10 best manufacturers of warm water floors

TOP 10 best brands of warm water floors from different materials

10 Valtec

The range of the Russian company, whose production, according to the information on the website, is located in Italy, includes all the necessary components for arranging a warm floor. Under the Valtek brand, pipes made of metal-polymer (in professional slang - metapol), cross-linked polyethylene coated with an EVOH layer, and heat-resistant PE-RT polyethylene, as well as mixing equipment, fittings, distribution and control modules, are supplied to Russia. The brand compares favorably with the "purebred" foreign competitors by the cost of the products offered, the provision of ready-made standard solutions, the development of the distribution network (goods are offered in more than 10 thousand retail stores).

The high level of technical support of the company should also be noted. Customers, partners and employees are provided with valuable educational materials in the form of technical literature, articles and videos.Regularly (in 2018 alone, we counted more than 20 invitations to study on the company's website) seminars and webinars are held in different cities of the country, where all interested persons can attend. The company provides a 10-year warranty for its products, and insures its liability in the VSK company. The brand's products boast positive feedback from master installers. 100% compliance with the declared characteristics deserves special attention: even 1 mm deviations do not occur with regard to the diameter and thickness of the pipes. The only thing that the masters note is that the price of Chinese-made raw materials under the brand name of the Russian brand may seem somewhat overpriced.

9 Sanext

Another manufacturer from Russia, which adheres to traditional technologies for this industry. Its polymer pipelines have been used in construction for more than 12 years, and thanks to a developed dealer network, they can be purchased and serviced in almost all regions of the country. Underfloor heating engineering systems are based on polyethylene pipes PE-Xa, crosslinked by peroxide (today it is considered the best). Due to the high degree of crosslinking, this material is characterized by high flexibility (bending diameter - 10 cm), strength (working pressure can reach 8–10 bar) and resistance to thermal effects (a short-term excess of the coolant temperature up to 110 ° is allowed).

To reduce the diffusion of oxygen through the pipe walls, the manufacturer has provided EVOH protection, which reduces gas permeability to a minimum and thus extends the life of the underfloor heating system. Another advantage of the company is brass fittings and sleeves.According to reviews from repair and construction forums, earlier they looked at the Sanext pipes with distrust - the difference in price was alarming. But now there is already a positive experience of their operation, and letters of recommendation on the company's website from serious developers inspire confidence. Previously, the company offered customers exclusively pipes made of polyethylene. The craftsmen used Rihau fittings and other components. But now the manufacturer has begun to offer a complete set for organizing a warm water floor system, including automation and collector groups.

8 lammin

A relatively new company for the manufacture of heating systems and water heated floors, based in Russia. Lammin's polymer materials are sourced from LG, indicating a very high quality feedstock. The brand also uses advanced technologies, supplementing them with its own developments, for molding and coloring finished polymer products. Among the indisputable advantages are good customer support after the purchase and the availability of materials in most large stores. The price is also at the level of the most affordable offers.

However, the brand has one drawback, which is often noted in the reviews by both builders and ordinary buyers. It is connected with the impossibility of correctly assessing the durability of polypropylene pipes. The disadvantages additionally include a discrepancy between the diameters of Chinese nozzles for equipment. In general, according to the forecasts of the masters, a water-heated floor should not face any tightness problems. By the way, the company produces a complete set of accessories, manifold groups for arranging systems.Buyers also note the normal quality of products in about 70% of cases. Separately, they indicate the convenience of interacting with pipes: there is no pungent smell, they are easy to cut, very obedient in laying.

7 Wavin Ekoplastik

In reviews of the possibility of using polypropylene pipes in water-heated floor systems, we often met negative opinions - they say that the thermal conductivity of polypropylene is too low, and its flexibility leaves much to be desired. This is absolutely true for conventional polypropylene. However, Wavin Ekoplastik produces pipes from 4th generation polypropylene, which is marked as PP-RCT and is characterized by high strength, heat resistance and a melting point increased to 170 °C. As a result, pipes from a Czech manufacturer can withstand more severe temperature conditions (the maximum continuous temperature is 110 ° C with an allowable short-term increase of another 20 ° C).

The unique strength properties of the material allow you to set a smaller circumference and wall thickness, and thereby increase their throughput without compromising the durability of the system. The only thing is that PP-RCT pipes look no different from ordinary polypropylene pipes, so we recommend buying underfloor heating in a trusted store. If we take a closer look at the reviews over the past 5-6 years, the following picture is formed: builders like pipes, they are easy to work with, and ordinary users praise them for the absence of any problems. The price is also quite reasonable. The only thing is that the brand produces pipes and fittings, but other items will have to be bought from other brands.

6 ROSTerm

ROSTerm offers the best selection of polymer pipes for the organization of warm water floors. The product catalog contains products made of cross-linked polyethylene and stainless corrugated steel, including those with and without an anti-oxygen layer. For pipes with a popular diameter of 20 mm, the company offers one of the best prices on the market. The production of the factory is located in Russia. One of the main advantages of the company is the possibility of huge deliveries for construction companies.

ROSTerm has its own laboratories in which all products are tested. The distribution network is also huge. And here a separate set of advantages opens up for retail buyers: effective technical support, serious after-sales service and a guarantee directly from the system manufacturer. According to buyers, the products are easy to use, marriage almost never occurs. The only thing that causes difficulties is the bending of the source materials. The advantages include the popularity of pipes and fittings in ordinary stores: ROSTerm products can be found in the largest construction networks. The brand also offers a large selection of footage: 50, 100, 150, 200 m.

5 Prandelli

“Expensive, but reliable” - this is what they say in reviews of underfloor heating from the largest European manufacturer Prandelli. One of the most sought-after products in its range is Prandelli Multyrama pipes.They are produced exclusively in Italy and consist of two layers of PE-Xb polyethylene, between which a thin aluminum pipe 0.2 mm thick is enclosed. PE-Xb material is valued for its high chlorine and oxidation resistance and excellent strength properties. The aluminum layer is designed to compensate for the thermal expansion of polyethylene and prevent the penetration of oxygen into the coolant.

The next important component of water floor heating is fittings. All connecting elements from Prandelli - couplings, tees, elbows, press clamps - are made of brass, which is still considered by professionals to be the best material for ensuring the reliability and durability of the connection. Thus, the use of "native" components increases the tightness and durability of the system. Overall, Prandelli offers some of the best composite pipes on the market as opposed to XLPE products. But automation and collector groups will have to be bought from other manufacturers.

4 Stout

The Russian brand Stout differs from many others in the location of production - in Italy and Spain. European equipment allows you to create plastic pipes of various configurations, as well as reliable and accurate fittings. Moreover, the brand offers a complete supply of warm water floors: the best collectors, automation and even installation tools. Modern pipes are resistant to corrosion and have an advanced EVOH anti-oxygen coating. A special pride of the company's materials is a high-strength top layer that provides increased mechanical stability.For buyers, the company has provided additional logistics advantages: you can buy Stout systems in any corner of Russia through a wide distribution network.

On forums for builders and do-it-yourselfers, Stout is often compared to more established players in the market. In recent years, the company has gained well-deserved popularity, but prices for some configurations remain too high. According to experts, the pipe is very durable, but sometimes there is a marriage of coatings. It is also somewhat more difficult to bend than other XLPE products.

3 rehau

Even people who are far from the topic of construction and repair know this trademark. 60 years ago, it produced materials for cars, including for the legendary Volkswagen Beetle, and today Rehau specializes in the development and production of tens of thousands of varieties of goods. The company was one of the first to produce pipes made of cross-linked polyethylene - lightweight, resistant to plaque, with high mechanical strength and resistance to water hammer. Due to these properties, they are able to serve from 50 to 100 years. Rehau polymer pipes have been in demand among professionals and amateurs for many years. The systems also offer a complete set of parts for installing a warm water floor. An additional plus of the product is the possibility of using fittings and manifolds in combination with pipes from other companies.

The only weak point of this material is the diffusion of oxygen through the walls into the coolant and the accelerated destruction of the steel elements of the underfloor heating system, for example, the heat exchanger of the heating boiler. To eliminate the risk of premature equipment failure, the company has provided a protective layer that prevents air from entering inside and thereby extends the service life. The reviews say that laying Rehau Rautherm S pipes does not take much time and effort, and a well-thought-out technology allows you to get highly reliable tight connections in 3 steps.

2 Stahlmann

The Stahlmann plant has been manufacturing stainless steel corrugated pipes for a wide range of applications for almost 10 years. For the organization of warm water floors, the best products in terms of size and flexibility are used, there are also ready-made kits with fittings and switches. But automation and manifold groups need to be bought from other manufacturers. The company has 100% Russian production, all raw materials are supplied from domestic factories. Particular attention is paid to quality control - all pipes and sets are accompanied by a technical passport with appropriate notes.

Due to its good flexibility, the possibility of completely cementing stainless steel pipes perfectly shows itself when arranging heating in small rooms - only up to 2 x 2 m or less. The wall thickness of the corrugated pipe reaches 4 mm. As for the reviews, the vast majority of craftsmen and ordinary buyers like these systems for their flexibility and ease of installation.The only thing that can be called a general drawback of metal products is the noise during water circulation.

1 uponor

The oldest of the companies in this ranking (in 2018 the company celebrated its centenary), Uponor is now considered one of the best in the field of heating, cooling and water supply. After taking over the Swedish concern Wirsbo, a pioneer in the production of cross-linked polyethylene, it began to produce the widest range of high-quality pipes, connectors and installation tools. In the production of fittings, the company uses traditional and modern corrosion-resistant materials - bronze, brass, polysulfone. The latter is not inferior to brass in quality, but at the same time it costs 2–3 times cheaper, which accordingly affects the price of fittings.

Quick&Easy, Quick&Easy Master and Wipex connection systems have been developed for fast and easy pipe installation. Their technologies make it possible to connect two pipes within 15 seconds, carry out work even in hard-to-reach places and at the same time obtain a sealed joint. A simple installation procedure not only ensures high reliability of the entire system, but also leads to a reduction in labor costs, and hence its total cost. Like any quality pipe, Upnor has an EVOH oxygen barrier. As for the reviews, the masters note the easiest installation of all the systems used in this area. There is also evidence of stable operation without leaks for at least 10-15 years. An important plus of pipes is reliability when used in cold climates.

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