wasserführende

Wasserführend is a German adjective that translates to "water-carrying" or "water-bearing." It is commonly used to describe systems, devices, or structures that are designed to transport, contain, or interact with water.

In the context of heating systems, wasserführend refers to a component that is connected to the water circuit. This is most frequently applied to wood-burning stoves, fireplaces, or boilers that have an integrated water jacket or heat exchanger. When these appliances are fired, they heat the water within this jacket, which can then be circulated through a central heating system to provide heat to radiators or underfloor heating throughout a building. This allows for a more efficient use of energy, as the heat generated by burning wood is not only used for immediate room heating but also for overall building heating.

The term can also be used more broadly. For example, a "wasserführender Ofen" is a water-carrying stove, specifically designed for central heating integration. Similarly, a "wasserführende Heizung" denotes a heating system that relies on water as its heat transfer medium. Beyond heating, the term might appear in discussions of plumbing, irrigation, or even natural features like water-bearing rock strata. The core concept remains the presence and movement of water.