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Diesel heating boiler for a private house

FLiquid fuel is widely used for heating private houses and cottages because of its autonomy and high calorific value. Large capacities and high efficiency of diesel boilers are the most appropriate solution for remote villages without a gas main.A diesel heating boiler for a private house can be quickly converted into a gas one if you change the type of burner devices. The standard power of the units ranges from 3 kW to 1000 kW, which is more than enough to heat any private house.If centralized heating is not supplied to your private house, then the only solution will be a diesel fuel boiler, which in the future, with the prospect of improving engineering networks, can be converted into a gas boiler.

The content of the article

1 Video review of choosing a diesel heating boiler for a private house
2 Hardware Installation Requirements
3 Device and features, operation
4 Diesel fuel consumption
5 Types of liquid fuel boilers
6 Benefits of diesel heating
7 Equipment disadvantages
8 Video: installation and connection of a diesel boiler

Video review of choosing a diesel heating boiler for a private house

Hardware Installation Requirements

For the installation of the main equipment, a separate building or basement with access to the street is required.
The ceilings in the room under the boiler must be at least 3m.
The system requires a steel bunker with a capacity of up to 10 tons.
To maintain the operating temperature of diesel fuel, it is necessary to deepen the bunker into the ground or think over an effective electric heating system.
Diesel heating boilers for a private house can be installed without prior permission from the heating network.

Device and features, operation

Diesel fuel for boiler units is stored in special containers, the size of which is selected based on the calculation of consumption volumes. Tanks are installed outside the areas. A separate source of diesel fuel ensures complete autonomy of the installation - you are guaranteed to be provided with heat and hot water all the time.

The body is usually made of alloy steel or cast iron. By the type of execution, there are floor-standing and wall-mounted units.The popularity of outdoor steel is due to the ease of maintenance and high performance of the material.

Pipe routing system

A diesel heating boiler for a private house includes a combustion chamber, a nozzle and a burner device. The process of burning diesel fuel begins in the furnace, from where the coolant is supplied to the system. An important point is the construction of an effective chimney to remove excess steam and waste products of combustion.

Boiler furnace

The chimney of a diesel boiler for heating a private house

All modern units are equipped with electronic control units, which allow monitoring the parameters of the heating system - temperature, pressure, etc.

Correct routing of the piping in the house will help increase the efficiency to the upper value.

Nozzles inside the boiler

The only parts of the unit that are subject to professional maintenance are the burner and the nozzle, on the reliable operation of which the safety of the system as a whole depends.

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Diesel fuel consumption

For the system to be effective, the consumption of diesel fuel must be minimal. For a standard house for a family of 5, a tank for storing diesel fuel with a volume of 4-8 tons will be quite sufficient, which will completely cover the needs for heating and heating water for the entire heating season.

Boilers for heating a private house with diesel fuel, double-circuit or with adjustable parameters allow you to control the consumption of diesel fuel. In the warm period of winter, you can fine-tune the operation of equipment with a large slope for heating water, for example. The option allows you to reduce your daily heating costs by 50%.

Double-circuit diesel boiler

Types of liquid fuel boilers

Depending on the type of burner, a distinction is made between:

Single-stage units. No adjustment.
Two-stage - 2 types of regulation.
With infinitely adjustable system.

Benefits of diesel heating

Easy to install, connect and operate.
Possibility to connect the heating system with a diesel generator.
Absolute autonomy. With a large bunker capacity, there is enough fuel for several months of work.
High level of efficiency, excellent heat dissipation. With high-quality design, it reaches 95%.
Maintenance of equipment does not require special skills and high qualifications.
Low cost of diesel fuel. With a cheap source, financial costs are minimal.
Smooth tuning heating system parameters, thanks to which enormous savings in diesel fuel are achieved.
Large model range - one-stage, two-stage, etc.

Boiler for heating a private house diesel fuel is installed indoors without additional permits for use. The best option for uncomfortable areas.

Equipment disadvantages

In addition to the main part, for the organization of the heating system, a large-volume bunker is required, respectively, and additional space on the site.
It is necessary to build a high-quality expensive chimney.
The need for a separate room for heating equipment.
High maintenance costs. For cold regions, an additional fuel heating system is required (additional electricity costs).
Noise during diesel operation, unpleasant smell of fuel. A high-quality ventilation system is required.
To work, you need high-quality purified diesel fuel. When using the usual one, efficiency may decrease and frequent blockages of equipment (chimneys and heat exchangers) may occur.

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Diesel heating of country houses is the best option for an area where there is no gas main in the vicinity. A properly organized heating system will help to heat the house with high quality with minimal financial costs for diesel fuel and equipment maintenance.

An example of a room interior with a boiler

The use of combined boilers makes it possible to use both diesel and gas as fuel. The consumer himself decides in what type to heat the room and heat the water, which makes it possible to reduce financial costs to a greater extent. In case of disconnection of the main gas source, you can switch to diesel fuel. Or vice versa, if the hopper is empty, then you can immediately switch to gas heating.