The desire of every property owner is a heating system that does not disturb the harmony of the interior. Especially when it comes to rooms with large panoramic window openings - stained glass windows. After all, in this case we are talking about the attractiveness of the building as a whole. One of the options for solving such problems are convectors built into the floor.
Varieties
In fact, convectors can be different, and their differences depend on various features.
So, depending on the heat source used for the operation of the heater, the following types of convectors are distinguished:
- Gas.
- Water.
- Electrical.
In our country, the most popular are electric heaters, which, depending on the design, are divided into the following types:
- Wall.
- Floor.
Let's take a closer look at floor heating convectors, their design features, operating principle, disadvantages and advantages.
Working principle
These heaters are also known as floor-mounted radiators, but this name is not entirely correct, since their principle is based mainly on convective heating, and radiant heat transfer is considered only a side effect. Convectors built into the floor, connected to a heat source, heat the cold air flowing into their housing, which, as a result of an increase in temperature, is directed upwards and forms a thermal curtain.
Design features
If we talk about the design of these devices, then most often they are presented in the form of a decorative lattice. This structural element is considered the only component of the device that is located in plain sight. During the operation of the convector, the grate practically does not heat up. On it you can safely move or touch it without fear of getting burned. The main parameters of the grille are its surface area and the ratio to the total size of the slots, which must ensure the unhindered circulation of the required volume of air.
For the manufacture of gratings, materials can be used that will provide the necessary strength and durability. As a rule, artificial and natural stone, wood, metal and other materials are used for the production of this element. SpaceThe creativity of designers also lies in the possibility of choosing the color of the grating, the size of its slots, as well as the texture of its surface.
Benefits
Convectors built into the floor, like any other heating devices, are not ideal and, in addition to their shortcomings, also have a number of undeniable advantages. Consider the positive and negative sides of these devices in order to decide whether to purchase such devices for your home. Let's start with the benefits.
Safety
Despite the large area, the heating element of this heating device has a relatively low heating temperature. This allows you to use these convectors to heat any room (including children, as the child will not be able to damage the device and get burned) and even use it as the main heating system for an apartment or house. In addition, convectors have special modes that automatically turn off this device if the temperature exceeds the normal value.
Do not require control
Traditionally, floor-mounted convectors are classified as standard equipment capable of maintaining the set temperature in the room for a long time and at the same time not requiring monitoring and control.
Do not dry out the air
The design of these heaters, as well as their operating mode, are designed in such a way as not to overdry the air in the room, which is very beneficial for he alth and beautyhuman.
Unpretentious
Another indisputable advantage of convectors is the possibility of their use in rooms with high humidity. Compared to other heating devices, all modern electric and water convectors built into the floor are protected from moisture and splashes. In this regard, they can be used in rooms with a high humidity regime.
Easy installation
Convectors are very easy to mount on almost any surface, only a few screws are required to install them.
Flaws
These heaters have one and only drawback, which is the banal lack of space for their installation.
Care
Because these devices are located at the lowest point in the room, they are prone to clogging with dust particles. This applies in particular to appliances integrated into the floor, which are placed in front of the entrance doors. Over time, in addition to dust, dirt from the street accumulates in their cases. All this prevents normal air circulation, reducing the efficiency of the convector. To prevent these problems, floor convectors should be periodically inspected and, if necessary, cleaned with a vacuum cleaner.
Selection Tips
The operation of this heating device is based on convective draft: the device takes in cold heavy air, it heats up in the lower levels, and then it risesthrough the end grille.
Electric convector built into the floor and equipped with a fan that forces air to circulate, characterized by a high efficiency (about 95%). This appliance is equipped with a heat exchanger that uses electric heating elements.
For floor convectors, the price is set by the manufacturer and depends on many factors - the materials used, brand awareness, additional equipment and many others. Therefore, the cost varies from 29,000 to 178,000 rubles.
It is necessary to select these devices depending on your needs and the specific room. The main thing is heating or cutting off the cold air flow from the glazing. If a device is required that can heat the room to the required temperature completely, then its power must compensate for heat losses through the building envelope. When installing a convector to eliminate condensate on window openings, its power should be calculated depending on the design features of the glazing.
Floor-embedded convectors: reviews
Today, the construction market offers heating appliances of various brands. Therefore, we will consider consumer reviews focused not on device types, but on their manufacturers.
For example, Delonghi produces relatively inexpensive electric convectors. Reviewsconsumers are generally positive about them, given their really low price.
Varmann built-in floor convectors from the largest Russian manufacturer are of high quality at the level of European standards. In their production, unique high-tech equipment is used to apply textures of granite, marble, wood and powder paint to the aluminum profile of decorative grilles.
The Gorenje company produces various convectors, but this manufacturer still has the most demand for gas heaters. Feedback on these devices is also positive, however, compared to the previous options, they are somewhat more expensive.
If you need an affordable, simple no-frills model, you can opt for a manufacturer like Noirot. Reviews about such convectors, as about the simplest devices, are also quite good.
As for the negative comments about these heaters, they are mainly about such devices as "Selena", "Ballu" and "Timberk". All this equipment is from Chinese manufacturers.
