Autonomous heating by one's own hands

Autonomous heating is a heating system, all components of which are located directly in a heated room. The system consists of pipelines connected to each other connected to a heat source and radiators.

Autonomous heating with own hands

That is, the work of the system under consideration is based on the use of the boiler. Pipes are connected to it, they are wired in accordance with the requirements of a particular situation, the pipes themselves are connected to the batteries, and they already give away the bulk of the heat to the rooms.

Autonomous heating with own hands

For the arrangement of an autonomous heating system, boilers operating with different fuels can be used. Familiarize yourself with the main features of such a system, the advantages and disadvantages of each existing variety, study the provisions of the manual and proceed with installation. Nothing is complicated in the hand-made arrangement of such heating.

Boilers running with various fuel

operating principle of an autonomous heating system

heart of any autonomous heating system is a heating boiler. The main difference, according to which boilers are classified into separate groups, is the type of fuel used.

Domestic gas heating boilers

The principle of the operation of boilers of different groups remains unchanged regardless of the model of the equipment and the features of the fuel used.

When the loaded fuel is burned, the boiler heats the water or other heat transfer medium used in a particular autonomous heating system. The pipes give heat to the batteries and the surrounding space.

The main operational and technical properties of the heating boiler depend on the type of fuel used. They have a direct impact on the durability, reliability and performance of the device. These same properties determine the ease of control of the heating system and the convenience of its operation.

The complexity of installing an individual heating system is also largely dependent on the characteristics of the boiler. You need to study the features of existing equipment and choose a system that best suits your case.

Combined heating boilers

Types of autonomous heating systems

Electric heating

Autonomous heating based on electric heating boilers has a number of advantages, among which it is necessary to note the following points:

• equipment reliability;
• relatively affordable boiler cost;
• noiselessness and harmless operation;
• possibility of installation and connection of equipment by own forces.
  

  Electroheating

Modern heating elements included in the design of heating boilers, serve more than 15-20 years. In addition, modern heating equipment has the ability to program the operating mode and the main parameters of the system.

For example, the owner can program the boiler to turn on and off at a certain time, which is very convenient. To realize this function, air temperature sensors are used.

Modern electric boiler

As a result, autonomous heating, designed and equipped on the basis of an electric heating boiler, will be able to work without the owner's intervention for weeks, and even for whole months. It is this moment that determines the meaning of autonomy.

A fully-fledged autonomous system should be capable of maintaining the temperature regime at a given level regardless of the weather outside the window.

Heating of the electric boiler

However, electric heating has two significant drawbacks, namely: the

• system requires a stable power supply, and it is not present in all settlements. Electric shock and sudden outages can cause the boiler to fail;
• comparatively high tariffs for electricity. It is this moment that most often stops the owners, who are tuned to the arrangement of electrical heating, from the realization of their ideas.

Gas heating

Gas heating

One of the most popular options. Provides the most economical heating due to the relatively low price of gas. There are no other significant advantages to such heating.

The most common schemes of gas heating of a country house

The disadvantages are much greater. Among them , the following points deserve special attention:

• danger of equipment;
• high cost of heating boilers;
• need regular maintenance by professionals.

In addition, with the installation of a gas boiler and the installation of a full-fledged autonomous heating on its basis, it is possible to cope only with special skills. To install such a boiler, you need to invite specialists, having previously obtained a number of permits in the relevant authorities.

Gas heating

Yes, and gas mains are not carried out in all localities. If there is no possibility of connection to the highway about independent heating on the basis of a gas boiler, you can not even think about it.

Liquid fuel heating

Condensing fuel oil heating boiler

Liquid-fuel boilers are absolutely not suitable for the arrangement of permanent independent heating. Limitations impose both the features of the heating equipment itself and the fuel used.

Liquid fuel boilers

Also to number of essential lacks of similar systems it is necessary to carry their electric dependence and fire danger. Therefore, oil-fired heating systems can only be considered as a backup and temporary source of heat.

Solid-fuel heating

Solid-fuel heating

One of the most ancient and common heating options. In the modern market there is a large selection of solid fuel boilers suitable for the arrangement of autonomous heating.

The main advantage of such equipment is the economy of operation, due to the relatively low cost of energy.

Solid fuel

Among the drawbacks - the need to allocate space for fuel storage and the need for constant monitoring and maintenance.

The order of arrangement of independent heating

Regardless of the type of energy source chosen, the order of the arrangement of the system remains the same. Differences are present only during the installation stage of the boiler itself. This moment is specified and considered in a separate order.

For beginners, it is best to give preference to electric boilers - such equipment is the easiest to connect and most convenient to use.

In general, the connection of independent heating is performed in the following order.

The first step. Make or order a heating system scheme specifically for your home.

Heating systems

At the same stage, calculate the optimum number of sections of the heating radiators. To the calculated value add a margin of 15-20%.This reserve will ensure the highest efficiency of the radiators, which during their operation inevitably become clogged, which leads to a deterioration in their heat transfer. Additional sections are most rational to place in the corner rooms of the house.

Standard calculation of heating radiators

Calculation of the required number of sections per room

To calculate the number of radiators much more accurately will help calculate the special calculator:

Calculator for calculating the number of heating radiator sections

Enter the requested values ​​or mark the required options in the proposed lists

Set the slider to the room area value, m²

100 watts per square meter.m

How many external walls are there in the room?

one two three four

To which side of the world do external walls look

North, North-East, East South, South-West, West

Indicate the degree of insulation of external walls

External walls are not insulated Average degree of insulation External walls have high-quality insulation

Indicate the averageair temperature in the region in the coldest decade of the year

- 35 ° C and below -25 ° C to -35 ° C to -20 ° C to -15 ° C not lower than -10 ° C

Indicate the ceiling height in the room

before2,7 m 2,8 ÷ 3,0 m 3,1 ÷ 3,5 m 3,6 ÷ 4,0 m more than 4,1 m

What is the locationIs it over the room?

cold loft or unheated and not insulated room insulated attic or other room heated room

Indicate the type of installed windows

Conventional wooden frames with double glazing Windows with single-chamber( 2 glasses) double-glazed Windows with double-chamber( 3 glasses) double-glazed windows or with argon filling

number of windows in the room

Specify the height of the window, m

Specify the width of the window, m

Choose the battery connection diagram

Specify the installation details of the radiators

The radiator is located open on the wall or is not covered with a window sill. The radiator is completely covered with a window sill or shelf. The radiator is installed in a wall niche. The radiator is partially covered with a frontal decorative screen. The radiator is completely covered with a decorative casing

. Below, it will be offered to enter the power rating of one section of the selected radiator model.
If the purpose of the calculation is to determine the total heating power needed to heat the room( for example, to select non-separable radiators) then leave the field empty.

Enter the thermal rating of one section of the selected radiator model

. The second step. Drill holes in the walls in accordance with the plan. The dimensions of the holes must correspond to the diameter of the pipes that will be passed through them.

Radiator installation under window

Heating radiator piping

Mounting of brackets

The third step. If necessary, finish the walls in future locations for attaching batteries. Doing this after installing the radiators will be inconvenient.

It is also recommended to glue foil material on the wall behind the radiator. Thanks to it, heat will be reflected in the room, and not leave the room through the wall.

Installing a heat reflective screen for a battery

Fourth step. Proceed to install the elements of the autonomous heating system. Begin by installing the boiler. Install in accordance with the requirements that are relevant for your heating equipment.

From the boiler, lay the pipes in accordance with the previously constructed heating scheme, and connect the radiators to the pipes. Installation of radiators can be carried out in accordance with a serial or parallel circuit. Choose a specific option in accordance with the conditions of your situation.

Strapping solid fuel boilers

The fifth step. Test the collected autonomous heating system. Be sure to check the tightness of the system. To carry out such a check, it is necessary to run through the pipes water or another used coolant. Distressed places will become noticeable almost immediately. Any defects found need to be rectified as a matter of urgency.

If you can not cope with the solution of the detected problems yourself, invite a qualified specialist - you can not joke with heating. It is better from the very beginning to do everything qualitatively and correctly than to face serious problems with the further use of the system.

Remember: the drain outlet must be located at the lowest point of the heating system, i.e.under reverse. Only if this rule is complied with, heating will work efficiently and efficiently.

After completion of installation work and elimination of identified errors, if they were detected, you can consider the offline heating is almost ready. In the end, you will only have to seal the connection points and all kinds of slots in addition.

Recommendations for servicing the

system. Service maintenance of the

boilers. If properly equipped, especially if a modern electric boiler is installed, the autonomous heating system will not require almost no attention. From the owner will be required only 1-2 times in six months to add to the system a coolant.

If desired, and the mentioned event can be eliminated by combining the supply and expansion tanks in a single system. However, this can only be done if the autonomous heating system is properly arranged.

Service of gas boilers

In addition, every year, before the start of the heating season and after its completion, the system must be checked. Regular checks allow timely detection of various kinds of malfunctions and errors made during the installation of the main elements of the heating system.

Follow the recommendations received, and the independent heating of your house will regularly serve for many years.

Have fun!

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