Collection: memory

Hot water storage tank: Storage of hot drinking water for household use (shower, bathtub, taps). Operating principle: insulated tank with heat exchanger/heating coil; heating elements (boiler, solar thermal, heat pump, condensing boiler) heat the water; temperature remains stable due to insulation. Advantages: Instantly available, reliable peak supply, desired temperature directly at the tap. Typical variants: integrated tap, instantaneous hot water storage tank, buffer tank with heat exchanger.

Buffer storage tank: Storage of heat for heating circuits (radiators, underfloor heating). Purpose: Intermediate storage to balance heat production and improve system efficiency. Operating principle: Water is heated by the heating system (condensing boiler, solar thermal system, heat pump) and releases heat to the heating circuit; good insulation minimizes losses. Advantages: Higher efficiency, fewer start/stop cycles of heating appliances, better use of renewable energies; flexible operation. Typical types: Open/closed buffer storage tanks, solar storage tanks with heat exchanger, heating water buffer storage tanks.