Often to acquire a load regulator for electric warm floor, we approach the same way as to buy a conventional key switch or dimmer. That is, the criteria for the choice are power and design of the device. However, thermostat has their own secrets.
Practice shows that the wrong choice of thermostat is a very common mistake in the arrangement of warm floors. At the same time, not only gross miscalculations occur when, say, a dear heating cable is bought a cheap Chinese thermostat, which does not even withstand even voltage jumps. Sometimes the device functions, but does not provide the desired comfort.
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The reason may be concluded, for example, in an irritant noise, created when the instrument is operating. Do not forget that relay thermoregulators make quiet, but completely distinguishable clicks when turning on and off. Therefore, they are not recommended to be installed in the bedroom, especially next to the bed. For recreation areas and relaxation, it is better to choose an absolutely silent electronic model.
In addition, the brightness of the screen may interfere. It is desirable that the possibility of its decrease is provided for by manufacturers. So, in models 320, 330, 530, 540 CALEO, there is an option to reduce the brightness of the screen at night by 90% of the day level.
For children's rooms, select a thermostat with special protection "from children". This feature allows you to block the keyboard of the device from unauthorized presses and, as a result, prevent changing the operating modes of the warm floor.
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The choice of the type of thermostat depends on the preferences of the owners - electronic and mechanical devices are well coped with the tasks assigned to them
As for the design of products, the manufacturers of warm floors try to take into account the interests of the owners of houses and apartments. The thermostat ruler typically include models with special adapters, with which the device can be mounted as standard for electrical installation products. Such frames offer most European manufacturers, including ABB, Legrand, Gira, Jung, Simon Electric and some others. After mounting, thermostators will not differ in style from sockets and switches. And do not forget to find out how to save on heating.
When choosing a thermostat, proceed from the intended mode of operation, as well as from the psychological features of users. For a bedroom or kitchen, where constant heating is not required, it makes sense to acquire an electronic model. It can be controlled using buttons, sensors or remote control. Advanced users should stay on a programmable thermostat that supports various modes of operation, such as model CALEO 920, in which 35 scenarios are provided. And for premises with a constant heating mode, an analog thermostat is perfectly suitable. It can be recommended for the elderly who are not accustomed to electronic gadgets.
Ekaterina Kozyrev
Head of Marketing Department GK K-Technologies
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