Principle of operation of a warm skirting board
A modern warm skirting board is an economical and effective means of heating the room. The product is a fairly reliable design, made of high-quality materials. Inside it there is one or another coolant, depending on which type of plinth is determined. So, today it is customary to single out a product where water( a warm water skirting board) acts as a coolant, and a product with an inside electric heater( TEN).To operate the latter, you must connect to an electrical outlet.
The width of such a product is somewhat larger than that of a standard, for example, wooden skirting. As a rule, it is 10-20 cm.
Heating occurs due to infrared radiation. Unlike traditional radiator batteries, the heat distribution occurs more evenly. It "gets" and the walls, and the ceiling. Heating skirting boards, like more familiar analogs, are placed around the perimeter of the room. If desired, you can completely replace them with ordinary flooring elements or partially.
The number of skirting boards is determined based on the correct calculation of the heat loss in the room.
The air that rises up from the skirting board heats the nearest wall from which heat is given to the rest of the room. In the absence of strong convection, the distribution of heated air in the room is carried out as evenly as possible. Thus, thermal radiation is the basis of the work of such an article.
The main advantages of the heating plinth
Today, the heating plinth is becoming more and more popular due to its multifunctionality and a number of other advantages. So, this is not just a finishing element for the floor, but also a source of heat in a living room. Most often it is an addition to a centralized heating system. Specialists call the following advantages of this interior element:
- Thanks to its compact dimensions, it saves a lot of space and is an excellent alternative to radiators and other rather large heat sources.
- High degree of efficiency. The product is indispensable for heating rooms with high ceilings.
- Maximum safety and ease of use.
- Prevents condensation from appearing on windows, so it is ideal for heating rooms with a large number of windows or with high window openings.
- Qualitative heating of the room contributes to the formation of a favorable microclimate for a person.
- Install a warm plinth with your own hands easily enough. For installation, special equipment and professional knowledge are not required.
- In some cases, energy savings of up to 40%.
- The use of this heat source significantly reduces the formation of dust in a residential area, which is especially important for people prone to allergies.
Plinth with heating - how to choose?
Today, choosing a plinth with heating is not so difficult. It is only necessary to take into account some of the nuances of purchasing this product. First, one should take into account own needs for warmth. In poorly heated rooms or in rooms that are not heated at all, such a skirting board can become the main source of heat. At the same time, it fits around the perimeter of the room. Where there are central heating batteries, 1-2 items are enough.
Secondly, we take into account the area of the heated space, the availability of free space. Thirdly, it is necessary to select a heating plinth, proceeding from the general style solution of the interior. Today, manufacturers have taken care that the assortment of this finishing element was quite wide. Of course, do not forget that the installation of this skirting will take a little longer than the traditional product, but this nuance obviously does not outweigh its merits.
Thus, the plinth, which can serve as a heat source, is a functional, practical and aesthetic finishing element. He is able to decorate absolutely any interior and serve for a long period of time.
