Una idea muy eficiente desde el punto de vista energético
Lo que parece un auténtico lujo -tener agua hirviendo siempre disponible- es también una idea muy eficiente desde el punto de vista energético. El calentador Quooker es una de las inversiones más sostenibles para la cocina, obteniendo la etiqueta energética A.
A partir de septiembre de 2015, se aplicará una normativa europea a los calentadores de cocina. En la categoría de calentadores de agua electrónicos más pequeños con depósito para cocinas, el COMBI de Quooker es el calentador de cocina con función de agua hirviendo que ha obtenido mayor puntuación, por lo que se le ha concedido la etiqueta energética A.
Etiqueta energética A para el Quooker COMBI
El depósito Quooker COMBI se instala en el armario de la cocina y dispensa agua hirviendo a 100 °C, así como agua caliente a entre 40 °C y 60 °C. Se trata del primer "calentador" del mundo con aislamiento de alto vacío y, por tanto, ¡es la forma más eficiente de suministrar agua caliente a su cocina!
El Quooker COMBI se conecta únicamente a la tubería de agua fría. Al mezclar el agua fría con el agua hirviendo, dispondrá de un suministro inmediato de 15 litros de agua caliente a 60 °C.
El depósito PRO3 solo dispensa agua hirviendo. La UE no dispone de directrices sobre la etiqueta energética para los depósitos de agua hirviendo. Sin embargo, estos depósitos son igualmente eficientes desde el punto de vista energético.
Frequently asked questions
Has anything in the COMBI tank been changed to gain the A label?
At Quooker, sustainability has been high on our requirements list right from the first product concept. Our tanks are manufactured with vacuum insulation that ensures that the energy loss is minimal. This has always been the case, and will remain so in the future. The introduction of the label qualification by the EU confirms that Quooker boilers are sustainable.
The energy label that an appliance carries is determined by its energy efficiency. Due to energy loss in the generation of energy in power stations in 2015, an electrical appliance can achieve a maximum energy efficiency of 40%. The loss (non-beneficial use of the energy) that an appliance suffers, in Quooker's case the standby power consumption, reduces this efficiency further still.
Because a Quooker is fitted with high-vacuum insulation cladding, the energy loss, is only 10 watts. Due to this, the total ernergy efficiency for the Quoker tanks is 36% and this results in an A label for the Quooker COMBI tanks in the XXS category.
What is the annual energy consumption of a Quooker COMBI?
A Quooker COMBI consumes 511 kWh per year if warm water is used in accordance with the usage pattern defined in the regulations.
How many dB does a Quooker emit?
A Quooker clicks when it turns on and off, but otherwise is silent. The heating element heats the water to 110°C and the tank stores it. The water supply pressure ensures that the water does not ‘bubble’ and therefore the appliance is silent.
Why does the Quooker COMBI carry an A label?
In order to verify the calculations conducted, a practical test is conducted on the energy efficiency of the Quooker COMBI tanks. The report with the detailed results from this test, conducted in accordance with the standard ‘NEN-EN 50440 Efficiency of domestic electrical storage water heaters and testing methods’ can be requested from Quooker.
Quooker COMBI tanks are products that delivery hot water as well as boiling water. Because the COMBI tanks comply with these requirements, they fall into the category "boilers" and it is mandatory to label them.
The energy label an appliance carries depends on its energy efficiency. Due to the energy loss in the generation of energy in power stations in 2015, an electrical appliance can achieve a maximum energy efficient of 40%. The energy loss (non-beneficial use of the energy) that an appliance suffers, in Quooker’s case the standby power consumption, reduces this efficiency still further. Because a Quooker is fitted with high-vacuum insulation cladding, the energy loss is only 10 watts. Due to this, the total energy efficiency for the Quooker tanks is 36% and this results in an A label for the Quooker COMBI tank in the XXS category.