Temperature regulators for underfloor heating, how to choose
Temperature controllers play an important role in underfloor heating systems. The regulator fulfils a large number of important functions, primarily floor temperature regulation, room temperature regulation. But one of the main purposes of temperature regulators is to protect the heating cable.
The choice of thermostat must be made with an understanding of its purpose. You may never need the functionality of the controller you have purchased, and the additional functions will only get in the way.
Particular attention should be paid to this if the underfloor heating system is installed in elderly people. Not all of them can understand the complex controls, and when faced with difficulties they stop using the floor heating system altogether.
Main types of thermostats
WiFi thermostats There are five types of thermostats most commonly used for underfloor heating systems:
- Mechanical
- Electronic
- Programmable
- Sensory
- WiFi thermostats
Mechanical thermostats
The easiest to use are mechanical thermostats, the so-called “twisters”. Temperature control in these temperature controllers is performed by rotating a disc with the temperature values indicated on it. A temperature sensor installed in the floor switches off the heating when the temperature value indicated on the disc is reached.
The ease of operation of this type of regulator is also very favourable for its price, as these regulators are usually the cheapest in all manufacturers’ ranges.
Electronic thermostats
The main difference between electronic and mechanical thermostats is the presence of a liquid crystal display. It’s practically the same “twist”, the only difference is the display. The display makes it possible to set the required temperature value by pressing the buttons. The display also shows the floor temperature. This minor difference is in practice a more convenient option, as it allows you to clearly see the set temperature value. In a mechanical thermostat, the information is more blurred and it is difficult to set the temperature to the nearest degree. On the other hand, how necessary is it?
Единоразово выставленная температура, которую Вы определите как комфортную для себя, вряд ли часто будет изменяться. Whether it is worth overpaying is in any case up to you to decide.
Programmable thermostats
This type of thermostat allows you to set a specific time for switching the floor heating on and off. In addition, the presented models of programmable thermostats can be programmed for daily or weekly cycles. At night or when everyone is at work, the floor heating can be switched off or its temperature can be lowered. Before waking up or before coming home from work, raise the temperature to the required values.
A weekly cycle will allow all values to be changed to include weekends. As always, there are certain nuances. In the event of illness or a change in work schedule, you will need to spend some time changing the controller settings. You will have to put everything back in place when the mode is resumed.
This type of thermostat will give you convenience in your daily schedules. But in case of any changes in them, illness, holidays, will not allow as quickly as in the case of mechanical or electronic regulator with one movement to change the setting of the desired temperature. These types of controllers will help you to save a lot of energy and you will not have to worry about whether you have switched off the underfloor heating when you leave the house for a long time. This is especially important if the area to be heated is large enough.
Sensor thermostats
With all the advantages and disadvantages of programmable thermostats, touch thermostats also have a touch control panel. This feature makes this type of regulator more informative and easier to operate. In addition, very often regulators of this type have an air temperature sensor built into the housing. This allows you to control not only the floor temperature, but also the room air temperature.
At first glance, this seems like a very useful feature, but the room temperature depends on so many factors. Floor temperature and room temperature are two different values. Operating the controller in “room temperature” mode may cause overheating and failure of the heating cable. The temperature of the underfloor heating must be controlled in any case.
WiFi thermostats
The most convenient type of thermostats. Allows remote control of heating. Control can be done either through the display on the thermostat itself or through an application on the phone or computer. This type of thermostat has many additional functions, such as geofencing, measuring energy costs and the financial component of costs. All standard settings functions: setting temperatures, work schedules, remote access. Control via the application makes setting these functions quick and convenient.
There is no definite answer as to which regulator is best. All types of thermostats are designed to be used by certain people in certain conditions. So what is best for him each one has to decide for himself. We hope this description will help you determine what is best for you.
Temperature controllers play an important role in underfloor heating systems. The regulator fulfils a large number of important functions, primarily floor temperature regulation, room temperature regulation. But one of the main purposes of temperature regulators is to protect the heating cable.
The choice of thermostat must be made with an understanding of its purpose. You may never need the functionality of the controller you have purchased, and the additional functions will only get in the way.
Particular attention should be paid to this if the underfloor heating system is installed in elderly people. Not all of them can understand the complex controls, and when faced with difficulties they stop using the floor heating system altogether.
Main types of thermostats
WiFi thermostats There are five types of thermostats most commonly used for underfloor heating systems:
- Mechanical
- Electronic
- Programmable
- Sensory
- WiFi thermostats
Mechanical thermostats
The easiest to use are mechanical thermostats, the so-called “twisters”. Temperature control in these temperature controllers is performed by rotating a disc with the temperature values indicated on it. A temperature sensor installed in the floor switches off the heating when the temperature value indicated on the disc is reached.
The ease of operation of this type of regulator is also very favourable for its price, as these regulators are usually the cheapest in all manufacturers’ ranges.
Electronic thermostats
The main difference between electronic and mechanical thermostats is the presence of a liquid crystal display. It’s practically the same “twist”, the only difference is the display. The display makes it possible to set the required temperature value by pressing the buttons. The display also shows the floor temperature. This minor difference is in practice a more convenient option, as it allows you to clearly see the set temperature value. In a mechanical thermostat, the information is more blurred and it is difficult to set the temperature to the nearest degree. On the other hand, how necessary is it?
Единоразово выставленная температура, которую Вы определите как комфортную для себя, вряд ли часто будет изменяться. Whether it is worth overpaying is in any case up to you to decide.
Programmable thermostats
This type of thermostat allows you to set a specific time for switching the floor heating on and off. In addition, the presented models of programmable thermostats can be programmed for daily or weekly cycles. At night or when everyone is at work, the floor heating can be switched off or its temperature can be lowered. Before waking up or before coming home from work, raise the temperature to the required values.
A weekly cycle will allow all values to be changed to include weekends. As always, there are certain nuances. In the event of illness or a change in work schedule, you will need to spend some time changing the controller settings. You will have to put everything back in place when the mode is resumed.
This type of thermostat will give you convenience in your daily schedules. But in case of any changes in them, illness, holidays, will not allow as quickly as in the case of mechanical or electronic regulator with one movement to change the setting of the desired temperature. These types of controllers will help you to save a lot of energy and you will not have to worry about whether you have switched off the underfloor heating when you leave the house for a long time. This is especially important if the area to be heated is large enough.
Sensor thermostats
With all the advantages and disadvantages of programmable thermostats, touch thermostats also have a touch control panel. This feature makes this type of regulator more informative and easier to operate. In addition, very often regulators of this type have an air temperature sensor built into the housing. This allows you to control not only the floor temperature, but also the room air temperature.
At first glance, this seems like a very useful feature, but the room temperature depends on so many factors. Floor temperature and room temperature are two different values. Operating the controller in “room temperature” mode may cause overheating and failure of the heating cable. The temperature of the underfloor heating must be controlled in any case.
WiFi thermostats
The most convenient type of thermostats. Allows remote control of heating. Control can be done either through the display on the thermostat itself or through an application on the phone or computer. This type of thermostat has many additional functions, such as geofencing, measuring energy costs and the financial component of costs. All standard settings functions: setting temperatures, work schedules, remote access. Control via the application makes setting these functions quick and convenient.
There is no definite answer as to which regulator is best. All types of thermostats are designed to be used by certain people in certain conditions. So what is best for him each one has to decide for himself. We hope this description will help you determine what is best for you.
