An immersion heater is an electric heating element designed to be placed directly into water or other liquids to raise temperature. It is commonly used in water heaters, storage tanks, and industrial process baths. Immersion heaters provide fast, controlled heating when properly sized and fully submerged.
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An immersion heater is an electric heating element designed to be placed directly into water or other liquids to raise temperature. It is commonly used in water heaters, storage tanks, and industrial process baths. Immersion heaters provide fast, controlled heating when properly sized and fully submerged.
What is an immersion heater used for?
It heats water or other liquids directly by placing the element into the fluid.
Source: The Cooling Company
Immersion heaters transfer heat directly into the liquid.
A water heater uses an immersion element to quickly bring tank water to the thermostat setpoint during high demand.
Keep elements submerged and descale periodically to prevent overheating and efficiency loss.
“Keep elements submerged and descale periodically to prevent overheating and efficiency loss.”
Immersion heaters rely on convection to distribute heat evenly through the tank.
Can an immersion heater be replaced?
Yes. A technician can test and replace the element safely.
Why do immersion heaters fail?
Scale buildup, dry firing, or electrical faults can cause failure.
Do immersion heaters work as backups?
Yes. Many systems use them as backup or boost heating.
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