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A difficult issue with the choice and creation of a heating system for your own home is sure to one degree or another confronts any homeowner. Everyone wants to get the most perfect system at the output - so that it becomes efficient, economical, inexpensive to set up and simple in everyday use, easy to adjust, if possible - compact, that is, not occupying usable area and does not require special separate premises. Is it possible? With the already familiar types of heating - hardly, and from any important parameter, anyway, but will have to give up.

But if we take a closer look at modern high-tech systems, we can see that PLEN infrared heating came very close to high rates in almost all evaluation criteria. Having recently appeared in everyday life, it is rapidly gaining popularity, but still has not yet completely overcome the threshold of human alertness to everything new and unknown.

Most likely, the reason for this lies in the lack of information about this advanced method of heating residential premises. Let this publication serve to ensure that at least a few more people do right choice and installed a PLEN system. And they, no doubt, will spread the information and their positive reviews further.

What is heating PLEN

It is not sad, but gas pipelines have not yet reached all the cities of Russia, and even more so - to suburban villages. The way out is to switch to solid fuel heating or to.

Solid fuel - this is a frequent hassle with the purchase of the necessary fuel, with its placement in the proper conditions, and you need to monitor the boiler equipment almost daily, or even several times a day.

Electric heating immediately, by definition, scares off the cost of a kilowatt, since electricity is the most expensive of all types of energy carriers. But, modern technologies ready to refute this fact. If electricity is converted into heat correctly, spent rationally, then the cost of heating a home will be quite acceptable. This allows you to achieve the physical effect of direct infrared radiation, which is technologically implemented in PLEN.

To avoid possible misunderstandings, it should immediately be noted that in this publication the abbreviation PLEN is used only as an abbreviated spelling of the term "film radiant electric heater". The fact is that the trademark of one Russian company looks exactly the same, one of the types of products of which is just such heating systems. In addition to it, there are several other companies (in St. Petersburg and Moscow, in the Urals and Siberia) that have mastered the production of PLEN High Quality. By the way, in Russia there is no point in looking for a similar imported product - this is exactly the case when domestic products are cheaper and much better than foreign analogues!

Although film heaters use the physical phenomenon of heating conductors, the process of their operation is fundamentally different from the operation of conventional electric heaters of a resistive principle of operation with huge energy consumption and irrational heat transfer. To begin with, consider the basic scheme of the structure of a standard PLEN:

1 - wires with which the PLEN element is connected to the power supply wiring. Usually they are color-coded (blue - "zero", red, brown, white - "phase"), and on some models they also letter designation- respectively "N" and "L".

3 - Factory soldering points for power wires and heating strips. These places are located inside the film and carefully insulated. Self-soldering is not permitted.

4 - heating strips (resistor). They are made of a special alloy that provides even and powerful heating, but not to too high temperatures.

5 - a layer of aluminum foil, to which heat is transferred from the heating strips, and which, due to its reflective properties, directs the flow of thermal radiation in the right direction.

6 - All of these items are hermetically sealed between two layers of durable polyester film. A free strip of glued films is left along the perimeter - it is necessary for installation work.

The number 2 shows a branded holographic sticker - manufacturing firms in this way, they strive to protect their products as much as possible from low-quality fakes.

Now about how this system works in practice.

When the supply voltage is applied to the contacts, the resistive strips begin to heat up very quickly to a temperature of about 45 - 50 ° C. (Some varieties of such PLEN heaters, which have a specialized purpose, for example, agricultural dryers or mini-saunas, may have higher heating temperatures).
The generated heat is distributed over the metallized surface of the heater - the high heat capacity and thermal conductivity of aluminum contribute well to this.
Due to a properly selected reflective layer and appropriate heating parameters thermal energy is converted into a beam - into an infrared stream in the region of the invisible spectrum with a wavelength of about 8 - 10 microns.
Such radiation, when it encounters an energy-absorbing barrier, leads to heating of the surface. At the same time, the frequency and wavelength of such an IR stream provide its almost unhindered passage through thin layers of finish - for example, through the material of a suspended or stretch ceiling.

Thus, the PLEN elements located under the ceiling lead to heating of all surfaces that are exposed to direct infrared rays - this is, first of all, the floor, but all available interior details are actively involved in the process. In turn, even a slight heating in all surfaces in the room leads to the transfer of heat into the air - a very comfortable atmosphere with optimum temperature distribution.

So, when heating the PLEN themselves to the calculated 45 ° WITH provides a flow capable of heating the floor to a temperature of about 24 ° C. And this, in turn, will give air heating at floor level of about 21 - 22 ° WITH, and at the level of the head of an adult - about 18 - 19 ° WITH– the most comfortable distribution of heat. And, the height of the ceilings in this case does not play a special role - for infrared rays of this frequency, on the way from the ceiling to the floor, the air does not become an obstacle or a diffuser of energy.

One can, probably, unmistakably assert that the principle of operation of such heaters is peeped from nature. The most direct analogy with the sun's rays suggests itself. The infrared part of the solar spectrum with a wavelength of 7 to 10 microns is invisible to the eye, does not carry a huge amount of thermal energy - it is enough to remember that even on a cold day, the transmitted heat is felt in the sun. At the same time, such radiation is harmless to human body and even carries a “positive charge” for health.

Advantages of the PLEN infrared heating system

So what positive characteristics a similar heating system is allocated:

First of all, of course, it is economy. Though rather expensive Electric Energy, the costs will be quite comparable with the costs incurred by the owners of houses equal area having traditional gas heating. This is achieved by the high efficiency of such a system, the rational use of energy, low losses during its transmission, and the well-established frequency of turning on the heating - in full dependence on the temperature level in the room.

Cost-effectiveness is also achieved by the fact that the system absolutely does not need preventive maintenance or repair work. If everything was initially installed correctly, then such heaters are able to work, subject to the requirements of operation, for several decades (they talk about 30 or even 50 years, although these are probably estimated dates, since there simply were no such precedents - the history of implementation itself PLEN is still much younger).

If we are already talking about efficiency, then it makes sense to provide a table with the results of approximate comparative calculations of the prohibition of installation and operation processes various systems heating.

heating costs, Vacation home with an area of 150 m², (approximately, in rubles)
Types of upcoming expenses	Gas boiler (type AOGV)	electric boiler (heaters)	solid fuel boiler (on pellets)	Film heater PLEN
Design of an external gas pipeline 50 m	40000	-	-	-
Drafting of the heating system and installation gas boiler	30000	-	-	-
Installation work - external and internal wiring of the gas pipeline	150000	-	-	-
Estimated cost of a heating boiler	45000	25000	178000	-
Boiler installation and adjustment costs	20000	20000	2000	-
The cost of the cheapest steel radiators heating	30000	30000	30000	-
Price metal-plastic pipes and necessary fittings	20000	20000	20000	-
Installation of the heating system (pipes and radiators)	40000	40000	40000	-
The cost of PLEN heaters (65% of the total ceiling surface)	-	-	-	92625
Costs for professional installation of PLEN heaters	-	-	-	75000
Total	375000	135000	270000	167625
Operating expenses (approximately, in rubles)
For used energy carriers (per month)	1600	10500	2800	1800
For used energy carriers, during one heating season (8 months)	12800	84000	22400	14400
Costs for maintenance and minor repairs (within a year)	7500	4000	4000
In total for the five-year period of active operation	101500	440000	132000	72000

The table clearly shows that the installation costs are comparable, for example, with the installation of an electric boiler with a system of pipes and radiators. Gas or solid fuel heating systems will cost much more.

As for operating costs, the picture is somewhat different. Monthly payments for energy carriers - slightly higher than with gas heating, but disproportionately lower compared to an electric or even pellet boiler. And if we take into account the absence of other operating costs, and then take into account the total data of cash costs for a certain period (for example, 5 years), then as a result, heating according to the PLEN principle becomes the undisputed leader in terms of efficiency among all other types of heating systems. Thus, we can talk about the full payback of such a "project" after 2 ÷ 3 years of operation.

PLEN heating can be used both as the main and as an auxiliary method of space heating. Conducted practical studies have shown that it is able to fully cope with its functions of creating comfortable living conditions in any climatic zone. True, all this will be possible only if the building has received full-weight and high-quality thermal insulation of all its structural elements.
The convenience of such heating is that it is very easy to automate, program - because this allows you to plan its work very flexibly. For example, you can pre-set operating modes that will provide the minimum required heating of the premises at the time when residents are outside the building, but with the output to the optimal, comfortable mode by the expected time of their return. It is possible to include such heating in the system " smart home» with remote control of modes via various communication channels - IP, GSM, etc.
Heating of PLEN elements to temperatures above 50 ° WITH impossible in principle. And this means that they are absolutely safe in terms of fire protection, even when installed in a completely wooden houses(with the correct, of course, laying and switching of the electrical cable part).
Heating of premises is not accompanied by overdrying of air, combustion of oxygen - the general level of humidity is maintained in the room.
Such radiation is absolutely harmless to the human body. Moreover, carried out scientists-medical studies give grounds say a lot of interesting thingsabout their healing qualities. So, getting on open areas body, infrared rays of this wavelength activate the peripheral capillary blood supply to tissues, accelerate the necessary metabolic processes. We can say that such rays to a certain extent compensate for the pronounced lack of sunlight and heat, which is characteristic of the cold half of the year.
The safety and positive features of the PLEN system are so pronounced that it is fully approved for use in children's educational institutions, including - in nurseries and nurseries gardens, and in medical institutions, and this says a lot!
Heating with the use of PLEN does not create pronounced horizontal air flows. It would seem - an insignificant trifle, but it is not entirely true. Such air movement does not create unpleasant, and sometimes dangerous drafts, and does not tolerate a large amount of dust, which is very important for people prone to allergic reactions.
Unlike traditional convection heating schemes, the heating of the premises to comfortable temperature values during the operation of the PLEN occurs very quickly. So, for example, to raise the temperature in the room from the original 10 to a comfortable 20 ° WITH, the PLEN system will take from half an hour to 50 minutes. The same task for convection heating will require about 10 times more time.

It is difficult to heat such a huge room in the usual way. And PLEN heating is within the power

The PLEN heating system is convenient for large rooms- with a proper arrangement, heating is carried out over the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe room at the same time - no other system has such capabilities.

PLEN - probably the best choice for efficient heating of the attic

Installation of PLEN heating is simple, and it can be carried out independently - the main thing is to be well versed in electrical engineering. There are simply no large-scale stages associated with the transportation and lifting of weights, with welding or other complex construction operations. No special equipment or special equipment is required. This is another significant plus of the overall efficiency of the system. Works are carried out quickly, even with large areas of coverage.
PLEN heating system absolutely unpretentious to external conditions - due to the lack of any kind of liquid, it cannot be defrosted, and, moreover, it is not very susceptible to power surges.
If necessary, the entire heating system can be quickly dismantled - it can be transported and installed elsewhere, since it does not lose any of its performance characteristics at all.
And, finally, such a heating system is just a godsend for fans designer jewelry housing. By themselves, PLEN heaters are very thin, easily hidden under any ceiling finish (or attic walls), the main thing is that it is not metal and not a mirror surface.

PLEN canvases are very well placed above Armstrong ceiling systems

For example, PLEN elements are great for placing above stretch ceiling- its fabric is not an obstacle to the through penetration of infrared rays through it. No worse they "feel" in combination with suspended ceilings Armstrong type.

Nothing prevents such heaters from being hidden with a plasterboard ceiling, however, the loss of thermal energy in this case will still be felt a little. Drywall is not completely "transparent" to infrared rays, and part of the radiated energy will be spent on unnecessary, in principle, ceiling heating. But this is not such a significant loss to refuse such registration.

Original finishing grids - not an obstacle to the infrared energy flow

The original lattice decoration of ceilings or walls, made of wood or MDF, has become popular. Behind such panels, you can perfectly hide the PLENs - the heaters will be almost invisible, and the heating efficiency in this case is excellent.

In a word, before the owner of the house, who has conceived a special interior design of his home, very wide opportunities open up.

PLEN heating is actively used to maintain the desired microclimate in agricultural adjoining buildings.

So, with the help of such heating it is possible to maintain the desired temperature in the greenhouse or carry out periodic heating in the poultry house.

Release form of PLEN heaters

The release form of PLEN, for different manufacturers, may have its own characteristics, for example, in the width of the element or in the total length. However, the general trend continues, and in its own way performance characteristics All heaters are roughly the same. For example, PLEN heaters are very popular, produced in three sizes in width - 350, 510 and 650 mm. At the same time, film elements 350 and 510 mm have two “clean” mounting areas - only at the edges, and elements 650 mm have three, along the edges and in the center.

What are the characteristics of such heating elements:

They can be powered alternating current 73, 110 or 220 V (the most commonly used elements are 220 V, ± 15%, 50 Hz )
Specific power approximately 100 W/m² - nominal, 175 W/m² - maximum.
The maximum heating temperature is up to 45 ÷ 50 °С.
The wavelength of the emitted IR flux is not more than 9.0 µm.
Current consumption - 1 A, peak value - up to 1.2 A.
The total thickness of the assembled film element web is not more than 1.0 mm
Film heater weight (specific) – up to 330 g/m².

If one of the readers was previously engaged in infrared, then he remembers that cutting strips into the required size according to factory marks was allowed there, followed by isolation of places cutting. In the case of PLEN, this is completely excluded - the location of the conductive heating conductors is such that no changes can be made to the size of the factory strip. The manufacturer produces a fairly wide range of standard sizes of PLEN heaters, with the above options for width and length from 1000 to 5000 mm. Thus, there is always the opportunity to purchase the most suitable for the specific conditions of a particular room. According to linear dimensions heating cloths, their total heating power also varies.

PLEN width - 350 mm		PLEN width - 510 mm		PLEN width - 650 mm
Length and supply voltage	Power	Length and supply voltage	Power	Length and supply voltage	Power
PLEN - 1000 mm (73 V)	60 W	PLEN - 1000 mm (110 V)	87 W	PLEN - 1000 mm (110 V)	111 W
PLEN - 1000 mm (110 V)	60 W	PLEN - 1500 mm (220 V)	130 W	PLEN - 1500 mm (220 V)	166 W
PLEN - 1500 mm (110 V)	89 W	PLEN - 2000 mm (220 V)	173 W	PLEN - 1900 mm (220 V)	210 W
PLEN - 2000 mm (220 V)	119 W	PLEN - 2400 mm (220 V)	208 W	PLEN - 2500 mm (220 V)	276 W
PLEN - 2500 mm (220 V)	149 W	PLEN - 3000 mm (220 V)	260 W	PLEN - 3000 mm (220 V)	332 W
PLEN - 3000 mm (220 V)	179 W	PLEN - 3400 mm (220 V)	295 W	PLEN - 3400 mm (220 V)	376 W
PLEN - 3500 mm (220 V)	208 W	PLEN - 4000 mm (220 V)	347 W	PLEN - 4000 mm (220 V)	442 W
PLEN - 4000 mm (220 V)	238 W	PLEN - 4600 mm (220 V)	399 W	PLEN - 4400 mm (220 V)	486 W
PLEN - 4500 mm (220 V)	268 W	PLEN - 5000 mm (220 V)	434 W	PLEN - 5000 mm (220 V)	552 W
PLEN - 5000 mm (220 V)	298 W

In addition to, in fact, the PLEN heaters themselves, foil insulation materials (such as isofol or isolon with a thickness of about 3 mm) must be purchased for their installation - so that the entire heat flow is directed in the right direction and is not spent on unnecessary heating of the floor.

In addition, a thermostat will become an obligatory element of such a heating system. It will monitor the temperature in the room, compare it with the preset settings and turn on the power supply to the PLENs as needed in order to always maintain the necessary comfortable microclimate.

Basic concepts about the installation of heating PLEN

Now about what you need to know to carry out self-assembly similar heating system.

First of all, in any case, PLEN canvases should be attached only to thermal reflective insulating material (isolon). Moreover, the coverage area of the flow or attic inclined walls with isolon in this case should be close to 100% (except, perhaps, hidden emergency exits from the premises).

The thermal insulator strips are fixed in such a way that there are no “bare” places left. It is recommended to lay them not in a joint, but in an overlap with an overlap of about 20 - 30 mm.

Izolon is fixed with any convenient and accessible way. The main thing is that it is very firmly held on the surface, since it will then become the basis for the installation of heating film elements . For example, some PLEN manufacturers offer special universal fasteners for their heaters, which are suitable for any surface of the ceiling or walls, and will ensure reliable fixation of both the insulation and the heating film itself.

The ceiling area covered with PLEN canvases should be from 50 to 100% - depending on the climatic characteristics of the region. Most often they stop at a coating density in the range of 80 - 85%.
The PLEN sheets are arranged in such a way that the contact wires are as close as possible to the planned circuit switching point - this will be less cost on the cable channels and on wires. Nowhere and never can PLEN canvases intersect with one another.
You can attach the canvas to the insulated surface of the ceiling in different ways - it all depends on the base material. If circumstances allow, then the most convenient way will, of course, be a construction stapler - the work will go as quickly as possible.

You can use self-tapping screws with a wide cap or press washer. In the event that the floor is concrete, you will have to drill holes for dowels or for the already mentioned universal plastic fasteners- they will be quite enough, since the load is quite small.

If the ceiling is concrete slab, then you have to tinker longer

No regulation on the number of fasteners per linear or square meter There is no PLEN - the main thing is that the canvas does not sag. To have base for preliminary calculations, you can roughly focus on 8 - 9 fixing points per square meter of canvas.

Very important point- all PLEN fastenings are made exclusively within the transparent mounting fields allocated for this! Making any holes in other areas of the canvas is strictly prohibited.

If it is planned to install a decorating coating, for example, then it should be noted that the distance from the mounted PLEN to the closing plane should be in the range from 10 to 150 mm - in any case, the air gap is mandatory.

Electrical work is carried out in accordance with the connection diagrams attached to the PLEN. By and large, this part of the work is best entrusted to experienced electricians - they will be able to correctly calculate the cable cross-section depending on the total power, and carry out the correct wiring. For example, in working conditions Qualified specialists with the third access group are allowed to perform such work.

PLEN ceiling heating connection diagrams look something like this:

PLEN sheets are connected to the network in parallel, and the thermostat is installed in a phase break.

If you take a closer look at the table with PLEN standard sizes, you can see that there are samples for 73 or 110 V. They are small in size and are designed for limited - narrow, complex in configuration sections of the ceiling, where large canvas simply won't fit. In this case, the connection is made with important feature. For example, two 110 volt canvases must be connected in series.

It is clear that if canvases of 73 volts are used, then there should be 3 of them in a series circuit - in total, 220 V should still be obtained.

One more nuance. The thermostat is placed in a phase circuit break only if the total load current does not exceed 9 A. When the current is higher, a different switching circuit is used - using a special device called a modular contactor.

The main task of the modular contactor is to remove an unnecessarily large load from the contactor of the thermostatic device, since the thermostat is a fairly thin and accurate device that absolutely does not need overheating.

All contact connections must be made by soldering with obligatory two-layer insulation with a heat shrink tube.

Now - about the place correct installation the thermostat itself. The fact is that in the PLEN system most often there are no additional temperature sensors, and the function of controlling the current temperature in the room is assigned to the thermostat itself. Thus, he himself takes readings, and he himself generates control signals to start or pause the operation of the heaters. It is this circumstance that imposes special requirements for choosing a location for the control device.

It is very important to choose the right place for the thermostat

- The temperature controller is located at a height of at least 1000 and not more than 1500 mm from the floor. Very often, its location can be combined with standard seats switches.

- In order for the device to work correctly, it is not allowed to install it in the immediate vicinity of windows and doors - in places where the air temperature may differ from the general "background" in the room. The thermostat must not be in areas where drafts often prevail.

- In order to exclude the influence of the wall temperature on the temperature controller sensor, a gasket made of thermal insulation material (possibly the same isolon) with a thickness of about 5 mm is necessarily installed under the body of the device when it is mounted on the wall.

A finely tuned thermostat will maintain the temperature in the room with very high accuracy. A drop of even 1 degree will turn on the power supply to the PLENs. And accordingly, when the desired level is reached, a signal will immediately be generated to pause the work.

A well-established system, by and large, does not need to be turned off at all throughout the year. It is no secret that even in summer there are very cool evenings and nights, and PLEN will always maintain the desired temperature set in advance by the user. The only difference will be that in winter the system will turn on several times per hour, and in summer - per day, and maybe even per week.

In addition, modern electronic thermostats open up a lot of other interesting possibilities - programming day and night operating modes, by time of day, by day of the week - selectively on workdays, weekends and holidays, with taking into account time of feed-in tariffs and much more.

A few important notes

In order to logically complete the publication, there is a need to emphasize several important points, without which the use of the PLEN system would be impossible or ineffective.

It has already been mentioned that the PLEN heating system will certainly prove its effectiveness and efficiency only if the building is reliably thermally insulated. It is useless to wait for inexpensive comfort if the heat flies through walls, windows or doors to the street.
Moreover, one should not think that by installing such a system in only one room, all problems can be solved. If the rest of the rooms are not heated, such heating will not be effective.
Do not open the windows during the cold season, if it seemed that the rooms were too hot. It would be more appropriate to simply lower the temperature setpoint - the rooms will quickly become cooler. Since there is no oxygen consumption during the operation of the PLEN, it is not worth taking special ventilation measures.
It has already been said that it makes no sense to turn off the system for the summer - just set the desired temperature, and the system will decide for itself whether to turn on the power.
The passport data indicates that the rated energy consumption during stable operation and good insulation buildings - about 15 W / h per square meter. This is calculated to maintain the room temperature at 20 °C. If it is required to increase or decrease it, then the power consumption will proportionally change in one direction or another by about 5% for each degree.
A characteristic feature is that the limit of feeling maximum comfort with infrared ray heating is reduced by about 3 degrees. For example, if with convection heating the most pleasant atmosphere is felt heating up to 23 ° WITH, then with PLEN the same sensations will be already at 20 °.
When connecting the electrical circuit, one should not forget about a separate power machine in the switchboard, specially designed for this heating system.

Video: advantages of the PLEN infrared heating system

The process of heating with infrared radiation occurs due to its physical properties. Mainly such as reflectivity, the ability of absorption by various surfaces and substances, transmission, scattering, etc. For example, air consists of nitrogen and oxygen molecules, almost does not absorb, but partially scatters and easily transmits such radiation. The human body, like any objects in the room, for the most part absorbs electromagnetic waves from this part of the spectrum, only partially reflecting them.

The principle of heating with infrared radiation

In the process of infrared radiation, electromagnetic energy is transformed into thermal energy. Thus, any objects in the room, when heated, give this energy to the air, as a result of which it is heated.

With infrared heating, the conversion flows reduce their speed by an order of magnitude, and the rays, falling on the human body, activate its peripheral circulatory system, which causes thermal comfort 3-4 ˚С earlier than with conventional heating by convectors. Being the most useful part of the solar spectrum, the emitted rays compensate for the "solar hunger".

That is, any heated object is such radiation determines the molecular composition and temperature of the object. The amount of energy received depends on this. Another example of such heating is the Sun, which heats our Earth. This is the most powerful source solar system. The sun is her natural heater. Everything living on Earth needs the warmth of the sun, and humanity is no exception. Infrared rays from the sun travel billions of kilometers in space with minimal loss. Any surface encountered in their path heats up, absorbing the energy of the rays and turning into heat.

Fundamentals of infrared heating

The most comfortable for people are long waves. Since the range of infrared radiation itself is quite large, scientists have divided it into three subranges:

Short - it is adjacent to the visible part of the world.
Average.
A long.

The hottest objects emit shorter wavelengths. The warmer the object, the shorter the wave.

PLEN heating is an alternative to the outdoor heating system used by nature. The ceiling-mounted PLEN system allows you to get thermal comfort in the same way that the Sun gives it to all living things. Long-wave radiant energy emitted by heating elements heats objects, floors, machines, which, in turn, accumulate it and then release it into the environment. At the same time, it remains natural.

That is, the meaning of what has been said boils down to the fact that in order for the room to become warm, it is not at all necessary to heat the air in it.

What is PLEN and how does it work?

PLEN stands for It is a system consisting of a resistive radiating element located between polymer films. infrared heating. The basis of the PLEN system is the interaction of infrared radiation with various matter and its physical properties.

A resistive element is called because it consists of several layers of resistor circuits (resistances). When PLEN heating is connected to electrical network, then an electric current begins to pass through the resistors, and they heat up to a sufficiently high temperature - 40-50 ° C. At the same time, the material from which the resistors are made can emit infrared radiation. And in order for it to go to heat the room, before laying the PLEN, foil is placed on the side of the ceiling, walls, floor or other surface, which reflects the directional rays.

The heating time of the resistor film takes less than 10% of the time required to heat up the entire room. Within 1-2 hours the temperature increases by 10 degrees - this is the minimum interval. Then the PLEN heating system continues to maintain set temperature and turns on periodically for 3-15 minutes during every hour.

Even the most good heater will not work properly if it is not managed correctly. The PLEN heating system, as a rule, consists of a heater and the required temperature is set by a thermostat. The thermostat installed in the room itself controls the temperature around it using the built-in temperature sensor and controls the special block, according to the difference between the actual and set values detected by it.

In addition, if the room is properly insulated, then PLEN consumes less electricity.

Application and installation of PLEN

There are no special restrictions on the use of PLEN. It is used both as a main and as an additional heating. Installation on a floor, walls, a ceiling is possible. When using PLEN heating as the main heating, user reviews confirm this, it is enough to cover only 75% of the ceiling or floor. They heat apartments, cottages, industrial premises, offices, loggias, etc.

PLEN shows the greatest efficiency in places where there is maximum air exchange.

PLEN for private houses

Infrared heaters are suitable not only for new buildings, but also for the renovation of existing ones. By choosing PLEN heating, you will be able to save significantly already at the design stage. You do not have to build a special boiler room or allocate one of the premises of the house for it. Also, you do not have to think over the fuel storage scheme, whether it be coal, firewood or diesel fuel. The house will never smell of burnt coal or diesel fuel. Moreover, appearance the house will not be spoiled by radiators and pipes sticking out of the walls, which are inherent in traditional heating. And most importantly, IR heaters will remove dampness in the shortest possible time, maintaining a comfortable temperature in all individual rooms.

Application in children's institutions

The most acceptable heating system for rooms intended for children is PLEN. Heating of this type is fireproof and convenient. It is not subject to mandatory certification, does not cause dust in the air, convection drafts and creates the effect of a “warm floor”, and therefore protects children from hypothermia.

This system is resistant to low temperatures- it works well even at -60 o C. Usually it closes about 70-80% of the ceiling.

Installation requirement for PLEN

Mechanical impact on the device is prohibited.
The building (or room) must comply with the requirements of SNIPs in terms of thermal insulation.
Installation must only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
It is forbidden to lengthen or shorten the PLEN.
It is forbidden to operate the device rolled up.
It is forbidden to disassemble film heating PLEN.
The surface must be level and free of dust and dirt.
Contact of PLEN with aggressive chemical environments is unacceptable.
Installation can only be carried out with a de-energized network.
Single-phase input is used only with a total power of up to 5 kW. For higher power, a three-phase input should be used.

PLEN heating: features and benefits

Installation and dismantling for reinstallation to another location is minimally simple.
PLEN is equipped with a fire safety system.
It works silently and does not create unpleasant vibrations.
At least heating PLEN works up to 25 years, if the rules for its installation are correctly followed.
Oxygen is not burned and does not affect the change in room humidity.
Does not require service.
Heating costs are 70% lower when compared to other heating systems.
Payback of the system in 2 years, including the cost of its installation.
Calmly relates to voltage drops.
Short floor heating time after switching on.
Eco-friendly and practically does not take up space in the room;
PLEN heating has a much smaller electromagnetic field than household appliances, which is within the normative background.
Automated and easily customizable.
Standby mode is about +10˚С.
Easily decorated with any non-metallic materials.
Radiation is good for the immune system and also ionizes the air in the room.
Since the floor is always warm, the system is prophylactic against colds.

Impact on human health

Studies conducted by scientists have shown that long-wave infrared radiation has the most beneficial effect on the human body, and in particular, its part adjacent to the middle subrange is the “rays of life”, whose wavelength is from 5 to 15 microns. It is in this interval that PLEN infrared heating works. In the same range is the thermal radiation of the human body. Back in the sixties, Japanese scientists, on the basis of these discoveries, patented emitters of a special design, subsequently used in infrared saunas. For decades, scientists have conducted joint research and proved the benefits of procedures obtained in infrared cabins. Infrared therapy appeared. Thanks to her, PLEN heating appeared. Reviews of those who used this heating system show that it turned out to be an effective and quite effective way to deal not only with colds, but also with problems excess weight. It also perfectly stimulates the activity of the stomach and helps to get rid of cellulite.

Accordingly, any talk about the dangers of infrared radiation for human health is a fantasy, and nothing more.

PLEN - home heating, comparable to heating with light rays. It is possible to achieve uniform comfortable lighting in the room only by correctly distributing light sources. The same applies to infrared emitters. When designing an infrared heating system, one should rely on the height of the ceilings, the type of the room itself and its area. Then later you will not have to complain about uneven heating.

Our life never stops. Technical developments that were considered novelties only yesterday are already becoming obsolete today. Heating systems are no exception. Designs with a liquid coolant, once considered an uncontested option, have long ceased to satisfy the demanding consumer.

They are being replaced by many promising developments. One of them is the PLEN heating system, which proved to be effective method home heating. But what is its peculiarity and is it able to justify the money spent on arranging film heating?

Let's deal with these issues together - in our article we examined the structure of the system, its pros and cons. They also paid attention to the issue of the benefits and harms of IR heating and separately dwelled on the effectiveness of the PLEN in living conditions.

In nature, there are only three ways to transfer heat: direct heat transfer, convection and infrared radiation. Widespread in our country, and throughout the world, convective heating uses the second method for its work.

This means that the heating of the room occurs due to the movement and mixing of cold and hot air. The latter is heated by radiators.

Convective heating, which is widespread in our country, implies an uncomfortable temperature distribution for a person and large heat losses.

They can be heated by a heat transfer fluid, electricity, air or any other method. The disadvantages of convective heating are significant temperature fluctuations in the room, overdrying of the air, the inability to ventilate the room without heat loss.

But most importantly, it is not effective enough. The very principle of convection involves some heat loss.

It must be admitted that the convective system copes quite well with the heating of buildings with insufficient thermal insulation, which is why it has become so widespread. Radiant heating works differently.

According to the laws of physics, all bodies that have a temperature above absolute zero on the Kelvin scale or -273 ° Celsius emit infrared rays. The higher the temperature of an object, the higher the intensity of its radiation.

The transparent air environment is completely permeable to infrared waves. They easily overcome it and are absorbed only by opaque bodies. It can be walls, ceiling, floor or furniture.

When infrared rays are absorbed, objects heat up and, in turn, begin to generate more intense infrared waves. This is how the infrared heater heats the air in the heated room.

Radiant heating creates the most comfortable microclimate in the room

Radiant heat very quickly warms up the room and keeps it at the desired temperature for a long time. In addition, it is better perceived by living organisms. The explanation for this is quite simple. The human body, like any other, also generates IR waves.

Being in a room heated in a convective way, a person experiences a certain discomfort from the fact that only radiators are heated.

Cool, or even cold, walls, floors and other large objects begin to “pull” infrared heat from the human body, which leads to discomfort. In a room with radiant heating, things are different. Heated objects themselves radiate heat and feed a person with it, so it is always comfortable in such a room.

Ceteris paribus, and even with a temperature difference in favor of a room with convective heating, a person will be more comfortable in a room with radiant heating.

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The device of the PLEN system

The ideal source of radiant heating is a massive Russian stove. However, it can not be installed in all rooms. Engineers have developed several types of different infrared heaters.

The most economical and efficient option, perhaps, can be considered the PLEN system, which uses special film heaters for heating. It was developed by Chelyabinsk scientists relatively recently.

The name of the system is deciphered as "film radiant electric heater". It is this device that underlies the system. Its design is extremely simple. PLEN is a resistive radiating element laid on a foil substrate, laminated into a durable film.

The total thickness of such a heater is about 1.5 mm. The length and width can be different, it depends on the manufacturer.

A multilayer resistor circuit is used as a resistive element in the device. When the heater is turned on, the resistor contacts are supplied with the power necessary to heat them up. The device warms up to 45-40 °C.

This is quite enough for the resistors to start emitting long-wave infrared radiation. It is scattered around the room extremely evenly and gradually absorbed by all opaque objects.

They, in turn, in the process of absorbing infrared waves, heat up and begin to gradually release heat into the air. Practice shows that in order for the temperature in the room to rise by ten degrees, it will take 1-1.5 hours.

The thermal insulation of the room and the correct installation of the film heater are important. If, during the installation of the latter, a substrate reflecting IR waves did not fit under it, it will work less efficiently.

After the temperature in the room has reached the set value, the thermostat is activated, turning off the heater. After the room has cooled down a bit, it will work again and start the heater to work.

Thus, PLEN does not work constantly, but only periodically, which makes it very economical. The quality of heating does not suffer at all: the set temperature is maintained in the room.

Infrared film heaters are produced in the form of strips of various widths and lengths. For ease of installation, they are divided into fragments, according to which they can be cut with scissors.

Devices are produced in the form of strips, the length of which is determined by the manufacturer. Most often it varies within 5-6 meters.

For ease of installation inside the strip, the equipment is divided into fragments that can be cut off without losing the operability of the entire system. The width of the stripes also varies. Most often you can find models with a width of 0.5 or 1 meter.

Methods for installing film heaters

In theory infrared heaters film type can be mounted on any flat surface, oriented almost anywhere. In practice, they are most often installed on the floor or on the ceiling.

Wall mounting is possible, but this is the least effective option. This is explained by the fact that the heated air will rise straight up. Thus, the scope of the heating device will be significantly limited.

For this reason, use wall variant it is impractical for heating a room, but it is quite suitable as an additional source of heat.

Actually, the same models of film heaters can be used for laying on the ceiling or on the floor. Therefore, we will consider in more detail all the nuances of their use in one way or another.

Mounting on the wall is not the most common method of mounting film heaters, since in this case the heating area is limited

Option #1 - Ceiling Heating Systems

Film heaters placed on the ceiling function as follows. When the system is activated, it begins to emit infrared waves that are directed straight down. Radiation moves towards the floor and is mostly absorbed by it.

The rest of the waves are delayed by furniture and other large items. As a result, all of them, including the floor, begin to accumulate, and then give off heat.

In full accordance with the laws of physics, the heated air begins to rise. Colder air masses sink lower and warm up.

Thus, it turns out that the maximum temperature in the room will be at floor level. At a height of 1.5-1.8 m, it will already be 1-2ºС lower. Physicians consider such a temperature distribution to be optimal for human health and well-being.

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Efficient operation of film heating

The manufacturer claims that its products will work economically and efficiently. However, you need to understand that this is true only for certain conditions.

If, for example, the building is not insulated, it is at least pointless to expect efficient operation from the PLEN film heating system. What requirements must be met to get the most out of infrared equipment?

One of the main ones is thorough thermal insulation of walls, doors and windows in the building. If everything is clear with the latter, then there are some nuances regarding the thermal insulation of walls.

Wall insulation must be carried out from the outside. Various materials can be used for this: thermal insulation followed by plastering, sandwich panels, etc. To get acquainted with the types of insulation for the walls of the house outside, go.

If you insulate the walls from the inside, infrared heating will be useless.

For the most efficient operation of infrared heating, it is important that the walls of the building are insulated from the outside. Walls insulated from the inside will not be able to accumulate heat

Walls covered with heat-insulating material will not accumulate and give off heat, since the insulator will prevent this. For arrangement effective system heating, it is not necessary to completely cover the floor or ceiling with IR film.

If it is assumed that such heating will be the main one, it is enough to cover 70-80% of the area of the ceiling or floor surface.

To arrange additional heating, it will be enough to cover 30-40% of the area. It is important to choose the right mounting height for the thermostat. For the ceiling version of the film installation, it should be at a height of about 1.7 m from the floor level.

For floor installation, it is raised 10-15 cm above the floor. If you make a mistake with the fixing height of the device, the system will not work correctly.

Another important point is to ensure that the current power is sufficient for the full functioning of the system. This must be done, otherwise the cost-effectiveness of the plan will decrease significantly. To solve the problem, it will be enough to install a special load distribution unit.

The device allows you to turn on alternately different circuits of the heating system, thereby increasing the power supplied to each of them.

Mounting of the film heater should be carried out only on a special substrate. It has reflective properties and does not allow the base on which the film is laid to absorb infrared radiation.

It is redirected in the opposite direction, which provides maximum efficient work equipment. Without such a substrate, part of the infrared waves is absorbed by the base, which leads to unjustified energy losses.

Installation of infrared film heaters should be carried out only on a special substrate, otherwise heat loss is inevitable.

Another important point is the height of the heated room if the system is fixed on the ceiling. Standard models of film emitters are designed for the infrared wave to cover a distance of no more than 3.5 m.

If it is larger, the radiation does not reach the floor. And, accordingly, the system will not work correctly.

Thus, if the room has high ceilings, you need to choose the floor mounting option or look for more powerful non-standard models of film heaters.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

The main characteristics of the PLEN system:

How to install a plan under a stretch ceiling:

How to mount the system under the GKL:

The PLEN system is a practical and highly effective way of heating your house or apartment. Perhaps film heating is still unusual, but it is undoubtedly the future.

The use of infrared films will make it possible to obtain very easy to install, safe, efficient and economical heating. And at the same time significantly save on the operation and maintenance of the system.

Have you implemented PLEN heating of the loggia or attic? Share your impressions of the result - to what extent did the effect meet your expectations?

Or are you just considering the possibility of installing this system and after studying the material we have proposed, you have a number of questions? Feel free to ask them in the comments to this article and we will try to help you.

In our time, when technology is developing extremely rapidly, many owners of private houses and apartments are concerned about the question: is it possible to choose a truly economical, affordable and environmentally friendly pure type heating? The answer is simple - of course, it is possible, because PLEN heating ideally meets all such requirements.

This is an extremely convenient, economical and productive type of heating, which is universal, perfect for any property, whether private house or city apartment.

Features, characteristics, design

The main idea of heating PLEN is to use the ceiling as a working platform. This is an innovative solution, because the system works similarly to the sun, heating the entire room evenly from above.

It should be noted that apart from increased efficiency similar heating system it also has a high level of safety - the maximum operating temperature in the system is only 50C. In addition, it is also the most economical way to heat a house, since the equipment consumes little electricity.

What is PLEN

For those people who do not know what it is heating using the plan system, some explanations should be made.

Essentially, PLEN special resistive heater, flexible and with a film embedded in the laminate layer. The film thickness is 0.35 mm, while laminated coating helps to effectively protect the system from negative impact moisture.

As mentioned earlier, the PLEN heating system in most cases is mounted on the ceiling in the room. However, specifications allow you to easily install the heating system on any surface, from walls to floors, regardless of the coating (tile, plastic, MDF). The entire system is powered by 220V.

Basics of the PLEN system

The film ceiling heating system plan has a rather interesting principle of operation. In particular, heating captivity begins to radiate heat after a current passes through its resistors. Thanks to film elements, plan heating systems can create an invisible thermal wall, up to 10 microns long wave.

Heat (and the elements themselves heat up to 45-50C) from the plan heating system is absorbed by the surfaces of objects and walls, floors and other elements of the room. As a result, it is possible to create a unique comfort and coziness in the room, to make living more enjoyable and interesting.

It should be noted that, despite the existence of a fairly large number of various heating systems on the domestic market, infrared ceiling heating, nevertheless, remains the most efficient, reliable and economical.

If you correctly calculate the PLEN heating, you can provide the highest quality and cheapest space heating, save on paying energy bills.

Advantages of PLEN heating systems

PLEN-based heating system is an excellent choice for modern home, office or other institution.

Compared to more traditional options, PLEN has a lot of features and advantages:

The power (as the instructions show) of the system is about 110-120 W / sq.m;
Quickly obtain the required amount of heat. As a rule, the PLEN system, if you install it correctly with your own hands, makes it possible to quickly heat the air in the room. According to calculations, for every 10C there is about 1.5-2 hours of pure time;
There is no need for complex and specialized equipment, which can be expensive;
Ability to maintain low temperature conditions. In the absence of people in the room, the PLEN system can easily maintain a constant temperature, thereby reducing the price of paying for heating;

Ecological cleanliness, safety, efficiency, the ability to quickly heat any area, room, object. As you can see in many photos and videos on the net, PLEN are actively used both in residential buildings as well as in offices medical institutions, trading floors;
No use of fossil fuels. This is extremely important for the environment, it allows to reduce the level of harmful emissions into the atmosphere.

If your home does not have a traditional stove, as well as a solid fuel, diesel or gas boiler, then you can always use an alternative - this is PLEN heating or Film Radiant Electric Heater. You can find the same thing in stores called IPO or Infrared Film Heater, which does not change the essence and action of the product.

It's just that for some reason it is produced with a different name, although minor modifications are possible in any group.

We will now tell you about this alternative heater and how to install it, demonstrating in addition a video clip on this topic.

Acquaintance

Exactly the same situation is observed with the use of IPO - infrared radiation, falling on various items in the room heats them up, and they already create a microclimate in the room.

IR radiation is one very narrow part of the spectrum of electromagnetic waves and is in the range between the light perceived by human vision (λ=0.74 μm) and microwave radiation (λ≈1-2 mm). The most useful for the human body (in small doses) are the so-called "Rays of Life", which are in the interval λ≈5-15 microns, and this is how the PLEN heating system works.

Heating PLEN: 1) power supply wires; 2) hologram; 3) the place of soldering of the electric wire and the resistor at the factory; 4) heating elements - resistive; 5) foil; 6) place of fastening

In the production of film heaters, manufacturers comply with certain technical characteristics, which always remain the same:

The rated voltage of the electrical network used is 220V;
The maximum possible power is 175 W / m 2;
Rated current - 0.8 A / m 2;
The maximum possible heating of the film is 50⁰C;
Thickness - 1 mm; protective degree - IP67;
Possible length - 1-5 m;
Possible widths are 0.35 m, 0.51 m and 0.65 m.

At the same time, the film ceiling heating system PLEN has special parameters, which are indicated in the table below.

Film width 0.35m		Film width 0.51m		Film width 0.65m
Length/tension	Power	Length/tension	Power	Length/tension	Power
1.0m/73V	60W	1.0m/110V	87W	1.0m/110V	111W
1.0m/110V	60W	1.5m/220V	130W	1.5m/220V	166W
1.5m/110V	89W	2.0m/220V	137W	1.9m/220V	210W
2.0m/220V	119W	2.4m/220V	208W	2.5m/220V	276W
2.5m/220V	149W	3.0m/220V	260W	3.0m/220V	332W
3.0m/220V	179W	3.4m/220V	295W	3.4m/220V	376W
3.5m/220V	208W	4.0m/220V	347W	4.0m/220V	442W
4.0m/220V	238W	4.6m/220V	399W	4.4m/220V	486W
4.5m/220V	268W	5.0m/220V	434W	5.0m/220V	552W

PLEN table for ceiling

Note. It should be noted the very high efficiency of infrared heating - this figure is at least 3-4 times more than that of a radiator circuit and 2 times more than that of warm water floors.

How to make calculations

To determine the amount of electricity that will be consumed during the operation of infrared film heating, you need to calculate the entire coverage area, and then multiply it by the power consumption of 1m 2 / hour PLEN. Then multiply the resulting number of W by the number of hours in a day and the days of the month - xW * xm 2 * 24 * 30. Multiply the resulting number of watts by the current cost of electricity and get a monthly result.

Of course, you may not like the price of electricity consumption with this heating method, but with the right distribution of energy resources, you can reduce the monthly fee by two to four times.

For this, automatic thermostats with a timer are used, for example, when you leave the house for for a long time, you can set the heating temperature to 14-16 ⁰C or even lower for a certain time, and before your arrival, the sensor automatically switches to another temperature mode and the PLEN will be turned on until a certain temperature rises in the room.

Mounting Features

As a rule, before starting installation on the floor or ceiling, the rough surface is covered with isolon, as required by the instructions from all manufacturers. After that, a place is determined for the automation unit and a cable channel is installed for laying the power supply wires. It is customary for most manufacturers to supply fasteners in the kit, which can be used to fasten both the isolon and the film itself, but if there are none, they are easily replaced with plastic dowels with screws.
After the PLEN heating system is fixed to the rough surface, you connect the wires from the modules to the main wire, which, in turn, goes into the automation unit. Close the twists with electrical tape or heat shrink. After assembling and connecting the entire system, run it and check the performance of all modules by simply placing your palm on each of them, and only after that lay the finish coat.

Warning. Under no circumstances should aluminum foil be used as a substrate for PLEN, as this may cause a short circuit!

Conclusion

When you install an infrared emitter for heating with your own hands, do not forget when calculating total power other current collectors. The total consumer power of your home should be provided for by the local Energy Supervision Authority, but you can agree on an increase in it.