Distribution of heat energy to several heating circuits
Heating manifolds and switches enable the distribution of heat energy to different consumer circuits, or the hydraulic decoupling of heat generators and heat consumers. Simple manifolds are made of robust sheet steel and can be mounted directly on the boiler or on the wall using brackets. They distribute heat energy to several heating circuits. The number of possible heating groups can vary depending on the manifold design. Manifolds may also differ in terms of the maximum heating water throughput.
Optionally available insulation elements and wall brackets enable the manifolds to be insulated and ensure safe installation. A hydraulic separator can be used to hydraulically decouple the heat generator and heat consumer. This may be necessary, for example, if several heat generators, each with their own pump, are operated on one or more consumer circuits. Without hydraulic decoupling, the pumps could negatively influence each other.
Alternatively, manifolds with an integrated hydraulic separator can be used in the heating system. Heat distribution technology has also developed in recent decades. In terms of heating manifolds, manufacturers and development departments have launched new products onto the market that can be used in combination with modern condensing boilers, for example. This is made possible by heating manifolds with thermally separated flow and return. Combination heating manifolds with hydraulic separator combine the classic heating manifold with the option to operate the heating circuits in a hydraulically decoupled manner. They often have an integrated vent so they can remove air bubbles from the heating water. In addition, combination heating manifolds can also be equipped with a dirt separator or a magnetic dirt separator. This ensures clean heating water without dirt particles or metal particles containing iron.