In the conditions of the temperate continental climate that prevails over most of Russia, the issue of home heating is very relevant. The variety of heating systems makes it possible for the owner to choose exactly the option that is suitable in each particular case and will meet its requirements.
We decided to install a warm floor in the apartment or do you plan to get by with a local heater? Or maybe you are interested in alternative energy systems (solar panels, biofuels, infrared heaters) or the pros and cons of using a heating boiler? Our site will answer the most important questions, and also help you understand the distinguishing features of a particular equipment and make the right choice.
If you decide to make the heating connection with your own hands, then we have prepared for you the wiring diagrams and step-by-step instructions for implementing the plan. You will be able to assess the level of complexity of work and the amount of necessary financial investments already at the stage of project creation.
Any business should be approached consciously, especially if it concerns the arrangement of your home, in particular home heating. With high-quality equipment and a well-designed heating system, you will not be afraid of severe frosts. Do not freeze!
Cross-linked polyethylene for underfloor heating: an overview of the best material for “heat-polo-construction”
The combination of the words "stitched" and "pipe" until recently caused not the most pleasant associations among developers. Their imagination did not seem to have a particularly strong construction with a longitudinal seam, the main advantage of which was the relatively low price. However, the term “crosslinked polyethylene” with traditional seams has nothing in common. It is a high-tech and ...
Independent device of the heat pump Frenett (friction heater)
Wanting to reduce the cost of heating their homes, many homeowners managed to make a Frenett heat pump with their own hands. Some enthusiasts, as well as optimistic creators of commercials, assure that with the help of an improved model of this unit, it is possible to achieve an efficiency of 700, or even 1000%. Skeptics recall the main ...
Comparison of heating types of a country house: options for solving a heating problem
Owning a country house is not only joyful, but also troublesome. Especially if you live there permanently or your visits are not limited to a couple of times a season. To make such housing became a real "fortress", a lot of money, physical and mental strength must be invested in it. Usually the most global and ...
How to design a boiler house heat scheme for a private house + some automation examples
If a country house is used not just for summer holidays, but for year-round permanent residence, it is worth considering the construction of a private boiler room.A properly designed and installed boiler plant will be able to service all the necessary communications: heating systems, hot and cold water supply, ventilation. To prevent mounting errors ...
Plinth heating: features of installing water and electric warm skirting
The problem of heating a private house is usually solved in the traditional way: a circulation heating system is installed. Water heated in the boiler room moves along pipes in one or two circuits; as a result, heat from the radiators is transferred to the indoor air. But this system has one minus - unevenness, air in ...
Which floor is better to put under the tile: a comparative overview of heating systems
Tile, despite its spectacular appearance, is used infrequently in homes. The owners complain about its cold surface, which you can’t walk barefoot in the winter. Indeed, the clay from which tiles are made has high thermal conductivity. But this disadvantage is easy to turn into an advantage, because in the summer such ...
How to service gas boilers so that they last a long time?
When choosing any equipment, each homeowner prefers quality. Domestic gas equipment is no exception. Moreover, it has special requirements, because, for example, a gas boiler is designed for round-the-clock operation. And such work invariably leads to increased wear, which can to some extent prevent ...
How to connect a thermostat for heating batteries and configure it correctly
Thermostatic equipment allows a person to influence the microclimate in the house, setting an acceptable range of day and night air temperatures. In addition to maintaining the temperature balance in the living room, thermostats for heating can optimize the cost of paying for utilities. Many residents of apartment buildings in the winter are forced to constantly keep open ...
How to “treat” pressure drops in the heating system + norms for working deviations
When installing the heating system, several pressure gauges are inserted into the pipeline. Using these measuring instruments, the operating pressure in the heating system is monitored. In case of fixing deviations from the normalized values, measures are taken to eliminate the causes that caused changes in the system. Critical is a drop in pressure level of 0.02 MPa. ...
Which boiler is best for a private house: compare all types of boilers with each other
Each of us wants to live in a warm comfortable house. And this is completely uncomplicated if you live in a multi-storey building connected to a common heating system. However, the benefits of civilization in the form of centralized heating are far from accessible everywhere. What to do in this case? There can be many solutions to the problem. Industry ...