The Vector geyser is very popular on the Russian market. Despite the fact that the models of this manufacturer are assembled from Chinese spare parts, they do not lose quality during operation: product development and testing takes place under the guidance of Russian customers. There are opinions that this type of speakers is a thing of the past. Despite this, this type of heating equipment remains relevant. High performance, cheap energy source, compact size (compared to other types of water heaters) force buyers to choose such devices. The range of water heaters from the manufacturer Vektor is small, but thanks to the reasonable price and good technical characteristics, many buyers can afford them.
Column design and operating principle
Any instantaneous gas water heater has approximately the same device. The principle of operation is that water passes through the heat exchanger pipes, where it is heated. After this it goes to the tap. Such devices are installed directly into the water supply system. You can connect one or two water intake points to them.
The design of the Vector geyser is just as simple. But all its parts perform important functions.
1 - facing; 2 - frame; 3 — water-gas unit; 4 — water regulator handle; 5- gas regulator handle; 6- solenoid valve; 7- burner with manifold; 8- heat exchanger; 9- water overheating sensor; 10 - traction sensor; 11- gas exhaust device (GOU); 12- electrode for electronic ignition of the burner; 13- ionization flame control electrode; 14- battery compartment; 15- electronic control unit; 16 - digital hot water temperature indicator; 17- observation window; 18- microswitch; 19- inlet pipe of the water block (water supply) with filter; 20-inlet pipe of the gas block (gas supply) with filter; 21 - water drainage; 22 - safety valve, 23 - hot water temperature sensor
The heat exchanger for a geyser is the most important part. It consists of hollow tubes through which water circulates. It heats up due to the vapors from the burning gas.
The heat exchanger for the Vector geyser is made of copper, so the liquid heats up quickly.
Any Vector gas water heater has an electric ignition function. This is convenient and safe, since there is no constant igniter. After opening the water tap, the water-gas unit is turned on. If there is sufficient water pressure, the water unit of the geyser opens the valve and provides gas supply.
Fuel is burned in a gas burner.
After this, combustion products enter the gas outlet. If the geyser is chimneyless, there is no need to connect it to a common chimney. But if there is no traction, the sensor immediately turns off the device.
An important part is the overheat sensor. It prevents the speaker from overheating. A temperature sensor is installed on the heat exchanger; when the water heats up to 800, it turns off the device.
A membrane is required to ensure safe operation. It turns off the device when the water tap closes.
Some models have additional sensors and a pressure relief valve.
Reference! This water heater works even with low water and gas pressure.
Turning on the device
The first step is to install the batteries. To do this, open the battery compartment and install them, observing the polarity. Then you need to open the cold water and gas valves. Open the hot liquid tap on the nearest faucet.
At the moment when the liquid flows through the water unit, a spark ignition occurs and, thanks to this, the burner ignites. If it is turned on for the first time or after a long period of inactivity, air may accumulate in the gas line; in order to remove it, you will need to open the mixer several times, hold it for a minute, and then close it.
If the burner ignites, you need to turn the water pressure adjustment lever (located on the right) to the right, this will make it possible to turn on the Vektor JSD 20 device when the liquid pressure in the system has decreased.
Specifications
A flow-through geyser from this company ensures an uninterrupted supply of hot water. It lights up automatically, making the device easier to use. Despite the Chinese assembly and low cost, its functionality is no worse than its more expensive analogues.
This is evidenced by the following characteristics of these water heaters:
- Capacity 10 l/min;
- Pressure from 0.2 to 7.5;
- Power 18-20 kW;
- Gas consumption 1.5-2.5 m3/hour;
- Water pressure from 2.5 l/min;
- Weight from 5 to 10 kg depending on the model;
- Width up to 13 cm, depth up to 19 cm, and height no more than 64 cm;
Functions:
- Gas control;
- Ionization sensor;
- Power indicator;
- Thermometer.
Other faults
Also, malfunctions of the water heater can be caused by the following reasons:
Ignition system failure
In speakers without an igniter (electronic ignition), the spark is generated by the batteries; perhaps they have run out.
The battery capacity is not always enough for a year, as the manufacturer promises.
In other models, a spark is produced by a piezoelectric element triggered by a turbine installed in the water supply.
If the water pressure is weak, such an ignition device will not work.
When buying a column, you need to pay attention to the minimum water pressure that it requires for normal operation. In columns with an igniter, the latter may become clogged: its flame becomes weak, sometimes yellow (this is how the lack of air in the gas-air mixture manifests itself)
As a result, it either cannot ignite the main burner at all, or does this after a large volume of gas has entered, as a result of which the column ignites with a characteristic bang. After cleaning the igniter the situation returns to normal.
In columns with an igniter, the latter can become clogged: its flame becomes weak, sometimes yellow (this is how the lack of air in the gas-air mixture manifests itself). As a result, it either cannot ignite the main burner at all, or does this after a large volume of gas has entered, as a result of which the column ignites with a characteristic bang. After cleaning the igniter the situation returns to normal.
The membrane of the water unit has exhausted its resource
This element, made of a polymer material, must have sufficient elasticity, but over time it loses it, becoming rigid, and may even crack.
It can also become overgrown with lime deposits.
Accordingly, the column will stop turning on, even if the user opens the tap completely.
The membrane must be inspected and if its condition is truly unsatisfactory, it must be replaced.
Control module board burnt out
This often happens with imported speakers, which are very sensitive to the quality of the power supply. They should be connected through a stabilizer.
It is also useful to know that smart speakers with electronics should not be turned off at night.
Advantages of Vector speakers
The Vector gas water heater was created taking into account gas and water pressure in Russia. These speakers have an attractive design and are sized to fit even into a small kitchen or bathroom. The company's gas equipment meets all standards and has several protection systems. This is why Vector speakers are so popular.
The following advantages can be noted over other similar devices:
- Low price, allowing you to install a gas instantaneous water heater in any home or country house;
- Stylish design will fit into any interior;
- Using a geyser is very simple - there are only two regulators;
- The “winter-summer” switch on some models allows you to save fuel in the warm season;
- The presence of electric ignition eliminates the need to use matches or lighters; this function also reduces gas consumption;
- The Vector geyser operates without a chimney, which makes it possible to install it in any non-residential premises;
- The water heater operates silently;
- Thanks to the availability of any parts for sale, there are no questions about repairs.
Disadvantages of water heaters from this company
Despite many advantages, the Vector instantaneous water heater is not a very reliable and durable device. Many parts quickly fail, and there are also no modern functions that are found in expensive devices. The only good thing is that spare parts for the Vector geyser can be bought in any city.
The most common breakdown is burnt out heat exchanger tubes. They are made of thin copper, so they will burn out over time. Many users note that, despite the fact that there is a water temperature sensor, it is difficult to set the required indicators to change it. There is no automatic adjustment to water pressure. One of the disadvantages is the need to frequently replace batteries.
Important! Without timely maintenance of the device, after 5 years of operation, the automatic ignition system may fail. In this case, turning on the column will be accompanied by an explosion.
Blockages in the system
How to clean the mesh filter was written above. The heat exchanger system should also be cleaned - scale forms on it during operation. To do this, the heat exchanger is removed and placed in water with citric acid. The container with the solution must be heated on the stove. The inside of the heat exchanger should also be washed with this solution.
In Junkers gas devices and other similar units, burners often become clogged. A large accumulation of soot and soot leads to the fact that the column will not ignite. When cleaning the heat exchanger, it is worth cleaning the burner as well. Wash the outer part of the device with a solution of citric acid. It is better to clean the inside of the burner outside.
How to use
This gas water heater is automatic and easy to use. But you still need to study the instructions for use. First of all, you need to install it correctly. Such water heaters are connected not only to the water supply system, but also to gas pipes. This should be done by a specialist. Additionally, you will have to purchase a chimney pipe, fittings, and fasteners.
After installing the device and connecting to all communications, the specialist will make preliminary settings for the device and check its operation. The operating instructions recommend first passing water through the column pipes, removing air from them. Then close the tap and insert the batteries. Now, after turning on the water tap, the burner will automatically ignite. All that remains is to set the desired temperature. It is recommended to choose no more than 550, especially if the water hardness is increased.
During operation of this water heater, various malfunctions may occur. Most often, users contact the service center about several problems.
The Vector water heater does not turn on or lights up and immediately goes out. There may be several reasons for this problem. The most common is that the batteries are dead. You can handle this on your own. But if there is a spark, but the “Vector” column does not light up, you need to check the traction. The chimney may be clogged or the seal of the air duct joint may be broken.
The water doesn't heat up well. This most often happens due to scale accumulation or clogged heat exchanger tubes. But you may have to study again how to set up a gas water heater and adjust the power.
Poor water pressure from the boiler when the water supply is normal may be due to a clogged heat exchanger or water filter.
The speaker makes a lot of noise when working. The reason for this may be a malfunction of the heat exchanger or very high gas pressure.
The question of how to disassemble and repair a water heater is best left to specialists. But some problems at work can be solved on your own. For example, if the filter or heat exchanger tubes become clogged, they can be removed and washed under water. "Vector" is a water heater for which it is easy to buy parts. But with regular descaling and proper operation, the device will last a long time without repair.
Video on the topic
Nowadays, many residents use gas water heaters in their homes, especially residents of private houses who use such gas water heaters very often.
Of course, geysers, like any equipment, have the ability to break down, and one of the most popular such breakdowns is when the geyser does not ignite.
Oasis geysers are very popular - these speakers are quite large and of high quality, but they, like other speakers, tend to break.
Geyser Oasis does not light up
What, in this case, could be the cause of such a malfunction, how to fix this malfunction, is it possible to fix it yourself and, if so, how.
The reasons why the gas water heater does not light up are:
1) there is no draft in the ventilation channel.
This can happen if any foreign object gets into the chimney pipe. In order to fix this breakdown, you must first clean all ventilation channels. To do this, you should take some long objects - for example, hooks or pipes - and carefully thoroughly clean all the pipes of the system.
2) Discharge of batteries. This can also very often lead to the gas heater not igniting.
But this does not apply to all types of speakers, but only to those that are powered by different nutrients and have automatic ignition. As a rule, batteries last about a year, but, as in any other matter, there are exceptions. To remove faults, you must first check the key that turns the speaker on and off, and also buy new batteries and replace them with old ones;
3) There is no normal water pressure. To understand whether this is so, you need to open the tap in which there is cold water and look at the water pressure; if the pressure is small, then the malfunction is precisely because of this.
Troubleshooting:
— Find out from the relevant services these reasons for the low water pressure; - completely rinse the filter that purifies the water or simply completely replace this filter; — Completely clean the column from combustion substances; — replace the membrane on the water unit of the column. In addition, there are a number of malfunctions.
Geyser Oasis do-it-yourself repair
Main column problems:
— Although the gas water heater turns on, it does so with a popping noise. There are several possible reasons for this behavior of the column - clogged nozzle or other column items, low batteries, insufficient traction.
In order to fix this problem, you will need to do one of the following actions - call the utility service and call a person who cleans the pipes; change batteries;
— When the gas water heater turns on, it starts to smell like gas. You need to remember that under no circumstances, when the column is turned on, can it smell of gas. If this happens, then you need to immediately turn off the column and ventilate the room well so as not to be poisoned by fumes.
In order to eliminate this malfunction, you must immediately call the gas service employees. — There is no gas supply. When the column is turned on, there should be a specific gas sound that comes out. If there is no sound, it means that the gas is simply not flowing.
- This may be due to the fact that some kind of repair work is being carried out on the area where you live. If there is no such work, then in this case you need to call the gas service workers.
Popular models
This brand does not have a wide variety of models. There are only three most popular ones, which have minor differences in appearance, performance and additional features.
JSD20W
The Vector Jsd20 W water heater has compact dimensions and an affordable price of 10,500 rubles. Available not only in white, but also in silver and gold. This allows you to match the device to the interior of the room. This model has a digital display and a winter-summer switch. There is an overheating sensor and lack of traction control.
The water heater has high performance. It is popular due to its digital display and automatic ignition. A multi-level protection system ensures safety.
JSD 11-N
This model has a higher quality copper heat exchanger, which increases its service life. The advantages include the fact that this is a chimneyless gas water heater, and its burner is made of stainless steel. Compact dimensions allow you to install the device even in a small room and on a plasterboard wall.
A high-quality system of protection against overheating of the geyser, as well as control of gas leakage, increases the level of its safety. The model can run on liquefied gas. Its setup and operation is very simple, and the cost is only 6,200 rubles. Therefore, this model is often chosen for a summer residence.
Lux Eco
The Vector Lux Eco geyser is a new model. Its features include the presence of an enhanced security system and the ability to select a temperature mode.
The model is resistant to pressure drops and pressure drops. The set includes a faucet and a shower head, which makes it easy to install the device in the country.
The “Vector Lux Eco” column is decorated with beautiful mirror panels and drawings. Therefore, it can be not only functional, but also a decorative detail of the interior. Despite this, the device has a low cost - only 5900 rubles.
