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How to arrange air heating of a country house: rules and schemes of construction

Traditionally, water is used as a heat carrier in heating systems. This familiar heating method has both advantages and disadvantages. When building your own home, the possibilities for experimentation with the owner are almost unlimited. It makes sense to consider alternative options. The most interesting of them is air heating of a country house....

Why in the apartment the hood is blowing in the opposite direction: the main reasons and ways to eliminate the back draft

If an extractor hood blows into an apartment in an apartment, then this immediately affects the comfort, and often the safety of living. And with this you need to do something. Do you agree? After all, nobody wants to breathe stale air, get sick with respiratory illnesses or be constantly threatened by a gas explosion. Moreover, in some cases it is not difficult to solve the problem, and even on their own....

How to make polymer sealant for a roof

Roof leakage can occur regardless of the age of the building, the quality of construction plays a major role here. But we do not set the task to understand the causes of this phenomenon. The goal is different: to suggest how to quickly close the gap due to which the roof of the house flows. We will try to do without visiting building stores and make a sealant for the roof from improvised materials - ordinary polystyrene foam and gasoline....

How to connect a gas boiler Ariston: recommendations for installation, connection, configuration and first start-up

Gas boilers are produced by different companies, which is accompanied by the delivery of equipment to the market that requires an individual approach to installation and operation. But I don’t feel like overpaying for the call of a specialist for installation work, right? But how to connect a gas boiler Ariston on your own, taking into account the individual characteristics of the purchased equipment?...

Replacing a gas valve: safety rules, instructions and analysis of popular errors

Pipes that supply gas to stoves or other equipment operating on this type of fuel must be equipped with individual valves, so that in the event of a dangerous situation, instantly shut off the gas supply. The condition of the shut-off devices must be constantly monitored. You may need to immediately replace the gas valve in the apartment if it suddenly fails....

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Septic “Uponor”: device, advantages and disadvantages, a review of the lineup

A well-known Finnish manufacturer of sanitary equipment produces high-quality cleaning systems. The range is represented by both filtration systems and biological action stations. Each of them is made of high quality materials, taking into account the climate of sulfur countries. A wide range of products allows you to choose a septic tank "Uponor", which meets the needs of the buyer....

Rating of gas power generators: dozens of popular models and tips for customers

Do you regularly suffer from power outages and decided to influence the situation by buying a gas power generator? Why not - after all, this type of fuel is affordable, environmentally friendly, during the combustion of which thick smoke and an unpleasant odor will not stand out. But the range of offers is quite wide, but I want to choose a high-quality and reliable device, right?...

Underfloor heating under a laminate on a wooden floor: which system is better + installation instructions

To even walk barefoot calmly in winter, sit by the fireplace or play with a child on the laminate floor, it is worth making an additional heating system. But many owners of wooden houses are concerned about the compatibility of such a device with fire and environmental safety of housing. We suggest figuring out whether it is possible to make a warm floor under a laminate on a wooden floor, what are the pros and cons of such a decision....

Russian bath stove: TOP-10 and guidelines for choosing the best model of a sauna stove

Some lovers of the couple perceive a visit to the Russian bath as an excellent rest for the body, others as a way to prevent many diseases. Indeed, regular trips to the steam room strengthen health and immunity, if there are no contraindications. However, real comfort is provided to vacationers only when the stove for the Russian bath is correctly selected - moderately powerful, efficient, safe....

Heating systems

Closed water heating system

This manual is intended for owners of small private houses who seek to independently organize heating of their homes in order to save money. The most rational solution for such buildings is a closed heating system (abbreviated as - ЗСО), functioning with excess pressure of the coolant....

Boilers and burners

How to choose a UPS for gas and solid fuel boilers

A closed water system does not work without electricity, since the pump circulates the coolant. Heating units with microprocessor control units are also powered by the mains. Hence the conclusion: it is advisable for the owner of a private house to acquire an uninterruptible power supply (abbreviated as UPS) in case of an emergency power outage....

Stoves and fireplaces

Radiators and heaters