Heating boiler - we make a choice

A heating boiler is a complex device that performs the function of heating a room. Such a device is in every private house. Boilers differ in their technical parameters and cost. Today we can distinguish solid-fuel and electric boilers. Their advantages and disadvantages we will consider in this article.

Solid fuel heating boiler

This device is a container for the supply of coal or wood, a furnace, an ash pan and, of course, a chimney. Its principle of operation is very similar to an old wood stove. Modern coal-fired heating appliances occupy almost as much space as electric heaters. Their main difference is the basic construction, which consists of cast iron or steel. Such furnaces are rather durable and reliable (with proper operation). Steel devices, unlike cast-iron ones, are not afraid of sudden temperature changes, and accordingly, they do not burst. They accumulate well and give off thermal energy.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of this device include low fuel costs, availability of equipment in stores, durability and autonomy - its operation does not depend on the supply of gas or electricity.

As with any appliance, a wood boiler has its drawbacks. To them, first of all, it is necessary to attribute the fact that fuel for it will take up a lot of space in the yard. So before installing such equipment, you should free up space for coal or firewood. In addition, they should be prepared in advance for the winter and preferably in large quantities (order a whole dumper). Do not forget that the device should be cleaned regularly (1-2 times per month) from the soot accumulated from the burned wood. Otherwise, the smoke will not escape through the chimney, but will remain inside the furnace. And if the stove works on coal, then in this case there is a risk of the appearance of carbon monoxide, which is deadly to human health. Unlike the electrical, a solid fuel boiler should be regularly poured wood. Usually this interval is one and a half hours (it all depends on the volume and capacity of the furnace).

Electric heating boiler

Such a device performs the same functions as a solid fuel, it only works on electricity. It has many pluses and little flaws.

Benefits

Such equipment has high performance indicators, does not require additional maintenance. The cost of its installation is very low, besides, such an oven does not have an open fire, unlike a wood burning stove. Thus, the risk of fire in the house is reduced to zero. It does not need to be cleaned on a regular basis and every hour you throw up firewood - turned it on at night, it works for yourself. In addition, it works silently and does not require the installation of a chimney. Because of the small size, you can install it even on the wall (the main thing is to make a thermal insulation so that there is no fire). The boiler can be controlled by means of buttons, switched on and off at any time.

Perhaps the only drawback is the dependence on the supply of electricity. If the light is off, alas, the boiler will not work.