Overview of the market of thermostats in heating systems in Ukraine

An important aspect of any heating system is the aspect of its regulation. Now the most effective solution is the use of thermoregulating devices. The Ukrainian market has a fairly wide supply of such goods.

The temperature regulator is a device that regulates the temperature of the working or external environment using a temperature control sensor. Regulators can maintain the desired value of the indicator or change it according to the set schedule (in the case of programmable models).

First, we will consider the classification of this product.

Thermostats are different in the way of control:

   - Mechanical;

Mechanical regulator from KAN-Therm

Often, their design includes a temperature control wheel and / or an on / off button. There is simplest and cheapest type of regulator. The accuracy of the device compared with other types of low.

- Electronic digital;

The temperature is set using the buttons, and the result is displayed on a small screen. There are also sensory models.

    - Programmable;

Programmable from Salus

With the help of these controls, you can adjust the desired temperature of the working environment, for example, indoor air, at different times of the day and days of the week. This makes it possible to use the heating system as efficiently as possible. When using programmable controllers, the energy saving ratio can reach 30%!

Also, such devices can be wired or wireless. The latter are much more convenient for installation - they allow you to get rid of the laborious process of laying cables.

Devices have structural differences according to the method of installation. They are:

- Overhead (wall);

- Wall (embedded in the sub-socket);

   - for DIN rail.

Different types of thermoregulators

Products have different sensors for measuring the working environment. They exist of such types:

- Air;

   Often it’s built into the controller case. For better temperature fixing, special holes are provided in the outer casing.

Air intake locations

- Floor sensor;

Installed directly in the construction of the floor. In this case, the regulator operates according to the temperature on the floor surface. This is important when installing underfloor heating systems.

- Weather-compensated sensors;

Thermoregulatory with this type of sensor are the most effective. The sensor is installed outside the building and controls the device depending on the state of the environment.

Regulator with weather-compensated sensor

- infrared sensors.

The sensors can be installed at a certain distance from the regulator. And even in other rooms. It is very convenient. Especially when it is necessary to control the temperature in a room with high humidity.

There are many companies offering such products on the Ukrainian market. The most high-quality products are produced in Western Europe: Danfoss (Denmark), Vaillant and Bosch (Germany), etc.

There are representatives of the domestic industry with similar products. For example, TM Terneo. Such products are reliable and have more affordable prices. But the range is not very wide and there are few innovative products.

There are also Chinese goods.

In the following articles, I will compare some models.