Salus Auto-Balancing Actuator 230V - THB23031

Salus Auto-Balancing Actuator 230V is a sophisticated solution designed for precise temperature management in underfloor heating circuits. This actuator integrates advanced technology to ensure optimal thermal efficiency and comfort in your heating system.

The THB23031 features dual temperature sensors strategically positioned between the actuator and the flow & return pipes or the inlet and outlet of the manifold. These sensors continuously monitor the temperature differential (ΔT) between the emitter flow and return pipes. The actuator uses this data to make real-time adjustments, maintaining the correct temperature balance and enhancing system performance.

Validated by iTG Dresden, the Salus THB actuator offers performance on par with traditional hydraulic balancing methods. Through extensive testing and collaboration with iTG Dresden, the THB actuator has been optimized to deliver results equivalent to conventional hydraulic balancing method A, ensuring reliable and efficient operation in existing underfloor heating systems.

Key Features:

• Dual Temperature Sensors: Monitors temperature differential between flow and return pipes to ensure accurate balancing.
• Real-Time Adjustment: Automatically adjusts actuator position to maintain optimal temperature balance.
• Proven Performance: Equivalent to conventional hydraulic balancing, validated by iTG Dresden.
• Enhanced System Efficiency: Ensures consistent heating performance and improved energy efficiency.

Upgrade your underfloor heating system with the THB23031 Auto Balancing Actuator for precise temperature control and reliable performance, making it an ideal choice for both new installations and retrofits.

Specifications

High-Quality Construction

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  ProWarm Electric Underfloor Heating Sticky Mat: Utilizes the same premium cable as the ProWarm Loose Cable kit. The mat incorporates a sticky fibreglass mesh to ensure optimal heat output by maintaining proper cable spacing. Installation is straightforward—simply roll out the mat to cover the desired heating area.
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  Heating Cable: Series-type with twin conductors and a 4m cold lead at one end.
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  Cable Composition: The resistance heating wire is encased in a fluoropolymer insulation layer, wrapped in protective metal shielding, and enclosed in a final plastic outer sheath. The twin conductor cable has a final diameter of 2mm.
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  Junction Design: Unique design for hot and cold lead junctions ensures they are 100% foolproof.

Standards and Approvals

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  Standards: Meets all test requirements of IEC 60335.
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  Certifications: CE certified by SGS.

Performance and Benefits

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  Cost-Effective: Provides heat precisely where needed, optimizing heat utilization and minimizing losses.
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  Flexibility: Can be installed in any area or floor layout.
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  Comfort: Close and uniform spacing of heating cables, combined with thermostat controls, allows for precise temperature settings, enhancing comfort.
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  DIY-Friendly: Designed for easy installation with clear instruction manuals and professional technical support.
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  Versatility: Available in various heat loads and sizes to suit various flooring types.

Mat Dimensions

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  Width: 0.5m
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  Length: Dependent on the selected square meter coverage
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  Cable thickness: 2mm

Kit Includes:

• Underfloor Heating Sticky Mat (Two individual mats if kit size over 12m2)
• Floor Primer - a high-performance universal priming/sealing agent suitable for plaster, timber, brick, and block work.
• Roller - a high-quality roller for applying floor primer to the subfloor
• Adhesive tape - works to assist in holding a mat or cable in position during installation
• 2m Floor Sensor Probe Conduit - provides a protective pathway for the sensor probe, connecting to your thermostat
• Digital thermostat (if selected) - adjust the heat settings and enjoy warm floors through a simple touch of a button

Installation

Please Note: This is a brief guide. Always refer to the full installation manual for comprehensive instructions.

1. Plan Your Layout:

• Divide the floor into a series of rectangles. Use these measurements to calculate the number and sizes of mats needed, excluding permanent or static fixtures from your calculations.

2. Prepare the Subfloor:

• For screed over concrete floors, lay insulation boards to minimize heat loss and ensure quicker warm-up times.

3. Lay the Heating Mat:

• Start with the first run of the mat. Cut the mat (leaving the cable intact) at the end of each run, turn it 90° or 180°, and continue laying.
• Once the area is covered, adjust the mat so that the loops are evenly spaced.
• Secure the mat to the subfloor using the special tape provided.

4. Electrical Connections:

• Install an RCD fused spur to power the thermostatic controller/programmer and the mat system.
• Lay the temperature probe from the timer-thermostat onto the floor, position it equidistant between two cable loops, and secure it to the surface.
• Position the unheated power supply cable from the end of the mat system near the thermostat.
• Make all necessary connections to the power supply. Run the heaters for no more than 10 minutes to ensure they are heating up properly.

5. Finish the Flooring:

• Option 1: Apply a thin, self-levelling screed over the mat and allow it to dry completely before laying tiles.
• Option 2: Directly trowel flexible tile adhesive over the mat and lay the floor tiles.
• After grouting, let the tile adhesive cure fully before switching on the system.