In recent years, more and more people are interested in the issue of warm floors. This is due not only to the peculiarities of the climate of our country, but, unfortunately, often with unsatisfactory work of public services. Warm floor as a partial solution to the problem of space heating attracts not only the owners of cottages and private houses, but also tenants. Especially the warm floor from the central heating is relevant for the apartments of the first floors, as often even with hot batteries in the apartment is cool. This depends on the presence of the basement( basement) and the quality of the foundation, soil, etc.
What you need to know before you connect the heated floor to the heating
If you have already decided to mount a warm floor system and connect it to the central heating pipes,then you should keep in mind some of the nuances:
- as a rule, the heating system - water( steam meets less often).For connection to the water system metal-plastic pipes are used. The fact is that ordinary plastic can not withstand the hydrostatic shock. Pipes are laid on the floor in a certain configuration, leaving the terminals for connection to the heating system. The entire structure is closed with a screed.
- the water temperature for the batteries varies between 70 and 900 ° C. This is normal. And for a warm floor, 35 - 400 ° C is needed. Therefore, it is necessary to mount a separate heating point for floor heating. Its main element is a water pump, which ensures a faster circulation of water through pipes in the floor, which reduces heat transfer. Different schemes are used, with different additional elements, but this is a separate and long conversation.
- it is necessary to determine the installation location of the manifold. It is within it will accommodate all pipe connections, valves, drainage bends. Cabinets are on sale, the main thing - to decide on the size.
Please note that the heated floor connected to the central heating system is an additional load for the entire system. Consequently - this is additional heat loss. If you install such a structure officially, through the LCD, you may be forced to install an additional heat meter. Therefore it is necessary to consult, first of all, with friends. Someone has already installed the system, someone is going to do it. There are also specialized companies that deal with warm floors.
And most importantly - we must remember that there is no single recipe. Each individual apartment or house has its own individual approach.
