NIBE AAS-18 Steatitel Cartridge Set

Description

NIBE AAS-18 steatitel cartridge set is a well-thought-out and reliable spare part developed for NIBE Compact-Cu electric water heaters. For households and properties located in regions with lime-rich or hard drinking water, this ceramic construction is an excellent investment. The indirect heating minimizes the risk of rapid calcification, which ensures a consistent supply of hot water and stable function over a long period of time.

Effective steatite technology for lime-rich water

A steatite element is significantly different from conventional insert elements. The ceramic heating element is placed inside a protective copper immersion tube and thus never comes into direct contact with the tap water. The heat is distributed smoothly and over a larger surface area, which dramatically reduces limescale deposits on the tube. This contributes to a maintained efficiency and reduces the need for frequent service or premature replacement of the immersion heater.

Easy installation and service-friendly design

The kit is delivered fully equipped with flange, thermostat and overheating protection, connection cable, sealing ring and associated element cover. One of the main advantages of a steatite cartridge is the simplicity of future maintenance. Should the element itself need to be replaced in the future, this can be done without the water heater needing to be emptied of water, since the immersion tube remains intact and closed to the tank of the water heater.

Energy efficiency and sustainability in focus

By counteracting limescale deposits on the heating surfaces, heat transfer is kept optimal over time. Limescale otherwise acts as an insulator, which increases electricity consumption to achieve the desired temperature. The combination of solid copper and durable ceramics creates a long-term sustainable solution that helps maintain the original energy performance and operational reliability of the water heater.

Technical specifications

• Designation: AAS-18 steatite cartridge set
• Material of immersion tube: Cu (copper)
• Heating power: 2.2 kW (2200 W)
• Rated voltage: 230 V / 400 V
• Connection type: Flange
• Compatibility: NIBE Compact-Cu electric water heater
• Included components: Ceramic steatite element, immersion tube with flange, terminal block with thermostat part, gasket and element cover