There are quite a few ways to heat private homes. They are based on the achievements of modern technology and the emergence of innovative materials. It is rare now that anyone uses a simple wood-burning stove, and gas is not supplied to all areas. Experts say that electric heating of a country house is gaining more and more popularity today.
Content
- Advantages and disadvantages of the method
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Heating options
- Oil radiators and convectors
- Air conditioners and underfloor heating system
- Infrared heating
- Heating boilers
Advantages and disadvantages of the method
Sometimes electrical heating is the only way to keep the house warm, and in some cases you have to choose between using gas and electricity. If the choice fell on electric heating, then it is worth considering its project even at the stage of building the house, so as not to engage in the reconstruction of the dwelling in the future. The advantages of electric heating at home include the following properties:
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Simplicity and ease of installation, which does not require the purchase of expensive tools and special knowledge. Since the equipment is small in size, it is not difficult to install it and it will take a little time.
- As a result of heating with electricity, carbon monoxide is not formed, that is, combustion products and harmful emissions are completely absent.
- Low initial costs, since there is no need to draw up project documentation and no permission to install from the relevant services is required.
- The electric heating of a country house works silently and does not need regular maintenance, which speaks of its reliability.
- This method is quite simple to operate, since it does not have complex devices, there is no need to monitor the readings of the sensors or the fuel level.
- The electric heating system in a private house allows you to quickly set a comfortable temperature even in severe frosts. At the same time, it is possible to change the intensity of heating by adjusting the temperature in each room, which saves costs during the heating season.
One of the disadvantages of this heating method is the high energy consumption. In those regions where the price for 1 kW is very high, this option may be unprofitable. This method may be unacceptable both with frequent power outages and unstable voltage in the network. The presence of a portable power plant can solve this issue, but it will significantly increase costs.
Heating options
Recently, to replace simple electric heaters, which were based on the principle heating the tungsten filament, many different devices have come that have undergone global design changes. Here there are devices that work directly from the network and by heating the circulating fluid.
Oil radiators and convectors
In such units, the intermediate heat carrier is heated, in this case mineral oil, due to which the electric heating of the country house occurs. They are very comfortable, take up little space and are very mobile., as there are castors on the radiators.
The device has a high efficiency, close to 100%, since electrical energy is converted into heat energy without additional intermediate links. A thermostat is installed on the radiator, which allows you to change the degree of its heating. By the method of installation, the devices are classified as follows:
- wall-mounted;
- floor;
- desktop;
- heaters for baby cots.
A fairly popular heating method is the use of convectors. The advantage of this method is the ability to maintain the required air humidity without burning oxygen. Its operation is based on the principle of convection heat transfer from the heated apparatus to the heated room.
Usually the main heating elements in the convector are heating elements. Compared to oil heaters, they can heat the entire house. The unit has a rather attractive appearance due to the fact that its parts are hidden in a metal case.
There are both floor-standing devices and wall-mounted ones, which have a number of advantages. These units can work separately and in the system, while the control is carried out by one thermostat.
Air conditioners and underfloor heating system
Air conditioners used in heating mode are also one of the types of electric heating. Experts consider this method to be the most suitable for heating a country house. The heat generated by these devices fully covers the cost of electricity.
At the same time, the built-in thermal control allows, in certain cases, to reduce energy consumption. By the way, this type of heating has long been used in many European countries. The main disadvantages of air conditioners are their high cost and difficulty in maintenance.
"Warm floor" can be attributed to both the main and the additional method of heating rooms. This system works due to heating devices built into the floor covering. The guarantee of such heating operation is about 80 years.
Infrared heating
One of the innovative ways to heat rooms is infrared heating. It is based on the principle of using infrared emitters as heat sources. This type is considered economical to use, but purchase and installation are quite expensive.
This device emits electromagnetic waves during operation, which are evenly absorbed by nearby solid objects, and they give off heat to the air.
One of the advantages of such heating is the possibility of using it in rooms with high ceilings and outdoors. After exposure to such a device, objects can generate heat for a long time.
Heating boilers
Boilers or electric boilers are supplied in the form of small boiler rooms equipped with a pump, an expansion tank and the necessary automation. This device is successfully used for heating country houses or as a backup heat source.. By the type of heating device, they are divided into the following types:
- tenovye;
- electrode;
- induction.
Boilers with heating elements are the most popular and reliable. Teng heats the liquid from the electricity in the boiler, which circulates through the piping system and radiators installed in the rooms. Surplus expandable fluid is collected in special tanks.
It is best to use soft water as a heating medium so that no scale builds up on the heater. In an electrode boiler, the heating element acts on free ions of water, and therefore heat is generated. Such a device is completely immune to coolant leakage.
Without water, it simply stops working, which greatly increases its safety. In an induction boiler, an emitter generates an electromagnetic field, which begins to interact with the metal. Electricity, in turn, creates vortex currents that transfer energy to the fluid.
There are no heating elements in such boilers, and water, oil or antifreeze is used as a liquid. One of its disadvantages is its large size and high cost.
When choosing electric heating, you need to pay attention to the safety, noiselessness, environmental friendliness and ease of use of the selected device. In addition, the insulation of a country house is of no small importance, which will significantly reduce the overall costs.
