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!
How to make an air heat exchanger for a chimney: a review on the example of a stove-potbelly stove
Heating appliances that use the fuel combustion process to produce heat cannot function without a flue duct. The device removes toxic products of combustion, which can be dangerous to humans. However, the flue gases leaving the pipe into the atmosphere literally carry away a large amount of heat, which could be ...
DIY fan heater: homemade heat gun device + mini unit
Not all cottages are equipped with an autonomous heating system, and in some there is no stove or fireplace, not to mention warm floors and other amenities of life. Sometimes, to create a comfortable environment, there is simply not enough heat, and summer residents often purchase mobile heating appliances. However, there is ...
Home-made swirl induction heater from a welding inverter
Electric heaters are extremely easy to use. They are much safer than any gas equipment, do not produce soot and soot, unlike units that run on liquid or solid fuel, finally, they do not need to harvest firewood, etc. The main disadvantage of electric heaters is the high cost ...
Roof heating: what is a cable anti-icing system and how to install it
Massive icicles and heavy layers of snow on the roofs of houses in the winter are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also very unsafe.They pose a serious threat to the health and life of people, the integrity of vehicles. In addition, such "formations" are fraught with premature destruction of the roofing, damage to the facade, the emergence of ...
Which pipe to choose for the chimney device: a comparative overview of 5 options
With the advent of the first stoves, people thought about a system for removing hazardous combustion products. Many options have been tried, and the process of creating new ones is not yet over. Modern chimneys are characterized by a wide variety: in appearance, material from which the device is made, installation location, etc. Choose the right option is not difficult. ...
How to choose a dual-circuit floor gas boiler: what to look at first?
Autumn came unexpectedly expected, testing the heating systems, rested during the summer, for strength. For negligent owners, interruptions or a failure in the operation of the boiler may come as a surprise. There is not much time left before the onset of frost, and now some have to hurriedly look for a replacement for non-working equipment. Buy the first boiler you get ...
Technology and norms for installing a gas boiler: wall and floor options
A house, by definition, should be warm. There are many ways to make it so. However, each owner strives to make this the most economical and practical method. One of these options is the installation of a gas boiler. Gas heating is profitable and quite easy to install and operate. Connecting devices should only be carried out ...
Installation and installation of heating using polypropylene pipes: from design to welding
The theme of arranging heating is relevant not only on the eve of the onset of cold weather. Unfortunately, there are not so many really warm months in the calendar, so it takes a long time to heat your home. There are many ways to do this. However, recently, new, more economical ones have appeared. And for the arrangement of traditional ...
Chimney damper: installation features + self-made example
The effectiveness of the heating system in the house depends on many reasons. However, the main one can be considered the quality of the draft in the flue channel. If it is sufficient, low fuel consumption, high combustion efficiency and fast heating of the room are guaranteed. Insufficient air flow assumes all of the above factors with a minus sign and may ...
How to make and install a deflector on the chimney of a heating boiler yourself
An integral and very important part of the heating system is the chimney. The device is designed to divert toxic combustion products into the atmosphere. The efficiency of the boiler depends on its proper functioning. The draft resulting from differences in pressure and temperature inside the chimney must be sufficient, otherwise the design will not be able to cope ...