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!
How to make a heater yourself: an overview of 2 home-made options
Housing and communal services are in no hurry to start the heating season and it is cold in the apartments, you need to heat the garage or the greenhouse, but there are not many reasons for the need for a heater. On sale you can find devices for every taste and budget. Nevertheless, many prefer to assemble a heater with their own hands, ...
How to choose a good gas heater for a summer residence - an overview of the best options and useful tips
In a country house is not always convenient, and it is not always necessary to mount a complex heating system. Sometimes it’s enough, and even more practical, to get a good gas heater for a summer residence, especially since there are several varieties of them. How to choose the most practical model, what to look for, we ...
Hydropneumatic flushing and pressure testing of the heating system - technology of work
Heating systems are firmly entrenched in life, because they are present in many houses, apartments, and enterprises. Of course, for the system to function for a long time and without fail, it is necessary to carry out certain measures. For this reason, hydropneumatic flushing of the heating system is very relevant: in the publication we will talk about the intricacies of the process, its ...
Two-pipe heating system for a private house - a brief overview of the device and installation principles
Water heating system is extremely common. According to statistics, more than two-thirds of all buildings are heated in this way.However, the concept of "water-based heating system" is quite general, it includes many varieties. Among them - a two-pipe heating system, a practical and popular way to heat your home. Principle of operation ...
How to calculate the power of a gas heating boiler - an example of calculation + formulas
Autonomous heating for a private house is convenient, affordable and very diverse. Any owner of a private house willingly buys a gas boiler and installs everything necessary so that he no longer depends on the vagaries of the weather or the surprises associated with the operation of centralized heating systems. ...
How to drain water from a water heater and in which case it is necessary to do?
In private homes, in summer cottages, as well as in apartments, storage water heaters are installed to provide hot water supply. In apartments, such equipment is used only during the period when the hot water supply is turned off, which happens regularly in the summer and is connected with the seasonal repair of communications. In houses not connected ...
Closed heating system: design features + equipment selection
For a small country house, an open-type heating system is suitable, in which the coolant will circulate naturally, but for a building with a larger area, it is ineffective. The best option for a country house is a closed heating system, which has two differences. Firstly, the coolant moves forcibly - it is set in motion by the pump, and secondly, ...
Warm floor on the balcony and loggia: analysis of the 3 most popular device options
Of course, in order to create a cozy, comfortable atmosphere on the balcony, you need to correctly think about its insulation. Firstly, it is necessary to install warm frames with double-glazed windows, secondly, lay insulation on the walls, on the parapet, and thirdly, an additional element of heating is the warm floor. As a result, if everything is done correctly, the balcony will turn into an office or ...
Hydraulic calculation of the heating system of a private house - calculation procedure + overview of useful programs
After collecting the initial data, determining the heat loss of the house and the power of the radiators, it remains to perform a hydraulic calculation of the heating system. Properly executed, it is a guarantee of the correct, silent, stable and reliable operation of the heating system. Moreover, it is a way to avoid unnecessary investment and energy costs. Calculations and works which ...
Coolant for heating systems - water or antifreeze, which is better?
The most popular in other countries are heating systems with liquid coolant. This is a whole complex of heating equipment, which can be simple (open heating system) or complex, including heat exchangers, boiler rooms, pump stations, connected to each other by hundreds of meters of pipeline. Characteristics of the circulating ...