Technological process does not stand still. Recently, the concept of "smart home" has been especially popular. It simplifies the everyday life of a person and makes it more comfortable. Partially, this technology also includes such a development as a warm floor. Today, every third house with a European-style renovation is equipped with such an innovation. The underfloor heating controller allows you to control and provide the optimum temperature, creating a comfortable indoor climate.
What is a thermostat?
There are three types of floor heating: water heating, electric and infrared. In terms of their technical and operational properties, they differ markedly from each other, but all of them are united by a temperature controller for underfloor heating. The control of this device can be electrical or programmable. The second type allows you to automate the system and create additional comfort. For example, half an hour before you return from work, the floor begins to heat up. Thus, you will save on electricity consumption. The installation of such equipment is carried out overhead or by insertion into a mounting box. If the heating is installed in a room with high humidity, then the floor heating controller is taken out of the room.
Temperature control functions
Main functions include:
- turning the system on and off;
- ability to maintain heat at a given temperature;
- automatic floor heating at a certain time and temperature;
- saving electricity and others.
What to look for when choosing a thermostat?
The main purpose of this device is not just to turn the heating on and off, but also to provide the desired temperature. There are models where a thermometer is built in to measure the air temperature in the room. But this function is meaningless, since the indicators can change depending on many extraneous factors, such as draft, air flow, close operation of an electrical appliance that generates heat, and so on.
Programmable floor heating controller is recommended for use in spacious rooms. Its total installed power is about 3 kW. Such a device will pay off pretty quickly. For small rooms, it is better to use an electric thermostat. It will allow you to quickly heat the room, without additional electricity costs.
One of the most popular modifications iselectronic thermostat equipped with floor sensors. They are affordable, easy to use and durable.
Classification of thermostats
The market offers us many models of thermostats, which differ not only in price, but also in functionality.
There are several types of thermostat classification:
- By power. This indicator is one of the most important when choosing equipment. Each underfloor heating controller is designed for a certain power required for heating. If the room is too large, and even the most powerful thermostat is not enough, then the room is divided into zones. An individual device is installed for each zone.
- Assembly. There are two installation methods: built-in and overhead. Built-in models require a niche in the wall. Overhead thermostats are mounted in a special box.
- By type of management. Regulators are equipped with two types of sensors: remote and built-in. Built-in sensors allow you to adjust the air temperature, which cannot be said about remote ones.
- By functionality, they are divided into programmable and non-programmable. Non-programmable models are more accessible and easier to manage. Programmable controllers allow you to make the operation of a warm floor more comfortable.
- Looks like. In appearance, thermostats are made for every taste. A variety of models allows you to choose the thermostat with the most attractive design that will perfectly fit into the interior of the room.
Connectionfloor heating controller will make your life more comfortable!
