Heating in a 2-storey building. Heating system diagrams for a two-story private house. Modern style: scheme "Leningradka"

The warmth in the house is an important condition for a comfortable stay. So a lot will depend on how responsibly you approach planning, from the health of the household to the safety of the entire building. The topic of today's conversation is the heating scheme of a 2-storey private house.

How to minimize heat loss, create an optimal temperature regime in the house and at the same time save on materials and fuel - all this in our material.

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Why do you need a heating scheme for a 2-storey private house and its main components

The task of selecting equipment for is not an easy one. To solve it, you need to have a complex of engineering knowledge, mathematician data and practical experience. Professionals cope with the design of heating for a private house in a few hours. It can take a few days for an amateur. In this case, useful and important information about formulas for calculation, types and types of heating systems, features of heating devices with different heat carriers will come in handy.

First of all, let's figure out what a heating circuit is. This is a graphic plan in which all the locations of the elements of the heating system are indicated and how they are connected into a single network.

In a private house, heating can only have a closed circuit for obvious reasons, because the main source of heat is located in the building itself.

The simplest example of a scheme is a single closed pipe that encircles the building around the perimeter. The coolant heats up in and, gradually cooling down, passes along the circuit, returning to the original point in order to warm up again. They used to do this with their own hands in private houses. The scheme of such a circuit is extremely simple, and, it would seem, why invent something new? But this simple system had significant drawbacks - only the first rooms on the way from. Those rooms that were at the end of the heating ring were unlucky. The temperature regime there was unsatisfactory. Mold grew on the walls, and it was uncomfortable to be in them for a long time. In addition, for a full-fledged heating, a volumetric one was required, and with it you cannot install furniture to the walls.

It was replaced by modern heating devices, with elegant, different heat carriers and complex wiring systems that allow evenly distribute heat throughout the house.

Combined heating is used for greater efficiency in modern homes. They use, for example, a traditional water circuit with and, which are turned on for heating a bathroom or in living quarters.

They are used as heat generators on solid or liquid fuels, heat pumps, solar collectors and others.

In addition to the heat source, it should be determined whether the coolant circuit will have forced or gravity movement. This factor is also one of the most important in the construction of the circuit. For natural circulation, a careful calculation of the pipe slope and is necessary. With forced circulation, it is a little easier, the movement is carried out using an electric pump, but the heat in the house will depend on the availability of electricity. Residents of suburban households know that the availability of this electricity depends on many factors and is not guaranteed.

Another important point for choosing a scheme is the type of coolant. It can be water, air or oil. If the choice is made in favor of air, then it is most likely or. The air can be heated using electrical appliances - or infrared radiators. Water is the most commonly used heat transfer medium. It keeps warm well, heats up easily. For the safety of the pipeline, anticorrosive substances are added to the water and installed to collect sediment.

Advice!If heating is installed in the country and the heating of the building is intermittent, antifreeze is added to the water. So in the absence of the owners, the coolant will not freeze and will not burst the pipes.

Oil fired electric heaters are a great option if you can afford the high energy bills. They effectively heat the room, keep warm for a long time even after turning off.

Having selected the type of heating, features, circuit and coolant, you can start creating a diagram. Here are some examples of what a heating project looks like:

How to choose a heat source

Most often, the source of thermal energy is selected not for reasons of economy or convenience, but forcedly, guided by the peculiarities of the location of the housing and its remoteness from the necessary communications. If there is no electricity, it is clear that installing electric heaters will not work. The absence of a mains gas main will force you to make a choice in favor of solid fuel, and the absence of access roads to the house will make you completely turn to alternative energy sources. Consider different heating options and their features.

Heating a private house with electricity: the main nuances

There are two methods of electric heating in a private house:

with help connected to the network;
with the help of a heating system with radiators.

Disputes about which is better - separate heaters or, continue constantly. Supporters of electric boilers cite the long-term preservation of heat in the system as an argument. That is, the traditional coolant cools slowly, and, therefore, such a system is more efficient and economical. On the other hand, convectors and oil heaters heat up a room much faster, while infrared radiators heat objects in the room, each of which becomes a kind of battery.

Everything is good, but keep in mind that when choosing such a heating, you find yourself in direct dependence on the electricity supplier, and they, as mentioned above, sometimes fail.

In addition, the electrical network in the house must be ready for such a load, because heating appliances consume a large number of kilowatts. That is, although it is not necessary to create a heating project, you will have to carefully approach the development of a home power supply project.

And the last difficulty you will have to face: the cost of electricity. Today, electricity prices are quite high, despite the fact that our state produces it in huge quantities, sufficient even for sale abroad. Such heating will cost you a pretty penny.

If we talk about which system is more suitable for a two-story house, then listen to the opinion of professionals. And they advise using closed systems for multi-storey structures, which guarantee uniform heating of the entire circuit.

System circulation options

We have already touched on the topic of forced or natural circulation in closed and open systems. It should be added that the principle of natural movement of the coolant is only suitable for systems that heat small areas and are equipped with low-power boilers. The maximum pipeline length in such a circuit is 30 meters. Gravitational heating systems for two-story houses are rare. The efficiency of such heating is lower than that of designs with a pump.

Let's compare the main pros and cons of heating with natural or forced circulation:

Natural	Forced
pros
Does not depend on the source of electricity	Can be used in rooms with complex geometries and place pipes for maximum aesthetics
Economical as it does not need an additional pump	Convenient to regulate the room temperature
Does not emit extraneous noise and vibration	Can be used for multi-storey buildings
Easy to install and maintain	Works with small diameter pipelines
Works for some time after the boiler is turned off	Has a long service life
Minuses
Heats up for a long time	Pump noise during operation
Can't use polymer pipes	Dependence on the source of electricity
Not suitable for multi-storey buildings
Schemes
Heating scheme for a two-story house with natural circulation	Heating scheme with forced circulation of a two-story house

Wiring types and their features

The wiring diagram of the heating system in a private house is the result of the work of engineering, this process should not be underestimated.

Layouts can be roughly divided into three categories:

towards vertical or horizontal;
through the pipeline to two-pipe or one-pipe;
in the direction of movement to dead ends and oncoming ones.

In a two-story house heating project, two types of the listed categories must be present. This is not to say that some of these types are good or bad; in each specific case, the best option should be selected. But how to do that?

The first choice - one-pipe or two-pipe heating distribution in a private house? Opinions differ dramatically on this issue, and all arguments should be examined before coming to a decision.

What one-pipe systems look like

A single-pipe heating system of a private house looks like one circuit with a boiler and radiators. It is ideal for a one-storey building. There is only one riser to which all other devices are connected.

The one-pipe system can be horizontal or vertical, depending on the location of the riser.

Diagram of a one-pipe heating system with bottom wiring:

If this type of system is used for a two-story building, a vertical riser is used. Diagram of a one-pipe heating system for a two-story house with a vertical riser:

Advantages and disadvantages of one-pipe wiring:

pros	Minuses
The installation of such a system will require less, it is easy to install it yourself.	Do not connect more than ten radiators to a vertical riser. The lower floors will not get enough heat.
The cost of the system will be much lower due to fewer materials.	With such a wiring, you cannot use thermal valves and regulate the air temperature in a particular room.
	For one-pipe wiring, the installation of a circulation pump is required. Without it, the system's efficiency will be extremely low.

For your information! Modern radiators have regulators and valves that allow you to regulate the temperature even with one-pipe wiring.

What are two-pipe systems

A two-pipe heating system with top wiring allows the coolant to rise up and then move to each radiator separately. Thus, each one has two pipelines with inlet and outlet flow.

An example of a two-pipe heating system diagram of a two-story private house:

The advantages and disadvantages of such a circuit:

Minuses	pros
Compared to a single pipe system, higher material costs will be required. In such a system, there are many more adapters, taps and other accessories.	Uniform heating of all rooms. The coolant enters each battery at the same temperature.
	In such a circuit, natural circulation can be used. No need for a powerful electric pump.
	There is no need to shut down the entire circuit to repair the radiator.
There are difficulties in installing a double-circuit heating of a private house with your own hands.	You can use a dead-end or passing method of movement of the coolant.
	This contour is perfect for large buildings.

For your information! Heating specialists recommend installing thermostatic valves and drain valves on each radiator for urgent repairs.

German practicality: Tichelmann's scheme

German engineer Albert Tichelman was the first to suggest changing the principle of the return flow in the heating system. The meaning of the Tichelman system in a two-story house is that all circulation circuits have the same length, which allows you to maintain a constant uniform pressure.

Tichelman's scheme for a two-story house:

Tichelmann's design should span the entire building, connecting the floors. Experts recommend additionally installing a pump on each floor to circulate the coolant. Some recommend installing one common vertical riser and from it to do the wiring across the floors. For better regulation of the temperature regime in the premises, balancing taps are installed in the circuit. They allow precise floor adjustments.

What is good and what is bad in Tichelman's loop for two floors:

pros	Minuses
Can be used in rooms with any geometry	Longer piping leads to higher material costs
In such a circuit, it is possible to install a large number of radiators.	Small diameter pipes cannot be used
Uniform heating of rooms	Small diameter pipes cannot be used
Easy to install	There are difficulties with hinge laying in non-standard door and window openings
Resistance to adverse factors and long service life

Now the Tichelman system is one of the most popular among the owners of country houses.

Modern style: scheme "Leningradka"

In the classic heating system "Leningradka" for a two-storey house, heating batteries are placed at the same level along the perimeter of the building. According to the location of the pipeline, it can be vertical or horizontal. A two-story building is characterized by the use of a vertical pipeline. It is more difficult to install, but the efficiency of such a system is much higher than horizontal.

Leningrad heating system, scheme for a two-story house:

In modern design of such systems, fittings and other additional equipment are actively used, which significantly increases the efficiency of the circuit. A pump can be used to circulate the coolant, but Leningradka will cope with natural circulation.

The advantages and disadvantages of the scheme:

pros	Minuses
It is quite possible to carry out the installation of heating of a private house "Leningradka" with your own hands. The circuit diagram is simple and accessible for a novice master.	to draw up the project must be done by professionals
High system efficiency	to draw up the project must be done by professionals
Relatively low costs for materials for installation	System tuning and balancing required
It is possible to repair radiators without shutting down the entire circuit.	System tuning and balancing required

Collector heating system: features and benefits

The collector heating circuit of a two-story house has a main distinguishing feature: each battery has its own piping. This makes it possible to regulate the heating of each radiator or turn it off altogether if necessary. The main element of such a circuit is a collector. This is a fragment of a large diameter pipe with one inlet and many outgoing pipes. Each output can be connected to its own circuit.

Collector circuit diagram:

Now about the advantages and disadvantages of such a system:

pros	Minuses
Each radiator can be controlled separately: adjust the temperature and turn off	Heating a building with such a circuit will require more energy
For such a system, you can use thin pipes and even hide them in the thickness of the wall.	The system has a high level of hydraulic resistance, so you cannot do without one, but rather several pumps
You can mount multiple contours for different floors or rooms. This is great if you plan on doing some of them.	The system is dependent on electricity to function.

To better imagine the features of collector heating of a two-story house, video material on the topic:

Radiant heating system and its scheme

Using a radial heating system for a two-story house is one of the most effective options. It is guaranteed to provide your home with warmth and at the same time save on energy. In this case, you will need to install not one, but several collectors, one per floor. And, in addition, each floor has its own supply and return branch.

Important! For radiant heating of a house, it is important to carefully insulate the walls.

Beam layout:

Positive and negative points:

The beam system is great for multi-storey structures. It makes no sense to install it in a small number of rooms.

Thermal calculation of the heating system: what is it for

A sign of a professional approach to the development of a heating scheme is the calculation of heat loss. Do I need to do it if we are talking only about a private home ownership of a couple of floors?

What will give us this calculation:

we will establish how much power the boiler will need;
calculate the number of radiators for each room;
find out how much heating the house will cost;
we will understand how you can avoid heat loss;
we will determine the probability of destruction of building materials and finishes from dampness and temperature extremes.

The only difficulty is that it is difficult to calculate the heating of a private house with your own hands. It will take a lot of time and nerves. So, when starting the calculations, please be patient and use calculators to simplify the process.

Calculation of the power of the heating boiler by the area of \u200b\u200bthe house, the formula

If you make a mistake with the choice of the boiler, keep in mind that the result will be an overconsumption of fuel and a decrease in the life of the system. If the boiler runs on solid fuel, then it will have to be cleaned much more often.

Advice! When calculating the required boiler power, set aside a small margin in case of extreme temperature drops.

Before starting the calculation, you should determine the possible heat loss of the building. This is a very difficult part of the job that requires many indicators to be taken into account.

The dimensions of the heat loss are influenced by the materials of the walls, and. Consider the presence of warm floors and the type of wiring used. Organizations professionally engaged in such calculations even take into account household appliances in the house, from which heat can be generated during operation. But such accuracy, in principle, is useless.

In a simplified version, it is believed that for the middle zone, one kilowatt of thermal energy is enough to heat ten square meters of area. Thus, if the area of \u200b\u200byour house is, for example, 100 squares, then you should purchase a boiler with a capacity of 10 kilowatts. This norm corresponds to standard rooms with standard ceiling heights. If the house has non-standard dimensions, you still have to do the calculations.

If it's just high ceilings, do it simply: calculate and apply the coefficient. If we take the standard height of 270 centimeters as a unit, then with a height of, for example, 320 centimeters, you get a coefficient of 1.2. Use it. Thus, multiplying our ten kilowatts (at a hundred square meters) by 1.2, we get the required power of 12 kilowatts.

Another important factor is climatic. That is, 1 kilowatt is for central Russia. And for the northern regions, at least 2 is required, for the Moscow region - 1.5, for the south - 0.9. This should be taken into account when calculating.

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Expansion tank calculation and its features

The task of the expansion tank is to maintain optimal pressure in the system, preventing water hammer and pipeline rupture. With an open system, the calculation of the tank size is not particularly important. It's just a container in the attic. It is better to use a large tank so that the water does not spill out even if it boils in the pipes.

It is much more difficult if the system is closed.

For the calculation, you will need to calculate the total volume of the circuit with and radiators. The technical documentation of the batteries contains an indication of the volume of the coolant. It remains only to calculate the volume of the pipeline using the formulas for the sixth grade of a comprehensive school. It is clear that you will not get a completely accurate figure, and it doesn't matter. Returning to the topic of simplified calculations, we note that on average, 1 kilowatt of boiler power accounts for about 15 liters of coolant, provided that modern equipment is used. That is, for our hypothetical house of 100 squares and a boiler of 10 kilowatts, 150 liters of water are required. Next, you need to apply the formula:

Tank volume \u003d coolant volume x 0.04 (4% - expansion coefficient) / membrane efficiency value in the tank.

The latter indicator is not difficult to find in the technical documentation for the expansion tank. If the procedure seems too complicated for you, use a calculator.

In the process of equipping the heating system, a number of tasks arise for the owner of a two-story house. First of all, the owner will have to choose the optimal project for heating a two-story house, starting from the features of the layout of the building, available finances and the availability of a certain type of fuel. Step by step, implementing the heating system, which is provided by the heating scheme of a two-story private house, the owner will be able to efficiently and evenly heat all the key and auxiliary rooms in the building throughout the cold season.

Most often, when making turnkey heating, contractors prefer a water heating system, however, depending on the external conditions and the wishes of the owners, an electric boiler or a wood stove can be used as the basis of the circuit. At the same time, a typical basic heating scheme for a private two-story building, in the course of the work of contractors, is adapted by specialists to the needs of a particular house. Competently made adjustments to the heating project will allow you to achieve the most efficient operation of the circuit and avoid system breakdowns in the future.

A standard heating system for a two-story house uses traditional elements. They carry out heating of the coolant, its circulation and heat transfer. Elements of the heating system are mounted according to the instructions of the heating system diagram of a two-story house, drawn up by heating engineers in advance, taking into account the thermal needs of the house.

The main elements of the scheme are:

boiler or stove;
piping system;
batteries;
regulators and sensors;
shutoff valves and fittings.

Having correctly selected the elements in terms of power and purpose, the owner will achieve that the heating system of a private two-story house will be implemented at the highest level and will allow to establish the optimal microclimate in the room in a matter of minutes.

Scheme selection

At the moment, experts suggest using several promising schemes.

The diagrams differ in the way of piping, the use of various types of connection of radiators, features of the circulation of the coolant and options for the location of risers.

Since all houses differ in layout, area and degree of insulation, the heating system of a two-story private house should be selected individually.

What type of radiator connection to choose?

Today, one-pipe and two-pipe connection schemes are most often used. It is worth considering them in more detail.

One-pipe scheme

One-pipe heating distribution in a two-story house was popular in those years when fuel was cheap, and it was not always possible to find material for circuit equipment. connection assumes the absence of return risers, in view of this, a much smaller number of pipes and fittings must be spent on its implementation. However, the savings in materials are not offset by the efficiency of the circuit. Such a scheme does not allow regulating the temperature of individual batteries in the circuit and in practice shows itself as insufficiently functional and primitive heating wiring.

Two-pipe scheme

It is considered more preferable to connect heating radiators in a two-story house, which assumes the elimination of all the disadvantages of a one-pipe scheme. Of course, for the implementation of such a project, large costs will be required for the purchase of materials and payment for the labor of installers, however, the laboriousness of the work on connecting the radiators will be justified by the economy and functionality of the system.

A feature of the scheme is the supply of a pipeline with a hot coolant to each radiator, which, after cooling, is discharged along the return line.

Two-pipe heating systems, the horizontal wiring of which is more preferable and requires an insulated riser, are currently the best schemes for private houses. They provide uniform heating and smooth cooling of the coolant, and also allow you to regulate the temperature of each radiator connected to the circuit and equipped with a thermostat.

Wiring options

Autonomous heating of a two-story cottage, the schemes of which can be downloaded on the network, may involve upper and lower piping. Since a private two-story house has an attic and a basement, the owner can choose any of the proposed layouts. If the owner decided to use the attic, then the coolant supply through the upper wiring will be made to the installed risers, and then to the radiators. If the owner has chosen the lower wiring of the heating system, then the heated coolant is supplied from the boiler from below, that is, from the basement room.

Beam scheme

An efficient radiant heating system for a two-story house invites owners to abandon the traditional laying of pipelines along the walls. Such a design solution contributes to the rapid cooling of the coolant and is a problem when heating a large two-story house. Instead, the ray system recommends using several separate circuits for heating, with the pipes not laid along the walls, but along the floor.

A properly installed radiant heating system has several advantages:

Collector circuit

Modern heating projects for a private two-story house can offer owners to use the collector circuit for connecting devices. Its principle consists in a two-pipe floor-by-floor connection of radiators, while the pipelines connecting the circuit elements can be hidden under the floor covering, window sills or under the ceiling. The scheme can be adjusted depending on the layout of the house... The only constant condition is the installation of a heating boiler on the first floor, and an expansion tank to compensate for the pressure level of the coolant - on the second floor.

The owners choose the collector option for connecting radiators for several reasons:

Heating medium circulation type

The heating scheme can provide for forced and natural circulation of the coolant. As a rule, the gravity heating system of a two-story private house, the scheme of which is drawn up individually, in many respects loses to the heating system with forced circulation. Therefore, private home owners use additional equipment such as electrical equipment to pressurize the circuit. The pump provides the best circuit performance and efficient heat transfer throughout the radiator system.

Final choice

There is no definite answer to the question: which scheme of heating a house is more preferable. Owners should remember that the design of heating a private two-story house is a purely individual process that depends on a number of external conditions and factors. Therefore, they need to choose a scheme that will satisfy the needs of the house for heat and will not hit their pockets with the huge costs of purchasing materials.

The basis for any heating project is a properly designed circuit. It defines the installation order, the characteristics of the components and the parameters of the entire system. This is especially true for the heat supply of a two-story cottage or summer house. The heating system of a 2-storey private house can be built according to several schemes.

Features of heating a 2-storey building

General heating scheme of a 2-storey building

The specificity of the organization of heat supply for buildings with a height of more than one floor is the uniform distribution of heat energy from batteries throughout all rooms. Therefore, it is necessary to solve the question - how to make heating in a 2-storey building with optimal parameters.

A professional designer takes into account all the nuances. The best option is to purchase a ready-made scheme or adapt a standard one for heating the house. When solving this problem, the following factors are taken into account:

The total area of \u200b\u200bthe building and its characteristics. Do-it-yourself heating of a 2-storey private house is possible only with good insulation of the outer walls, the installation of modern window structures.
Planned budget. It affects the quality of the purchased components and the choice of the circuit.

It is possible to make effective heating of a private 2-storey house with your own hands only after the initial analysis of this data.

It is best to use a copy of a house plan as a basis for drawing up a layout of piping and system components. This allows you to calculate the amount of consumables.

Gravity heating or forced circulation?

First of all, you need to decide on the best option for the circulation of the coolant. It can be gravitational or forced. The heating system of a 2-storey private house with medium and large area is built on the basis of the latter.

The operation of the gravitational system is based on the natural circulation of the coolant, which occurs as a result of its thermal expansion. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the restrictions - the length of the pipeline should not be more than 60 lm, for the system to work, an accelerating riser is required. It is these factors that determine the choice of a water heating scheme for a private 2-storey building with a circulation pump.

An open or closed system can also be used for heating. In the first case, heating schemes for a 2-storey building are made with horizontal piping, which is not always convenient in terms of installation and operation. The best option would be to install a closed circuit. It has the following advantages:

Possibility of horizontal installation of pipelines. This minimizes the space required for installation.
Improved circulation due to increased system pressure - from 1.5 to 6 bar.
Heat transfer from all devices (radiators and batteries) will be the same.

Such heating schemes for a 2-storey building must be equipped with a circulation pump. Without this, it is impossible to ensure the normal speed of movement of the coolant.

It is possible to make high-quality heating in a 2-storey building only after calculating its heat losses.

Layout of pipes for heating a two-story house

The next step is to choose a method for piping. It affects the rate of passage of the coolant, the degree of its cooling and the possibility of regulating the characteristics of heat supply.

Do-it-yourself heating design for a 2-storey private house is carried out on the basis of an analysis of all factors. Consider the most important of them that affect the choice of the layout of the supply lines:

One-pipe. There is only one pipeline in the system, to which radiators are connected in sequential order. For one-pipe heating of a private 2-storey house with your own hands, rapid cooling of the coolant is characteristic. Therefore, it is used to heat buildings with a small area of \u200b\u200bup to 80 m²;
Two-pipe. It is designed to distribute heat evenly. An additional return line allows the batteries to be connected in series, which reduces heat loss during the circulation of the coolant. The best option for a low-temperature heating system of a 2-storey private house;
Collector. It can be used to create several separate heating circuits connected to one manifold. In the collector circuit of water heating of a private 2-storey building, you can regulate the volume of hot water inflow in each individual circuit. The disadvantage is the large amount of materials required.

An important point is the choice of pipe material. In a closed heating circuit of a 2-storey building, it is recommended to use polypropylene mains. It is important to take into account that the maximum permissible hot water temperature should not exceed + 90 ° C.

It is also mandatory to install shut-off and safety valves. The latter include air vents, drain valves and expansion tanks.

Water or antifreeze is most often used as a heat carrier. The latter is preferable if the system is likely to be exposed to low temperatures.

Heating installation rules

Complex heat supply scheme

Having chosen the optimal heat supply scheme, you can proceed to the practical implementation of the plan for arranging a two-story house. At the first stage, the plan is adjusted and adapted for a specific cottage or summer cottage.

If the gravitational heat supply scheme was chosen as the basis, then the following rules for installing its components should be observed:

Mandatory pipe slope. In the supply line, the slope is carried out from the boiler, in the return - to it. On average, the slope should be 5-10 mm per 1 lm.
Diameter of pipelines. For a gravitational system, it is recommended to choose pipes with a large cross-section - about 40 mm. This way you can reduce the effect of friction of water on the inner surface of the lines on the circulation.
The mount should be spaced 60-70 mm apart.

To control the degree of heating of the coolant, temperature sensors are installed in critical sections of the pipeline. The system must necessarily include a unit for adding a coolant. This is most often done through an expansion vessel located at the highest point of the circuit.

Collector heating circuit

In heat supply with forced circulation, special attention is paid to the selection of additional components. In addition to pipes, radiators and a boiler, the following components must be present in the heat supply circuit:

Expansion tank. It is installed before the return line inlet to the boiler.
Safety group including air vent, drain valve and pressure gauge. Mounted on the supply line.
Correct piping of radiators - installation of thermostats and Mayevsky taps.

For a system with forced circulation, two-pipe or collector piping is most often chosen. A single-pipe scheme will be ineffective, since it will not be able to provide optimal heating indicators for radiators.

The design of collector heating is challenging. In this case, it is very difficult to draw up a diagram and select components on your own. Therefore, it is best to entrust this work to specialized companies.

For a collector heat supply system, a circulation pump must be installed in the piping of each manifold.

Alternative heating options for a two-story house

In some cases, installation of hot water heating is impossible or impractical. At present, it is possible to make another type of heat supply in a 2-storey building using alternative sources of heat energy.

The most effective is geothermal heating. With the right organization, it practically does not depend on external weather conditions. If, in addition to heating a 2-storey private house, you need to do it yourself and a hot water supply system, solar collectors are installed.

Solar collectors in heating

In winter, their effectiveness is low. Therefore, solar collectors work only together with the main heating system of a private two-story house. The advantage of such a scheme is the possibility of using it for heating domestic water in the summer.

Another option is to install a film electric heating system. Its principle of operation is based on the resistive effect - when current passes through the carbon strips, IR waves are generated. They, in turn, heat the surface of objects that fall into the area of \u200b\u200baction of the LEP. However, for such a system a prerequisite is good thermal insulation of the building. The maximum possible power of the circuit is about 220 W / m². Therefore, heat losses in the house should be minimal.

All of them are characterized by the high cost of the component components. Therefore, traditional heat supply systems for a 2-storey private house with gas or solid fuel boilers are most often used.

The video material shows an example of collector heating of a 2-storey building.

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Heating scheme of a two-story house - types of heating systems: two-pipe, one-pipe heating system of a 2-storey private house + Video

The optimal heating scheme for a 2-storey private house is selected taking into account many factors: efficiency, cost and complexity of installation, availability of reliable power supply and frequency of use. In addition, projects of water heating systems must take into account a number of customer's personal requirements for the interior design of rooms, which not every type of piping and heating devices can satisfy.

Possible options

In order to choose the right wiring method, it makes sense to take existing heating schemes suitable for houses with two floors, and analyze the pros and cons of each of them. Most often, the following options are considered and implemented:

one-pipe horizontal scheme ("Leningrad");
one-pipe heating system of a two-story house with vertical risers and natural movement of the coolant;
a two-pipe dead-end scheme with branches of equal length or an annular passing system with a circulation pump;
collector circuit for heating a two-story house with forced water circulation;
water heated floors;
skirting heating, also two-pipe.

The wiring options for the installation of radiators can be either open type (communicating with the atmosphere) or closed type (operating with excess pressure). Homeowners who want to provide water heating for household needs should be aware that the heating scheme for a two-story house with a double-circuit heat generator does not differ from the wiring supplied to a conventional boiler with 1 circuit. The difference lies in the operation: any heating system of a two-story house with a double-circuit boiler heats water for radiators and hot water supply alternately. When the hot water tap is open, the heating of the coolant stops, the unit completely switches to DHW.

One highway: pros and cons

The single-pipe heating system of a two-storey house - the "Leningradka" scheme - consists of one main line laid horizontally along the perimeter of the building, above the floor of each floor. Heating devices are connected to the main line with 2 ends, alternately. This type of heating network is well suited for houses where two floors occupy a small area (up to 80 m² each). There are reasons for this:

The coolant entering each subsequent radiator has an ever lower temperature due to the addition of chilled water from the previous batteries. Therefore, the length of the ring is limited to 4-5 heaters.
In order to heat well the second floor and the rooms where the last batteries are located, their heat transfer should be increased by adding sections.
The horizontal network of a two-story house with natural circulation should be carried out with a large slope (up to 1 cm per 1 m running pipe). The boiler is installed in a recess, and an expansion tank is located in the attic, which is in communication with the atmosphere.

The Leningrad distribution of heating a two-story house with forced supply of a coolant works much more stable and efficiently than by gravity. For natural circulation in a private house, it is better to make vertical risers piercing the ceilings and distributing heat to the radiators near the windows. The supply of water to the risers is carried out from a horizontal collector laid in the attic, the return to the boiler is carried out along the same line running above the floor of the 1st floor.

As in the first case, an open expansion tank is placed in the attic of a 2-storey cottage, and the lines are laid with a slope. If the heating system is closed, then the slopes are required minimum (3 mm per linear meter of the pipe), and the membrane tank is placed in the boiler room.

Single-pipe heating wiring for a two-story house, although inexpensive to install, is difficult in calculation and execution.

And not every owner will like it when large-diameter pipelines pass through part of the premises, they have to be hidden under boxes.

Optimal solution - 2 lines

The two-pipe heating system of a two-story house is good in that the coolant is directed to the heating devices through one pipe, and returns through the other. In private housing construction, 3 types of such systems are used:

dead-end, in it the coolant reaches the last battery and flows back, the streams move towards each other;
passing, where the supply and return flow flows in 1 direction, and the circuit is a closed ring;
collector, characterized by an individual supply of heated water to each radiator from the distribution manifold.

All two-pipe water heating schemes for a 2-storey private house are easy to do with your own hands, this is their advantage. If the architecture of the building is not too complicated, and the area does not exceed 300 m², then it is possible to assemble the pipeline network without preliminary calculations. The feed from the boiler is made with a pipe of 25-32 mm, branches - 20-25 mm, and connections - 16 mm. It is understood that the coolant is impelled to move by the pump. Gravity heating of a two-story house, when two large pipes pass through all the rooms, will not please anyone.

Dead-end and passing schemes are similar in installation, and when installing a collector system, pipelines will have to be laid directly to the batteries in the floor. This is an option for developers who have high requirements for the interiors of premises, since pipes will not be visible on the walls of the rooms. It can also be implemented in a private house with your own hands, although equipment and materials will cost more than with a dead-end scheme.

When arranging a dead-end system, it is important to divide all radiators installed in a two-story house equally into groups in order to stretch branches of the same length to them. It is customary to do this: 2 branches on the 1st floor, two more - on the second, the supply of the coolant upward - directly from the boiler through the riser. The associated scheme is implemented differently: the supply pipeline is laid horizontally from the first to the last device, and the reverse starts from the first and goes to the boiler, collecting cooled water from all batteries. So, a ring is formed around the perimeter of the house, serving all the radiators.

Two-pipe systems are united by common advantages:

supplying all heating devices with a coolant with the same temperature;
reliability in work;
the convenience of balancing, especially the passing scheme;
the ability to effectively control the heating operation using various automation;
simplicity of DIY installation.

Heating floor and baseboard

Pipes with hot water, laid in the floor with a calculated pitch, allow uniform heating of the premises with the entire surface of the floor covering. From each heating circuit, whose length does not exceed 100 m, the connections converge to a manifold with a mixing unit, which provides the required flow rate of the heat carrier and its temperature within the range of + 35 ° ... + 45 ° C (maximum + 55 ° C). The collector is powered directly from the boiler by one branch and controls heating on 2 floors simultaneously. Positive sides of a warm floor:

uniform heating of the space of the rooms;
heating is comfortable for people, since heating comes from below;
low water temperature saves up to 15% on energy resources;
any level of system automation is possible - operation from thermostats, weather sensors or according to the program included in the controller;
the system with the controller can be controlled from a distance - via GSM-connection or the Internet.

Similar automatic control systems are being introduced into the collector circuit of a two-story cottage. The disadvantage of underfloor heating is the high cost of materials and installation work, which are difficult to do on your own.

Heating skirting boards are a suitable option for any private house, not just a two-story one. These heaters in the form of large skirting boards are copper or aluminum convectors connected in a two-pipe scheme. They surround the premises around the perimeter, heating the air from all sides. Skirting heating is easy to install and meets any interior design requirement.

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Heating a two-story private house with your own hands - schemes

Two-storey houses require a special approach to the design and installation of heating systems. Here it is necessary to take into account the large length of pipelines, a large number of radiators, the height of the building and many other factors. What is the optimal heating scheme for a 2-storey private house? Let's try to answer this question as part of our review. In it we will consider:

Use of one-pipe and two-pipe heating systems;
The benefits of open and closed systems;
Location of expansion tanks;
Radiator connection diagrams.

We will also select the best and most optimal schemes that will allow you to build high-quality and efficient heating in a two-story house.

Two-storey houses can have a very different area, ranging from several dozen and ending with hundreds of square meters. They also differ in the location of the rooms, the presence of outbuildings and heated verandas, the position to the cardinal points. Focusing on these and many other factors, one should decide on the natural or forced circulation of the coolant.

A simple scheme for the circulation of the coolant in a private house with a natural circulation heating system.

Heating schemes with natural circulation of the coolant are distinguished by their simplicity. Here the coolant moves through the pipes on its own, without the help of a circulation pump - under the influence of heat it rises up, enters the pipes, is distributed over the radiators, cools down and enters the return pipe to go back to the boiler. That is, the coolant moves by gravity, obeying the laws of physics.

The heating system of a two-story private house, created using natural circulation, should provide for a limited length of pipelines - the length of horizontal sections should not exceed 30 meters. Otherwise, the natural hydraulic pressure is simply not enough to circulate the heated coolant. Also, its flow will be influenced by unnecessary pipe bends and additional fittings.

If your home is small enough, you can get by with natural circulation heating. As for heating a large area, it is better to use forced circulation using a special pump. The advantages of such systems:

Scheme of a closed two-pipe heating system of a two-story house with forced circulation

More even heating of the entire household;
Significantly long length of horizontal sections (depending on the power of the pump used, it can reach several hundred meters);
Possibility of more efficient connection of radiators (for example, diagonally);
Possibility of installing additional fittings and bends without the risk of pressure drop below the minimum limit.

Thus, in modern two-story houses, it is best to use forced circulation heating systems. It is also possible to install a bypass, which will help you choose between forced or natural circulation in order to choose the most optimal option. We make a choice towards coercive systems as more effective.

Forced circulation has a couple of disadvantages - the need to purchase a circulation pump and the increased noise level associated with its operation.

One-pipe heating system of open type with forced circulation. The expansion tank should be at the highest point.

When creating heating in a two-story private house with your own hands, you need to think about the location of the expansion tank. If you plan to create an open system, then the tank is installed at the highest point of the heating system. It is most often found at the tops of vertical sections to effectively remove air bubbles. Sometimes it is also placed on the return pipe, but such a scheme does not provide air removal and forces the installation of additional pipes.

Closed heating systems use:

Sealed expansion tanks;
Air vents;
Safety valves;
Thermomanometers.

Sealed tanks are hollow metal structures with a flexible internal partition. This partition bends and takes over part of the coolant that has expanded during heating. The heating system remains completely sealed. The air is removed through a special air vent, and if an excess pressure is detected, it will be released through a safety valve.

Open heating systems do not require the installation of air ducts and safety valves, but they do require the installation of a tank at the very top. As for closed systems, here the tank is placed near the heating boiler, together with the "safety group". As a result, the cost of creating heating in a two-story private house increases, but residents have the opportunity to create heating with an anti-freeze coolant.

In open heating systems, the use of heat carriers other than water is quite problematic. Therefore, we make a choice in favor of closed systems, the installation of which will not cause huge additional costs.

In a two-pipe heating system, in contrast to a one-pipe heating system, all radiators have the same temperature and heat the house evenly.

The design of heating a private two-story house makes you think about the choice of a one-pipe or two-pipe scheme. Single-pipe systems are easier to install, but they have one important drawback - the temperature of the coolant in the last radiator will be very low, so the room farthest from the boiler will be cold, which is very bad.

In one-pipe systems, radiators are connected according to the lower scheme, when the coolant enters from one side and leaves from the other side. If the house is not very large, and you want to save money and lay a one-pipe system, we recommend the "Leningradka" connection diagram - it involves the creation of a jumper between the entrance and exit. As a result, part of the hot coolant will flow further along the jumper, and some will go to the radiator. This will distribute the heat more evenly.

The scheme of a gravity heating system of a two-story private house, using a one-pipe system, may include the use of a circulation pump. As a result, we get a fairly efficient one-pipe heating with an even distribution of heat. You can go even further by using the "Leningrad" and the circulation pump at the same time.

Heating projects for a private two-story house most often involve the creation of two-pipe systems with diagonal or side connection of radiators. The improved scheme even provides for a separate supply of the heated coolant to the first and second floors, without bypassing two floors at once. It also includes the installation of fittings for the possible shutdown of the radiators of the heating system - due to this, the possibility of individual temperature control in individual rooms is realized.

Considering the heating schemes of a two-story private house for do-it-yourself installation, it can be noted that some specialists use double schemes - one-pipe and two-pipe sections are mounted here. For example, if there is a small room with a small radiator along the path of the coolant, then one pipe can pass through it.

Diagram of a collector heating system with forced circulation of the coolant.

We have already said that it is best to supply water to the floors by separate routes - if necessary, one of them can be quickly shut off and the heat supply limited. A completely economical scheme is also possible, when horizontal pipes pass only along the first floor, and heat is supplied to the upper floor by constructing vertical risers for each heating battery (or part of the batteries).

The following scheme provides for the installation of a kind of collector in the attic. One vertical pipe rises there, supplying a hot coolant to this collector. After that, it is distributed by gravity over the radiators, flowing from top to bottom. The feasibility of using such a scheme is determined by a heating engineer, and its essence lies in the uniform distribution of heat and savings on pipes.

The collector circuit is interesting in that it is one-pipe and two-pipe at the same time, combining the advantages of both systems.

The final choice of the optimal heating scheme for a two-story private house lies with you. But remember that the more nodes it contains, the higher the complexity of the system and the lower its reliability. Also, complex schemes provide for more complex calculations of the parameters of heating systems. For our part, we recommend staying on a two-pipe closed system with diagonal or lateral connection of radiators, as well as with forced circulation.

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Heating scheme for a 2-storey private house: wiring system "warm" floor, examples of projects with your own hands

In order to make heating of residential and auxiliary premises in a private two-story house, it is necessary to correctly and competently approach this matter. And the owner of the facility will have to choose the most optimal option based on his own capabilities and the type of fuel that is available in the area where he lives.

Often, preference is given to a water heating system, and recently air heating has also gained popularity. As a basis, you should take a typical heating scheme for a two-story house, and already remake it to fit the needs of the existing facility. At the same time, you will need to turn to the services of specialists, since making changes to the project with your own hands is not an easy task, and attempts to do something on your own can turn into serious problems during operation in the future.

So that you understand - the heating system is a whole complex, which includes a boiler, pipelines, heating radiators, fittings, various control sensors, etc. Only the right combination of these elements and the optimal heating scheme will provide a comfortable microclimate in the premises, and thereby reduce heating costs for the whole house as a whole.

What heating schemes are there?

Heating systems can divided into several types:

one-pipe and two-pipe;
with bottom and top wiring;
with horizontal and vertical risers;
with dead-end and main water traffic;
with forced and natural circulation.

For heating two-story houses, the last option will be the most optimal, which requires a boiler, a manifold, a pipeline, heating devices and an expansion tank. The pump circulates water. The type of fuel for the boiler does not matter - it can be coal, gas, wood or electricity. If you have a gas pipeline nearby, then ideally it would be to install a gas boiler, since this is the most economical unit.

Wiring systems for two-story houses

For heating two-story houses, you can use one-, two-pipe and collector wiring. If you choose a project with a one-pipe system, then adjusting the temperature in the premises will be a rather difficult task, since it is impossible to shut off one of the radiators while the other devices are operating. It implies sequential circulation of the coolant from the device to the device.

As for the two-pipe, it is more versatile and ideal for heating a private two-story house. The implementation of such a system is simple - two pipes are connected to each device of the heating system - one of them is responsible for supplying hot water, and the second one is cooled down. But unlike a one-pipe system, such a scheme differs in the order of connecting heating units, and therefore, in order to increase its efficiency, experts recommend installing a regulating tank in front of each radiator.

Regardless of the size of the house, for a 2-storey building, there will be enough distance between the top point of the supply line and the center to ensure normal water circulation. Thus, the installation of an expansion tank will be possible not only in the attic, but also on the upper floor. The pipes themselves can be mounted under windowsills or ceilings.

In addition, a two-pipe system with a circulation pump also allows you to implement a "warm" floor system, as well as connect heated towel rails on each floor and other devices of this class. But more about them later.

Where should the expansion tank be located?

This is one of the most common questions, especially for those who plan to make heating in a private house with their own hands. For example, if your house has a basement or an attic, then it will be possible to make a heating system with both upper and lower piping. But there are a few points:

with lower piping, the tank should be installed in the basement, from where water will be supplied to the system through a pump;
if the piping is top, then the boiler must be marked in the attic, and from there hot water will flow through the riser to the heating batteries.

Approximate wiring diagram for a two-story house

Let's look at an example of a hot water heating scheme for a typical two-story building, where manual temperature control will be provided in each room. Such a system is mounted using a horizontal installation of two pipes, and heating radiators will have a side connection.

It is advisable to use pipes made of metal-plastic, since they are characterized by high strength and durability. For the installation of metal-plastic pipes, no special skills are required, and therefore all the work can be done by hand. Among their advantages are the following:

corrosion resistance;
there are almost never blockages in polymer products;
affordable price;
all work is carried out using threaded and press connections, and no special soldering iron is required.

The only disadvantage is the high coefficient of thermal expansion, which can cause leaks in case of improper installation and operation.

Of course, no one forbids the use of polypropylene pipes, but in the case of them, you will need a special soldering iron of considerable exposure, since in no case should you make mistakes when soldering.

Steel pipes are practically unclaimed for the organization of heating in private houses, since the material is extremely unstable to corrosion. In some cases, galvanized or stainless steel pipes can be used, and threaded connections are used to connect them, but such work requires appropriate skills and equipment. If you have enough money, you can buy copper pipes that will also serve your grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

When drawing up a heating project for a two-story house, you should carefully calculate the required number of adjustable, corner and connecting elements of the system, as well as mark the installation locations of plugs with taps. Similarly, the number of radiators and their sections should be determined. At the same time, do not forget about the mounting brackets for installing radiators, which can be calculated by determining its dimensions.

The diagram should include the installation locations of the expansion tank, pump and the boiler itself. As mentioned above, you can choose any boiler, but you need to be guided by what fuel is most in demand in your area and, of course, your own capabilities. Gas has traditionally been used in new homes for a long time, since solid fuels have a low environmental level.

If the dimensions of the boiler are small, then it is quite possible to place it right in the house, for example, in a storeroom or workshop. Modern boilers can be hung directly on the wall, which saves a lot of space. It is not recommended to install it in bedrooms or other living areas as it can generate noise during operation. For large-sized boilers, a separate room or even an entire extension near the house should be equipped.

Collector systems

For heating two-story houses, you can also use a collector system on a two-pipe basis. In this case, it is assumed that the supply and return collectors are installed in special cabinets. The supply manifold will collect and distribute hot water to the radiator through pipes running along the walls. The main advantage is the possibility of hidden installation of all systems. Also, their advantages include the fact that installation work can be done by hand, even without special skills.

The heating itself can be carried out both on two floors, and on one, while the boiler is installed on the first floor, and on the second - an expansion tank. Hot water pipes are installed under windowsills or ceilings, and each radiator must have a separate control valve.

Each radiator is connected to a manifold, i.e. the heating system will be with forced circulation of water, which will minimize the temperature difference at the inlet and outlet, and significantly simplify the system, making it more compact, which will significantly save on materials. Ball valves allow you to exclude any radiator from the system without disrupting the operation of the heating system as a whole. In fact, with a collector system, each heating circuit is independent, and, if necessary, can be equipped with its own pump, taps and automation.

"Warm floor

For a rational distribution of heat when heating a 2-storey building, it is worth including a "warm" floor in the scheme and system. As you know, warm air rises up, while cold air remains below. Accordingly, such a system will help trap warm air below, and not uselessly give it to the roof.

The installation of the system should be carried out already during a major overhaul, since the pipes are laid in a cement-sand screed. Of course, this can also be done after, using heat distribution plates made of aluminum, which ensure uniform heating of the floor. Accordingly, for underfloor heating on one floor in several rooms, the collector connection, which was mentioned above, is used. Among the advantages of such a system is the following:

rational distribution of heat;
comfort in the winter;
low water temperature required for system operation.

Heating in a private house with gas

Often preference is given to water heating system, and recently, air heating has also gained popularity. As a basis, one should take a typical heating scheme for a two-story house, and already alter it to fit the needs of the existing facility. At the same time, you will need to turn to the services of specialists, since making changes to the project with your own hands is not an easy task, and attempts to do something on your own can turn into serious problems during operation in the future.

Heating systems can divided into several types:

one-pipe and two-pipe;
with bottom and top wiring;
with horizontal and vertical risers;
with dead-end and main water traffic;
with forced and natural circulation.

For heating two-story houses, the last option will be the most optimal, which requires a boiler, a manifold, a pipeline, heating devices and an expansion tank. The pump circulates water. The type of fuel for the boiler does not matter - it can be coal, gas, firewood or electricity... If you have a gas pipeline nearby, then ideally it would be to install a gas boiler, since this is the most economical unit.

Wiring systems for two-story houses

As for the two-pipe, it is more versatile and ideal for heating a private two-story house. The implementation of such a system is simple - for each device of the heating system two pipes are connected - one of them is responsible for supplying hot water, and the second comes out cooled. But unlike a one-pipe system, such a scheme differs in the order of connecting heating units, and therefore, in order to increase its efficiency, experts recommend installing a regulating tank in front of each radiator.

This is one of the most common questions, especially for those who plan to make heating in a private house with their own hands. Let's say if your house has basement or attic, then it will be possible to make a heating system with both upper and lower piping. But there are a few points:

Approximate wiring diagram for a two-story house

It is advisable to use pipes made of metal-plasticbecause they are characterized by high strength and durability. For the installation of metal-plastic pipes, no special skills are required, and therefore all work can be done by hand. Among their advantages are the following:

corrosion resistance;
there are almost never blockages in polymer products;
affordable price;
all work is carried out using threaded and press connections, and no special soldering iron is required.

The only disadvantage is the high coefficient of thermal expansion, which can cause leaks in case of improper installation and operation.

Steel pipes are practically unclaimed for the organization of heating in private houses, since the material is extremely unstable to corrosion. In some cases, can be applied galvanized or stainless steel pipes, and for their connection threaded connections are used, but for such work, appropriate skills and equipment are required. If you have enough money, you can buy copper pipes that will also serve your grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The diagram must include the installation locations of the expansion tank, pump and the boiler itself. As mentioned above, you can choose any boiler, but at the same time you need to be guided by what fuel is most in demand in your area and, of course, your own capabilities. Usually in new houses already have been using gas for a long timebecause solid fuels have a low level of environmental friendliness.

Collector systems

For heating two-story houses, you can also use a collector system on a two-pipe basis. In this case, it is assumed that the supply and return collectors are installed in special cabinets. Supply manifold will collect and distribute hot water to the radiator through pipes running along the walls. The main advantage is the possibility of hidden installation of all systems. Also, their advantages include the fact that installation work can be done by hand, even without special skills.

"Warm floor

For a rational distribution of heat when heating a 2-storey building, it is worth include a "warm" floor in the scheme and system... As you know, warm air rises up, while cold air remains below. Accordingly, such a system will help trap warm air below, and not uselessly give it to the roof.

The installation of the system should be carried out already during a major overhaul, since the pipes are laid in a cement-sand screed. Of course, this can also be done after, using heat distribution plates made of aluminum, which ensure uniform heating of the floor. Accordingly, for underfloor heating on one floor in several rooms, the collector connection, which was mentioned above, is used. Among the advantages of such a system it is worth highlighting the following:

rational distribution of heat;
comfort in the winter;
low water temperature required for system operation.

Finally, it remains to add that the heating scheme must fully comply with the profile documentation, and be certified by the relevant authorities. If you are in doubt about something, then entrust all the work to specialists.

In private houses or country cottages, the most popular is the two-pipe heating system of a two-story house. Such a system will save money and, at the same time, provide the highest level of comfort. Compared to a simple heating system, a two-pipe system will create a more comfortable atmosphere in the house and will create the most optimal temperature for living in the house. A similar heating system for a two-story house is the most successful option.

Two-pipe heating system: features and basics of its arrangement

Based on the name of such a system, we can conclude that the supply to the radiators from the boiler is carried out through two lines at once. Hot water flows in one of the pipelines of the system, this pipeline is designed to heat the radiator, and already cooled liquid flows through the second pipeline, which flows back into the boiler in order to reheat. A one-pipe heating system of a two-story private house is no less effective than a two-pipe one. The main advantage of a heating system that does not have a return flow is efficiency.

Two-pipe heating systems for two-story houses have the following advantages:

The ability to adjust the most comfortable temperature in the room;
Such a system has good efficiency, and the coolant heats up as quickly as possible;
You can choose exactly the scheme for organizing the heating system, which is the most optimal and suitable.

Organization diagram of a two-pipe heating system for private houses

There are several basic schemes according to which you can equip both a one-pipe heating system and a two-pipe one. Each of these schemes has both its own advantages and disadvantages.

One of the most common schemes is considered to be radiant heating in a two-story house or a circuit with a distributor.

The individuality of such a scheme lies in the fact that it has a special outlet and supply of the coolant. Often, pipes of such a system are installed in the floor.

Among the advantages are such as:

It allows you to preserve the style features of the interior;
Heating system regulation is as efficient as possible;
You can control the supply of the coolant.

Another scheme that has gained popularity among the owners of two-story cottages is a sequential scheme in order to supply a coolant. This scheme involves the supply of return and supply pipes to each radiator separately. The use of such a scheme allows you to reduce the cost of its arrangement, it is also possible to adjust the heat transfer rate for each radiator of the heating system and heating the second floor of a private house.

Two-pipe heating systems in two-story houses: modernization

Many owners of country houses and cottages often modify an existing heating system. This is quite practical, since standard heating of a 2-storey building does not always allow achieving the best possible result. It can be seen that the most popular choice is the installation of components such as an expansion tank and a pump into the system. By modernizing the heating system by means of such elements, it is possible not only to increase the efficiency of the heating system, but also to reduce the costs that go to heating the coolant.

Expansion tank installation

Such an element of the heating system must be installed at the highest possible point in the house. The ideal location for the expansion tank would be the attic of the house. Such a component will allow organizing a freer circulation of the coolant through the highways, and it will not create excess pressure. If you install such barrels with a certain margin, this will ensure the circulation of the required volume of coolant, which uses heating in a 2-storey building.

Installing the pump

A two-pipe natural circulation heating system is a slightly outdated option for modern houses. Installing a pump in a two-pipe heating system can increase the efficiency of the entire system. Plugging the pump into the return line will help speed up the heating of the system to the most optimal temperature. It will also help save money on fuel bills. The pump also allows you to increase the rate of circulation of the coolant through the pipes.

Possibility of a two-pipe heating system: a two-story country cottage

To heat a two-story country cottage, the most effective way is to heat a private two-story house with two pipes.

In order to ensure maximum comfort and coziness in the house, as well as the most optimal temperature regime, the most correct installation of all components of the heating system is necessary.

Such a system is good in that, in addition to the simplicity of its installation, it does not need to include many additional devices. If you wish, you can include a warm floor, a heated towel rail and many other devices and units in a two-pipe system.

If, nevertheless, the owner of a two-story house decided to opt for the installation of a two-pipe heating system, then it is best to think over many details even during the construction of the building. If you follow this recommendation, you can achieve the highest system performance in terms of its reliability, efficiency and performance. Also, the installation of the heating system, which is carried out during the construction of the facility, will save time and money.

Economic considerations

In order for the heating system of a two-story house to be most effective, you need to have the necessary skills in this area, comply with all requirements regarding the quality of equipment, and also comply with some specific technologies. A competent diagram of the organization of the heating system can be drawn up only if the project of the heating system of a two-story house is made correctly - all calculations of future heat losses and hydraulic resistance.

A correctly drawn up and well thought out project is already a big step towards ensuring that the heating system is as efficient as possible, of high quality and also economical.

Not only the costs that are necessary for the construction and installation of the heating system depend on the choice of equipment and the materials used. This still largely determines the costs that will be spent on maintaining the system during its operation. For those who are chasing momentary profit, it is better to take your time and think over everything, even the smallest details.

Any process in many respects directly depends on the quality of the work performed. If you have heard the opinion of only one specialist, you should not immediately trust his words. One person cannot know everything and have the maximum level of knowledge. It is best to draw conclusions based on at least two or three opinions. Some questions can even be studied independently. After all this, certain conclusions can be drawn. Many people mistakenly believe that paying less now is a savings.