The development of electronics has led to the automation of many systems and mechanisms. Management of various systems often requires constant power supply and where large currents are not required, conventional batteries can be used successfully.
In modern water-heating devices, for example, in the Neva gas column, chemical batteries are also installed. In such gas appliances, electric current is needed to generate a spark.
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What are the batteries in the geyser for?
The battery in the geyser is used for the sole purpose of igniting the gas through a spark. Despite the small voltage and power of the batteries, the spark is generated behind the electrical system, in which the voltage increases to such values that the air breaks through the discharge.
Given the relatively high energy consumption during fuse, only products with certain parameters can be used for installation in hot water geysers.
What batteries are needed for a gas water heater
The following types of products are suitable for installation in gas water heaters:
The first type is an alkaline element. Such batteries last for 5-6 months. R20D is ordinary saline power source, which will need to be changed quite often, because cheap products sit very quickly. Both batteries have a voltage of 1.5 volts.
Alkaline batteries allow battery replacement less frequently. But both batteries cannot be recharged afterwards. You can save money if you install a battery instead of a disposable power source.
Can I replace with batteries
Despite the higher cost, the use of batteries will be much cheaper than using alkaline D-LR20 or saline D-R20. The installation of the battery is especially relevant if the gas burner is ignited frequently.
There are Li-Ion (32650), NiCd type D batteries and NiMH D-HR20. The battery voltage will differ (1.2v and 3.7v), so it is very important to make sure that your speaker model specifically supports such a voltage. This can be found in the instruction manual and after consulting on the official websites of the manufacturer.
In the market you can find batteries of type D with a voltage of 1.5 volts, for example D-Size 1.5v from Znter.
If you purchased a high-quality battery and a charger for it, then within 5-6 years you can not remember the need to purchase items for a gas water heater. You can completely abandon the use of batteries if you install a power supply unit operating from a 220 V network instead of batteries.
What to look for when choosing a battery
The acquisition of counterfeit products or products that have been mechanically damaged or subjected to increased temperature effects during storage and transportation can nullify all efforts to restore the gas equipment to working capacity.
Such a battery can last only a few days and you will need to go to the store again for a new battery.
To minimize the likelihood of acquiring low-quality products, you must:
- Verify that the column supports this voltage.
- The larger the capacity, the longer it will work.
- The battery should be carefully inspected for scuffs, scratches, and dents.
- Determine the shelf life of the product, which can be indicated on the body of the product and on the packaging.
- Do not purchase products at dubious outlets.
If the inspection has the slightest doubt, then the purchase should be abandoned.
How to change the batteries in the gas column
Typically, a battery in a flow-type geyser is located at the bottom of the case. For easy replacement of elements, a small hinged door with a lock is provided in the design of the device. The battery is installed in a special plastic container, to which metal contacts are connected.
Before installing a new product, remove the shrunken element.
To change the battery you need:
- Open the cover.
- Carefully remove the old item.
- Put a new one.
- Close the cover.
It is necessary to insert a new power source taking into account the polarity, only in this case the gas equipment will not be damaged. After replacing the products, a test run of the burner is performed. If it was possible to ignite gaseous fuel from a spark, then the operation to replace the batteries can be considered completed.
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