How to choose a regulator for underfloor heating?

The technological process does not stand still. Recently, the concept "smart house" is very popular. It simplifies everyday life of a person and makes it more comfortable. Part of this technology includes such a development as warm floor. Today every third house with European-quality renovation is equipped with such an innovation. The regulator of a warm floor allows to operate and provide an optimum temperature, creating a comfortable microclimate in the room.

What is a thermoregulator?

There are three types of floor heating: water heating, electric and infrared. Due to their technical and operational properties, they differ significantly from each other, but they are all united by a temperature regulator for the warm floor. 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 your return from work, the floor begins to warm up. Thus, you will save on electricity consumption. Installation of such equipment is carried out by an overhead method or by introduction into a junction box. If the heating is installed in a room with high humidity, then the regulator of the warm floor is carried outside the premises.

Thermostat functions

The main functions include:

• Turn on and off the system;
• Ability to maintain heat at a given temperature;
• Auto floor heating to a certain time and temperature;
• Saving electricity and others.

What should I 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 temperature of the air in the room. But this function is meaningless, as the indicators can vary depending on many extraneous factors, such as draft, air flow, the close work of the appliance, which emits heat and so on.

A programmable warm floor regulator is recommended for use in spacious rooms. Its total installed capacity is about 3 kW. Such a device will pay off fairly quickly. For small rooms it is better to use an electric thermostat. It will allow you to quickly heat up the room, without additional electricity costs.

One of the most popular modifications is an electronic thermostat, equipped with floor sensors. They are available, easy to operate and durable.

Classification of thermoregulators

The market offers us a lot of models of thermostats, which differ not only in price but also in functionality.

There are several types of classification of temperature controllers:

• By power. This indicator is one of the most important when choosing equipment. Each regulator of the warm floor is designed for a certain power required for heating. If the room is too large, and not even the most powerful thermostat, then the room is divided into zones. An individual device is installed for each zone.
• On installation. There are two ways of installation: embedded and invoice. For embedded models you need a niche in the wall. Overhead thermostats are mounted in a special box.
• By type of control. Regulators are equipped with two types of sensors: remote and embedded. Built-in sensors allow you to adjust the temperature of the air, which can not be said about remote ones.
• On the functional they are divided into programmable and non-programmable. Non-programmable models are more accessible and easy to manage. Programmable controllers make it possible to make the operation of the warm floor more comfortable.
• By appearance. In appearance, thermostats are made for every taste. A variety of models allows you to choose a thermostat with the most attractive design, which perfectly fits into the interior of the room.

Connecting the warm floor controller will make your life more comfortable!