Combined heating of the house

Combined heating every year is becoming more relevant. The thing is that gradually this or that fuel becomes more expensive or completely unavailable for the ordinary consumer. In such situations, it is often not possible to carry out a complete refit of the heating system. Accordingly, it is necessary to take care of all the conditions associated with combined heating in advance.

SuchThe installation is an apparatus that combines 2 or more types of heating. First of all, traditional heating is used here, and only later are all the conditions for implementing alternative solutions.

Immediately it should be noted that in modern conditions, if it is a question of heating a private house, the combined systems clearly make sense. Even in the harshest conditions, the home will always be warm and cozy. It should be understood that combined systems are somewhat more expensive than classical ones.

Also do not forget that now humanity is moving towards the use of a variety of alternative solutions, and not only because it is the path of the future, but also for the reason that it is inexpensive and efficient. However, it is necessary to approach this question wisely.

Features of using alternative heating

It so happened that most of the apartments in Russia are heated by boiler houses, which, in turn, function on gas. Accordingly, here we have a monopoly of the state, which often establishes an inflated price for this type of fuel.

It's much easier to manage resources by using the maximum efficiency from a particular type of heating equipment.

It is also not a secret that any private house needs high-quality heating, but there is not everywhere possible to use traditional types of heating. In any case, it is best to have at your disposal various options, so that even in the harshest conditions it is possible to warm up the housing qualitatively.

Definitely better if the heating system combines two completely different directions. For example, it can be gas and solid fuel( often it is firewood).It is obvious that the supply of gas can suddenly stop, and firewood can always be cut, especially if the private house is next to a forest strip.

In addition, often when mention of combined heating, the emphasis is on the simultaneous operation of the entire system. Accordingly, this is very effective, especially if the dwelling has many large rooms.

Device of combined

systems Unlike classic boilers, combined heating systems have quite impressive dimensions. Accordingly, it is expedient to use them in large private houses. This equipment can easily be placed within the basement, where often there are various devices and mechanisms.

Combined systems are equipped with several burners, as well as chambers for kindling. Accordingly, to switch to an alternative type of heating, you only need to replace the burner. The process itself is very simple, but before any actions it is worth looking at the documentation.

Such systems often work equally efficiently on different types of fuel, while the units interact perfectly with two or more heating circuits. By default, you need to use the type of heating that requires the least cost. However, do not forget about the wear and tear of the equipment.

Types of heating systems

It should be said that to date there is a huge number of variants of combined systems on sale. Many people, of course, do not immediately understand which variation of combined systems is most suitable for them. Of course, in this case everything is based on the specific conditions that exist in the home or locality.

For example, boilers are very popular, which operate on the basis of natural gas and diesel fuel. Even if there is no supply of gas, which is the main heating resource, you can always go to the nearest gas station and get a diesel. Moreover, in such a situation, there is no need to carry out a large-scale reconfiguration, as it usually happens.

It is also very often a question of combined systems that operate on gas and solid fuel. It is worth saying that in the countryside this is the most practical option, since firewood is always at hand, and if possible, you can use the gas pipeline.

Some systems may use electricity for space heating. This is also a good option, but only as long as there are no interruptions in the supply of energy.

Next we will consider all the most popular heating systems that are actively used in private homes.

Heating systems based on gas and solid fuel

It is known that the system "gas-firewood" is the most inexpensive option for those who want to effectively heat the home. Despite the fact that it is difficult to heat a house with firewood, it is often difficult, often it is just a reserve option. The main source of the system is natural gas.

At the same time, it should be noted that wood can be a fairly inexpensive option for heating a large house. In addition, this resource can be obtained by yourself, if the dwelling is located near the forest, so it can also be harvested and stored securely near the house. In this situation, we will always have everything necessary to heat the home.

Also worth mentioning is the negative side of using this type of heating. A boiler operating on wood should function in an open system, and for gas heating it is by no means the most practical and safe option. In any case, when setting up the equipment, you need to do everything possible to make the systems work efficiently and safely.

Heating with gas and electricity

In this case, the system has all the necessary characteristics that will allow the room to be heated even in those unfavorable conditions when one of the heat sources is not accessible. Of course, there are such force majeure situations when there is no access to either electricity or gas. If you are afraid of such situations, which are quite realistic, you should pay attention to the past combined system.

These systems have several outputs, which, in turn, allows you to connect several circuits without any restrictions. This opportunity will definitely be enjoyed by those people who have a bathhouse, swimming pool, as well as some other objects that need to be heated in a private house.

Often on sale boilers are available that work perfectly in the CIS countries, while the equipment easily copes with frequent voltage drops.

Before buying it is worthwhile to once again think that this combined system is far from the most practical, since in case of unforeseen situations access to both electricity and gas can be lost. With this development of events, the system becomes useless.

Combining several heating systems

Unambiguously, in some cases it makes sense to use several heating systems at the same time. It should be noted that this is an excellent solution in cases where it is necessary to always maintain a high temperature indoors.

Thus, you can choose the most effective option and use it as the main one. If, for example, the gas supply is suspended, there is still access to several sources of heating.

Systems of similar scales are quite capable of efficiently heating huge rooms, including providing a warm water pool, as well as warming the floor.

However, it should be understood that in this case the equipment will occupy a large enough space, and in small houses this is a very serious side of the issue. Also, the system itself, which includes several separate devices, will have a rather complex structure, so without specialists it will be incredibly difficult to understand all its features.

Other features of using combined heating

Despite the large amount of information associated with combined heating systems, people often have questions. First of all, most of the problems are based on the efficiency of the use of heating systems. Despite the wide choice of available heat sources, it is necessary to make a choice in favor of the way that will function by default.

Thus, if the system "firewood-electricity" is used, for fast heating it is necessary to use wood. Only then, when the temperature has risen to the desired level, it is possible to activate heating based on electricity. As for the savings, in this case everything depends on the specific equipment. However, one must always remember that wood heating is a labor-intensive process, albeit quite inexpensive.

In country houses it is most reasonable to make a choice in favor of the "gas-wood" system. To date, gas is carried almost everywhere, and in the event of any problems, you can always cut wood and effectively continue heating. Thanks to the current developments in the field of heating systems, wood will need very little. Of course, it is better to use gas as a basis, since it is actually efficient and inexpensive. Also do not forget that the simultaneous use of two systems will significantly increase the scale of heating.

It is also important to pay attention to the fact that the choice of a particular system should also be based on the area of ​​a particular room. If it is a question of large stores or warehouses, then it is best to choose in favor of an electric boiler. At the same time, you can choose gas heating as an alternative.

For heating small spaces, for example, private country houses, it is best to use solid fuel boilers. Alternatively, you can use electricity.

With 24-hour heating, the most effective option is the oil boilers.

Regarding the use of double-circuit boilers, these are truly unique installations, with which you can not only conduct heating, but also heat the water. Also, double-circuit boilers are quite compact installations, so that they are convenient to use in small dwellings.

Prices for combined heating systems

It should be borne in mind that the combined systems have a colossal difference in the price issue. Many depend on the scale of the use of equipment, as well as the total power.

If you rely on prices that are presented on the Internet, the cost of combined boilers starts from 14 thousand rubles. Often, boilers manufactured by domestic companies are represented in our market. Accordingly, in this case, the price does not strongly depend on the exchange rate of foreign currencies.

Two-circuit boilers are at least 2 times more expensive than conventional options. On average, this equipment will cost the buyers 30 thousand rubles.

If it is a question of heating large premises, then for such a scale installations may have too large price tags. For example, the cost of dual-circuit combined boilers can reach one million rubles.

When buying, pay attention to the manufacturer of the equipment. Newly-made companies very often produce low-quality products, so a good price should not be misleading. Also, when buying, you need to consult with specialists who will take into account the specifics and scale of the premises and will provide you with a better version of the heating system.