In a 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.
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 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!
Overview of stoves for summer cottages
The cottage is not in vain called a country house. A significant part of the time is spent here in the most favorable period of the year. Many visit the cottage in the winter. All this forces to equip a country house in accordance with the standards of residential premises. The first and main requirement for them is heating. In the absence of ...
Baxi gas boilers: hardware overview and troubleshooting
The Baksi gas boiler is a modern and reliable heating and water heating device manufactured by one of the largest manufacturing companies in Europe. High quality equipment under the BAXI brand is the result of a successful combination of advanced technologies with many years of development and experience gained by a foreign company. ...
Selection and installation of a thermal curtain on the front door
The thermal curtain on the front door is one of the innovations of our time. The purpose of this equipment is to create a protective barrier between the atmosphere inside and outside the room. The principle of cutting off cold air masses using a powerful air stream has long been used in construction and industry. But devices for protecting apartments ...
A wood-based gas generator for heating a house: making and making it yourself
Combustible gas, so necessary for heating homes, cooking, as fuel for cars and other useful devices, is extracted not only from underground. The source of this valuable product can be firewood, peat, woodworking waste, coal and even certain types of garbage, for example, pieces of old linoleum or ...
How to make a bio fireplace with your own hands: a step-by-step guide
Biofireplace provides an opportunity for apartment owners in multi-storey buildings to enjoy the comfort and warmth of an open flame. These designs are superior in all respects to electrical analogues that can only simulate a hearth. There are several types of fireplaces, but any of them is easy to do with your own hands at home. ...
Heated towel rail: all causes and solutions
The heated towel rail installed in almost every bathroom (or “towel”, as it is lovingly called by the people) serves not only to dry small things, but also to heat the room. Unfortunately, situations when the device operates with reduced heat dissipation are not something extraordinary, and can occur as in ...
Alternative Energy Sources: Technology Overview
Even schoolchildren know that the reserves of oil, gas and coal are not infinite. Energy prices are constantly rising, making payers sigh heavily and think about increasing their own income. Despite the achievements of civilization, outside the cities there are many places where gas is not supplied, but in some places ...
Instruction for owners of stove-heated houses
Stoves in homes and saunas often do not meet fire safety requirements, which often ends in tragedy. The main causes of fires are improper installation of stoves and non-compliance with safety rules during use. ...
How to make a long-burning furnace yourself
The owners of private houses often have the question of effective and long-term heating of premises with low fuel costs. To combine all these criteria in one furnace, you will need to purchase expensive heating equipment. What to do if such a heat source is needed, but not enough finance? From this situation ...
How to make a do-it-yourself electric fireplace
Each landlord tries in various ways to make their home comfortable and cozy. Many decide to use a fireplace for this. It serves not only as a decorative element, but also as additional warmth on frosty days. In addition, you can always make it yourself on your own project. ...