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Overview of the septic tank “Flotenk”: characteristics, operating principle, installation + analysis of modifications

In search of a suitable option for autonomous sewage, owners of private houses and cottages often choose the Flotenk septic tank. This is a reliable and convenient device that is notable for a fairly reasonable price. In addition, the operation of such a septic tank does not require constant access to electricity. Device and operating principle Flotenk CJSC delivers an extensive range of systems for organizing autonomous sewage with its own sewage treatment plant to the CIS market....

How to check the RCD for operability: methods for checking the technical condition

The residual current device (RCD) can be safely ranked among the devices that should be in every home. Such an apparatus is capable of signaling a current leak and, accordingly, rescuing residents from fire and electrical injuries. However, to be completely sure of protection, it is advisable to be aware of how to independently check the RCD and make sure it is working....

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Safety group for heating: device, principle of operation, rules for selection and installation

A person physically cannot stay in the boiler room all the time to monitor the health of the heating line, temperature indicators and the pressure level of the heater. The main assistants in this matter are additional devices that automatically monitor the functioning of the system. We will tell you which devices the safety group includes for heating, how they operate, how they protect the system....

Kiturami gas boiler errors: trouble codes and troubleshooting

We are sure that you are not a fan of unforeseen expenses. And, for sure, you do not want to change a completely new boiler due to an unresolved problem in time. Meanwhile, malfunctions appear even for devices that work the first day. In the article, we wrote about the mistakes of gas boilers Kiturami and their codes. Read it. Even if you do not have heating equipment of this brand, it is better to learn more about it - you will understand whether it is worth buying it in the future....

Why gas cylinders explode: root causes and preventive measures

Agree, the news that somewhere there was an explosion of a gas cylinder, which, unfortunately, we sometimes hear on TV or from friends, make us think about our own safety. And complacency that this will not happen to us is not the case in this situation. The consequences of such an explosion and the fire caused by it can be the most sad, and not only for property, but also for the health and life of people who were near them....

Heating systems

How to make a water heated floor in a wooden house without screed

Low-temperature heating, made in the screed floor, now you will not surprise anyone. Thanks to many positive qualities, such systems have often been used in modern buildings. Until recently, one question remained unresolved: how to make a water heated floor in a wooden house, because the floor beams are not designed for a screed mass of at least 200 kg per 1 m²....

Boilers and burners

DIY wall mounted gas boiler

Water heaters using natural or liquefied gas cannot be connected to the gas pipeline without the permission of the relevant services.But no one forbids you to install a boiler and connect it with your own hands to an individual heating system of a country house or apartment. Prerequisite: installation of a wall-mounted gas boiler must be carried out in accordance with the requirements of current standards and not contradict design documentation....

Stoves and fireplaces

We make the Bubafon furnace and a top-burning boiler with a water jacket

What appeared before - the Bubafonya furnace or solid fuel boilers such as the Lithuanian Stropuva, ​​is not exactly known. Another thing is important: both varieties use the principle of top burning, lasting 8-10 hours on 1 tab of firewood.If you need such a length of work, try making the Bubafony stove with your own hands from improvised materials - a gas cylinder, a steel pipe, a barrel....

Radiators and heaters

How to choose a heat gun in diesel fuel for heating rooms

Objective: quickly organize effective heating of the premises in an electrified building, spending a minimum of funds for heating equipment. The solution is a diesel heat gun of the required power, capable of raising the temperature of the cold air of the room as soon as possible. There remains the problem of choice - before buying it is worth familiarizing yourself with the existing types of heaters, the principle of operation, the advantages and disadvantages of various models....