How to choose an electric radiant floor heating , and what to look for

There are two versions of the system "warm" floor - water (also called hydraulic) and electric.At last more advantages.For example, it can be installed in any room, without restrictions, while the water can not be equipped on loggias and balconies.But the "e / floor" mounted in different ways, depending on what is used as a heating element.

Before considering the question of choosing the electric floor heating, you should understand the validity of claims to this kind of flooring.The main argument of their opponents - will grow en / consumption, a severe blow to the family budget.With this one could agree, if you do not take into account a number of factors.

First , the purposes for which such a system is installed?If it is a major (or sole) means of heating, the flow rate can be reduced by setting the temperature of programmable controllers.

Second , particular premises.In this case, the wall material, the humidity, the specificity of its operation and so on.That is, with what intensity (and power) should operate the system - or it will be included from time to time, or to work around the clock.

But be that as it may, the electrical heating is still much easier and more efficient water.

cable

Unlike traditional varieties of such products, which operate, for example, energy, security forces or signalers, such products are intended for the passage of them e / DC into the surrounding space is allocated as much heat as possible.Due to this and made space heating.

specific use of cables is that many specimens have a round profile and are characterized by a certain section of the magnitude.Therefore, for their installation have to make a tie, and not less than 35 mm.But even if sold "tape", and in this case, the floor will have to "raise".

To "warm up" the neighbors on the floor below, a product to be installed in "Heat Reflector."Hence, it is necessary to spend time and money on appropriate materials.Furthermore, as a result somewhat reduced overall height of the room.Is it always convenient and appropriate?For example, how to be a nut, with a difference in height of floors in adjacent rooms?All these nuances need to be taken into account in advance.

definite plus heating cable that tie itself (especially if it was packed "wet" method), well-kept warm.Even after turning off the system floors will be for a long time to stay warm.In addition, it is believed that such a design is less energy intensive than the film.

Termomat

difference of floor heating is that it is not necessary before installation on the base to make the screed.The technology is simple - the overlap is covered with a heater, which is placed on the material "finish" lining.Termomat best suited for rooms in which the floor tiles are finished (eg, bathroom, laundry room, shower room).

Thermo

This infrared heaters, also known as "micro-mates."The principal difference there, but they are more versatile to install, since it is often used not only for laying on the floor, but also on the walls and ceilings.Details this type is described in the article on the infrared heat field under the tiles.

Consider more that must be provided, selecting the electric floor heating.

temperature sensors

They are of two kinds.Some control of the temperature of the floor, the other - the air at the height at which they are placed.Depending on what the limit operation exhibited by the user, it enables / disables the system.The correct choice of temperature controller model and its placement in the room so you can optimize en / consumption.

Consumption materials

should be guided by the recommendations of experts in this matter.On the basis of the practical use of different types of heating elements made rough estimates of their sufficient capacity, depending on the specifics of the room (W / m²).

• For wet - within 145.
• For dry - 110.
• heating loggias (balconies) - not less than 180.
• If this type of heating is the main, the 175 and above.

It should be noted that the heating elements are located only on the "open" areas of the floor, not cluttered with household appliances (eg, refrigerator) or furniture items.The desired heating efficiency is achieved, if the electric heater is laid by at least 70% of the total area of ​​the room.

remains to add that the most famous we are such domestic system of underfloor heating as «FTR» and «Teplolux» .Among the imported products may be noted Norwegian «Nexans» , Danish «Devi» , Spanish «Ceilhit» .Although this is only a small part of what is presented on the Russian market.Recently, the South Korean found selling products (IR film) under the brand name «Heat Plus» , which are in great demand.A lot of good reviews about Finnish heating elements «Ensto» .

cost

How much will my installation of floor heating, it can be determined only by knowing the size and specificity of a particular room.In addition, the Guide and the material that will be used to "finish" finishes.Estimated cost is easy to calculate, based on the price per unit of each product.

regulators price starts from 1 750 rubles.

prices for heaters are quite different, as they depend on the characteristics of the elements and the manufacturer.In addition, they are chosen so that their ability to match the dimensions of the room.

• film «Heat Plus» - 1180 (RUB / m²).
• «Teplolux" (Mat 13 m²) - 12 550 rubles (1.96 kW).
• film «Lavita» (0,3 m width) - from 375 rubles / mp.

For a typical medium-sized kitchen floor heating arrangement will cost about the same amount (in rubles):

• «FTR» - 4 500.
• «Nexans» - 8 900.
• «Veria» - 6800.

Since exchange rate changes daily, the above data are purely indicative.

All models of heating elements and sensors list does not make sense.The outlets managers themselves will show everything that is available at the moment.And how to make the best choice and to take into account that the reader is already clear.