What is BS EN 50193‑1 about?
BS EN 50193 discusses electric instantaneous water heaters. BS EN 50193‑1 is the first part of BS EN 50193 multi-series. BS EN 50193‑1 discusses methods for measuring the performance of electric instantaneous water heaters. BS EN 50193‑1 specifies terms, definitions, and measurement methods for the assessment of energy efficiency.
BS EN 50193‑1 applies to electric instantaneous water heaters for domestic hot water heating for households and similar applications, which heat up to temperatures below boiling point.
Note: BS EN 50193‑1 does not consider requirements regarding the safety of the appliances
Who is BS EN 50193‑1 for?
BS EN 50193‑1 on electric instantaneous water heaters is useful for:
- Water heater manufacturers
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 50193‑1?
High-efficiency water heaters use less energy than standard models, saving homeowners money on their bills. Actual energy savings from high-efficiency water heaters depend on family size, heater location, and size. BS EN 50193‑1 provides you with tests to assess the performance of instantaneous water heaters. This includes testing of energy efficiency which is a major aspect of the performance test. The test described in BS EN 50193‑1 includes the calculation of daily energy demand for the instantaneous water heaters and the annual electric consumption.
BS EN 50193‑1 also provides the procedure for the test to be carried out. BS EN 50193‑1 helps you in improving the energy efficiency of your instantaneous water heater. Thus, the consumer would be benefitted in terms of lower electric bills