Atlantic VSRS APE 200L

FAQ (customer)

• What is the capacity of the Atlantic VSRS APE 200L water heater? The nominal capacity of this model is 200 liters, suitable for suppLying several hot water draw-off points.
• Can this heater work with an external heat source such as a boiler or heat pump? Yes, it is equipped with an internal coil (spiral heat exchanger) that allows connection to an external heat source.
• What is the advantage of the ceramic dry heating element? The dry ceramic heating element is separated from the water by a metal sheath, reducing limescale build-up and extending the service life of the heater.
• Is this heater designed for vertical or horizontal installation? It is designed as a floor-standing, vertically mounted storage water heater.
• Does the tank have anti-corrosion protection? Yes, the steel tank is enamelled and additionally protected by a magnesium anode.
• Where is this heater typically installed? It is usually installed on the floor in technical rooms or boiler rooms in residential and commercial buildings.

FAQ (expert)

• What type of system is the VSRS APE 200L intended for? It is intended for pressurized domestic hot water systems and can be integrated into bivalent or hybrid heating systems via its built-in coil.
• How is corrosion protection ensured in this model? Corrosion protection is provided by a high-quality enamel coating on the inner tank surface combined with a sacrificial magnesium anode sized according to the tank volume.
• What maintenance is required for the ceramic dry heater? Routine maintenance mainly involves checking the condition of the magnesium anode and inspecting the heating flange; the dry element itself is less prone to scale and requires less frequent descaling.
• How should safety devices be arranged in the installation? A correctly sized safety valve must be fitted on the cold water inlet, with appropriate expansion control and shut-off valves, in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation manual and local regulations.
• Is the unit compatible with low-temperature heat sources? The integrated coil allows connection to low-temperature sources such as heat pumps, but the performance will depend on coil surface and operating temperatures as specified in the technical documentation.
• Can the electric heater and coil be operated simultaneously? Yes, the design allows combined operation to increase reheat performance, subject to proper hydraulic and electrical configuration.

Reviews

• The 200-liter capacity is ideal for our household of four, and the hot water suppLy is stable even during peak usage.
• The ceramic dry heater noticeably reduced limescale issues compared to our previous conventional immersion heater.
• Integration with our gas boiler via the internal coil was straightforward and improved overall system flexibility.
• The standing vertical design made installation in the utility room very convenient, with easy access to all connections.
• Heat losses are low; the water stays warm for a long time, which helps to keep energy bills under control.
• The build quality of the enamelled tank and external casing feels solid and durable.
• After a few months of use, the heater works quietly and reliably, with no temperature fluctuations.
• Service access to the flange and anode is simpLe, which our installer appreciated during commissioning.
• The possibility to use both the electric heater and the coil gives us flexibility between boiler and electric operation.
• Overall, the unit offers a good balance between performance, reliability and operating costs.