Surround comfort
– the optimum solution at very low running costsSurround comfort
– the optimum solution at very low running costs
Gentle Heating & Soft Cooling
is produced via slow radiation from floors, walls and/or ceilings. The surface area becomes one large energy store. Warmth/cooling is evenly distributed throughout the whole room.
These systems work by circulating warm or chilled water through circuits of high-density cross-linked polyethylene pipes.
Optimum heating levels are reached through lower flow temperatures in the circuits, due to the large surface areas for heat radiation. Typically, the temperature in the circuits can be kept at 35-45 °C with important savings on heating bills as the result. To compare, conventional radiators in central heating systems require about 80 degrees. In cooling mode, the flow temperature can be kept at a very reasonable level. The rooms are pleasantly chilled without lowering significantly the temperature of the surfaces.
Under-floor circuits are laid on to insulation modules beneath the concrete and tiling of the floors. One or more circuits are installed depending on the size of the room. For walls and ceilings, a different type of insulation/fixation is used. The most strict procedures are followed for safety during the installation process: once the circuits are installed, the pressure is tested continuously.
Advantages:
A complete and safe solution for home heating/cooling
The same circuits can be used for heating or cooling
Apt for solar and/or conventional energy sources
Ideal for renovations or new constructions
Discreet and unobtrusive
Operates without any air current or noise
Room temperatures are precisely controlled by thermostats
Built in sensor control detects changes in outdoor temperature and regulates accordingly
Equipped for humidity control
Allows for greater flexibility when decorating and placing furniture
Low maintenance
The energy sources for surround heating are:
Solar
Biomass boilers
Wood burning stoves
Gas
Oil
Electricity (air-to-water Heat Pumps)
Técnicas Maro
Installing and servicing heating, cooling and solar energy systems on the coast since 1992
