Thermostats for heating boilers are devices that are a special device with a steel casing that can set a specific air temperature with one click of the regulator. As a rule, such devices are equipped with a scale showing the temperature that the heating system can give out. What is the difference between the temperature regulator for the boiler, where is it installed? You will find answers to all these questions in our article today.
Characteristic
The temperature regulator for a solid fuel boiler (as well as for a gas boiler ) is equipped with a special temperature sensor. This element is installed in a place where there is no direct effect of heating devices. Thermal sensors give a signal to the regulator about the current air temperature in this separated zone, after which the instrument controls the boiler capacity, and that, in turn, generates energy to a greater or lesser extent, depending on what temperature was set earlier. It is worth noting that the sensors on these devices can track the current heating of the air almost throughout the house. The temperature regulator for the boiler controls the heating system in such a way as to prevent overheating or possible cooling of a room. Moreover, after the purchase and installation of this device, you will notice a significant energy saving, the waste of which occurred when the boiler power distribution was incorrect. Thermostats are on average from $ 50. Experts say that this cost will be paid off to the owners after the first heating season (after all, using this device you can save up to 30 percent of gas consumed).
Varieties
The temperature regulator for the boiler is divided into several types:
- Electronic.
- Mechanical.
- Weekly wired / wireless mechanism.
Moreover, each of these devices can be classified as simple thermostats (which can only regulate the air temperature) and weekly (their design allows you to pre-set a specific value and assign different heating levels at different time intervals). The latter option is more in demand and popular in the Russian market. Let's consider its advantages in more detail.
Weekly temperature controller for the boiler
It is worth noting that with this device you can not only set a different temperature level for certain periods of time, but also make small changes after setting these values. In addition, the design of most weekly temperature controllers has the ability to remote control. Another important feature of this device is its performance. In the event of a power outage, the week-long thermostat for the boiler switches to stand-alone power mode (from its own battery) and can function normally for 48 hours. The profitability of using such devices is obvious - saving up to 30-40 percent of energy!