The work of any heating system is based on the process of circulation of the coolant, due to which the building is heated. The coolant begins its path from the heating boiler, from where it gets into the pipes, after which it goes to the heating radiators. Radiators, heated from the coolant, heat the room.
As a coolant, water or antifreeze can be used, which have their pros and cons of.
It is much easier to get water. In addition, it makes it possible to use a double -circuit boiler not only for heating the room, but also to supply it with hot water. Therefore, the use of water as a coolant is very beneficial. By the way, the service for aquariums with goldfish is very popular now very popular.
The disadvantages of the use of water include the fact that in the cold season during severe frosts, it may freeze. Unlike water. Antifreeze has a more liquid state, which allows the use of the heating system all year round. But the antifreeze has a high cost. Therefore, many customers consider this option economically unprofitable.
Most of the country houses are equipped with a fluid fuel heating system, namely on the water. Despite this, the choice of coolant completely depends not only on the needs, but also the financial capabilities of the owner of the house.