As summer approaches, it's time to think about your home's heating system. Despite the seeming paradox of this statement, it is in the summer that construction or major repairs of country houses and cottages take place.
It is logical that the installation of numerous pipes and boiler equipment is best carried out during construction. Otherwise, you should forget about finishing, since most of the interior work will have to be done again after installing the heating system.
How and where to install the boiler
The heating boiler can be installed on the floor ( floor standing boiler) or wall mounted ( wall mounted boiler).
Floor-standing boilers in most cases require a separate room. This is because for their normal functioning certain requirements must be met. In addition, they have a large number of various additional equipment. This includes manual and automatic regulators, pumps, expansion tanks, piping and much more.
Based on the type of energy source used, there are four types of heating boilers:
- electrical;
- on diesel fuel;
- gas;
- solid fuel.
Electric heating boilersdesigned for use in premises whose area does not exceed 100 square meters. This is due to the maximum electrical power supplied to the house. When using electric heating boilers, operating costs are very high, they depend on electricity prices, which are constantly rising. It is advisable to use boilers of this type as backup sources of heat.
Diesel fuel boilersThey are quite economical to operate, but costly to install (it is necessary to install a sufficiently large fuel storage tank on the site and constantly replenish it). Depending on the model, they can heat rooms of any size. Gas boilers are almost similar, but they can only be installed if there is a centralized gas supply. These two types of boilers have the highest efficiency of all heating equipment. They are reliable and easy to use.
Solid fuel boilers also require significant costs for firewood, coal, peat or other fuel. In addition, they are not capable of heating rooms larger than 60 square meters. However, in Russia, in most cases, both electric and solid fuel boilers are the only possible heating options in non-gasified areas.
Also, many owners of private houses with heating gas boilers are already thinking about buying diesel boilers as backup ones in case of a long power outage (most gas boilers operate with electric ignition), which is especially important in winter. Because there is a high risk of defrosting the entire heating system. Gas heating boilers, which are the main part of the heating system, differ primarily in the type of operation.
Types of heating boilers by type of operation
Depending on the principle of operation, boilers are single-circuit, double-circuit, chimney and flueless.
Single-circuit heating boilers are intended only for heating systems and are used in private houses with a large area of heated premises. Single-circuit boilers have a very simple design and are more reliable as a result. Even if such a boiler fails, the heating system will continue to function for some time, since a sufficiently large supply of heated water will remain in the storage tank.
Here is an example of boiler room equipment in a private house. In a private house with an area of 300 m2: 4 living rooms with heating by radiators, basement - water floors. Water consumption: 3 baths + kitchen. This house, where 3 people live, has a high water consumption, a gas single-circuit floor-standing boiler and a 160-liter storage boiler are installed. A single-circuit boiler provides heating with radiators and water floors, and a boiler provides a supply of hot water.
Double-circuit boilers In addition to heating, they also provide hot water supply, so they are used exclusively in apartments.
Chimney heating boilers work on all types of fuel, with the exception of electricity. They need natural draft and cannot work without a chimney. The chimney is installed specifically for the boiler and is installed according to all the rules above the level of the roof of the house.
Also, for the normal functioning of chimney heating boilers, atmospheric air is needed. That is why the house must have supply ventilation to ensure the supply of oxygen. Chimney boilers are either double-circuit or single-circuit. According to the requirements, they should be installed in a separate boiler room.
U chimneyless boilers the combustion chamber is closed. Boilers of this type are also called forced-air or turbocharged. In them, combustion products are removed using a turbine (special fan) or forcedly using a forced-air (fan) burner.
Such boilers also need a chimney, but it can not be installed vertically and above the roof level, but can be discharged horizontally through the wall. Another name for such a chimney is “pipe in pipe” or coaxial. The total length of the chimney is 0.5 m or more. When operating this boiler, no forced ventilation is needed. Combustion air enters through the same chimney.
If a chimney for the boiler was not provided, then a chimneyless boiler saves money on the construction of a separate stationary chimney, as well as ventilation. These boilers are also available as double-circuit and single-circuit. Their main advantage is that they do not require a separate room for installation and can be placed directly in a living space (for example, in the kitchen, in the pantry).
The boiler power depends on the heated area of the house, i.e. As the area of the house increases, the boiler power must increase. Heat loss (so-called “heat leakage”) should also be taken into account. Open windows, vents, open entrance doors and poor wall insulation contribute to heat loss. Therefore, the boiler must have a certain power reserve.
Example of calculating boiler power
The unit of measurement for boiler power is kilowatt (kW). Nominally, heating 10 square meters requires a power of 1 kW.
If, for example, the area of the house is 200 m
² , boiler power should be 200 m² /10 m² *1kW+15%=23 kW, where 15% is the minimum power reserve for heat loss.It turns out that the boiler should have a power of less than 23 kW. This will not affect fuel consumption in any way. The boiler will consume exactly as much as necessary for heating. But in winter, during severe frosts, it will provide the house with sufficient heat. In this case, the boiler will not function at maximum capacity, therefore, it will last longer.
If necessary, the power consumption that will be spent on hot water supply (boiler, water heater) should be added to the resulting final power. Its value depends on the family’s personal needs for hot water. The calculation of the heating system must be carried out by professionals. Only they can select the type and required power of the heating boiler, taking into account all possible heat losses in the house.
Heating boiler price
The cost of heating boilers varies widely. Price variability is due to a combination of various factors.
If we group heating boilers by fuel type, we can say that electric boilers have the lowest cost, solid fuel boilers are a little more expensive, then there are gas boilers, then liquid fuel (diesel) boilers, and the most expensive are universal combination boilers that can function simultaneously on several types of fuel.
However, this is only a conditional average sequence, because the cost of a heating boiler is influenced by many other factors, for example, the prestige of the manufacturer, the material from which it is made, the boiler’s automation, its service life, and others.
Classification of heating boiler manufacturers
Class |
Price |
Manufacturers |
Premium – best quality |
STS (Sweden), Buderus (Germany), Viessmann (Germany), De Dietrich (France), Saint-Roch (Belgium) |
|
Average – good quality |
Bosch (Germany), Vaillant (Germany), Baxi (Italy), Ferroli (Italy), Beretta (Italy), Protherm (Slovakia), ACV (Belgium), Viadrus (Czech Republic) |
|
Cheapest |
Produced in Russia and CIS countries, Korea and China |
Selecting a boiler for heating a home is a complex task that requires an analysis of the needs of the home owners, the characteristics of the room, fuel, and equipment parameters. When choosing a boiler, you initially pay attention to two main parameters - the power of the product, sufficient to heat your home, and the type of fuel on which it runs.
Calculation of power for heating a room
Boiler power is characterized by the amount of heat generated by the device per unit time. First, determine the estimated power for heating the room. It depends on the volume of the room and the design features of the house. A Soviet-built house without thermal insulation requires 1 cubic meter for heating. meters 41 W, with insulated walls and windows - 20 W, apartments on the upper floors on the north side of the house - 50 W. Multiply the reference data by the internal volume of the house - and you will find out the theoretical power of the boiler for heating the entire house. The resulting value must be increased by 20 percent. The power reserve takes into account the quality of the fuel and wear and tear of equipment, which reduce the efficiency of the boiler. “Excess” power will allow the boiler to operate without overload.
The ease of operation of the boiler can be affected by the following points:
- When choosing a unit, pay attention to the availability of the fuel it runs on and its price. The most affordable are gas and coal, the most expensive are liquid fuel and electricity.
- When determining the boiler power, take into account the fuel consumption for heating water for sanitary needs.
The minimum boiler power for simultaneous use of water in the bathroom, shower, and kitchen should be 24 kW. These are the units that are most purchased. - If 15-20 liters of hot water per minute is enough, buy a double-circuit boiler. If you need a lot of water, buy a heating boiler with a built-in boiler.
Gas boilers
The most popular devices for individual room heating. The main advantages are the relative cheapness of gas; possibility of heating a large area; ease of operation; high efficiency. Disadvantages - strict rules for installing gas equipment that must be followed.
They produce wall-mounted and floor-standing boilers. Wall-mounted ones are limited to a power of 35 kW and weigh up to 40 kg. Supplied as a set - with pump, tank, safety group. Floor-standing ones weigh at least 100 kg and require additional devices. They have a long service life and unlimited power.
Electric boilers
They are distinguished by their simple design and do not require a chimney or a separate room. Used for heating rooms up to 100 square meters. m, there is not enough power for a larger footage. Easy installation and operation. Obstacles to the use of electrical devices may include the need for separate wiring. Boilers with a power of more than 6 kW require a three-phase 380 V network. They are characterized by low efficiency and high power consumption. Used in the absence of gas supply.
Solid fuel boilers
The units are installed in places where there may be problems with gas and electricity. They consume cheap fuel - firewood, coal, hard briquettes. Modern solid fuel boilers are equipped with various automation systems that maintain the coolant temperature at a given level and regulate the combustion intensity. However, they cannot operate fully automatically. Disadvantages include the need to stock up on large amounts of fuel and the constant manual loading of flammable material.
The technical condition of heating and water supply systems in urban apartment buildings, unfortunately, leaves much to be desired. What can we say about private houses in villages and villages? In this regard, the most pressing issue is to ensure autonomous heating of water and heating of the house, independent of public utilities.
A device designed for these purposes is very expensive, so choosing it is a complex undertaking, requiring a special approach and knowledge.
Boiler selection basics
There are several rules that will help you make the right choice of heating boiler for a private home.
For example, you should know which type of fuel is most suitable for a particular area. A house located on a garden plot is best heated with wood. If there are thermal springs near the site, then it goes without saying that the best type of coolant for the boiler will be water. The presence of gas lines near the location of the house automatically cuts off all types of fuel except gas, which, when burned, is converted into heat.
It is very important when choosing a heating device to take into account the heat loss of the house associated with the quality of the external insulation. Another important parameter is the amount of hot water required. Taking into account all these indicators, you can calculate the required boiler power, and only then go shopping.
Types of heating boilers
A large assortment of heating devices sometimes confuses the consumer. It is very difficult to choose the ideal option for yourself among such a variety.
The most popular types of heating devices for a private home are:
- gas boilers;
- electric heating devices;
- solid fuel units.
Let's take a closer look at each of these options and highlight their positive and negative sides.
Gas boiler
This is the most common type of heating device, which attracts consumers not only with its cost, but also with the availability of the fuel used. These devices are divided into two types:
- condensing heating devices. Their difference is that in addition to thermal energy, heat from water vapor is used. This approach helps to save gas consumption, which is very important in light of the ever-increasing tariffs for blue fuel;
- convection heating devices. Heating of the coolant occurs due to the energy obtained during fuel combustion. They have open combustion chambers and operate due to natural draft.
When choosing a heating device, it is very important to pay attention to the heat exchanger. This is a special tank made of metal in which the coolant is heated. If it is steel, then most likely the service life of such a product will be short. A cast iron tank is more resistant to temperature changes, is practically not susceptible to rust, and their service life reaches 60 years.
Heating devices, the coolant of which is natural draft, are very easy to operate and economical in cost. If the calculation of the required power is carried out correctly, then it is possible to efficiently heat a room of any size.
Attention ! A convection-type gas boiler requires the mandatory installation of a chimney and good ventilation of the room where the heating equipment is planned to be installed.
Electric boiler
This type of heating device is the most expensive to maintain, but the high cost is fully compensated by the efficiency of use. Depending on the power, electric heating devices are: single-phase, three-phase and multi-stage. The third option allows you to use energy resources most rationally and avoid problems associated with sudden power surges.
Depending on the principle of operation, electric boilers for heating a private house are:
- electrode;
- powered by heating elements;
- induction
Solid fuel boiler
This type of equipment is the most labor-intensive to maintain. It can be used as a main, additional or auxiliary heating device. In the case of an auxiliary boiler, it heats and warms up the coolant before the electric or gas boiler starts to heat a private home, which is designed to maintain the set air temperature in the room.
Today the most popular models of solid fuel boilers are:
- Pyrolysis unit. Its work is based on the generation and further combustion of pyrolysis gas, which is released due to the combustion of solid fuel and with a minimum of oxygen. Long-burning pyrolysis boilers are equipped with special gas regulators that regulate the supply of oxygen in sufficient quantities for combustion. After combustion, the volume of oxygen decreases sharply, which forces the solid fuel to smolder and sets the unit to operating mode. It is worth noting that heating devices of this type are operated on almost any type of solid fuel: wood, coal or pellets.
- Pellet heating boilers. They are used on pressed wood - pellets. Single models of pellet boilers for heating a private home are equipped with an auger, which, after a certain setting, automatically supplies the required amount of solid fuel to the firebox. Ignition type - automatic. The burning time is also affected by the volume of the bunker.
- Long-burning solid fuel boiler. Depending on the design of the heating device, the fuel can be firewood, sawdust, coal or a mixture of peat and wood. A special distinctive feature of this type of heating devices was the arrangement of the bunker. Fuel combustion occurs from top to bottom and is accompanied by slow smoldering. Due to this, the burning time can increase to a day.
Liquid fuel boilers
This type of heating device has gained its popularity due to its high efficiency and complete autonomy. The only drawback that somewhat scares off buyers is the high cost of ongoing maintenance and the price of fuel. But, despite this, this type of heating appliances is actively used in those houses that are technically impossible to connect to gas supply systems.
The operating principle of such a boiler is based on the combustion of liquid fuel. It is sprayed under pressure into the combustion chamber, where it mixes with air and ignites. Traditionally, liquid fuel heating boilers are equipped with automatic controls and, depending on the type of fuel used, are divided into diesel and oil.
Classification by functionality
As a rule, heating devices for a private home are divided into:
- Single-circuit heating boilers. They are intended only for heating the room, since it has only one heat exchanger. In the case when the boiler has a storage tank and a heat exchanger, it becomes possible to provide itself not only with warm rooms, but also with hot water.
- Dual-circuit. Their distinctive feature is compactness. As a rule, double-circuit heating boilers are installed in small houses. The hot water distribution point should be located close to the boiler.
What is a wall and floor system?
Heating devices in a private home can be wall-mounted or floor-mounted.
Wall-mounted units are attractive because they take up much less space when mounted on the wall, while leaving a sufficient amount of free space under the boiler that can be used as desired. It is important to note that wall-mounted boilers are quite lightweight. They are easy to transport and mount on the wall.
The disadvantages of wall-mounted heating devices include the small usable volume of the tank, as well as some features of the manufacture of the heat exchanger. They are usually made of copper, which has worse (compared to cast iron) thermodynamic properties.
Floor-mounted types of heating devices are very bulky and heavy. They take up a lot of space and are difficult to transport and install. Heat exchangers for boilers of this type are made from cast iron, which will remove any restrictions regarding tank volumes.
Manufacturer selection
Today, the heating appliance market is actively replenished with goods from domestic manufacturers. The quality of the boilers is in no way inferior to analogues from foreign companies, while the costs of purchase and ongoing maintenance are much cheaper.
As for foreign companies, the German brand Bosh remains the undoubted leader in boiler manufacturers.
Conclusion
It is important to remember that regardless of the manufacturer and type of boiler chosen, you must monitor its current condition. Any, even the smallest malfunction can cause a big tragedy, so any heating devices must undergo regular preventive inspections and be kept in perfect technical condition.
We will learn more about how to choose a boiler for heating a private house in the next video.
Properly choosing boilers for heating a private home is necessary for installing an autonomous system. It is heating equipment that will provide housing with heat and hot water. It will create the microclimate necessary for human habitation. In addition, it will work flawlessly. It is so?
We will tell you how to buy a boiler that will meet your requirements and wishes. We have analyzed all the criteria that you should pay attention to when looking through catalogs of online stores or an assortment of specialized retail outlets. Problems that you may encounter before and after purchase are listed.
Hundreds of foreign and domestic manufacturers offer thousands of models of heating equipment. It is not easy for an unprepared buyer to navigate all this variety of products. I want it to be cheaper and the quality to be high.
All heating boilers differ in the type of fuel and are divided into the following categories:
- solid fuel(processing firewood, peat, pellets, coal);
- liquid fuel(units running on diesel fuel);
- gas(regular and condensation);
- electric(requiring electricity supply);
- universal(using either gas or electricity).
Before choosing an option, it would be a good idea to do a little analysis and find out which energy carrier is profitable to use in your region. Then you need to decide how safe, reliable and comfortable the boiler should be in terms of every penny invested in it.
You need to choose one or another type of heating equipment after first familiarizing yourself with the advantages and disadvantages of each of them.
In order not to make a mistake and not waste your hard-earned money, you need to carefully consider the process of choosing equipment. To do this, it is necessary to take into account a number of nuances that significantly affect the final result.
When choosing a boiler you should:
- understand in detail the advantages and disadvantages of each type of boiler;
- calculate the optimal heating power for your home;
- decide on the number of circuits;
- choose the location where the equipment will subsequently be placed.
The maximum permissible dimensions and weight depend on the future location of the boiler. After all, for a small room it is not advisable to choose a heavy cast-iron unit.
The choice of heating equipment must be approached responsibly. This is the only way to buy high-quality equipment that will last for many years.
Rules for calculating equipment power
It’s worth remembering right away that the desire to save money on designing a heating system and performing thermal calculations in most cases backfires on the customer. If you think through everything carefully and trust a highly qualified specialist, then the cost of the boiler, radiators and other equipment will be much cheaper.
The power of the heating boiler is selected to calculate the distribution of approximately 0.1 kW per m2 of living space
To approximate the power of heating equipment required to heat a building and provide hot water supply, you can use special design standards.
It is also imperative to take into account:
- the number of people who will live in the house;
- building materials used for housing construction;
- climate zone;
- number of windows and doors;
- number of floors and other factors.
The opinion that the boiler power is selected at the rate of 0.1 kW per square meter is quite common. But thanks to modern building materials and innovative engineering equipment, heat losses can be significantly lower and, accordingly, the performance of heating equipment can be higher.
Characteristics of the main types of boilers
All boiler models offered on the market differ not only in appearance and cost, but also in the fuel used to operate it. They can be divided into separate categories depending on the type of fuel material.
In addition, the energy carrier that will be used to heat water in the heating system plays a big role. It directly affects the efficiency of the boiler, energy efficiency and ease of operation.
1. Useful qualities of solid fuel boilers
In the CIS countries, solid fuel is considered the most accessible and cheapest. This explains the popularity of equipment that uses this type of energy carrier in its operation.
The most common models, whose power is 5-10 kW, can maintain a temperature of about 6 degrees Celsius when it is -20 outside. This is quite enough to continue finishing work in a newly built house.
An electric boiler should only be purchased as a last resort. Due to the high cost of electricity, this type of heating equipment is unprofitable
Distinctive features of electric boilers are the low cost of equipment, ease of installation, small dimensions, lightness, lack of open flame, ease of maintenance and no need to organize a separate room for the unit.
When purchasing such heating equipment, you need to remember the high cost of electricity, the need to connect high-power devices to a three-phase network, and the sensitivity of the device to power outages.
5. Characteristics of gas equipment
If we compare gas-fired boilers with all other types of heating equipment, then this type is the best choice for most consumers.
After all, gas units are more economical and easier to operate. Such equipment does not require special care, and the process of their operation is fully automated. And you don’t need to store fuel.
If you are planning to install a floor or, you need to know that before installing such equipment you need to obtain the appropriate permit. The certificate is issued by the state regulatory authority.
A gas boiler is the most efficient and economical type of heating equipment if connected to a system of centralized supplies of blue fuel. In the case of using gas holder or bottled gas, economic efficiency is lower
The disadvantages of this type of heating include the need to install automation, which will shut off the gas pipeline in the event of an energy leak or insufficient ventilation. Also, due to seasonal pressure surges, equipment may fail and require repair.
Although the cost of gas is not too high now, the energy carrier is a fossil fuel. This means that its value could likely increase over time. Therefore, manufacturers are trying to adapt gas type boilers to operate on.
For example, on the modern market there are models of equipment that operate without problems on a mixture where about 15% is biogas.
6. How effective are universal boilers?
The main advantage of universal heating systems is their convenience. Most often they are installed in those cottage villages where there is no permanent gas supply. People are forced to somehow get out, so they use the gas tank method, the essence of which is to heat the house with liquefied gas.
After the settlement is supplied with a sufficient amount of this energy carrier, the boilers are switched to its use.
Combination units are not practical in areas where intermittent power outages or gas supply interruptions occur
The heating equipment market offers a wide variety of heating equipment that use several types of fuel. A striking example is a system that can burn both gas and liquid fuel.
Its advantage is that, regardless of the type of energy carrier currently used, the thermal output of the boiler will remain virtually unchanged.
Features of single- and double-circuit boilers
When thinking about how to choose the right heating boiler for your home, special attention should be paid to such a characteristic as the number of circuits. Single-circuit technology is intended exclusively for heating the coolant circulating through heating pipes.
A single-circuit boiler is designed to serve only one system: either hot water supply or heating. If it is not possible to install a double-circuit unit, it is permissible to use no more than two boilers in one boiler room, regardless of their floor or wall-mounted design
In this case, to heat tap water you will have to additionally install a boiler. Yes, a single-circuit boiler is convenient, but the disadvantage of this solution is its high cost - you will have to buy not only heating equipment, but also a boiler. Moreover, both devices will take up a lot of space.
As for, here the heating equipment and water heater are assembled into a single structure. Thanks to this structure, you can solve two problems at once, while purchasing only one unit.
In addition, in the absence of hot water, the coolant can be redirected to the second circuit and used alternately - to heat the house and to provide hot water supply.
Operating principle of single-circuit equipment
Single-circuit heating equipment is most often used by owners of luxury country houses. In essence, a single-circuit boiler is the same water heater, but supplies water to the heating system.
The operating principle of this type of equipment is based on burning fuel in a special compartment and heating the liquid. The heating main is connected to the outlet where the hot coolant enters. Next, the water begins to circulate through the pipes and heat the rooms.
The final stage of circulation is the flow of waste back into the boiler through the inlet pipeline.
If you do not need to provide hot water supply, then it is better to give preference to single-circuit boilers
The cost of a single-circuit boiler may be more than a double-circuit system. Even despite less functionality, this type of equipment is less expensive to install, easier to operate and more energy efficient.
Single-circuit equipment is suitable for those buyers who want to spend money once and buy reliable equipment that does not require special care. This type of boiler will be the ideal and only right choice when there is no need for hot water supply in the house.
Design specifics of a dual-circuit unit
A double-circuit boiler is a system where, in addition to the primary heat exchanger, there is an additional one designed to heat water and then supply it to the water supply system. The movement of the coolant is controlled using a three-way valve. It directs the heated water either to the DHW circuit or to the heating system.
It should be noted that in the first case, the coolant will be supplied only if the hot water tap has been opened. The peculiarity of such heating equipment is that while the tap responsible for supplying hot water is open, the system does not work.
If you have a large family and some of its members like to take long showers, then the rooms may become cool. Manufacturers solve this problem by installing a storage water heater in their boilers.
The disadvantages of the double-circuit boiler design include the need for careful and attentive maintenance. This is due to the fact that the secondary heat exchanger can become overgrown due to the use of water containing organic and mineral particles suspended in it, and the small diameter of the pipes.
If you plan to actively consume hot water, then installing a double-circuit boiler is not the best solution. After all, then the house will not be heated well. You should only think about installing this system in a small house or apartment, where there is not enough space to organize a full-fledged boiler room.
Selecting a location for heating equipment
All types of heating boilers are produced mainly in a floor-standing version, electric in a wall-mounted version, and gas in both a wall-mounted and a floor-mounted version. The latest variation is best installed in a spacious separate room. Such heating equipment is characterized by great power and massiveness.
A wall-mounted boiler will be an ideal solution for small-sized houses, where every square meter counts
And due to the fact that the weight of floor-standing boilers is not limited in any way, manufacturers install a cast-iron heat exchanger in it, which is much more reliable than a steel one.
Wall-mounted heating equipment is compact in size and fairly light in weight. But this type of boiler is limited in power. This minus is especially relevant for dual-circuit systems - the performance of the heating circuits will be quite low.
You should choose wall-mounted boilers only if the heated area does not exceed 200 m2 and the hot water consumption is no more than 14 l/min. If the needs are greater, then it is better to give preference to the floor-mounted variation of heating equipment.
It should be noted that many buyers, regardless of the size of their living space, prefer floor-mounted systems that are equipped with a cast-iron heat exchanger. After all, such devices are less demanding on the quality of power supply.
Subtleties of using boilers
The vast majority of boiler models require electricity to function properly. The only exception is solid fuel heating equipment that burns coal or wood. Such devices can work autonomously.
Why is electricity needed? Current is required for the operation of the boiler system automation and its pumps. Therefore, a good solution would be to order an electric generator along with the heating equipment. This solution is especially relevant for those regions where the power is often turned off.
When organizing a boiler room, special attention should be paid to the chimney to ensure proper operation of the equipment and safety during its use
Regardless of the type of boiler used, the manufacturer does everything possible to ensure that the operation of its equipment is as safe as possible.
Therefore, almost any modern model of heating equipment is equipped with the following protection systems:
- a sensor that detects the presence or absence of a flame;
- traction control sensor;
- a device that will stop the operation of the boiler if the pressure in the gas pipeline drops below the permissible level;
- a device that turns off the boiler in the event of a lack of electricity;
- a system that protects equipment from overheating;
- a sensor that stops the operation of heating equipment in the event of a decrease in the volume of coolant.
All the details listed above are the bare minimum that will protect the boiler from breakdowns and the home itself from fire.
As for the location of the equipment, certain models of boilers, the boiler power does not exceed 100 kW, can be installed directly in the kitchen.
Other types of heating equipment must be placed in a certain cubic capacity, with a thoughtful and well-designed ventilation system, with fire safety devices, etc.
The organization of a boiler room must be approached with all responsibility and must comply with all recommendations of specialists, as well as fire safety standards
The most commonly used boilers in the CIS countries at present are gas boilers. This demand is explained by the low cost of this energy carrier, as well as the reliability and durability of boilers of this type. But due to regional characteristics, gas heating equipment is not always the most optimal and profitable solution.
You need to choose heating equipment depending on your personal wishes and needs, the size of your living space and the availability of energy.
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To decide which boiler is best to choose for a private home, you need to consider in detail all the positive and negative aspects of each type of heating equipment.
If you spend a little time, conduct a simple analysis of fuel availability, correctly calculate the power and take a responsible approach to installing the system, you can not only make your home warm, but also save on heating it.
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