Maintaining an optimal indoor climate during the heating season is important not only in terms of the he alth and comfort of the people living in it, but also to save the budget. Temperature monitoring in order to optimize the operation of the heater is provided by a temperature sensor, or, as it is also called, a thermostat.
What is a temperature sensor and what is it for?
The temperature sensor is an extremely useful invention of civilization, because it not only makes our life more comfortable, but also helps to increase the productivity and service life of the heater. The wireless temperature sensor is especially convenient in this regard, since it is connected to the boiler without the use of electrical wires. It is he who is more often purchased than other types to control the operation of the heating system.
The thermostat is an electronic device designed to regulate the operation of the boiler depending on the programmed temperature regime. Whenif temperature sensors for the boilers are not installed, the heating system is controlled manually by the user. The problem is that only the temperature of the coolant, and not the air in the room, is independently regulated, as a result of which temperature jumps and excessively intensive operation of the unit can form. This, in turn, will lead to premature boiler wear and excessive fuel consumption.
Room thermostat benefits
The wireless temperature sensor has a number of undeniable advantages:
- Increasing the service life of the heating boiler. Of course, most of the models have a built-in thermostat. However, such a device turns off / turns on the boiler as the temperature of the heat exchanger reaches the desired level, while the temperature in the room and remote places of the heating system may differ. Especially if you take into account extraneous factors that affect the microclimate in the room: heating by sunlight during daylight hours, changing weather conditions, a large number of people in the room, etc. Thus, without an additional temperature sensor, the boiler will turn on and off an excessive number of times, leading to wear of the machine parts.
- Savings. If we consider the option when there are external factors that increase the level of air heating in the room, then the boiler will work less, which means less fuel and energy will be consumed. It has been established that a wireless temperature and humidity sensor can save up to 30% of consumableresources.
- Comfort. Maintaining the desired temperature is the task of an additional thermostat, yours is to indicate the desired temperature in the programmer. Installing a temperature sensor will relieve you of the need to reconfigure the gas burner every time when weather and other conditions change that affect the indoor climate.
How does a wireless temperature sensor work?
The principle of operation is very simple: the user sets the desired temperature in the programmer menu. As soon as the air temperature in the room reaches the set value, the data is sent to the control unit and the boiler turns off. And as soon as a decrease by a degree below the established norm is registered, the sensor transmits an electronic signal to the heating unit, and the burner lights up. In some modern models, the sensor is able to respond to temperature fluctuations even by 0.25 degrees.
Connection features
According to the connection method, temperature sensors for boilers can be of two types: wired and wireless. The first are connected to the heating apparatus using wires, through which, in fact, the signal is transmitted to resume or stop the operation of the gas burner. The wireless temperature sensor does not involve the use of wires, which means it can be installed in another room. The signal in this case will be transmitted remotely using a radio device.
Types of room thermostats by degree of automation
According to the set of functions and the methodtemperature sensor control, two types of devices can be noted:
- Simple thermostats. Such thermostats have only one function - maintaining the set temperature value.
- Programmers allow temperature monitoring at a higher level, with the possibility of setting the temperature regime for a whole week, alternating the desired morning and night temperatures. Such devices are undoubtedly more convenient to use, have a modern design and a higher price.
Features of the placement and installation of the thermostat
For the greatest efficiency of the heating system, thermostat manufacturers advise following a few simple rules:
- The temperature sensor should be installed in the coldest of all heated rooms, in places far from radiators and other working devices that can radiate heat. When choosing a place for the sensor, it is necessary to exclude the possibility of mechanical damage to the device during operation. According to the technical rules, the room thermostat is mounted at a height of 1.3-1.5 m above the floor.
- It is recommended to avoid direct sunlight and drafts on the thermal sensor for the most correct data tracking.
- Install and configure the thermostat strictly in accordance with the instruction manual.
- If possible choosethermostatic device of the same brand as the boiler, to ensure the greatest compatibility of devices.
