Gas heating of a country house: how to organize it most

14-07-2018
Heating

The lack of benefits of civilization is becoming less common. In place of coal and firewood come more modern energy sources. They are cheaper, more environmentally friendly and more convenient, and many have already appreciated this in their experience. Therefore, to organize gas heating of a country house with their own hands today, most real estate owners are keen.

The photo shows a gas heating scheme for a private house.

Pros and cons of such heating

A few decades ago, homeowners were scared by the fantastic prices of natural gas. Moreover, not only fuel was expensive, but also the necessary equipment.

But things are gradually changing for the better. Now natural gas heating country house is much cheaper than other types of fuel.

Advantages of gas heating

Elements of the heating system.
  1. Lack of soot, smoke and harmful substances. Gas burns almost completely, leaving almost nothing behind.
  2. There is no need to build storage facilities for coal, wood or liquid fuels.
  3. The equipment looks aesthetically pleasing, does not take up much space, and is often controlled by automation.
  4. With the presence of the main supply, gas heating of a country house can be done at any convenient time, regardless of the season.
  5. Since the devices are equipped with thermostats, manual adjustment of the temperature mode is excluded. This significantly reduces time and costs.
  6. Heat sources can be placed anywhere in the house. It is even easier to do this if bottled gas is used, rather than trunk gas.
  7. Competently executed installation of gas heating of a country house will relieve from frequent repairs, repairs and adjustments.

Disadvantages of using gas

  1. If you have equipped a bottled gas heating system, its delivery will be quite expensive. Yes, and interruptions with the importation is also possible. In this regard, the main supply is more efficient.
  2. Gas, unfortunately, is explosive, especially the balloon version. For storage will have to take the safest room.

Note! Heating a country house with natural gas requires constant attention and safety. The slightest presence of smell should alert. It should urgently check the system, calling a specialist.

  1. Some owners are strained by the presence in the house of cylinders and supply pipes. In order not to spoil the aesthetic side of things, you have to mask visible flaws.

Kinds of boilers

System with steel floor boiler.

Depending on preferences, and also on features of an interior, the homeowner has the right to choose the most suitable copper.

And there is a difference not only in design, but also in the material from which the device is made.

  1. Steel equipment. It is quite lightweight, with a long service life. The lack of rapid cooling after turning off.
  2. Pig-iron device. Material tested by more than one generation for durability and quality. Therefore, gas autonomous heating of a country house with such a system will last for decades. It has a lot of weight, but reliability is worth it.

In addition to the material, boilers differ in the type of placement in the room.

  1. Floor analogues. In some cases, only this option is acceptable. Devices have an attractive appearance and good performance.
  1. Wall models. This is a kind of miniature boiler room. The compact case contains in itself the heat exchanger with a torch and the operating block. In addition, there is also an expansion tank, circulation pumps, a thermometer, a pressure gauge and safety supplements.

Note! Boilers also differ in the method of exhaust gases. Two categories can be distinguished - with forced and natural weights. In the forced version, the device is equipped with a built-in fan.

This instruction manual recommends installing in houses without an equipped chimney.

Heating convectors

The device gas convector.

For a small country house, or just a room with a small area it is advantageous to install a convector.

The device successfully works on both bottled and main gas.

  1. Connect one gas cylinder to the convector. And he himself is located outside the house, on the outer wall and takes the outside air. Burnt waste is displayed on the street.
  2. Removal of gases and air intake are combined in a special (coaxial) duct. It is arranged according to the “pipe in pipe” principle and passes through the wall. Outside there is only a small diffuser-terminal.
  3. When such a country house heating is used with gas, the interior wiring pipes inside the room are not required. The system can be installed without the participation of specialists. Documents processing in the gas service is also not required, which adds advantages.
  4. From the area of ​​the room that you want to warm, depends on the power and price of the convector. Given the prevailing merits, the cost of the system is fully justified.

Note! This gas heating system of a country house allows the installation of cylinders inside the home. But for the tranquility and convenience of the owners, it is recommended to equip metal boxes for storage outside.

Gas consumption

Fuel consumption based on the area of ​​the house.

Many are interested in how much fuel will be spent on heating and how to save it so as not to go broke.

Of course, much depends on the rational use, but I still do not want to freeze, having a ready-made system.

  1. On average, for heating a house with an area of ​​100 m2 or more, you will use 3-4 cylinders per week. And this is on condition that the house is properly insulated, and the frost is about 20? In the month will have to spend at least 10 000 rubles.
  2. To reduce the flow rate to a minimum, you need to install an automatic device that monitors the temperature regime, fixing leaks, reducing pressure as the temperature rises.
  3. Natural gas heating of a country house, used only when necessary, will save 20–40% of fuel and money. Do not turn on the equipment in vain when you are not at home, and you will save some of the funds.

Conclusion

Proper installation and operation will make your stay in the house comfortable in any weather. You shouldn't be afraid of costs either, because careful handling of the energy carrier brings only benefit (see also the article Heating a private house without gas - how real it is).

Details on the topic can be found in the video in this article.