Review and selection of heating for a private house and its calculation
The heating system of a private house should provide the optimum temperature in the premises and be quite economical and easy to operate. Choosing the type of heating, one should take into account the area of the rooms, wall insulation, average winter temperatures, as well as the ability to supply water, gas. The maximum savings are provided by the construction of heating a private house with your own hands.
The most common home heating systems:
- water;
- electric.
Water heating of a private house
In water heating systems of a private house, water acts as a heat carrier. It is heated in gas or solid fuel boilers, less often electric. With the help of home heating calculations, the number and size of radiators, the heating circuit are determined. The circulation pump drives the coolant through the pipes. The system provides maximum comfort when, in addition to batteries, a water heated floor is also connected to the boiler.
Sometimes the natural movement of the coolant is used, which is possible as a result of a change in the density of cold and hot water. But the wiring of such a system is done on a slant, observing certain rules. To build it without spoiling the interior is quite difficult. And the maximum length of the highway is no more than 30 meters.
Water floor heating is very economical and convenient. First, the floor warms up, after which warm air rises. Thus, at the bottom of the room where the residents are located, the temperature is the most comfortable. There is no need to install batteries, which is taken into account when calculating home heating.
Electric heating of a private house
The electric heating system at home is good where there is no way to equip a water heater. Its advantages are quiet operation, quick heating of the room, simple operation and environmental friendliness. It is quite realistic to assemble electric heating at home with your own hands. However, the high price of electricity makes this type of heating the least attractive.
Electric heaters are also installed as additional ones to ensure the required temperature.
Options for electric heating:
- Cable. The house heating circuit consists of an electric cable and a thermostat. The heated electric cable is filled in with a coupler. It connects to a thermostat that holds the desired air temperature. The floor warms up evenly, warm air rises from it. This home heating system is often installed in bathrooms;
- Electric mat. The same power cable is attached to the fiberglass mesh. It is easier to install than a heating cable;
- Film infrared heating. A carbon rod is passed between two thin layers of polymer. Infrared rays quickly heat the floor, walls and furniture, transmitting heat to the air. This heating scheme is regulated by the same thermostat. In each room, the optimum temperature is set, which makes electric floors more economical.