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 case and will meet its requirements.
Have you 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 creating the project.
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!
Mixing unit for underfloor heating: what is a collector and how to connect it correctly?
A successful alternative to radiator heating of the house is a system of underfloor heating, designed for one room (bathroom, children's room), and for the entire building. It, being an integral part of the general heat supply system, however, is autonomous, since special preparation of the heat carrier is required before entering the heating circuit - ...
Removing the air plug from the heating system: how to properly bleed air from radiators?
Air in the heating system is an obstacle to its normal functioning. Residents of apartments and houses face this problem, as a rule, at the beginning of the heating season. The noise in the pipes, cold batteries, corrosion of metal elements - this is the result of the formation of air jams. And this happens even with a perfectly designed ...
Features of the device and examples of heating circuits with pump circulation
Arrangement of the heating system is a responsible and rather difficult task. There are many varieties of designs. It is considered to be the most affordable structure with natural circulation, which does not require the installation of additional equipment. However, in order to minimize the main disadvantage of this design, low circulation pressure, it will be necessary to install pipes with a large diameter. Which leads ...
Natural circulation heating system: device rules + analysis of typical schemes
No matter how engineers and builders predicted in the eighties, the heating system with natural circulation lives and lives in the twenty-first century, and it also heats our homes. Pumping equipment significantly increases the cost of the boiler and makes it dependent on the mains, so many refuse it. Gravity system ...
How to build a potbelly stove on waste oil: instructions in photographs and drawings
How to heat an unheated garage in the winter? The simplest answer: make a potbelly stove. This unit has a simple design and works great on wood, coal, sawdust, etc. However, a motorist does not always have a sufficient amount of such fuel. But used engine oil is usually available. For many ...
Features of the heating system with forced circulation
Heating a house or cottage can be achieved using one of two types of heating systems that differ from each other in the way the coolant circulates. With the natural movement of water or antifreeze through the pipes, it is not necessary to use additional equipment, but it is necessary to ensure the corresponding slope of the pipeline main. If a heating circuit is selected ...
The device of a warm water floor with your own hands: what will you encounter during installation?
Traditional radiators, for many years considered the only possible source of heat, are gradually giving way to systems of underfloor heating and ceilings. Many people experience innovative methods "on themselves" and are very satisfied. However, underfloor heating is hardly an innovation. They managed to prove themselves well and become a fairly common method ...
How to choose a gas boiler: the main 5 points to look at before buying
Gas, despite regular increases in its value, remains the most economical type of fuel. Its use can significantly reduce heating bills. The main thing is that the gas pipeline passes in the immediate vicinity of the house. Then you can easily install a heater and get heat at an affordable price. The only difficulty is ...
Do-it-yourself garage oven: a review of the 4 best home-made designs
Unfortunately, many motorists, the central heating for garages located far from home, technology is not provided. In the cold season, the temperature in the room becomes, to put it mildly, not comfortable, and in severe frosts - simply unbearable. A standard electric heater practically does not cope with the problem: electricity bills are growing, ...
Types of piping for indirect heating boiler + installation and connection rules for this unit
Indirect heating boiler has long been known as one of the best ways to provide a private house or cottage with enough hot water. Quite successfully, these devices are also used in apartments, offices, enterprises, etc. The principle of operation of the boiler is so simple that it is not so difficult to make it yourself. ...