. Usually, the drain valve is located on the bottom of the tank. This valve removes sediment that accumulates in the tank.
A horizontal mantled hot water tank has a 400 mm diameter. It is commonly used in solar domestic hot water systems. The inner portion of the tank has a blue silicon enamel coating.
Another common type of water heater is the vertical mantled tank. This has a 20 mm mantle gap. The inner portion of the tank is covered with 80 mm rockwool insulation.
When the temperature of the liquid in the tank rises, the hottest water will gather at the top. The coldest water will occupy the lower half of the tank.
A heat distribution system is usually used to manage the temperature inside a water storage tank. The system includes nine positions that measure inlet and outlet temperatures.
