What is the purpose of the distribution comb of the heating

03-03-2018
Heating

In heating systems, an important role is assigned to the distribution comb, which is a separate part. It is designed to evenly distribute coolant over all elements. It can be used for the “warm floor” system, which makes it possible to distribute thermal energy evenly. Thus, the air will warm up the room in a steady stream. Today we will take a closer look at this device and tell you about the features of its installation.

Distributive comb for heating in the installation box

What is it for?

The construction of apartments and houses of the old type was carried out using uncomfortable for the modern time main wiring pipes or their consistent installation. Many people encountered uneven heating, and, alas, no one could cope with different pressure in the pipelines. However, today this problem is solved with the help of a distribution comb.

Now, in order to rectify the situation in apartments and houses where the heating system is already standing, it is necessary to change the piping to the collector system. This article will be especially useful for those who are just planning a room heating scheme.

How does the distribution comb heating work

What you can expect after installing the device:

  1. All rooms will equalize the pressure in the pipes.
  2. There will be no problem with a sharp cooling of water in the bathroom when opening the tap, for example, in the kitchen.
  3. Heating in the house will be uniform.

Above is only a part of the merits of collector wiring after mounting the comb.

Tip: to minimize uneven water supply, the device must be installed not only for hot but also for cold water.

Using special taps installed on it, it is possible to shut off the fluid flow in a separate node, which will be convenient during repair work.

What industry offers us

Purpose The device is designed for hot and cold water, they are also available in red and blue so that it can be conveniently used. In this case, during technical works and installation, it is possible to significantly simplify the process.
Kinds Combs for heating are of 3 types: with two, three or four branches. Depends on the choice of the number of water supply units and the wishes of the home owner. If you have more than 4 nodes - the instructions for use allows you to combine with several types of devices, for example, to buy and connect with each other with three and four taps.
What are the distribution combs heating

A big plus collector piping - the ability to install a hidden system. In this case, it will ideally fit into the previously conceived interior of the room where the device will be installed.

If we consider the device from the point of view of safety, it can be considered one of the safest pipe wiring. After the heating comb is installed, the tenants will not become a “time bomb”, which may be threatened with a breakthrough of the mains and hot water flowing out, because it stabilizes its movement.

Tip: if the house has several floors, it is necessary to install the wiring on each.

Thanks to the convenient design of the device, pipes from the risers go directly to the distributor, and then are diverted to the radiators. It is advisable when installing the comb to monitor the same distance between it and the final equipment.

Installation

Installation of the device is complicated, usually takes a lot of time and not everyone can do it by hand. It is better to entrust the work to specialists.

Despite the complexity of installation, when designing modern houses and apartments, they are trying to implement just such a layout, because of its efficiency and ease of use. I am releasing new versions of the devices, taking into account the complexity of the installation, which makes work much easier.

They fix it not only in a special wardrobe, but also to the wall, for which there are mounting clamps in the set. High corrosion resistance allows the comb to serve for many years.

Comb for heating a warm water floor

Below we consider several types of devices that can be made of polymers, steel, brass or copper:

  1. Simple do not have the ability to control the flow of coolant, which is an important quality. The appliances divide the total flow of water into the number of nodes in the house, supply a uniform flow to the kitchen, bathroom, toilet and other places. The design of the device is the simplest - on the nozzle there are special connections from two sides and branches in the amount of from two to four pieces.
  1. Complex ones have many useful additional elements:
    • pipeline fittings;
    • metering and control sensor;
    • automatics.

    Thermal sensors can be with mechanical or electronic system. With their help, it is possible to control the flow and flow of coolant through the pipes of heating.

    In the photo - a complex version of the comb with pressure sensors

    How to choose and not make a mistake

    Before you buy a device, the price of which suits you, consider every little thing.

    Determine what functions the comb should perform, paying particular attention not only to the material, but also to such parameters of the device:

    1. The capacity of the device so that it can cope with the flow of coolant to all nodes.
    2. Calculated pressure comb.
    3. Power consumption based on each connection point.
    4. Will it be possible to further expand it when adding new nodes?
    Installation of collectors for flow and return

    Conclusion

    Comb is a useful and necessary device that plays an important role in the distribution of coolant flow. Her right choice is an important part of the preparatory work, which is difficult to do on your own if you are not well versed in this matter. The video in the article will help you to find additional information on this topic.