Cable floor heating: characteristics and features

At present, there are many special systems in the building materials market that provide heat in the premises. All devices have their own technical characteristics, features, they differ in design. Consumers are available a variety of warm floors: liquid, film. Today, cable floor heating has gained great popularity. This is not surprising: after all, this system has many advantages.

Heat-insulated cable floors are mainly heating wires.

By design, such systems are divided into several types:

• Single core In such systems, the heating element and the conductor is one core.Such wires are characterized by increased radiation, so you should not use them in areas where people are often.
• Strong. They consist of closing and heating wires. The radiation is minimal, so these systems are suitable even for those rooms in which children live. Installation work is carried out quickly and easily. The disadvantage of such systems are high prices.
• Self-regulatory. Such designs are the most reliable, but also the most complex. When the temperature in a particular section of the system becomes high enough, the wires control the resistance, so that the heating elements do not overheat.

Cable devices are usually presented in the following forms: mats, coils. The mat is a fiberglass mesh with wires in it. This grid can be cut, which is very convenient - especially in those cases when you need to install a heated floor in hard-to-reach areas. Thermal energy is generated from the incoming current. This is due to the heating elements that are under the floor covering or in the screed.

If we compare such a heating system with others, it can be noted that warm cable floors benefit in many respects.

The main advantages of such structures:

• Versatility. Such systems are suitable for both ordinary apartments and private houses.
• Environmental friendliness.

• Ease of installation work. With them you can easily cope on their own, without seeking the help of professionals.
• Durability. Some other warm floors are dependent on piping, in the event of a malfunction which may result in unexpected costs. Cable system will be able to serve more than ten years.
• Security. Since the system is under the floor, there will be no burns and injuries.

• Reliability. Heating elements do not overheat - regardless of what material and furniture they are under.
• Power.
• Efficiency.

We can say that there are no downsides to warm cable floors. However, some consumers who leave reviews on sites still call the lack of such systems: high cost. Choosing the appropriate option, you need to give preference to the manufacturer, offering quality products and won the trust of consumers.

In order for the cable system to function as efficiently as possible, you need to use a sensor and a thermostat. Usually such devices are included.

These devices are conductors that allow you to learn about the temperature. If the cable system is the main source of heat, external and internal thermal sensors should be used. If this equipment is optional, it will be sufficient to use an external sensor.

Such devices are used indoors to regulate temperature. Manual adjustments are the cheapest. However, such devices are not very convenient, programmable models in this regard are much better. Using such a thermostat, you can monitor the temperature in the room visually. It is also worth noting that you can set the scheme by which the temperature will change.

When installing a warm cable floor, you need to focus on the following rules:

• In order for the room to heat up well, the heating device must occupy most of the floor surface - about 70%.

• When carrying out installation work, do not allow the cables to deform. Intersections, sharp bends can lead to the fact that the warm floor will fail.
• If you use mats, just place them on the surface - there’s nothing difficult about such an installation. In those cases when it comes to coils, before carrying out installation work it is necessary to carefully study the instructions.
• If you want to avoid unnecessary expenses when you are going to buy cables, first determine how long they should be.

Installation of a cable heat-insulated floor is carried out in several stages:

• Decide exactly where the warm floor will be.
• Place thermal insulation around the room.
• On the floor you will need to fix the mounting tape.
• Secure the cable to the mounting tape.

• In the corrugated tube will need to install a thermal sensor.
• Test the temperature controller (you will need to connect it beforehand).
• Use a cement-sand screed (layer thickness - a few centimeters).
• Lay the linoleum, tile or other flooring.

Ensto warm cable floor is a system that is of very high quality. If used correctly, it will last long enough. The heating device is available in two versions: mats and cable. The range is very wide. Cables are flexible: they easily go around fireplaces, columns.

Gulfstream heating mats are very well suited when the cement-sand screed is not used for repairs. Twin-core and single-core systems are available to consumers. Installation work is carried out as easily as possible.

Warm floors Spyheat can be used in a variety of conditions: in residential premises, in hallways, on glazed balconies. Under this brand both strong and single-core cables are produced. The manufacturer also provides mats that can be used without a screed. The main advantages of Spyheat products are absolute compliance with the requirements that apply in the Russian Federation, maximum ease of installation work.

For information on how to choose the length of the heating cable, see the following video.