This is a significant cost savings for the user. For example, most boilers operate around the clock, but stand in standby mode for about 14 hours.
In simple words, the device has a sensor that takes the air temperature and sends it to the control element.
The electrolysis process causes cast iron to become substandard. They allow you to automatically monitor the correct operation of the device, as well as configure it. Electrode heating. Installation of boiler, pump, safety group.
Shut-off valves are not installed between the outlet and the expansion tank.
It is recommended to start the boiler using a special non-freezing liquid Argus-Galan.
Advantages and disadvantages of Galan boilers We emphasize that you need to buy heating equipment only after reading the full list of pros and cons of such devices. Simple, balanced design of electronic components. Use of modern automatic systems, mobile adjustment of parameters, support of the selected work schedule.
Electrode boiler Galan 3 kW 220 V (single-phase) Albatross-Plumbing
Disadvantages of electrode boilers
In an electrode boiler, one electrode is the housing, and the other is an electrode immersed in the coolant. To protect against electric shock, the boiler body must be reliably grounded. But at the same time, the coolant is constantly under voltage. This is the main disadvantage of the electrode boiler. The second drawback, which is often written about in reviews, is the high cost of such a simple design. But if you buy a heating element electric heating boiler for your home, its price will be almost twice as high as an electrode one. And another significant drawback is the high and constantly growing price of electricity.
Coolant
Electrode boilers are sensitive to the composition of the coolant. In accordance with the requirements of the manufacturers, only distilled water should be used, to which table salt is added, approximately 80-100 grams for every 100 liters. The difficulty lies in the fact that the final density and conductivity of the solution must be in strict accordance with the manufacturer's requirements. It is impossible to determine the exact amount of salt, and it can give different results depending on its composition.
The final preparation of the solution is carried out locally, based on the actual current values in the electronic boiler. The instructions for the device provide a table of the required values depending on the boiler power, coolant volume, etc. By adding distilled water or salt, the coolant resistance is brought to ideal.
Only compounds provided by the boiler manufacturer are used as antifreeze. When they are used, the proportion of salt in the solution also changes.
Connecting electrode boilers
Each equipment box contains detailed instructions for connecting and preparing the equipment for operation. The installation is not difficult, but there are a few things you need to know. To ensure sufficient circulation in the system, the boiler must be installed vertically. Below is the electrical connection diagram.
Installation diagram of the Galan boiler in a system with natural circulation. Nothing complicated, you can do it yourself (click on the picture to enlarge the size)
You can use electrode boilers in systems with heated floors: both where this is only part of the system, and where Galan works only on a low-temperature circuit. Of course, there is a difference in the scheme and it is visible in the photo below.
Electrical diagram for connecting the Galan boiler to a system with heated floors (click on the picture to enlarge)
In addition to these nuances, it is also worth considering a number of provisions that are necessary for efficient and economical heating:
If you are installing a boiler into an existing system and do not want to modernize/remodel it, then when selecting a boiler, pay attention to the system’s displacement. In general, 1 kW of power will normally “heat” 10 liters of coolant
In principle, each system is designed for a specific boiler, and only in this case can savings be expected, because you need to select pipes, shut-off valves, heating devices, and pumps. Before installing boilers in an existing system, flushing with the Protector inhibitor is mandatory, otherwise the existing salt deposits in the system will not make it possible to adjust the system. Like any electrical equipment, Galan boilers are demanding on power supply parameters. For their normal operation, a stable voltage is required. If the voltage or frequency on the line is unstable and often “jumps,” it is necessary to install the appropriate equipment at the input: a stabilizer and/or an inverter. The efficiency of operation depends on the mode in which the boiler operates more. There are only two of them: active - when the coolant is heated, and passive, when the heater is in a standby state. The longer the boiler is in the standby state, the lower the energy consumption. A ratio of 1x2 is considered good (in passive mode it is twice as much as in active mode); operating mode 1x1 is acceptable. All others are uneconomical. The time spent in active and passive mode depends on the rate of heat loss in the room: the longer the heat lasts (better insulation), the less time Galan works in active mode. Connection diagram of the Galan boiler to a system with radiators and heated floors (click on the picture to enlarge)
In general, there are debates about the efficiency of electrode boilers: it will not be possible to bypass the law of conservation of energy and how much energy is consumed is how much is released (a little less, taking into account the inevitable losses). But there are still savings when using electrode boilers. And it is formed due to direct heating: heat is directly transferred to the coolant, without being lost to the heating of a foreign body (heating element). Because of this principle, the inertia of the boiler is also less, that is, heating/shutdown occurs almost instantly.
One of the features of electrode boilers is their demand for coolant. As long as it can't be used. Can:
- drinking water that complies with GOST;
- distilled water, to which add regular salt at the rate (5g salt per 100 liters);
- special coolant - not general purpose and not automotive.
Coolants suitable for use in electrode (ion) boilers are provided by Galan itself. There are antifreezes "Potok" and "Argus". “Argus” has a freezing point of -40°C, has a quality certificate, is safe for human health, and inert towards the elements of the system.
Abilities[edit | edit code]
Galan, as a Greater Demon and member of the Ten Commandments, is a very powerful character, capable of fighting members of the Four Archangels or facing a large squad of Holy Knights alone.
See Demon Clan
- Physiology of Demons
- being a representative of the Demon Clan, Galan has seven hearts, the destruction of one or more of which is not a fatal wound for him, although very painful. - Soul Manipulation
- like any other demon, Galan is capable of extracting, absorbing and simply physically contacting the souls of any living beings.
See Hellfire
“Hell Flame”「獄炎 (ごくえん) (ヘルブレイズ) Gokuen (Herubureizu)」 is the dark and mysterious power of the Demon Clan. It allows the user to create and control black flames that cannot be extinguished. This fire nullifies all regenerative abilities, and is also capable of leaving a wound immortal.
See Dark Matter
“Dark Matter”「暗黒物質 (あんこくぶっしつ) Ankoku Busshitsu」is an innate ability of all demons that allows them to manipulate an unknown dark substance. Dark Matter allows you to regenerate damage, create any structures and use some other abilities.
See “Critical Limit”
Critical Limit
Rinkai Toppa (Kuritikaru Ōbā )
」 is Galan's personal ability, allowing him to increase his physical strength through magic for an indefinite period of time. When using his ability
muscles grow
, and
spines appear on the body
. On top of everything else, his voice takes on a “monstrous” sound. Thus, his Strength Level rises to 40,000 units, but the skill of restraining oneself completely atrophies.
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| Before magic is restored | |||
| General | Magic | Force | Spirit |
| 26 000 | 24 000 | 2 000 | |
| Base | |||
| General | Magic | Force | Spirit |
| 27 000 | 1 000 | 24 000 | 2 000 |
| Critical Limit | |||
| General | Magic | Force | Spirit |
| 40 000 | ? | ? | ? |
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Halberd
「ハルバード Harubādo」- Galan is excellent at wielding a halberd, which, despite its size, he always carries with him. The weapon itself is very durable and allows
play golf with big boulders
And
destroy cities with one blow
- “Chaotic Judgment”
「紊粗断 (ざんばらざん) Zanbarazan」 is a technique that involves quickly delivering a large number of slashes in different directions at different angles around you. - “Deadly Strike”
「紊粗断 (ぶんざらだん) Bunzaradan」 is a technique that involves delivering one concentrated slash with all possible force to cut an opponent in half. - “Rapid Merciless Strike”
「伐裟利 (ばっさり) Bassari」 is a technique that involves quickly delivering a large number of stabbing blows in different directions. The force of the blows is enough to destroy a large part of the city in a couple of moments.
About company
They are distinguished by a very low price, high efficiency and decent economy, which requires automation. The heating boiler has a high heating rate. A circulation pump in a heating system with a Galan stake is welcome.
This is recommended to increase the ionization zone of the system water. Any distortion will negatively affect his work. Powers from 3 kW to 15 kW, length from mm to mm, weight from 2.5 kg to 10 kg. There are only two models in this line: 12 kW and 15 kW, mm long, weighing 8 kg.
A wire with a cross-section of 2 or more is selected. But the equipment must operate under automatic control - this is the only way to achieve electricity savings - by optimizing the thermal regime.
To fill and ensure productive operation of the system, 70 liters of water is enough. Modern metal alloys are highly resistant to electrolytic solutions. Shut-off valves are not installed between the outlet and the expansion tank. Contraindications This type of equipment is not suitable for connection to heating systems for underfloor heating, greenhouses, swimming pools, staircases and roofs. Boiler piping diagram. Electrode boiler connection diagram
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The best Russian electrode heating boilers
"Galan" Vulcan 36
was one of the first to begin developing such a family of heating devices, using developments in the military space industry and patented engineering solutions. For a quarter of a century, even the first line of devices has not failed and continues to function.
"Galan" Vulcan 36
Model power 36 kW, suitable only for three-phase network. The maximum current for three phases is 27.3 A. The control is mechanical; the boiler is installed only on the floor.
This model “Vulcan” 36 has many advantages, let’s highlight the main ones:
- ease of maintenance and operation.
- safety and reliability - if an electric short circuit occurs, the current supply wires overheat, the set temperature is exceeded, or a coolant leak occurs, the boiler turns off.
- the coolant volume is 600 liters, the volume of the heated room is 1700 cubic meters.
- affordable cost - the average price is 11,000 rubles.
Operating instructions "Galan" Vulcan 36
"Galan" Geyser 15
A safe and productive single-circuit electrode boiler, which is often preferred by owners of country property. Equipment power 15 kW, suitable only for three-phase network. The maximum current for three phases is 22.7 A. The control is mechanical; the boiler is installed only on the floor. As an additional option, it is possible to connect external control.
"Galan" Geyser 15
It is bought due to the following advantages:
- Simplicity and ease of use - even a beginner can understand the device.
- light weight of the structure and compact dimensions - only 5.3 kg.
- large heating area - up to 180 sq.m.
- electronic automatic control - the presence of a control unit that allows you to create an interval for heating the coolant.
- ability to connect to a room temperature indicator.
- The average price of the device will be 7800-8000 rubles.
Operating instructions "Galan" Geyser 15
RusNIT 208M
, Ryazan. Can be used as the main or backup heat source in a house or domestic premises with an area of up to 80 sq.m. Power 8000 W.
RusNIT 208M
Specifications:
- three-stage power adjustment - 30%, 60% or 100%;
- the heat exchanger and heating element are made of stainless steel;
- antifreeze or distilled water can be used as a coolant in the system;
- the presence of a thermal switch that prevents heating of the coolant above 90°C;
- can be connected to a circulation pump;
- Manufacturer's warranty – 2 years.
Among the disadvantages, we note the manual selection of power, difficulties during connection, requiring certain skills.
The cost of the unit is from 15,000 rubles.
Operating instructions RusNIT 208M
Preparing the coolant and starting the Galan boiler
Galan heating boilers require a special coolant; they do not work with ordinary water, since its resistance is not strong enough. To increase resistance, table salt is added to the water. For 100 liters of distilled water you need 5-8 mg of salt (the edge of a teaspoon). The salt is diluted in a small amount of water and poured into the general circuit.
Then the circulation pump is turned on, which will mix the coolant until it has a homogeneous structure. You can check the correct preparation of the coolant using current clamps. The readings must coincide with the table values indicated in the boiler passport. If the voltage is too high, you need to make the water less salty; if the voltage is not enough, you can add more salt. There is no need to rush into making changes, as the system will fully stabilize only after three days.
In addition to salted distilled water, non-freezing liquid produced by the boiler manufacturer Galan can be used as a coolant. This is a specially designed coolant that does not freeze down to -40 degrees.
The issue of heating is acute for any buildings and premises. Many devices are used for these purposes, but electric boilers and systems still have undeniable advantages. The Galan electric boiler is an excellent assistant in this matter. The Russian company was founded more than 25 years ago, and initially produced only electrode heaters. Now heating elements have also been added to the range.
We assemble an electric boiler with our own hands
If you are going to make an electric boiler with your own hands, you will find drawings and operating principles in our review. Before assembly, make sure you have the necessary tools and equipment. First, let's understand the operating principles of electrode boilers - there is nothing complicated about them, the technology is simple and proven.
The operating principle of a heating element boiler is quite simple; the heating element heats the water that comes into direct contact with it.
In classic electric boilers, the heating medium is heated using heating elements with or without a thermostat. The heating elements are somewhat slow - a lot of time passes from switching on to reaching operating mode. In addition, they are unsafe, as fires often occur due to their fault. In standard boilers, heating elements are located inside a small-diameter pipe through which the coolant passes - it heats up and heats the heating system.
Also in the design of heating element boilers there are temperature sensors that determine the degree of heating of the coolant - adjustments are made using them. Another control method is possible, using an air temperature sensor. Both types of sensors are connected to external automation systems responsible for starting and stopping equipment.
Description of the operating principle
The operating principle of electrode boilers is different:
Electrode boilers heat water using ions formed in the water as a result of alternating current being supplied to the electrodes.
- Instead of heating elements, one or three electrodes are located in the pipe (for single-phase or three-phase boilers);
- When electricity is supplied, ion exchange begins in the pipe;
- The coolant heats up and transfers heat to pipes and radiators.
Many of our readers are familiar with the military boiler, which consists of two razor blades and two wires. It quickly warms the water, after which it is used for making tea and other food needs. But this boiler consumes a huge amount of electricity - its operation often triggers the RCD in the panel. A similar principle is used in electrode boilers.
In order for the electrode boiler to work more efficiently, salt, soda or special additives are added to the coolant. They increase the electrical conductivity of water and improve heating of the system.
Electrode boiler assembly
Scheme of a simple electrode boiler for heating systems.
Now we will try to assemble an electric boiler for heating a house with our own hands. With the indicated dimensions of the pipe used, we will get a device whose power will be about 4-5 kW - this is enough to heat rooms up to 40-50 square meters. m. We take the pipe and begin to inspect it - it should be intact, without cracks or traces of rust. If there is rust, it should be removed with fine sandpaper.
We weld two bolts to the pipe - zero and ground will be connected to them. Thus, the pipe body will become our outer electrode. Next, we weld the inlet and outlet pipes - they will serve to connect to the heating system. The inlet pipe is located at the bottom, and the outlet pipe is located at the top. The top cover can be welded, or you can make an internal thread in the pipe and make the cover removable.
The removable top cover will ensure ease of maintenance of the boiler - it is likely that in the future it will have to be cleaned of accumulated salts and slags. If you don’t want to deal with removable covers, then you can weld them.
When assembling the electrode boiler, be careful not to allow the electrodes to come into contact with each other.
The most difficult thing is to make the bottom cover and insert the electrode into it. We recommend making the cover removable so that the electrode can be easily removed and replaced. The internal electrode should not come into contact with the internal walls or the cover itself. To create insulation, you should use ready-made insulators made of fiberglass or fluoroplastic. The procedure may seem labor-intensive, but if the assembler has “straight hands”, he will cope with this task.
Both covers, top and bottom, should be sealed with rubber gaskets. The length of the internal electrode should be such that it does not touch the opposite wall (aka the top cover).
Advantages of electrode boilers
The main advantage of the Galant electrode electric boiler is its unique simplicity and high efficiency, reaching, like other types of electric boilers, 98%.
Electrode boilers are compact and can be installed in places convenient for owners with good access.
The design of the device is so simple that there is nothing to break in it. If high-quality materials that are resistant to corrosion are used, the service life of the electrode boiler is practically unlimited. The reliability of the product is confirmed by reviews of an electric heating boiler for the home, posted online by owners who have already installed this device in their home.
The operating principle of all types of electric boilers
Simple control unit with display for an electric boiler.
It is clear that manually controlling the operation of the heater is nonsense; after all, we live in a time of high technology. Therefore, almost all types of electric heating boilers are equipped with electronic controls with a different number of options. The “brains” of the device may not be provided by the manufacturer. Some models have the simplest and most necessary sensors; in expensive devices the number of functions is much wider. What should be in the control unit of all types of electric heating boilers:
- temperature sensor;
- separate fuses;
- time relay;
- load relay;
- two-tariff meter.
Depending on the temperature outside the window, with the same heating of the coolant, the house will be either warmer or colder. It is more convenient when the room temperature is kept at the same level by increasing or decreasing the heating of the liquid in the circuit.
The load relay will prevent the heater from turning on when the home network is overloaded. For example, when the washing machine is running. Thus, the wiring will not be overloaded and will not burn out. To save on electricity bills in houses that are heated by electrical appliances, you need to install double tariff meters.
They calculate how much energy is spent during the day and night, and divide the cost per kilowatt used. Electricity is cheaper at night. The installed time relay will turn on the heater when it is more profitable, that is, at night. While during the day the boiler will work as little as possible.
