Electric boiler “Scorpion”: reviews, instruction manual

Here you will learn:

• What is a Scorpio electric boiler?
• Design and principle of operation of the Scorpio electric boiler
• Owner reviews of the Scorpio electric boiler

The Scorpio electric boiler is a unique development in the field of heating equipment that allows you to reduce the cost of heating buildings of any type. The development of these boilers is carried out by Gradient LLC, whose office is located in Maykop. The equipment is supplied under rather unusual conditions, which will be discussed in this review. In conclusion, you will receive reviews that will allow you to evaluate the advantages and characteristics of boilers under real operating conditions. We will also talk about the operating principle of Scorpio electric boilers.

Do-it-yourself Scorpion electric boiler: design and principle of operation

The Scorpio electric boiler can demonstrate greater efficiency (a unit with a power of 1 kW is capable of heating 20 sq. m, and not 10, as all other electric heating boilers do).
You can buy a boiler or make it yourself, but you will have to buy a special saline solution, without which your Scorpio will not be able to demonstrate high performance.

Design and principle of operation

The design of the boiler called “Scorpio” includes:

1. Steel body.
2. Electrodes (there are two in the 6 kW model).
3. Electrical insulating material (placed around the electrodes, in the place where they pass through the housing wall).
4. Contact for connecting the phase wire.
5. Ground and neutral contacts (located on the outside of the housing).
6. Supply pipe.
7. Return pipe.

Both pipes are located at the top of the cylindrical container. They are welded opposite each other. The cylindrical container is not very high and has a considerable diameter (exceeds 65 mm).

During installation, coolant and air temperature sensors and an emergency sensor are connected to the direct-acting heating boiler.

A liquid with a specific conductivity of 150 Ohm/cm must pass through the boiler. This indicator is recorded when the unit heats up to 20 °C. At a different temperature the resistance will be different.

Materials

To make an electrode boiler with a power of 6 kW, you need to prepare:

1. Pipe with a diameter of 65 mm.
2. Pipe with an internal diameter of 70 mm. It should fit tightly onto the tube, which has an internal diameter of 65 mm.
3. Pipe with a diameter of 25 mm.
4. Sheet metal. Thickness 3 mm.
5. Fluoroplastic.
6. Electrode – 2 pcs.
7. Grounding contacts and neutral wire connections.

Pipes and metal must be made of high quality steel. It must cope with a very aggressive coolant.

Making a boiler

The electric boiler is manufactured according to the following scheme:

1. Take a 65 mm pipe and cut a piece 140 mm long from it.
2. Two circles are cut out of sheet metal. Their diameter should be 65 mm. To cut out circles, use a grinder.
3. The circles are welded to both ends of the pipe. The weld seam must be completely sealed.
4. At one end of the housing, a thread is cut on the outer wall.
5. A similar thread is made on the inner wall of the 70 mm tube.
6. Measure 10 cm from the end of the 70 mm pipe and cut it.
7. Another circle is cut out of sheet metal. Its diameter is 70 mm.
8. This circle is welded to the end of the wider workpiece that does not have a thread.
9. A hole is made in the plugged end for the cable. A drill is used for this.
10. Take a sheet of fluoroplastic and cut out a small circle. Carvings are made at its ends. Two holes for electrodes are drilled in it. Instead of fluoroplastic, durable heat-resistant plastic can be used.
11. At one end of the welded body (has a diameter of 65 mm), a hole is cut to accommodate a fluoroplastic sleeve and fix the electrodes. The threads that the fluoroplastic sleeve already has are cut on the metal walls.
12. In the middle of the height of the body, two holes are drilled for the pipes. These holes should be located so that the line drawn through them is the diameter.
13. Take a 25mm tube with your own hands and cut off two pieces. The length of each should be 10 cm.
14. A thread is cut on one of the edges of each fitting.
15. Weld the pipes to the holes made in the body. The seam must be sealed. Those ends of the fittings that do not have threads are welded to the body.
16. Two contacts are placed near the pipes and welded.
17. Two electrodes are fixed in a fluoroplastic sleeve and the resulting structure is screwed into the housing. The electrodes should be positioned so that one imaginary straight line passes through them and the pipes.
18. A wire is screwed to the electrodes.
19. The wire is passed through a hole in the casing (pipe with a radius of 35 mm) and the metal part is screwed onto the housing.
20. A thermostat can be placed in the middle of the casing, which will receive commands from temperature sensors located in the heating system pipes.
21. The manufactured electric boiler is connected to the compressor and checked for leaks.
22. The surface of the boiler is sanded, primed and covered with a layer of heat-resistant paint.

Features of electric boilers

The choice of electric water heating devices is huge among imported and Russian brands. Reasons for the popularity of electric boilers:

• ease of installation and temperature control;
• low cost compared to other types of boilers;
• no dependence on gas and solid fuel;
• compactness and possibility of wall placement;
• no exhaust hood is required in the room with the boiler;
• no open flame;
• quiet operation;
• can be built into a heating system with a main gas boiler as a backup;
• no fuel storage required, no soot, ash and other combustion products;
• switching on at night or during preferential periods is programmed;
• lack of emissions into the atmosphere allows use in environmental areas.

Photo 3. Electric wall-mounted boiler, operates silently, suitable for rooms with a small area.

The disadvantages of electric heating devices come from the high cost of electricity and low efficiency at high power. Therefore, heating a house with an area of ​​100 m2. not economically feasible. Electric boilers perform best in the southern regions of the country with the right combination of energy-saving properties of the house and the use of alternative energy sources.

Important! Frequent and prolonged power outages can cause the entire heating system to defrost in winter if a backup source of electricity is not provided

Innovative boilers "Scorpion"

These devices are a modern innovative Russian development in the field of electric water heating systems. Why are they so remarkable? Let's find out more about them.

Why is this type of electric boiler preferable?

Advantages over other electrical devices

1. The most important advantage of the Scorpion boiler is its efficiency. It uses electricity three to five times more economically than other electrical appliances.
2. Is unpretentious. The developers claim that it will work for years without your participation.
3. “Scorpio” has a compact size and operates silently.

How do they work?

Operating principles of the Scorpion device. These devices are of the electrode type. There are two electrodes inside, and liquid passes through them. Heating of the liquid is carried out due to the frequency of movement of the electrons, which are located between the electrodes.

How much electricity does it consume?

As mentioned above, the Scorpio boiler significantly reduces energy consumption, that is, three times less than other similar devices. For example, if we consider an ordinary brick house with an area of ​​100 m2 with a standard ceiling height of 2.7 -3 m, then electrical units consume 10 kW (according to standards 1 kW per 10 m2), innovative Scorpio boilers divide this figure by three. Thus, roughly speaking, this value will be equivalent to 3.3 kW.

In addition, you need to take into account the fact that Scorpio will not be in operating mode all the time. Since, having reached the desired temperature, it automatically turns off and turns on after a certain time, when the temperature in the radiators drops to 60 degrees. On average, the Scorpio boiler operates 12 hours a day, and 12 is in standby mode. Thus, this figure will further decrease to approximately 2.5 kW per hour.

How do Scorpio boilers help you save money?

Energy savings are achieved due to the high conversion rate of electrical energy into heat. This figure is three times higher than that of any other electrical appliance.

Do these boilers have a warranty?

Is a permit required to install Scorpio boilers?

This is an ordinary household appliance, so no permission is needed.

What is the power of Scorpio boilers?

This figure depends on the area of ​​the house, it can be minimal - 300 W and maximum - 1 mW - this is a boiler room. For example, if you take the same area of ​​100 m2, you will need approximately 3.5 kW; for a house of 200 m2 you need a boiler of 7-8 kW.

At what price can you buy Scorpio boilers?

Thus, water heating connected to an electric boiler can not only be environmentally friendly, compact and attractive, but also, thanks to the latest developments, much more economical.

Reviews

Yuri Magda, 45 years old, Neftekamsk

I worked as a welder for more than 10 years, and when I first heard about the development of Scorpio, I was full of skepticism. At that time I was just building a dacha and decided to try this new product. I’ll say right away that this technique is very capricious in operation - as soon as the voltage drops, the boiler stops heating the coolant to the required temperature. There are also specific requirements for the composition of the coolant. But after 5 years it changes, and again this leads to a decrease in efficiency. Okay, I have a dacha only for weekends, while others live in houses with such heating all year round, which means the coolant cycle goes faster. Since a saline solution is required here, aluminum batteries are not suitable here at all. Therefore, you need to carefully weigh all the pros and cons before buying such a boiler.

Konstantin Ryabchikov, 41 years old, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

I also installed such a boiler in my parents’ house. As it turned out, Scorpio needs not only grounding, but also an original coolant. But such a device is not picky about connecting various additional systems, for example, heated floors. The house has an area of ​​45 sq.m., so a 2 kW boiler was installed. After living with my parents for a week, I noticed that the device consumes approximately 1 kW per hour. It turns out that an electric kettle requires more. So the electricity bills have not increased significantly.

Arseiny Teremchenko, 37 years old, Orekhovo-Zuevo

I work for a company that installs and maintains heating equipment. Quite recently I had to work with the Scorpio electric boiler. It didn't make me particularly happy. The installation deserves special attention - there is a three-contact thermostat, when there should be two. Okay, we figured it out. We diluted a special liquid for the system and started it up. Literally after 10 minutes, the electrodes began to leak. We barely launched the system, but a week later the customer called with a complaint that his boiler had stopped working. It turned out that the electrodes cannot function normally. I advised the client to change this device, as it will not work normally. After that, I listened to a bunch of “compliments” about my qualifications.

Sergey Duplenko, 32 years old, Maykop

We also had this device only work for 2 months. True, the technician who installed it for us coped with the installation quite quickly and without any visible problems. But it was during severe frosts that the boiler decided to stop heating the water. We called a technician, but he could not determine what the problem was, although we did not violate the operating rules. Now we choose a new model...

Igor Slonikov, 28 years old, Novocheboksarsk

Scorpio is an electrode boiler, so it has its limitations in operation. For example, it requires a certain composition of the coolant, and there are “craftsmen” who independently prepare this mixture. And then they wonder why the device fails. Also, these boilers are not suitable for systems with cast iron radiators. The fact is that they contain a lot of ash and dirt, which negatively affect the serviceability of the boiler. There are also a number of restrictions associated with Scorpio electric boilers.

Alexey Shcheglov, 33 years old, Balakovo

At one time I was building a house. I was lucky - I inherited a plot of land from my grandfather. The only negative is that I could not install any communications, in particular a gas pipeline. A friend advised me to install an electric boiler. At that time, I had just heard about Scorpio boilers. The house turned out to be 98 sq.m., so I took the Malysh6 device (4 kW). The design of the rooms is such that in different rooms, different heights - from 2.6 to 3 meters. I was pleased with my purchase. Firstly, the boiler does not work around the clock, but only until the desired temperature is reached, after which it goes into “sleep mode”. Secondly, it does not consume that much electricity. On average, in one day, the device is turned on for approximately 10-12 hours, that is, approximately 20-25 kV of energy is consumed per day. And this is not so much.

Scorpio boiler: advantages, disadvantages, price

Features of the Scorpio boiler

Boiler rooms are mounted on a heated foundation and do not require a separate, specially prepared room or additional installation of ventilation and gas venting. Due to this, financial investments in heating are significantly reduced.

The boilers are also economical and practical. In an electrode boiler, liquid plays an important role. When the current is turned on, the coolant is heated by the entire amount that is in the unit. Using electrode heating of the liquid. you can significantly reduce the amount of electric boiler by half.

Scorpio's power depends on the temperature of the liquid. You can choose an automatic device, it all depends on changes in outside temperature.

With a properly installed system, the device begins to work with the lowest power and gradually gains power as it warms up. This automation allows you to control the optimal temperature in the room.

If you decide to work with an electrode boiler, you need the liquid to have specific conductivity. Scorpio boilers have a specific conductivity of 3150 Ohm per cm at a temperature of +20. To check the resistivity, you need to use a conductivity meter.

The Scorpio heating system runs on non-freezing coolant, which performs its duties down to -40 degrees.

If you want to run the structure on distilled water, then you need to prepare it. Preparation consists of measuring the current in a phase at a water temperature of 15-20 degrees. If the current is more than required, you need to add distilled water, if less - simple salt. The initial product is prepared using 100 liters of water and 5 grams. salt. This procedure is indicated in the passport of any Scorpio boiler.

The electrical electrode system is part of the heating system. To obtain safe, durable, reliable operation of the system, the heating structure must meet the requirements specified in the passport.

The operation of electrode boilers can be saved by:

• Smooth start of work;
• Using the latest automation;
• Low heating inertia.

The practicality and durability of the design is ensured by the simple use of modern materials.

Where can you not use an electrode boiler?

• If you want to heat floors, pools, greenhouses, steps, roofs;
• In heating systems with cast iron heat exchangers, since residual ash and dirt inside the radiators can break the boiler;
• In devices where galvanized pipes are used;
• When using plastic pipes.

Here you will learn:

• What is a Scorpio electric boiler?
• Design and principle of operation of the Scorpio electric boiler
• Owner reviews of the Scorpio electric boiler

The Scorpio electric boiler is a unique development in the field of heating equipment that allows you to reduce the cost of heating buildings of any type. The development of these boilers is carried out by Gradient LLC, whose office is located in Maykop. The equipment is supplied under rather unusual conditions, which will be discussed in this review. In conclusion, you will receive reviews that will allow you to evaluate the advantages and characteristics of boilers under real operating conditions. We will also talk about the operating principle of Scorpio electric boilers.

How electrode systems work

The better an electrode boiler is than a heating element boiler

When using an electrode boiler, you need to know how it works. The device ionizes the liquid filling the heating radiators. It must have a certain specific conductivity. But in this case, the ions do not remain on the surface of the electrode plates, since the movement of the current is variable.

If there are power outages or problems with the equipment itself, the automatic control system of the heating boiler will simply turn it off, so a short circuit will not occur.

These systems must be used as alternative heating or as the main source of heat. In the first case, the device connects without problems to an existing circuit. The cost of the system is about 500 euros.

Principle of operation

The principle of operation of the Scorpio boiler is that it increases the temperature of the water without using a heating element. A special feature of the circuit is the presence of a converter that acts on free ions in water. When they are exposed to an alternating electric field, they begin to oscillate, hit other particles and generate heat. During this process, the water begins to heat up.

A unique feature of such equipment is its immunity to possible water leakage. If there is no coolant in the ion chamber, the device will stop working and will not be able to overheat.

The Scorpion heating boiler also has some disadvantages, among them the gradual destruction of the electrodes that interact with them should be highlighted. Therefore, they need to be changed over time.

Electric boilers for home heating

Modern electric boilers come in various capacities and configurations.

This option, when the home is heated using an electric boiler, occurs if there is no gas supply in the area.

Heat supply using an electric boiler is remarkable in that it provides stable heat and at the same time maintains a constant air temperature in the room. The heated air is evenly distributed throughout the rooms of the home, gradually warming up the walls, furniture and floors. A special function of electric boiler designs is the presence of temperature control taking into account power consumption.

Electric boilers are not the most economical heating system.

Many experts consider combining traditional water heating with an electric boiler to be much more economical than heating using infrared system heaters. We bring to your attention such a calculation, since there is a theory, but there are also practical calculations, as they say, live.

Electricity consumption when heating a small real house, the area of ​​which is 60 square meters, using infrared heating systems was about 900 kW per month. Water-type heating of the same house (in which the heating system was reconstructed and an electric boiler was installed) at the end of the month showed a consumption of 500 kW. And this is far from an isolated example.

The main options for modern electric boilers

There is more than one design option for a boiler for electric heating. The simplest is the built-in heating element

It is necessary to pay attention to the pipe where the heating element is mounted. It must be removable; as for the diameter, it is better if it is larger than other similar elements. A removable pipe is required for repair work if the heating element fails

In addition, a pipe that has a built-in heating element can be classified as a special compact boiler. It is worth noting that this system has high efficiency indicators

A removable pipe is required to carry out repair work if the heating element fails. In addition, a pipe that has a built-in heating element can be classified as a special compact boiler. It is worth noting that this system has high efficiency indicators.

Important! For this reason, it is recommended to avoid all unnecessary expenses, but to achieve the use of the entire system by all possible means. You can simply make a small-sized, free-standing boiler. Equipment of this type can be made from a special steel pipe

Here, the smaller the boiler, the more efficiently it will carry out its work. There is no need to heat excess water and, accordingly, waste a large amount of kilowatts of energy

Equipment of this type can be made from a special steel pipe. Here, the smaller the boiler, the more efficiently it will carry out its work. There is no need to heat excess water and, accordingly, waste a large amount of kilowatts of energy.

To effectively heat a relatively small house of two or three rooms, it is enough to take a pipe element whose diameter is 220 mm, and the length should be only half a meter.

The pipe must be hermetically sealed on both sides with special steel caps. In this case, it is necessary to make a special hole in the upper element, which will be intended for connecting the outlet pipe. This pipe will transport hot water to the installed radiators. In the lower element of the constructed boiler, exactly the same hole is made on one of its sides, then a pipe will be connected there, but with cool water.

For such a design, you can use a heating element with power parameters of 1 kW. It provides heating from a standard 220 Volt network. As for the heating element itself, it can be quickly installed in the lid of the new boiler located below or on one of the sides. The main thing is that this is the side located on the other side of the pipe; cold water usually enters it.

Important! An electric boiler of this type is able to operate around the clock. If you install additional automatic equipment in its design, you can easily maintain the required temperature regime. By the way, it is usually set using a special regulator

By the way, it is usually set using a special regulator.

Installation of a regulator is mandatory, since it is the one that can effectively protect the equipment from overheating. In addition, mounted automation provides an optimal opportunity to save material resources on the total amount of energy consumed.

Scorpio boiler design

Before you start using an electrode boiler, you should understand its structure and operating principle. The product consists of the following parts:

• Metal housing with two pipes for fixation in the heating system.
• Electrodes that ionize water - this method allows you to heat all the liquid in the boiler.

Externally, the product is a small box with two pipes, as well as leads for connecting to the network. A sensor is supplied with the unit that measures the air temperature, as well as an emergency shutdown sensor. To start such a boiler, you will have to purchase additional equipment.

Distilled water is poured inside the radiators and the device itself. Various salt impurities are added to it. It is best to use liquids recommended by the manufacturer. They have a high conversion rate of electricity into thermal energy.

The operating principle of the electrode boiler is simple:

• Cooled water enters the device through one of the holes.
• Its heating occurs due to the movement of electrons between the electrodes.
• Hot liquid comes out through the second hole. It is enough to simply install the boiler into a ready-made heating system.

Electrode type boilers

Every person at least once in his life has seen a homemade boiler made of two blades. The principle of operation is based on the conductivity of ordinary water due to the presence of salts of various metals in it. The same method of heating the coolant is used in electrode installations. Because of this, distilled or demineralized water cannot be used in heating systems heated by such boilers; it has low conductivity.

The installation consists of a tank in the form of a metal pipe covered with an insulating layer. Inside there is a steel electrode to which the phase wire of the electrical network is connected. The neutral wire is connected to the housing, it serves as the second electrode. When turned on, the water between the housing and the main electrode heats up intensely. This design of the electric heating boiler determines its small size.

There are also three-phase electric boilers for the home; not one electrode, but three, is inserted into their body. Water enters through the side pipe and exits through the top. The heating rate depends on the chemical composition of the water; for this reason, many manufacturers indicate the necessary coolant parameters in the product’s operating instructions. Some of them even give recommendations on saturating the coolant with saline solutions if their concentration in the source water is low. To determine this concentration, you will need to do a chemical analysis of the water.

If using one boiler it is not possible to achieve the required coolant temperature, then install the second and third, turning them on in series one after the other. In any case, you will have to purchase an automation kit to control and maintain the temperature. Here lies the main drawback: it is impossible to control the power of the boiler installation; it always operates at maximum. The water temperature is regulated by turning the boiler on/off, and this operation is performed by electrical devices at the command of the control unit.

When the heated area is small and low-power electric boilers are used, they are switched by silent thyristor starters. If the power is high, the device is turned on and off by a magnetic starter; when triggered, it makes a loud click, so the furnace room will need to be soundproofed. In addition to this disadvantage, there are others:

1. The influence of the chemical composition of water on work efficiency. Over time, the coolant in the system loses conductivity, as salts in hot water gradually precipitate in the form of sediment, which is retained by the filter.
2. More complex piping compared to the previous boiler on heating elements and the need to select and purchase an automation kit.
3. Scale forms on the electrodes and must be removed.

Product advantages

Any buyer, before leaving his money to the seller, wants to know what he is giving it for. Since Scorpio electric boilers are not yet so popular, but are already quite expensive, it’s worth knowing why they are better than other companies? To do this, it would be a good idea to get acquainted with their strengths and weaknesses.

Among the advantages of Scorpio boilers, the following points can be highlighted:

• efficiency - 2 times savings compared to other boilers;
• the equipment is created on the basis of an electrode circuit, which allows for rapid heating of the coolant;
• the manufacturer uses only high-quality materials - the main part of the structure consists of durable steel;
• a special approach to the design of electrodes, which allows for savings in operation;

• compact dimensions - there is no need to look for or allocate a special place for such a boiler, it does not even need to be equipped with a niche;
• The coolant included in the kit is an analogue of an antifreeze - it can withstand temperatures down to -40 degrees;
• efficiency indicator – 98%;
• environmental safety - during operation the device produces nothing other than electrical impulses.

But you need to know one nuance! Since the production of Scorpion boilers is carried out by Gradient LLC, they set their own condition - installation of equipment can only be carried out by specialists from the company. Otherwise, the buyer loses the warranty on the product.

Advantages and disadvantages

Scorpio electric boilers have a number of positive properties:

1. First of all, these are high efficiency indicators. The manufacturer claims that with such a unit you will save up to 50% of electricity. In addition, the device operates according to an electrode circuit, due to which heat penetrates into the room in the shortest possible time.
2. The manufacturing material for such devices is high-strength steel.

Only specialists from Gradient LLC should install this equipment. If you use the services of other people or decide to install the boiler yourself, the warranty loses its value.

However, like any other heating device, the Scorpio electrode boiler has its drawbacks. Many note that such devices are not safe to operate. In civilized countries they are simply not manufactured or sold.

Review from the owner of the Scorpio electric boiler

Doubts about “unsafety” are due to the fact that in electrode boilers the electrode, which is under phase voltage, is in direct contact with the coolant. If the boiler functions normally, without interruptions, then the risk of danger is immediately reduced to zero, because The case has a ground loop and a neutral wire, which must fit tightly to the case. In addition, the device has special electronic protection. If the Scorpio electrode boiler is used in production, then a periodic check of the quality of the grounding circuits of electrical installations and the operation of protections is carried out there.

You should use the Scorpio electric boiler to heat houses very carefully, since no one will give you a guarantee that protection that is not regularly checked will work at the right time. https://www.youtube.com/embed/mjUEsitFsWQ

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Types of faults

When operating electric boilers, various types of malfunctions arise - from coolant leaks in pipelines and structural elements to automatic malfunctions. If electronics fail, it is recommended to entrust repairs to specialists in this field.

Typical faults include:

• violation of the tightness of the system, the presence of leaks and smudges in fuel lines, elements and assemblies;
• heating of electrical wires and odor due to electrical insulation failure;
• various types of noise in highways and system elements;
• there is no or slight heating of the coolant;
• when turned on, the boiler does not start;
• After heating the coolant, the electric boiler does not turn off.

Review of the Scorpio electric boiler

The Scorpion electric boiler is a unique development in the field of heating equipment that allows you to reduce the cost of heating buildings of any type. The official manufacturer of these boilers is only Gradient LLC, whose production is located in Maikop.

Today, Scorpio electric boilers have been improved and are called Gradient boilers.

Operating principle of Gradient boilers:

This development of the Scorpio electric boiler is based on the principle of operation of electrode-type boilers, and the boilers operate in their own specific unique environment. Unlike other similar boilers, in our boilers, in addition to direct heating of water, electricity is, in a sense, a catalyst for physical and chemical reactions in the boiler, which leads to a significant increase in the amount of heat generated, and not by 5-10%, as practice shows in 2 times!

The process of heating the coolant in the "Gradient" electric water heater occurs due to its ionization, that is, the splitting of coolant molecules into positive and negatively charged ions, which move, respectively, to the negative and positive electrodes, the electrodes change poles 50 times per second, the ions vibrate, releasing this energy, that is, the process of heating the coolant occurs directly, without an “intermediary” (for example, a heating element). The ionization chamber where this process occurs is small, so the coolant heats up sharply and, as a result, its pressure increases (at maximum power of the device - up to 2 atmospheres). Thus, the “Gradient” electrode boiler is both a heating device and a circulation pump inside the boiler, which saves the consumer a lot of money. An electrode boiler works by passing alternating current of industrial frequency (50 Hz) through the coolant. An electric electrode boiler is part of the heating system. To ensure reliable, long-term, trouble-free operation of the boiler, the heating system must comply with the requirements for the system recommended in the boiler passport: open type or closed, supply and return diameter 25 - 40 mm, amount of liquid in the system no more than 20 liters per 1 kW of boiler power.

The boilers operate exclusively with their own coolant, which is added to distilled water and supplied with a 30% reserve for each facility.

Buyers can choose from two model lines of Gradient electric boilers:

— Single-phase boilers “Malysh” with a power of up to 3 kW

“Baby” with a power of up to 6 kW with a heat exchanger.

— Three-phase boilers “Krepysh” 6-12 kW, “Bogatyr” 18 kW. with built-in heat exchanger.

Advantages of our boiler:

1. THE MOST IMPORTANT ADVANTAGE OF THE GRADIENT BOILER IS ITS ECONOMICALITY, SIMPLICITY AND RELIABILITY.

It consumes electricity up to 2 times more economically compared to other electrical appliances. For example: if to heat a room with an area of ​​100 sq. m., you need the power of a conventional electric boiler of 10 kW, then in the case of a boiler produced by Gradient LLC, a boiler with a power of 5 kW is sufficient. (at the same time, it will also turn on/off and work on average 10 -12 hours a day)

No separate room (boiler room) or installation of a chimney is required.

Use standard pipe connections that can be purchased at any plumber. store.

1. IT HAS COMPACT SIZES AND OPERATES SILENTLY.
2. EMERGENCY TEMPERATURE SENSOR.

The heating system is protected in the event of an emergency, sudden heating of the coolant.

Reliable protection of the boiler from corrosion and a beautiful aesthetic appearance.

ADDITIONAL PROTECTION IN CASE OF WIRES BURNOUT.

Two separate bolted connections for neutral wire and ground.

The boilers have reliable bolted connections and contact.

How to calculate the power and cost of an economical “Gradient” boiler for my home and place an order?

This is an electronic form where you fill in the parameters of your home. Everything is simple!

For us, this is an official appeal!

Specialists will calculate the power and cost of the Scorpio (Gradient) electric boiler and provide you with an official response with payment details.

STAGES OF WORKING WITH US.

48 hours – Processing of your application, searching for an individual solution for your facility.

1-5 days - Production of a boiler that meets quality and safety standards!

2-10 days - Transportation of the boiler to your region using a transport company in reliable packaging!

1-3 days - Installation of the boiler by our representative! If it is in your area!

We are ready to cooperate today.

Types of galan boilers

At the moment, the Galan company has produced several series of heating equipment. Reviews indicate that the products of each model range have their own advantages and disadvantages. The main thing is to choose the right boiler, focusing on the conditions in which the equipment will be operated. This is the only way to avoid many problems.

Model range "Ochag"

Today, several modifications of heating equipment of the “Ochag” series are produced:

1. Hearth-2.
2. Hearth-3.
3. Ochag-5
4. Ochag-6

Judging by the reviews, electrode boilers of this series have low power. This figure is only 2 - 6 kW. Such models are designed mainly for heating small rooms with a volume of about 80 - 250 cubic meters. The volume of coolant in the heating system can be 20 - 70 liters.

The Galan boilers of the “Ochag” series are also small in size. The length of the product is only 25 - 33.5 centimeters, and the diameter is 35 centimeters. The equipment weighs about a kilogram. Galan boilers of the “Ochag” model range operate from a regular power supply of 220 W.

Model range "Geyser"

This heating equipment is available in only several versions:

1. Geyser-6.
2. Geyser-9.

Such heating equipment is designed to heat rooms with an internal volume of 250 - 340 cubic meters. To install a Galan boiler from the Geyser series, a three-phase network with a voltage of 380 W is required. Galan boilers, as written in reviews, with proper thermal insulation, consume only 2.5 - 4 kW per hour. The weight of such heating equipment is about five kilograms. In the heating system, the volume of coolant should be 50 - 200 liters.

Model range "Vulcan"

This is the largest electrode boiler from the entire Galan product range. Such heating devices weigh almost six kilograms and have a power of 25 kW. The boiler from the “Vulcan” series operates only from a three-phase network. The Galan boiler of this modification is capable of heating a room with an internal volume of up to 850 cubic meters.

Restrictions on the use of the unit

The Scorpio boiler is not used everywhere; each installation requires the calculation of all factors, especially the use of such a system. Therefore it cannot be used:

• For heating flooring, steps, heating swimming pools, greenhouses, roofs.
• If the system has heat exchangers made of cast iron, ash and dirt residues can render the equipment unusable.
• In systems equipped with galvanized pipes.
• If plastic components were used for heating installation.

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Electrode boilers are prohibited in the countries of the European Union. They are not sold there or even manufactured there. The efficiency of such units in this climate zone is low; the costs do not justify the installation of such a boiler.

How do Scorpio electrode systems work?

The process of water ionization is carried out in the boiler. Water ions tend to the suitable electrode plates, and the energy that comes out at the time of this action heats the radiator. Since the flow of current is constantly changing, ions do not settle on the base of the plates.

An automatic control device prevents the heating system from operating in an emergency state - if a leak or malfunction is suddenly detected, the boiler turns off automatically. Moreover, there is no short circuit in such systems.

Scorpio electrode structures can be used as a main or additional heating system. Although today such boilers are rarely used as the main heating system. As an additional heating device, such a boiler can be perfectly installed in a ready-made design scheme, and if necessary, you can switch the heating from a gas system to an electrode one. If you are interested in the Scorpio heating system, its cost can be found in any store that sells such systems.

The electrode design is an excellent example of a heating device for areas where it is impossible to install a centralized gasification system. To operate this design, you do not need to use gas or install gas equipment. Moreover, such a boiler, even with minimal power, can heat a large number of rooms.

Installation procedures

To hang the device, you need a mounting plate, which is included in the delivery package: it is attached to the wall with four dowels or anchor bolts with mandatory horizontal and vertical alignment. If this is a floor-standing boiler, then it is installed on a special stand.

The device must be grounded, inspected and made sure that it is in the correct position, the water pressure in the system is normal, and all communications are connected.

Electric heating units must be connected with a wire whose cross-section is indicated in the documentation for the equipment. Wires are carried in special protective boxes.

Scheme options

There are various diagrams: a diagram for connecting an electric boiler with heating radiators, diagrams with the possibility of installing a cascade. The latter option is used if it is necessary to heat large areas. To operate devices in a cascade, the terminals of the control unit are connected to the terminals of the controlled unit. If the installation system is controlled by a room regulator, then its control contacts are connected to the terminals of the leading equipment.

Heating apparatus piping

Tying can be carried out using a direct or mixing scheme. The direct scheme involves adjusting the temperatures with a burner, the mixing scheme involves a mixer with a servo drive. The binding is carried out as follows. The boiler manifold is installed, a pipe of the required diameter is connected to the boiler.

A three-way mixing valve is installed at the inlet, which will regulate the temperature. A circulation pump is installed on the return line and a control unit is mounted. After piping, you can fill the system with coolant and test the operation of the equipment for correctness.

Do not underestimate this stage: in reality, it is not as simple and insignificant as it might seem. Normal piping allows you to use equipment without an automation system, and this greatly reduces costs. Therefore, it must be performed at a professional level and taking into account the design features of the system and boiler.

The wiring of an electric boiler must be done by a specialist. If you still have to do it yourself, then you need already assembled distribution units. General diagram of the implementation of a heating system in a house.

Design and principle of operation of the Scorpio electric boiler

All electrode boilers heat the coolant due to the movement of ions charged by an alternating electric current supplied to the electrodes.

The design of Scorpio electric boilers is extremely simple. They are made in metal cases, inside of which electrodes are located. From the outside, only pipes for connecting to the heating system and terminals for connecting to a source of electricity are visible. The kit includes an emergency sensor, an air temperature sensor and a coolant temperature sensor. Equipment for starting boilers is purchased separately.

Distilled water is used as a coolant, to which a salt additive from the developer is added. It allows you to obtain a high coefficient of transformation of electricity into heat. The savings, which we have already mentioned in our review, are achieved due to the special design of Scorpio electric boilers and the coolant used.

The operating principle of Scorpio electric boilers is simple - the equipment is installed in a ready-made heating system, after which it is connected to the electrical network. Next, the system is filled with specially prepared coolant. When alternating current is applied to the electrodes, the boiler immediately begins to produce heat. Moreover, production is more efficient than in conventional electric boilers - a high heating rate is an additional factor in ensuring efficiency.

Adding other types of additives to distilled water is not allowed - the system operates exclusively on the developer’s coolant. If the use of antifreeze is necessary, the manufacturer should be consulted.

Scorpio electric boilers are very easy to install in any heating system.

What is the price of Scorpio electric boilers? The minimum cost of equipment as of April 2016 is 7,900 rubles. Since the price can change at any time, you will be able to find out the final cost after filling out the order form - specialists will select the equipment that is optimal in terms of power and announce its cost. Delivery is carried out by transport companies, and installation is carried out exclusively by the manufacturer’s specialists.

Do you want to buy a Scorpio electric boiler? Contact the manufacturer's website or your nearest office. The developer's representatives are located in Moscow, Yekaterinburg, Yakutsk, Yaroslavl, Krasnodar, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Samara, Perm, Pskov and Rostov-on-Don. As for the coolant, there is no need to buy it - it comes as standard. As the developers say, there is even more of it than necessary (the amount is calculated when submitting an application for the purchase of a Scorpio electric boiler).

Models that can be found in stores

Scorpion electrode boilers are presented and divided into two groups:

Single-phase called "Baby"

A small single-phase water heater "Scorpio" fits in the palm of your hand

Three-phase called “Krepysh”

Three-phase “Scorpions” can already be used in boiler rooms and other industrial buildings

Scorpio boiler: device features and main advantages

Scorpio boilers come in different types, but they are always distinguished by their small size and economical power consumption

Do you want to save on heating a private home? The Scorpio cauldron can give you this opportunity. I am ready to talk in detail about its technical characteristics, and at the same time present the most common models.

Design and operating features

Diagram of the operating principle and connection of the Scorpio boiler

The design of the water heater in question is not particularly complicated, and the following most important elements can be distinguished:

1. Metal body, which in turn has:

Two pipes for connecting heating system pipes;

The Scorpion electrode boiler cuts into the heating pipe, allowing the coolant to flow through it

Terminals through which the water heater is connected to the electrical network;

1. An electrode system that implements the ion method of liquid heating;

The anode heating method allows you to heat all the liquid in the boiler at the same time

1. Distilled water, with special salt additives as a coolant.

When using Scorpio, do not under any circumstances fill the system with any coolant other than that supplied by the manufacturer. This will not only immediately void the warranty of the equipment, but also jeopardize its proper functioning.

The principle of operation of the water heater in question, therefore, boils down to the fact that it:

• Cold liquid enters through one of the holes;
• Here it is heated by the movement of electrons between two electrodes;
• And it comes out already heated through the second hole.

Advantages

Scorpio heating boilers have many positive aspects that help them maintain their leading position in the market among other electric water heaters. Among them:

High operating efficiency. The manufacturer claims fifty percent energy savings due to the special design of the electrodes and the use of a special coolant. That is, if a conventional electric boiler is selected at the rate of 1 kW per 10 m2, then “Scorpio” is 0.5 kW per 10 m2;

The Scorpio heating boiler consumes half as much electricity as other equipment of a similar type when heating a similar area

Compact sizes. The described heating device will practically take up a minimum of space during installation;

The photo clearly shows how compact the Scorpio is by comparing its size with the size of a mobile phone

Do-it-yourself installation is possible. It is enough to screw both pipes to the pipes and connect the device to the electrical network;

In order to install an electric boiler of the type in question, it is not necessary to invite a specialist

But there is one clarification: if you plan to carry out the installation yourself, I recommend that you immediately read the terms of the warranty when making a purchase. The fact is that she can act in such a situation

• Quiet operation;
• Environmental Safety. Any toxic emissions and fumes are excluded;
• Aesthetic appearance. Practically does not stand out against the background of heating pipes;

The Scorpio electric boiler fits quite organically into the interior of even a wooden house

• Possibility of power regulation. That is, you can always save on heating on warm days, which are quite common in spring and autumn;
• Availability of an emergency sensor. In the event of sudden unplanned heating of the coolant, Scorpion cathode boilers automatically turn off;
• Anti-corrosion coating in the form of hammer paint;
• Durability. The manufacturer provides a 15-year warranty.

Operating rules

Many people worry about whether it is safe to use an electrode boiler, because there is constant contact of liquid with electricity. Scorpio devices are no exception. There are a number of requirements that must be observed during installation of the unit.

To ensure reliable and high-quality operation of the electric boiler, you need to remember the following:

• the electrode is energized and is constantly in contact with the liquid, so it is necessary to ground it using a separate conductor (the cross-sectional area is not less than the cross-sectional area of ​​the phase conductor) - this will eliminate dangerous potential on the housing;
• additional electronic protection is installed;
• if there are aluminum radiators at home, then it is better to replace them, since this material will quickly become unusable from constant contact with a special coolant;
• when the device is connected to the network, 3 single-core wires are used;
• Before each switching on of the device, it is necessary to check the integrity of the grounding;

• It is advisable to update the grounding once a year;
• you need to remember the need for a metal connection between the heating system and all metal elements in it;
• inspection of the boiler for faults, and, if necessary, repairs, should be carried out only in a de-energized state;
• before accelerating the system completely, it is necessary to carry out trial commissioning work - checking the correct connection, starting the boiler, adjusting the mode;
• under no circumstances should you use the coolant that comes with the kit in areas other than pouring into the system;
• If the device is not filled with liquid and the valves are closed, then starting is strictly prohibited.

This is why it is so important to trust the installation of equipment to professionals. After all, if some point is not met, this can lead to dire consequences. Therefore, if you do not have confidence in your abilities, then it is better not to take risks, but immediately turn to professionals for help, and Gradient LLC provides such a service

Therefore, if you do not have confidence in your abilities, then it is better not to take risks, but to immediately turn to professionals for help; besides, Gradient LLC provides such a service.