How to Choose a Wood-Fired Water Heater for Your Summer House

A wood-fired water heater is a special device that allows you to get hot water anytime and anywhere as long as you have access to firewood. It is an ideal option for places where it is not possible to connect to utilities. It is usually chosen for country houses, summer cottages, and other locations.

Choosing a Water Heater for Your Summer House

To understand how to choose a wood-fired water heater for your summer house, it's important to consider its features:

tank volume. Usually, 90 liters is sufficient for a summer house. This will be enough for the entire family to take a shower;
high-quality material. It is better if it is made of durable stainless steel. For the firebox, you can choose between cast iron or stainless steel;
water heating speed. This depends on the device itself, the thickness of the walls, and the quantity and quality of the firewood placed in the firebox. In modern water heaters, it takes from 15 minutes to 2 hours maximum;
average lifespan of wood-fired water heaters is 10-15 years. Plastic and iron models will last much less;
equipment. In our online store, you can purchase devices with various components, including water heaters with a firebox, faucet sets, and showers. These variations help tailor the equipment to the needs of each individual buyer, depending on what the heater will be used for.

Important! The room where the wood-fired heater will be used must be equipped with a chimney. This is a mandatory safety requirement for operating wood-fired heaters.

You can use any type of wood that fits in the firebox for burning. Coal cannot be used in stainless steel devices. It is undesirable to burn other materials in the water heater because the soot layer that accumulates in the chimney can become a fire hazard.

Recommended for purchase:

90 L Wood-Fired Water Heater
Electric Water Heater
Universal Electric Water Heater + Firebox
Water Heater with Firebox + Faucet Set and Shower

Water Heater Design

The design of a wood-fired water heater is not significantly different from its electric counterpart. The firebox is either combined with the water tank or connected separately. This helps to rotate the tank to expand the device's functionality.

In terms of construction, these water heaters resemble simple wood-fired boilers for heating rooms. It is a time-tested design. It is simple, does not take up much space, and is easy to operate and maintain. The main advantage of the wood-fired type is its low fire hazard.

A wood-fired heater works on the principle of displacing hot water with cold water. Cold water is supplied to the bottom of the tank, where it comes into contact with the heated surface where the fuel burns. The water rises along the hot pipe that exhausts the smoke. When the device heats up to a certain temperature, cold liquid begins to move into the tank, displacing the hot water. It occupies the space of the heated water. Due to normal convection, a warm shower is available within a few minutes after lighting the firewood.

Heat sources are the bottom of the tank (where the firebox is located with the logs) and the walls of the chimney. Thus, heating occurs quickly and evenly, unlike electric water heaters.

You can fill the water heater manually or use a pump, as this option is provided. It is important to understand that the liquid should be in the water heater not only during its operation but also at other times. This protects the inner surface from deformation.

A disadvantage of wood-fired water heaters is that new logs need to be added constantly. This process cannot be automated. The firewood itself needs to be purchased and stored in a warm and dry place. This can create some inconvenience for users of these heaters.

In our online store, you can easily choose a high-quality wood-fired water heater for your summer house with various configurations. If necessary, the device can be equipped with a heating element, allowing you to use an electric heating option as well. All products are safe and meet necessary parameters, having passed effectiveness tests. If you have any questions regarding the choice of a wood-fired heater, contact us via the phone number listed on the site or reach out to a manager through the chat.

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