A way to save even more: advantages and disadvantages of automation for heating a private house
Heating automation is a control component.
He can do it on his own regulate fuel supply in heating equipment.
Why is automation of heating necessary in a private home?
The device is used in buildings of any type to facilitate monitoring of the condition of the piping and reduce fuel costs.
The programmed component automatically calculates the heating requirement individual sections.
Depending on the setting, the following are taken as a basis: sensor readings, which are compared with the values entered into the device.
What is automated?
The main purpose of installing the device is ease of management temperature in the building. The main component that is included in the mechanism is the boiler. Having checked the readings of the outdoor sensors, the device changes the fuel supply. This allows us to reduce costs to the minimum possible.
The automation is programmable. It is set to change the temperature not only according to the meters, but also by days of the week.
Reference! The master is able to set the program to turn off automatically when the owner presses a pair of keys, which will allow you to save money in your absence.
Advantages of the device:
- The heat supply is changed manually, according to personal preferences. Automation is easy to set up, if you do not take into account complex programs.
- The ability of the device to independently control the climate in a country house depending on the weather outside or the day of the week.
- Continuously changing the fuel supply reduces heating costs.
- Automation protects the harness from overheating, controls pressure.
Flaws:
- High cost. Simple devices are quite cheap, but programmable ones are more expensive.
- Writing a work algorithm requires a lot of time or calling a specialist.
- Using a gas boiler leads to high costs.
Automatic control options
Automatic control is performed three devices.
Heating boiler
They are used to facilitate control. Automation is installed in office buildings, less often in private or industrial buildings. The following are used types of devices:
- electrical;
- liquid or solid fuel;
- gas.
Each of them has advantages over others. When choosing, consult a specialist who will tell you which device is best suited. In most cases, they recommend standard solid fuel boilers.
Automation partly depends on the used type of fuel. Its task is to compare the readings of meters installed in the house and on the street. The difference in values determines the need to increase the supply of resources for greater heating. This does not apply to devices on solid materials. In the latter, pump operating intensity, supplying liquid to pipelines.
Thermostatic valve
The simplest option for automatic heating control in a private home. The device is placed to any heat source. Then the temperature is set and maintained.
Unlike boilers, this device affects the flow of coolant into radiators or heated floors. Thus the heating of the room changes.
Important! This applies to all devices except gas ones. The latter are controlled directly by the device.
Advantages of thermostatic valves:
- Ease of installation.
- Ease of control.
- Low cost of the device.
Photo 1. Oventrop thermostatic valve, which influences the flow of coolant, is easy to install and operate.
Flaws:
- The difficulty of achieving savings on resource costs.
- High cost of heat exchangers with built-in valve.
- Acceleration of wear of a gas boiler, heating the working fluid. This is due to frequent switching on and off. And also increases fuel consumption.
- Solid fuel heaters are damaged due to boiling water entering through the return line.
- The temperature is changed manually, because the device can only support the specified one.
- Each radiator requires a separate valve.
Room temperature controller
It is used on par with the two previous ones. It is mounted in any room of the building. The main difference is Checking the temperature sensor, installed inside a heated building.
In gas, liquid and electric boilers, the regulator directly affects the heating of the coolant. In solid fuel boilers, it controls the operation of the pump, supplying water to pipelines.
Photo 2. Room temperature controller Vaillant VRT 250, it affects the heating of the coolant.
In simple devices it is enough to set the required temperature, as for a fan. Some devices can be programmed. two disadvantages:
- Customizable expensive, which limits the circle of people who can acquire them.
- The temperature of each room depends on the one in which the device is located. This does not apply to programmable automation.
And also highlight 4 advantages.
Temperature control of rooms in a country house
The device takes readings from sensors on the street and in the building and compares them.
Based on the test results, the boiler receives a signal: increase or decrease fuel supply.
This is how the heating of the coolant is controlled. Unlike a thermostatic valve, in this case all pipelines are heated.
Possibility of system programming
Some types of automatic devices customizable. They are set to change the temperature in the room based on various factors, such as days of the week, time of day or year. This facilitates thermoregulation.
Attention! Programmable ones are more expensive than simple ones, and for careful tuning you will need invite a master.
Availability of two types of sensors
The device is guided by the readings of meters located indoors and outdoors. The need for heating is determined by temperature difference. This allows for constant fuel savings, but increases equipment wear and tear.
Remote control
Some devices are controlled remotely. For this purpose, a receiving device is built into them. phone signal, SMS or Wi-FiCommands are given from a long distance, which is useful when traveling.
This allows, for example, turn on the boiler before returning, warming up the room.
Combined
Includes a thermostatic valve and a room regulator. This option is used more often, although others are also possible. In private homes, to create a beautiful interior, and in work and industrial buildings - to simplify heating control.
A combined design refers not only to two automatic devices, but also to a combination of the following devices:
- boilers with different types of fuel;
- heat pumps;
- solar panels;
- geothermal heating;
- automatic equipment.
They make up many different combinations, each of which has its advantages.
A frequently used scheme is a thermostatic valve and a room temperature controller. Its advantages are:
- low cost, low resource consumption;
- high efficiency, about 92%;
- automation of most heating;
- easy control;
- wide range of tasks;
- variability in editing.
Flaws:
- complexity and high cost of installation and configuration;
- the presence of natural gas in the house is mandatory;
- Installation in an apartment requires obtaining permits.
Useful video
The video tells about the automatic heating system using a smart device.
Selection of automation
Devices from different manufacturers are similar. It is difficult to bring something new into the program, so when choosing, you should rely on recommendations and reviews about different companies, cost and Advice from professional plumbers.
