Heating boilers for the dacha: how to ensure maximum

21-09-2018

Heating

Solid fuel boilers for heating cottages are used quite widely. And I must say that this solution has a lot of advantages, ranging from the relatively low cost of fuel to the possibility of operating the heating system in any convenient mode.

In our article we will talk about the features of the use of such structures, focusing on the analysis of their strengths and weaknesses.

For a country house, firewood or coal is a great fuel option!

Advantages and disadvantages of systems

What are the advantages of using solid-fuel boilers in country houses?

Heating system based on solid fuel installation

First, the use of such devices increases the level of autonomy to the maximum. We are not dependent on the presence of gas in the pipeline or on the state of the power line. It is enough to stock up on fuel before the beginning of the heating season, and the cold is not terrible for us.
Secondly, solid fuel systems are considered to be among the most reliable and safe. In any case, it is possible to install them, unlike household gas heating boilers, with your own hands.

Tip! Naturally, this should be done only with the appropriate experience. Yes, and the installation of pipelines with coolant requires skill, so that without expert advice here, perhaps, can not do.

Thirdly, the price of the devices themselves is quite acceptable.. And since a very powerful heating unit is rarely needed for a dacha, you can save a lot here.

As for the cons, they are:

First, the fuel must be stored somewhere, preferably in a place protected from precipitation. So you have to build a woodshed or build a shed for woodpile.

In the photo - canopy for storing firewood

Secondly, such devices are characterized by a great need for fuel, so it will have to be purchased a lot. So even with the low cost of firewood or pellets, you will have to spend money on heating.
Thirdly, the firewood should be periodically enclosed in the furnace, which means that the boiler should be constantly supervised. Solid-fuel boilers with automatic fuel supply are deprived of this drawback, but they are somewhat more expensive than conventional models.

And yet, for a remote dacha such a device would be the best choice primarily because of the lack of alternatives. So if you are planning to purchase a wood-burning or pellet heating boiler, then we advise you to carefully study the following sections.

Choosing a boiler to give

Main varieties

As a rule, solid-fuel boilers for heating are classified according to the type of fuel used. To make it easier for you to analyze the options, the basic information was compiled as a table:

Variety	Special features
Coal	Suitable for cottages that are heated not only in the autumn, but also in the winter. Possess high performance. The amount of fuel stored may be significantly less compared to the amount of firewood for the same period of time.
Wood and pellet	One of the most affordable types of equipment: wood, pellets, and the boilers themselves are relatively inexpensive. Most models are designed for burning firewood of a certain humidity (usually not higher than 10%), so that the stored wood must be dried in a special room before use. Installing a special pellet or woodchip bunker makes it easier to take care of the boiler: once a load of combustible material is loaded, the unit will heat the room for two or three days.
Pyrolysis	Designed for the incineration of solid organic waste. They are very economical because they can use the cheapest fuel.

When approaching the choice of technology from a practical point of view, the most important factor will be accessibility. If logging is carried out in your region, then it is best to purchase a wood model. In regions with a developed mining industry, there is usually no shortage of coal, and therefore its cost will be lower - respectively, the operation of the coal model will be cheaper.

Unit selection parameters

If we have decided on the fuel, then further instructions on the selection of the boiler to the country will deal with the peculiarities of its operation:

For a big cottage you need to buy powerful heating equipment.

Power equipment. This parameter is key because it will depend on it whether the heating equipment can cope with the heating of the room during the cold season. So, if you plan to use a heater in the winter, then its performance should be calculated by the ratio of 1 kWh to 10 m².

Note! This value is valid for houses with standard insulation and ceilings no higher than 3 m, located in the middle zone of the Russian Federation. It is better to entrust the calculation of boiler performance for the northern regions, as well as for buildings with additional heat insulating circuits to professionals.

Volatility. For effective use of heating equipment during a power outage, we will have to purchase an expensive generator. That is why for dachas usually buy boilers with a simple regulating mechanism, whose work does not depend on the availability of voltage in the network.
The amount of fuel loading. Everything is simple here: the larger the bunker, the less often we have to approach the device and add fuel to the furnace. If you use the cottage only occasionally, you can purchase models with one firebox and lay a portion of firewood 5-6 times a day. But for permanent residence it is better to overpay a little for the automatic feeding system.

The bigger the bunker, the less worries!

The presence of a second circuit. If the boiler will be used as the main source of heat, then it would be logical to install a model with a hot water tank. So we will not only provide a comfortable microclimate in the house, but also get a source of hot water for shower and household needs.

Conclusion

In most cases, it is solid fuel boilers to give are the most suitable solution: they are quite effective as a source of heating, and at the same time provide a high level of autonomy. You can familiarize yourself with this kind of devices in detail by viewing the video on the site.