Cable underfloor heating provides optimal heating compared to elements of centralized heating systems. In the latter case, heated air from the radiators is directed by streams to the ceiling, after which it drops down in the form of a kind of draft.
The electric cable underfloor heating creates conditions under which relative coolness is felt at the level of the head, and closer to the floor the temperature is much higher, which is considered more comfortable for humans. During operation of the system, air flows are evenly distributed over the available areas.
What are cable underfloor heating?
Electric heating systems consist of conductors, a heat insulator, special electronic units, with which the temperature is regulated. During installation, the prepared floor surface is covered with a heat insulator with a reflective layer up. Next, a specialized
mounting tape is laid on top of which a
heating cable is placed
. The entire structure is poured with a screed with a thickness of 3 cm. Finally, a finish coating is laid.
Cable heated floors are controlled by a thermostat, which is installed indoors according to the requirements of the attached technical documentation. To this element of the system are connected temperature sensors and directly heating wiring.
Benefits
Cable underfloor heating has the following advantages:
- Installation is done in screed. Therefore, the system does not take up excess free space.
- Cable underfloor heating is maintenance-free.
- During the operation of the system there are no harmful radiation, air is not drained.
- Connection occurs to a standard power supply network.
- It is possible to set the desired temperature.
- No extraneous noise.
- The system is reliably protected from damage.
- Heating occurs evenly from floor to ceiling.
disadvantages
Like any other system, cable floor has several disadvantages. The main one can be considered increased electricity consumption. In addition, before installing the heating, you must make sure that the wiring in the house will withstand additional loads.
Eventually
Installation of a cable underfloor heating system looks like an extremely profitable initiative against the background of the operation of stationary heaters, convectors, fan heaters, standard heating radiators. As warm air rises from below, a person feels complete comfort and coziness even in the most inclement weather.