Collector for the warm floor: mixing unit for the water floor, pump group with your own hands, installation

The collector for the warm floor is a technological unit that includes several elements of the . The warm floor is an independent heating system, which must necessarily dock with the main heating of the entire dwelling. One or more collectors are used for this purpose. In general, the collector is such an element, without which no floor heating can be dispensed with, and a considerable number of heating pipes are connected to it. Such a device performs a certain function: it regulates the heat effect( temperature), and then distributes it across all circuits.

Collector unit: its constituent elements

The collector for a water-heated floor is a very complex device. With the help of it, the temperature of the heat flows and their direction are adjusted. Warm floors can not exist without basic heating, they must necessarily be connected to the heating system of the house( boiler).

Radiators are capable of heating water pipes to a temperature of 75 - 90 degrees. If this is acceptable for radiators, the warm floor should not be heated to such a temperature. For him, this is completely unacceptable, since the floor covering can not stand and deteriorate.

Therefore, to equalize the temperature of the forward and reverse flow, you need to install a collector unit. In turn, it consists of very important basic elements, assembly, which requires special attention.

The collector for the water-heated floor is a very complex device

The collector assembly includes such important elements as:

• Two combs: falling and reverse;
• Thermal mixing valve;
• Circulation pump;
• Valves of three or two-way;
• Mixing unit;
• Flowmeter;
• Thermostatic valves.

In the collection of all these elements and represent the collector, which operates according to a certain scheme. The scheme is as follows: the falling and return combs are connected to one collector block, these flows( return and falling) are mixed in a special mixing unit, where all the temperature adjustment takes place. A pumping group is connected to these two combs, and it is responsible for the water circulation in the pipes. The flowmeters report the temperature reached, after which the valves automatically shut off, which stops the flow of hot water into the falling stream. Modern valves are equipped with thermal head, which monitor the opening and closing of valves, as well as a good heat flow distributor.

Mixing unit for thermal floor: different schemes and selection rules

The design of the mixing unit depends on the component parts, so its circuits can be very different. The proposed schemes of the Italian company Valtec are very popular. Schemes are divided into such types: parallel, combined and sequential.

This manufacturer produces products that meet very high requirements. Schemes made by Italian engineers are highly recommended for those who install warm floors themselves.

It is not difficult to assemble the construction of the mixing unit by oneself using such schemes. Collectors for warm floors can be manual or automatic, as well as each mixer has its own number of pipes. Their number varies from 2 to 12 pieces. Choosing a collector is not such a simple task.

The mixing unit for the thermal floor can be of several types

The main parameters to consider when choosing a manifold:

• Maximum pressure;
• Number of pipes, respectively their length and transmissivity;
• Internal collector diameter;
• Adding branches, is it possible;
• Is there an element that automates the device?
• Amount of electricity used.

The efficiency of the node is greatly influenced by several factors: the length and diameter of the contour, the laying step. To make the right project, you need to correctly calculate these parameters. It is better to entrust this to specialists.

Pumping group for underfloor heating: composition and function of

To use the energy of the coolant efficiently, you must have control over the flows and reliably control them. The collector pumping group is responsible for this, which plays a crucial role in the operation of the entire reservoir. It creates a certain rate of heat flow, because of this, the system becomes manageable and the entire process is ordered.

This group directly has a connection to the collector itself. The composition of such a group does not have any strict list of elements and can be adjusted as necessary.

The composition of this group is similar to the mixing unit, but it has one major difference. This group is equipped with a pump that provides flow, pressure and speed of heat flow. With it, it becomes possible to adjust and adjust the water temperature in the circuits of the warm floor.

Pump group for underfloor heating performs a very important function

This group consists of the following components:

• Circulation pump;
• Connection pipes;
• Mixing valve;
• Manometer;
• Shut-off valves.

The main element of this group is the circulation pump. Its body is usually made of strong stainless material: bronze, plastic and brass. The pump group can easily be repaired.

Install the collector for the heated floor with your own hands: serial installation

Initially, you need to determine the location for the collector. Basically, it is placed in a distribution box, which has enough space for all the constituent elements. Usually this cabinet is fastened near the main pipes and at a low altitude. The height depends on the availability of the cabinet, if it is not provided, then it will be approximately 1000 mm.

Place the cabinet so that there remains some space for the pipes to be brought to the collector. It is very important to install the cabinet equally from all heated circuits.

The collector is very easy to assemble, if you have purchased it on the market, it is only necessary to study the instruction carefully, which must be attached to the equipment. Assembly and installation are performed accordingly to it.

Installation of the collector for the warm floor should be carried out very carefully

Consecutive manifold installation:

• We remove all tubes from the package, twisting them together. They are initially equipped with valves and sensors.
• Brackets fix the assembled pipes.
• To the right place we install all the fittings, as well as connected elements, control devices and plugs.
• We attach the collector to the wall.
• We connect to it a pump and valves equipped with thermal heads.
• To the node we connect, coming from the boiler, heating pipes.
• Contour pipes, coming from the warm floor, also connect.

Everything needs to be properly connected, set up and then check all connections. That there was no leakage, the threading of all pipes is necessary. The connection is adjusted before the floors are filled with a concrete screed. We do a check of all devices, set up the desired heated mode and conduct the adjustment of the heat fluxes in each tube.

Modern technology: collector for warm water floor

Collectors of Russian manufacturers are made of strong stainless steel, and have the maximum number of extensions. Such devices are in great demand among many buyers, they meet high technological requirements.

The most famous and reliable manufacturer is the products of such a company as Rehau. Collectors of this company use almost all specialists in laying warm floors. The products of this company passed many tests for safety and durability. Accordingly, the company gives a guarantee of quality.

The use of collectors for warm floors has its advantages, which they possess. It is easy to assemble and install, using only the instruction.

Collector for a warm water floor is absolutely safe for humans

Key advantages:

• Safety;
• Economical;
• Durability;
• Hygiene;
• Environmentally friendly.

The collector is an integral part, without which no floor heating can do without. To it all pipes are connected from heating circuits. The temperature, which is supplied by the coolant from the main heating, is very high for the warm floor. Therefore, a collector must be installed. He also normalizes the temperature to 40 - 45 degrees.

What is the collector for the warm floor( video)

The warm floor in the house is a sign of comfort and coziness. The heated floor system is very successfully used by many owners of different premises. Warm floors are directly related to central heating. And the link between them is the collector node.