Sometimes it is enough to provide underfloor heating to obtain a comfortable room temperature. Such heating can be electric or water. For the latter, a pipeline is used through which hot water circulates. Valtek underfloor heating pipe is a quality material used for heating residential and public premises.
Types of pipes for underfloor heating
To heat a water-heated floor, pipes made of the following materials are used:
- metal-polymer;
- from cross-linked polyethylene of the PEX brand;
- made of cross-linked polyethylene of the PE-RT brand.
You should familiarize yourself with the characteristics of these materials.
Metal-polymer
They consist of a metal frame and plastic. The aluminum frame is wrapped in strips of polyethylene, partially overlapping each other, leaving no gap. Under the influence of high temperature, all elements are welded together, forming an integral structure.
Metal-polymer pipes are durable, chemically resistant, do not corrode, and salt deposits do not form on the inner walls. Suitable for drinking water supply and heating, including underfloor heating. The permissible pressure is 16 atm, the liquid temperature is + 900C.
XLPE models PEX
PEX pipes made of cross-linked polyethylene are flexible, durable, withstand high and negative temperatures, and have a service life of 50 years. They are used for hot and cold water pipelines, bend easily, fit well.
Models made of cross-linked polyethylene PE-RT
Pipelines of this grade of polyethylene are elastic and can withstand mechanical stress. There are high and low pressure. Suitable for a heating device, the temperature of the coolant should not exceed + 950C, the pressure - 20 atm. Diameter 16 and 20 mm.
Technical features
Valtek underfloor heating has features that distinguish it from similar heating systems and make it convenient to use.
- The heating unit heats the coolant up to 40C, which is optimal for living quarters and other places where people stay for a long time. Heating occurs constantly, the cooling water is mixed with hot water.
- The system is equipped with a comb of pipes with outlets to different areas of the room, ensuring uniform heating.
- At the inlet there is a flow meter that regulates the pressure in the network depending on the length of the pipeline.
- In the lower part of the structure, a layer of thermal insulation is laid in the form of a foil-insulated coating. Marking is applied on it, which allows the pipes to be laid out according to the adopted scheme.
An important point is equipping the system with automation devices. With its help, the temperature in the room is regulated depending on the surrounding microclimate.
Advantages of Valtek pipes
Heating systems by Valtec, made with the use of innovative technologies, have a number of advantages:
- Can be installed in cold rooms where there is no heating system. Antifreeze is added to prevent freezing of the coolant.
- Low energy consumption, since the water does not need to be heated to high temperatures due to the absence of heat losses.
- The service life of 50 years is ensured by the high quality of the equipment set. Valtec underfloor heating pipes are not covered with plaque from the inside when pumping rigidity due to their smooth walls.
- Heating automation. First, the settings are made that provide the required indoor climate.
The pipes are hidden in the floor, they do not worsen the interior of the room, do not take up useful space. The company offers a complete set of parts for heating installation. Additionally, you can purchase materials for thermal and waterproofing and flooring devices.
Installation instructions
In order for the heating to create a comfortable temperature in the room, the designers preliminarily perform a heat engineering calculation. At the same time, the area of the room, the presence of other heat sources, the thermal conductivity of the enclosing structures are taken into account.
When a heating device is installed in a separate apartment, the required floor heating power of 90 W / m2 is taken for living rooms with insulated walls, for rooms with high humidity this value increases to 150 W / m2.
Sequence of work on laying a floor with water heating:
- Concrete base device.
- Laying waterproofing.
- Foil insulation layer.
- Marking of places for laying and fastening pipes.
- Installation and connection of the input node.
- System pressure test.
- Adjustment of automatic control equipment.
- Pouring cement screed.
- Laying the floor covering.
The screed is poured after a hydraulic test of the pipelines. After making sure that there are no leaks and that the pipes are evenly heated over the entire surface, you can screed and install the floor covering.
Purpose and scope
Warm water floors Valtek is a universal heating system when using flooring from tiles, parquet, laminate.
The floors are convenient for heating large rooms. They are used in cottages, city apartments, bedrooms and playrooms in children's institutions.
Heat flows, passing through the coating, are evenly distributed in space, do not dry out the air.
Popular Valtek Products
In addition to the pipelines themselves, the Valtek water heating system includes a manifold block. It contains thermostats, mixing units, thermostats. The collector connects the heating to the general water supply. In a multi-storey building, it is necessary to place a block on each floor. Components include distribution plates, substrates and mats for thermal insulation, pipe clamps.
Valtec underfloor heating is popular among consumers, receives positive reviews, which indicates the high quality of products. The complete set, which includes the elements necessary for assembly, simplifies the installation of the pipeline. A long service life allows you to get heat in the house for a long time without repairing or replacing pipelines.
