After buying a new living space, you need to make sure that the household is warm and comfortable all year round. In order not to freeze with the advent of cold weather, the owners are implementing projects of alternative heating methods. Every year, warm floors are becoming increasingly popular. The market offers a wide range of systems. The Swedish company Thermo Industri deserves special attention from customers.
Types and characteristics of Thermo floor heating
Thermo floor heating is a cable electric heating system. The heating elements are a mat and a three-layer cable, which is laid on the floor. To regulate the temperature regime, the system is additionally equipped with a temperature controller and special sensors.
The principle of operation of the Thermo warm floor is based on the laws of energy conversion, in this case from electric to thermal.
The Swedish manufacturer produces underfloor heating in two forms:
- Thermocable. The system is presented in the form of a cable. Its main distinguishing feature is that a concrete screed with a width of approximately 4 cm is required during installation, the equipment has a capacity of about 130 W for every 1 sq.m. Thermocable is a shielded, armored and two-core cable with a diameter of 7 mm, as well as tight end and adapter sleeves. Outside, the cable is insulated with PVC, inside - with silicone.
- Thermomat. In this system, the main working segment is a specially equipped mat. When installing, there is no need to pre-lay the concrete screed. Only tile glue is used, the optimum thickness of the adhesive base is 4 mm. The power of the equipment is 180 W per 1 sq.m. The cable is used two-core, shielded, reinforced, thin with a diameter of 2.8 mm and a width of 0.5 m. Teflon insulation.
When choosing a warm floor, you need to determine the operating conditions: are there any restrictions when installing the system, on what area it is planned to install a warm floor, this will be the main or additional way of heating.
Based on these parameters, the optimal power of the equipment is calculated and a purchase is made in accordance with financial capabilities.
Selection tips
When choosing an alternative heating system, several important points need to be considered.
- Flooring. The material must be compatible with the work of underfloor heating. You can familiarize yourself with this information in advance on the Internet, consult a store manager, or read it on the packaging yourself.
- Manufacturer. The cost of the product, technical specifications, and the availability of warranty service depend on the manufacturer of the equipment. It is expensive and time-consuming to install and after dismantle the system, therefore it is better to give preference to trusted manufacturers even at the purchase stage. Thermo Industri company specializes in the production and development of heating equipment, their reputation in the world market is impeccable.
- Power equipment. The energy consumption of the system, as well as the ability to maintain optimal temperature in a heated room, depends on this parameter.
- The equipment can be used as the main or additional source of heating. In the first case, it is better to purchase floors with high power.
It is recommended to purchase products from official representatives or in large construction stores, where they will provide all quality certificates, and the probability of buying a fake will be close to zero.
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantages of the product:
- Easy to install.Using the attached installation instructions, if you have all the necessary tools, you can cope with the work yourself.
- Comfort. Thanks to innovative development, it is possible to constantly maintain a temperature regime comfortable for a person. Moreover, the person in each room can set a different temperature depending on the needs of households.
- Universality. The system can be used as an independent or additional way of heating the living space. Versatility is observed when installing floors. The project can be implemented during the construction of the house and during the repair.
- Durability. The manufacturer provides a warranty period of 20 years, which once again confirms the high quality of the purchased electrical equipment.
Of the shortcomings, most often users mention the quality of thermostats, which is inferior to the quality of the system itself. The Swedish company does not produce them independently, but acquires them from another company. However, the developers took into account this point and there are less and less complaints.
Many buyers are confused by the fact that the equipment is assembled in Russia, but at the same time they have no complaints about the quality of the equipment.
Installation and operation
The installation and use of equipment from Thermo does not cause difficulties, especially if a decision is made to additionally purchase thermomats. For installation, it is enough to roll them onto a pre-leveled and dry surface, lay the floor covering on top.
With a screed, things will be a little more complicated. In this case, the work is divided into several stages:
- Calculate the required amount of cable.
- Lay in a spiral, while stretching the wire is unacceptable.
During installation, it is important to regularly measure the voltage of the cable, as well as to prevent it from being in places where large furniture will be installed in the future.
