Features and positive qualities
The company recommends to the consumer a large selection of products that highlights great quality and good prices. Film floors transfer heat to the surface of the coating due to infrared waves. They work according to the following principle:
- the key active ingredient is carbon fiber strips applied to a polymeric elastic substrate;
- along the edges of the canvas there are copper conductors that are connected to carbon fiber;
- carbon fiber becomes the emitter of infrared thermal waves when voltage is applied, heating the floor covering.
Paul Kaleo is available in several types, but they are all characterized by:
- operational safety, which is ensured by the dielectric polymer film covering the heating parts;
- the convenience of the mounting scheme, as it allows you to put a heated floor under the laminate on your own;
- the presence of additional components that ensure the efficiency of the system, for example, a thermostat for underfloor heating, thermostats, heat-reflecting material;
- uniformity of heating, due to which heat is distributed throughout the space of the room.
Peculiarities
All Caleo products are certified and manufactured to meet the most stringent requirements and safety criteria. Complies with European and international quality standards. When creating underfloor heating, innovative technologies and time-tested materials and equipment are used, in addition, real professionals are involved in the development.
The company owns many achievements in its field. One of the most notable is that Caleo pioneered the development and implementation of special film floor kits for retail purchase. The company has also greatly contributed to the further introduction of this kind of film flooring around the world.
Underfloor heating Caleo can be considered an excellent addition to the main heating in a house or apartment. In addition, today it is not so difficult to install such additional heating, many do it on their own at home:
- It is believed that it will take only a few hours to mount the warm system, in addition, it can work immediately after installation.
- According to experts, floors from the brand save up to 20 percent of electricity, unlike other brands involved in the production of similar products.
- When buying a special film, you just need to count the required footage, and only then you can make divisions into modules. However, this does not apply to all series of underfloor heating from the brand.
The buyer can be completely confident in the quality of the underfloor heating film, since there are special polymers on both sides of it, which not only provide proper electrical insulation, but also fire safety. The strips will not heat up more than 55 degrees, and the heat that will come from them through the floor will be as pleasant as possible for the feet.
- The brand guarantees the durability and wear resistance of its products even over time. Thanks to special technologies from the brand, which are used in the process of creating floors, the system can work continuously.
- With very severe damage, it is often not necessary to change the entire warm floor, but only its individual strips that have stopped working for one reason or another.
It is very important to emphasize that in case of very serious breakdowns in the system, a complete repair of the entire underfloor heating structure will be required, since all power outlets are located under the opening
- Warm floors from the brand are perfect for laminate, parquet and linoleum. Even if the room has a large area, with the help of the Caleo system it is possible to heat every corner of it. In addition, underfloor heating is ideal and safe to install even in children's rooms.
- The brand confirms that thermal radiation from floors is not dangerous for humans. In addition, warm floors do not create any magnetic and other radiation that can adversely affect human health.
Caleo thermal floor constructions will help to maintain the natural and optimal humidity level in the room without disturbing the normal balance.
A big plus of goods from the brand are reasonable prices. Of course, designs for creating underfloor heating simply cannot be cheap.
However, the brand offers quite reasonable prices that will be affordable for many average buyers.
Returning to the safety that has already been mentioned, it is also important to note that even in the event of an accidental fire in the room, the Caleo system will not support the ignition source and in no way become its source.
Heated floors from the brand can be an excellent option for purchase, where the price fully justifies the quality and safety of goods.
Step by step installation
These systems can be installed under all kinds of coverage, also under laminate. True, you need to know which laminate to choose. As a minimum, the manufacturer's instructions must be followed - in general, suitable characteristics are indicated on the packaging of the material.
Assembly work begins with cleaning and leveling the base base. Isolon is used to eliminate significant irregularities Caleo, acting as a heat-reflecting substrate.
Heat reflective substrate
The metallized side of the substrate, when laid under the film, should look up. It is recommended to completely cover the floor with it or, at least, the substrate must be larger in size than the film. Strips of material are attached end-to-end. To fix the substrate to the base, double-sided adhesive tape is used, having a metal coating, which captures two strips.
Sensor installation
A recess is made in the heat-reflecting material where it will be necessary to install the sensor. It should not protrude above the level of the laminate or other material. It is not recommended to lay the device directly on the base, because due to contact with a cold surface, good thermal control is violated. To prevent this, a substrate is placed in the recess under the temperature sensor.
heating film
- In general, 70% of the substrate should be covered with the film. First of all, areas under heavy furniture are excluded, in which the air very often overheats due to poor heat dissipation, which greatly reduces the working capacity of the floor.
- The heating film is easy to cut, thanks to which it will fit any shape and makes it possible to bypass densely crowded places in the room.
- The copper bars of the heater must face the substrate when laying the heater. Fix it using adhesive tape - lavsan or stationery.
- The film is glued exclusively on the sides, retreating approximately 20 cm from the edges. The entire structure is attached after connecting to the network.
Heater connection
This is one of the defining stages of installation, because poor crimping of contacts can lead to an open circuit. For connection, clamps of the "crab" type are used. One of its plates is inserted into the film, and the other is pressed from the side of the tire. The clamp itself, which compresses the wire, must be placed with the cut up. The clamp halves may be crimped directly through the film.
Attention
It is necessary to check whether the crab moves along the tire, if so, then the compression is insufficient. Strips connected in parallel
The strips are connected in parallel.
Wire connection
Having completed combining the strips of IR film, proceed to the process of installing wires. They should not be above the film, so as not to be felt when you walk. It is recommended if it is possible to avoid crossing wires. The wires leading to the external water thermostat can be hidden in a small recess made in the substrate, the connecting wires can be hidden in an electrical box.
Thermostat connection
For the comfort of work, it is necessary, according to the rules, to choose the length of the wires coming out of the box: long ones interfere, and too short ones only make installation difficult. The best length is about 10 cm.
Attention
The thermostat is connected only when the electrical network is de-energized.[
The thermostat is placed at such a height that it is comfortable to control the system. The installation of the Kaleo IR floor is completed by connecting the thermostat.
Types and characteristics
To date, Caleo offers several varieties of infrared floor heating, which can be installed in a variety of rooms.
The film infrared floor is presented in the following range of models:
line. Line models are considered the most inexpensive of all presented. Perhaps the main advantage of these designs is their excellent price, which is consistent with the quality.
Grid. Not the cheapest options for underfloor heating, but at the same time, the characteristics are much better than the budget Line. Their peculiarity is that they have special anti-spark grids of silver. Thanks to these silver elements and special sputtering, the floor does not overheat, as a result of which excessive overheating of the structural joints and their failure in the future are excluded. In addition, Grid models have improved copper contacts with carbon. Models of this series have width sizes from fifty to one hundred centimeters.
Gold. If translated literally, then these are “golden” models of underfloor heating, which will cost a decent amount. Manufacturers from the brand claim that the floors from this series have a special effect of self-regulation. However, many experts are skeptical about this. Nevertheless, Gold floors do have improved characteristics compared to other model ranges, thanks to which they can be called high-quality and wear-resistant. The floors from this series are also distinguished by the fact that they have a thicker layer of carbon, as a result of which the film lasts longer.
Platinum. Platinum models are the most expensive of those offered by the brand. In addition to excellent characteristics, the client has the opportunity to independently measure and cut the film of the desired length.
The assortment of the brand includes underfloor heating under laminate, parquet board, linoleum and carpet.
Caleo Unaimt energy-saving warm cable floors are designed specifically for laying under tiles and some other floor coverings. They are ideal for kitchens, bathrooms and bathrooms.
Caleo Unaimt are not the usual film, but special devices made of rigid rods, which are most relevant for rooms with a large area. The difference between this series and the previous ones is that Unaimt are located under a special screed, or under a tile.
As for the technical characteristics, they vary depending on the chosen model of underfloor heating and the series to which they belong. If you need any specific parameters, it is best to contact brand consultants and specialists in this profile.
Installation
The technology of installation of certain coatings depends primarily on their type and characteristics. If you decide to do the installation yourself, then be sure to study in detail the entire instructions for use.
Despite the fact that many customers and manufacturers claim that even beginners can handle the installation of underfloor heating, it is highly recommended to use the services of specialists so that your underfloor heating will last for many years and you will not have any questions and problems during its installation.
If you are going to install underfloor heating under laminate or parquet, then it is best to lay a special polyethylene film on the base, this is done before facing. This film is needed to protect the warm floor covering from moisture ingress and prevent its failure.
Next, it is important to follow the instructions:
- it is necessary to prepare a set of underfloor heating and all the materials that you will need during the installation process;
- then it is necessary to lay a special heat-reflecting material;
sheets of film are placed on top of this material, and a thermostat is installed;
then it is very important to correctly position the mounting wires and connect the thermal film to them;
it is necessary to insulate the places where the connection was made and connect the connection wires to the thermostat;
- after some simple steps, you should install and connect the sensor to the thermostat;
- approaching the completion of the installation, you need to connect the sensor to the electrical network and test the installed system;
- after which you need to lay the selected flooring and turn on the Caleo warm floors.
It is very important to take into account all the details when observing the wiring diagram. As for the installation of underfloor heating under linoleum or carpet, there is one caveat
In this case, there should be a mandatory additional layer - a plywood or fiberboard backing. This is very important in order to level the entire base and avoid further damage to the thermal film. All installation must be carried out in accordance with the attached instructions.
Despite the fact that the installation process may seem quite simple, it will be difficult for those who have never laid underfloor heating to cope with it. It is in order to isolate all connections correctly, lay the thermal film and not forget about any important details that can lead to a quick failure of the system, it is best to turn to experienced professionals for professional installation. After all, they will ensure not only the correct installation of this kind of underfloor heating, but also guarantee you safety when using them.
How to install a warm floor, see the following video.
Kaleo product line
Any heating system is determined by several factors:
specific power, which shows how much heat can be obtained per unit area. Systems operate in 2 modes: maximum and comfortable
If in the variant that was the first, it operates at full capacity with the highest power consumption, then in the other, the power is calculated personally, in other words, it is taken into account: is there a main heating system, a good temperature regime, is there heat loss and how much.
reliability of the coating to mechanical loads;
whether specific sites are equipped with a self-regulation mechanism, etc.
A large range of Caleo models makes it possible to choose a modification that is suitable for each specific room.
line. This is a popular type of film systems, because it is distinguished by its commonness, reliability and suitable cost of construction. The main area of use is additional heating.
Specifications:
- Specific power consumption — 130 W/m?.
- The width of the thermal film substrate is 50 cm.
- The maximum potential length of the 1st strip is 12 m.
Along with the film, the kit comes with contact clamps, electrical wiring for connecting to an external water thermostat and bitumen insulation, which is designed for a specific quadrature
The latter is very important for professional installation.
The price of the kit depends on the area of the roll and can range from 1090 rubles (1 m?) to 22 thousand rubles. (20 m?)
Grid. This model has a unique anti-spark silver mesh, which is great for installation in "wet" rooms. The installation of this component prevents the formation of a static discharge between the carbon strips.
The mesh is installed during the production of the film, so its presence does not increase the complexity of the installation process.
Attention
This underfloor heating model has very high specific heat values compared to Line. Depending on the design, it can range from 67 to 220 W / m?
With a typical width of 50 cm, the bale length also depends on the power used.
Specifications:
- Specific power consumption - 67, 150 and 220 W / m?.
- The width of the thermal film substrate is 50, 80 100 cm. It all depends on the model.
- Maximum potential length of the 1st strip: 11 m (67 and 150 W), 8 m for 220 W.
These indicators affect the selling price of products. For simple configurations, it can be 1300 rubles, and a thermal film that is designed for a large area of the installation process can cost up to 23 thousand rubles. (width 1 m; area - 20 m?,; specific heat capacity - 220 W / m?).
The bundle is almost identical to the Line, except for the presence of a CD with technical information and installation tips.
Gold and Platinum
One of the issues of particular importance during the design of systems of this type, of course, is the ability to minimize energy consumption. will not remain aloof from solving this problem and the manufacturer Caleo
Already in the models of the Gold series, the potential self-regulation of the system in accordance with the power consumption has become. There is a mechanism that makes it possible to reduce power consumption with increasing temperature.
The spark-proof grid is supplied with inserts made of polymeric materials that "adjust" to the ambient temperature, in other words, in parallel with its change, their characteristics also change. This development reduces electricity consumption by about a fifth of the nominal.
Platinum series infrared systems have the highest energy saving coefficient, which makes it possible to use 6 times less electrical energy.
Underfloor heating technology.
Cable underfloor heating.
The heating element of this warm floor is a special cable. The cable is mounted on a heat-insulating substrate with a reflective metal screen. After installation, the entire structure is poured with concrete with a thickness of 30 to 100 mm. Since the temperature of the cable does not exceed 75 degrees, it can be used with any type of flooring. The protective screen protects against harmful electromagnetic radiation. Basically, manufacturers produce cable underfloor heating in accordance with international safety standards. It is possible to connect a thermostat to cable underfloor heating. The disadvantage of such a heating system is the very difficult dismantling and repair of the cable in case of damage. Manufacturers of cable underfloor heating: DEVI A / S, Ceilhit, Teplolux. Energy, Nexans.
Rod heat-insulated floors Unimat (Unimat).
The heating element of the Unimat rod warm floor (Unimat) are flexible high-tech composite rods. They are made on the basis of amorphous carbon (carbon), graphite and silver. The rod heat-insulated floor Unimat (Unimat) assembled is a thermomat (flexible) with conductive black tires and with a large number of heating rods. (pitch 100 mm.) Compared to cable underfloor heating, manufacturers claim 60% efficiency
When installing a warm floor, it is very important to think in advance about the location of the furniture, so that later overheating does not occur in the place of the floor on which the furniture stands. So with the Unimat rod floor (Unimat), you can not worry about this problem
Overheating from the so-called locking furniture rod warm floor Unimat (Unimat) is not terrible. The rod heat-insulated floor of Unimat (Unimat) belongs to infrared heating. And this means that it is not only not harmful to human health, but even useful.
Film underfloor heating Caleo (Kaleo)
The Caleo film heat-insulated floor (Kaleo) has the following competitive advantages in comparison with cable and core heat-insulated floors. Both last types of heat-insulated floors belong to so-called floors of "wet" laying. And this means that they need to be laid in a screed or glue.And the dismantling or repair of such warm floors will be extremely difficult. Another thing is Caleo film floors (Kaleo). The heating element in the film warm field is mounted between 2 layers of the film, which is treated with an electric corona discharge. The heater film allows you to install a warm floor even under carpet or laminate. And most importantly, there is no need to do a screed. And this makes it possible to mount the film underfloor heating Caleo (Kaleo) at the stage of redecoration. Manufacturers of film underfloor heating: Teplofol (Teplofol), Green Life, Ebeco Heating Film, Calorique.
