good, easy to install, some design deficiencies
Now I can give a qualified opinion after I opened the boiler (with 2 heating coils) yesterday after 18 months of use to inspect the anode. As is the case with most products, this one also has some fundamental design flaws 1.) The magnesium anode is tapered towards the fastening point from the diameter to the thread (M5 or M6). Unfortunately, the thread protrudes quite far from the opposite side (base plate of the heating register). Therefore, the anode quickly wears off and then falls to the ground. I found the anode at the bottom of the boiler surrounded by Mg sludge that was formed by the anode. The new anode will not stay long in the intended place, it is to be hoped that the anode lying on the ground or the sludge that forms will also receive the protective effect. 2.) The heating coil (I use 1 for the machine, 1 for the generator) are not attached inside the boiler and swing around freely. Under the harsh conditions of a sailing yacht, the heating registers hit each other. In general, changing the anode is quite straightforward. Disconnect the cable, open the screw, pull out the heater. Of course, the O-ring should be replaced! It is also advantageous not to install the boiler horizontally, but rather at a height of approx. 20 cm on the side opposite the connections. Thus, the air bubble that forms becomes smaller and the volume of water larger. When installed horizontally, the part above the extraction pipe is filled with air that cannot escape, which is why the volume is reduced by this proportion. Personally, I would like better insulation. We are sailing in the tropics and the boiler continues to heat the already warm room. If the manufacturer chooses a different way of attaching the anode and the heating registers at least get spacers from one another, the part would be perfect. Oh yes, it would still be ideal if the connecting sleeves and any hydraulic thermostatic valve (not included) were made from the same material as the boiler is made of (stainless steel, 316?)