Electric warm skirting board: installation and operation features

In an effort to make your home cozier and more comfortable, we use a variety of new products. One of these innovations, which is actively used by lovers of modern interiors, is an electric warm skirting board. Due to the high thermal efficiency and economy of such heating, its use is fully justified. In this regard, we will consider the features of the installation, as well as the main advantages of warm skirting boards.

Electric warm skirting board: design features

Despite the fact that it was possible to buy a warm electric skirting board in the western market already 20 years ago, for the Russian consumer it is still a novelty. And surprisingly, it did not immediately become very popular, despite the convenience and economy of use, since few were ready to abandon traditional heating systems. In fact, it is one of the most efficient heating devices that can be found today.

It is worth noting that there is not only electric, but also water warm skirting board, which also has certain advantages. But speaking about the use in country houses of our country, as a rule, preference is given to electric models, since this is the only type of energy supply available almost everywhere.

It happens that heating is carried out with the help of liquid or solid fuel. However, this option can hardly be called economically viable, and the effort required for fuel storage and equipment maintenance is much greater. It is much easier to use electricity as a source of energy, especially since the installation of such a system is not particularly difficult.

Regardless of whether it is an electric or a water appliance, outwardly they have the same design: an aluminum strip, the width of which is 3 cm.At the same time, its height can be very different, from 10 to 24 cm.The color and shape can also be what whatever.

The main difference between an electric device and a water one lies inside. If in the second case we are talking about a tubular structure, on top of which ribs are planted, then an electric plinth is a standard heating element or a tubular electric heater.Having a fairly long tube length that occupies the entire internal space of the heater, it perfectly provides the room with heat.

It is also important that a special heat-resistant alloy is used for the manufacture of such heaters, which provides an incredibly long operational life of the device.

The working principle of a warm electric skirting board

According to the principle of operation, the electric skirting board is practically no different from the underfloor heating system, which are often used in private houses. That is, in addition to the heating element, there is also a thermostat, which is responsible for adjusting the set temperature regime.

Temperature control, in turn, is the responsibility of temperature sensors, which are mounted on the wall (slightly above the middle of an adult's height). You can connect such plinth to a regular outlet, however, according to experts, it is better to use a separate cable branch for this purpose, leading it from the switchboard and additionally installing an automatic machine on it.

The choice of thermostats that the modern market is ready to offer to the buyer is more than great. And here it is worth focusing on both the functionality of the device and its cost. Of course, the price of the most multifunctional and complex devices will be much higher than that of simple models.

The most popular are those models that perform all the necessary tasks automatically, without human intervention. Many automated systems of this type allow not only setting the desired temperature, but also pre-programming modes for several days in advance.

The main advantages of warm skirting boards

The operation of a warm electric skirting board is based on several basic principles, which are at the same time the advantages of such a system:

1. The electric skirting board is attached to the wall along the entire perimeter of the room at the traditional installation location of this decorative element.
2. When heated, such a heating device gives off heat not only to the air in the room, but also directly to the walls with which it comes into contact. Thus, heat loss is significantly reduced.
3. Heat energy received from skirting boards, distributed evenly from floor to ceiling. This happens by reducing the convection of air masses in the room.
4. The warm air slowly rising from the plinth does not raise dust from the floor, which also plays a significant role.
5. The skirting board temperature can be adjusted from 40 to 70 ° C. Thus, you can select the most comfortable temperature regime for the weather that is typical for a particular season or day.

According to users, when using such a heating element, the room temperature will definitely not drop below 20 ° C, and this can be considered comfortable living conditions.

Another important point - in comparison with other electric heaters, skirting boards consume significantly less electricity. According to the figures, to produce the same amount of heat, a baseboard requires 30% less energy than a conventional heater. And this is a significant savings if the heating is turned on throughout the day.

An important question often asked by buyers before purchasing warm skirting board - are there any restrictions on the installation of such an element. In fact, there are no actual limits. You can install such skirting boards in absolutely any room. And as for the correspondence of this decorative element to the interior, the choice here is so great that you can easily find the right option.

Helpful advice! Warm skirting boards are an ideal solution for rooms with panoramic glazing, because it is impossible to install standard radiators under such windows, but an electric skirting board will easily solve this problem, and at the same time complement the interior.

How to install a plinth on the floor: DIY installation

Compared to installing any floor heating system, installing warm skirting boards does not require too much construction work. You can install the plinth yourself, and this is done quite simply. Due to their low weight, such heating devices are easily attached to drywall or any other partitions, and you can not worry about fixing it.

The main thing that you need in the process of work is a puncher and the ability to use it. By purchasing skirting boards, you will receive self-tapping screws and brackets in the kit, on which you will mount.

Helpful advice! If you want to decorate only part of the room with an electric skirting board, and not its entire perimeter, then in the rest of the zones you can place an ordinary decorative skirting board that will look the same as a warm one.

The installation of such a heating element is carried out not close to the floor surface, but with a certain gap, about 1 cm. In this case, the distance from the wall should be about 15 mm in order to provide convection to the device and prevent overheating of the device.

The sequence of installation work

In order to fix the electric skirting board, first of all, it is necessary to measure the required height relative to the floor. Mark it on the wall with a simple pencil. Then, having attached the plinth to the wall along the horizontal markings, determine the places where holes for fasteners should appear in the future. Also mark them with a pencil. Then, at the marked points, drill holes with a punch and insert the dowels that come with the kit. Next, screw the panel with self-tapping screws.

After that, you need to hang two brackets on it, on which the heating element will be installed. All that remains for you to do after installation is to connect the device to the network, not forgetting about the thermostat and air temperature sensors. When all the elements are connected, the entire interior is closed with a decorative aluminum panel.

As you can see, the process of installing a warm plinth does not cause any particular difficulties. There are only two nuances that must be taken into account in the process of work:

• in order for the skirting board to look aesthetically pleasing, all panels must be installed at the same level;

• if we are talking about installing a warm skirting board in a room that is large enough in area, and the number of panels that need to be connected exceeds 17 pieces, it is necessary to use several blocks. This is primarily due to the fact that the total power of the panels connected to one unit should not exceed 200 W. Moreover, in the case of using several units, they must be connected separately and in parallel.

It is necessary to make calculations based on the thermal efficiency of each element. Due to the fact that the power of the device can be different, there is no single formula for calculating, and the only thing that you can use as a basis is that 1 kW of thermal energy corresponds to 10 m² of the floor surface that will be heated. However, there is an exception here too - this ratio is only true if the ceiling height in the room does not exceed 2.8 m.

Helpful advice! If you do not want to do the fastening yourself, you can invite a professional to carry out the calculations and installation of the skirting boards. In this case, the price per meter of installation will be about 1000-1200 rubles.

Installing a thermostat for a warm electric skirting board

Before attaching the skirting boards to the floor, you must also take care of the thermostat. Its installation also has its own nuances that must be taken into account during the installation process: it should be located at a height of about 1.2-1.5 m on a section of the wall free of furniture and decor items.

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Installation is carried out as follows: the rear panel of the device is attached to the wall and through the mounting holes, appropriate marks are made at the attachment points using a pencil or marker. Then holes are drilled into which dowels with a diameter of 6 mm will fit. The dowels are fixed, and then the device panel is attached to them using self-tapping screws.

After that, it is necessary to connect all cables that run from the device to the baseboards, temperature sensors, as well as the power source, that is, the outlet. All that remains to be done after that is to install the top plinth panel and check the system is working properly in all modes.

It is also worth thinking about what type of styling you want to use: open or closed. The second option is possible in the case when the installation of a heated baseboard is carried out in parallel with the rest of the repair in the room. In this case, it makes sense to try to hide all the cables in the wall. Otherwise, use special trunks designed for laying cables over a wall.

Helpful advice! Pay attention to the cross-section of the cable that you choose to connect to the AC mains - it is recommended that it be at least 2.5 cm² if you need to connect a whole block of panels at once.

In addition, you can use the information provided by the manufacturer on the packaging as a guide. If you purchase skirting boards from a trusted manufacturer, the kit will always include detailed instructions for installing and connecting, so it will not be difficult to carry out all the necessary work yourself.

As for testing the newly connected device, it is worth taking some time. Provide the device with the opportunity to work in all temperature conditions for some time. This will allow you to verify that the system is working properly. At the same time, carry out constant monitoring so that in the event of any malfunction you can take appropriate measures.

Also, be sure to make sure that the thermostats respond appropriately to reaching a certain temperature regime and automatically turn off the heating of the system.

Warm electric skirting board: reviews of experts and users

After reading the reviews of experts about the environmental friendliness and safety of this heating device, you will be convinced that it is completely safe for health, as well as the ecology of the environment. In addition, this skirting board creates a barrier against cold air masses that move away from the window. Also, a positive factor is that due to the heating of the walls, there will be no high humidity in the room.

At the same time, user reviews often mention the fact that due to the slow rise of air, the dust in the room becomes much less, which has a positive effect on health. The effectiveness of such devices is also noted, claiming that they are able to completely replace traditional methods of heating in rooms. This allows us to conclude that with the proper power for a particular room, this heating method can really be used as the main one.

Thanks to the heating module, which has a unique design, as well as the use of a manifold for connection, the temperature difference between the supply and return lines is no more than 5 degrees. If we compare this figure with the data of traditional heating systems, we can see that it is 4 times less than usual. And this difference provides significant savings in energy costs.

Also, users note the fact that this method of heating allows you to significantly save space, because the baseboards do not take up space, while fully performing the role of radiators. Thus, equipping a similar system in a small apartment, you can simultaneously save money, space and at the same time provide yourself with heat.

Electric infrared warm skirting board is a heat source that perfectly heats the room without drying the air. With all this, it is completely safe to use and in contact with any materials, fabrics and furniture upholstery will not cause a fire.

Electric warm skirting board: the price of products and installation

This is not to say that an electric warm skirting board is a cheap pleasure. The minimum cost of such a product will be about 12.5 thousand rubles. And this is provided that the heating power will be only 500W, and the area that such a plinth will cover will be no more than 8 m².

More powerful and high-quality skirting boards will cost you about 20-25 thousand rubles. However, their capacity will already be 1000W, and the covered area will be 15 m².

Helpful advice! When choosing a warm plinth, the main reference point is the area of ​​the heated room. You should not take a too powerful product for a small room, as well as save money in the case of finishing a large room.

If you are still not sure whether it is worth purchasing such an unusual heating system, it will be useful to familiarize yourself with the prices and reviews. Electric warm skirting board is a new and modern product, the use of which is widely discussed, which will allow you to get comprehensive information about all its properties and characteristics.

Summing up, we can say that, according to numerous reviews, the price of a warm electric skirting board is quite low, given all its positive characteristics, as well as the ability to completely replace traditional heating systems. In addition, such an element will perfectly fit into any interior, because the color, shape and texture of the case can be absolutely any, and are selected solely based on your personal preferences.