RESISTANCE FOR WATER HEATING WITH ENHANCED ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECT

摘要

An armoured resistance (2) for heating the water of an electric storage water heater or the sump of a laundry machine or a dishwasher is provided. The metal surface in contact with the water to be heated thereof is covered with a glass enamel, on the surface whereof metals (Ag, Cu, Zn) having antibacterial properties are deposited according to known techniques. The deposited metal is preferably silver and, even more preferably, it is in the form of nanoparticles.