Electrolux heating systems comfortably heat various rooms and optimally distribute the temperature on the surface. Underfloor heating Electrolux can be installed without a concrete screed, mats are installed in a layer of tile adhesive. The system is used when it is not possible to raise the floor level by 5 - 6 cm.
Advantages and disadvantages of underfloor heating Electrolux
Mats work economically, they are based on cables with a special screen, so that they can be safely used in wet rooms, children's rooms or bedrooms. The systems are powerful and are used as the only heating option.
Advantages of Electrolux underfloor heating:
- comfortable surface temperature and uniform heat distribution over the area;
- heating occurs by the method of thermal radiation (from particle to particle), and not by convection, which makes up only 7-10% of the radiation;
- no dust and electromagnetic radiation;
- vertical heat transfer and minimization of heat loss through ceilings and walls;
- optimization of work using automatic regulators.
The disadvantage of floors is an increase in the cost of paying for electricity. The house needs to replace the old wiring before installing the heating mats, as the increased load can lead to an accident. Underfloor heating refers to expensive systems and requires certain costs for materials and installation.
The floor covering is selected with good thermal conductivity. For example, carpeted flooring will negate efficiency. Wooden floors dry out, for varnished coatings the optimum temperature is chosen not higher than + 21 ° C.
Wide range of products
The system raises the floor level only by 1-1.2 cm and can be used on certain areas of the surface.
The product range includes products:
- heating mats;
- cable segments;
- thermostats.
Electricity is supplied by a thermostat that regulates the intensity of the transferred heat.
Heating mats
Products are made on the basis of adhesive-impregnated fabric. The composition improves the adhesion of the mat to the bottom and top surfaces. The adhesive prevents air bubbles and splits in the screed. The heating wire is woven into the textile base and a homogeneous structure is obtained. The fabric pad does not deform during transportation or long-term storage, and the mat adheres tightly to the surface without the appearance of protrusions.
Popular products are represented by types:
- Eco Mat EEM.
- Multi Size EMSM.
- Easy Fix EEFM.
- ETC.
The heating wires are Teflon coated with Kevlar thread, which protects them from mechanical damage. The use of aramid strands allows the mats to be stretched and folded as needed.
The specific power of the mat is not less than 105 - 115 W / m2 in the case of installation of elements for additional heating. The indicator rises to a value of 125 - 150 W / m2, if the system is the only heating option in the house.
Thermostats
Effective work will become impossible without the use of the Electrolux underfloor heating controller.Devices of this brand are combined with warm floors from other manufacturers, therefore they are in demand. Automation makes the work of the heating system rational.
There are devices in the design of the device:
- measuring sensor;
- temperature coordinator.
The models are distinguished by informative monitors, a simple way of adjustment, some devices are equipped with touch screens.
Electrolux Termotronic Basic - Electrolux thermostat for underfloor heating is versatile and mechanically controlled. The power of the device is 5 W, it provides a temperature range from + 5 ° C to + 40 ° C.
Termotronic Avantgarde is an electronic device that allows you to set the temperature for a day. The device is equipped with an LCD monitor, consumes 2 W of power, heats the floor from + 5 ° C to + 50 ° C. Coordinates the temperature of the floor and air surface.
Termotronic Touch refers to electronic thermostats, it allows programming six heating modes for the day ahead and for the week. Power - 2 W, temperature from + 5 ° С to + 90 ° С.
Heating sections
Heating segments are a novelty in heating systems. They differ from previous generations of electrical systems in that they are not subject to mechanical damage. These are sections that vary in size and can stretch up to 35% of the total length. Heating blocks are easy to fit in areas of non-standard geometric shapes, for example, triangular, diamond-shaped, semicircular.
Economy sections require fewer consumables during installation, which simplifies the installation procedure. After stretching, the power is distributed in proportion to the density. Solid areas heat up more than stretched areas.
The section contains tinned copper wires that are wound around an aramid strand. The cable structure is covered with PTFE insulation. Protective layers increase efficiency, ensure safety and durability. Factory tests have shown the durability of the sections in the region of 50 years.
General characteristics
The design uses a two-core or single-core wire, underfloor heating works from a 220 - 230 V and 50 Hz network. The armored cable is equipped with a sleeve and a cold end on one side, and an end plug is placed on the other. A single-core wire is implanted into a base with two cold ends and couplings, which adds complexity during installation.
The choice of model is based on the type of flooring. According to the instructions, you can lay the heating cable under the tiled floor, from natural stone, porcelain stoneware. The use of laminate, linoleum without an insulating layer is allowed. Electrolux floors are installed in rooms with high humidity, but systems are used in which waterproofing is relied on according to the manufacturing technology.
Design features of the warm floor Electrolux
Aramid fibers are a synthetic material with high resistance to impacts and temperature changes. Aramid are not current conductors; they melt when the temperature reaches + 500 ° С. The material increases tensile, bend and tear strength.
PTFE insulation is a reliable dielectric, characterized by electrical resistance and low wear. The material does not react to the action of aggressive components at room temperature, poorly permeates gases, dies out when ignited, and resists local overheating. In cables of this brand, the second insulation of the heating conductors is used.
It turns out 3 protective shells:
- individual - for heating veins;
- waist layer;
- outer capsule.
The second shell eliminates cracks in the first layer and increases resistance. The outer capsule is resistant to concrete and tile adhesive components.
Installation rules
The wiring is checked, for this, the capacities of all existing electrical appliances are added, the load in the future is taken into account. It is recommended to draw a separate line from the dashboard to connect the floors and install the machine.
Work order:
- An installation diagram is drawn up. A gap of 40 - 50 cm is provided for walls, heating pipes, radiators.
- The surface is being prepared. The area is leveled with putty, primed. If there is an expansion joint on the floor, the mats are laid so that the mats with cables do not cross it.
- Places of installation of components, technological joints are marked on the surface. Do not use extension cables or splice them.
- The size of the mats is adjusted according to the scheme. You can cut only the frame, but not the wire. The gap between the heating wires is at least 50 cm.
- A niche for the thermostat and a groove for the supply wires are made in the wall.
- A temperature sensor is installed in the corrugated pipe, the heating mats are finally laid out according to the scheme.
Installation is carried out with the voltage disconnected. After installing the elements, the operability is checked by turning on the electricity.
Popular Electrolux models
Electrolux EMSM kit 2-150-1.5. Placed under different coatings, the base stretches 35% of the total length. Easy to fit in complex areas. Heating cables have 3 degrees of protection.
Set of mats Electrolux EEFM 2-150-3.5. The system is installed without screed, only glue is used. It is connected to concrete with a self-adhesive coating. A high-strength aramid conductor is used, which increases the resistance of the cable to damage.
Heating kit Electrolux EEM 2-150-7. The system assumes one-way docking, which simplifies installation according to the scheme. Good quality fabric backing contributes to the organization of the correct styling in different conditions.
Electrolux ETC 2-17-800 cable floor kit. The system heats up quickly and has a long service life. Wired heaters are placed in a screed and installed in rooms of different geometries.
Set of a film infrared floor Electrolux ETS 220-7. It is placed under different coverings and redistributes heat throughout the year. Placed without the use of wet materials (glue and mortar). Work in rooms with high humidity is not allowed.
