What can AQUATHERM BLACK do?
aquatherm black is a multi-award-winning surface heating and cooling system. Versatile in use, manufactured in a compact register design, and equipped with a future-proof technology - these are some of the essential features of aquatherm black. The special feature: It can be installed in the ceiling as well as in the wall and the floor. Depending on the requirements, the surface temperature of the elements is driven a few degrees above or below the desired room temperature. The radiant energy provides either pleasant warmth or cooling without disturbing draughts or dust turbulence.
aquatherm black is energy-saving thanks to perfect control technology. The system is ideal for use with low-temperature systems such as heat pumps. Building owners and architects can enjoy the flexible application areas and the associated design freedom. Whether as a cooling ceiling in the office, as wall heating in the bathroom, or as underfloor heating in a renovated old building - the possibilities are almost unlimited. Finally, the panel heating and cooling elements can be installed in drywall construction, in plastered ceilings, walls, or in suspended coffered ceilings and are invisible afterwards.
Surface heating and cooling system for ceilings, walls and floors
The assembly of the aquatherm black energy grids is simple: just between the supporting profiles of the metal substructure. Then the ceiling is covered with building boards. For this, e.g. buildings boards with made of plasterboard with different thermal conductivities can be used. The aquatherm black energy grids are available in different widths and lengths so that the ceiling can be individually covered.
Advantages
- high heating and cooling performance due to full activation of the ceiling surface
- combination with centrally conditioned outside air possible
- ideally suited for use with heat pump and condensing boiler technology due to low flow and return temperatures
- high sound absorption in combination with perforated gypsum plaster boards
- combination of thermally active and passive ceiling elements
- installation in combination with various ceiling installation/substructures such as lighting, fire detectors and ventilation components
- attractive design and architectural freedom in the ceiling surfaces
- rapid construction progress thanks to dry construction system
- rapid construction progress thanks to dry constrution system
Sound absorption
Sound absorption describes the reduction of sound energy. By reflection of the waves at the room boundaries a diffuse sound field is created, in which the direct sound of the sound source is superimposed with reflecting sound components and effects from all directions with approximately the same intensity. If it is possible to reduce the reflections at the room boundaries, it gets quieter in the room. The absorption coefficient a indicates how large the absorbed part of the total incident sound is:
- If a = 1, the entire incident sound is absorbed, there is no longer any reflection.
- If a = 0.5, 50% of the sound energy is absorbed and 50% of the sound energy is reflected.
Product variant for this application: aquatherm black energy grid with plug-in/clamp connection
Die aquatherm black Energie-Register zum Heizen und Kühlen werden in die Metallklemmkassetten eingelegt und durch Niederhaltemagnete befestigt. Durch den direkten Kontakt der Register mit dem Blech bzw. Akustikvlies ist eine gute Leistungsübertragung gewährleistet.
Vorteile
- hohe Heiz- und Kühlleistungen durch hervorragende Kontaktübertragungsfläche
- werkseitig vorgefertigte Registermodule für die schnelle Montage vor Ort
- besonders einfache Montage durch Niederhaltemagnete
- wartungsfreies System
- Kombination mit zentral aufbereiteter Außenluft möglich
- das System ist in bereits bestehende Metalldeckensysteme nachrüstbar
- hohe Schallabsorption bei den Metalldeckenplatten mit Mikroperforation
- Einbau in Kombination mit verschiedenen Deckeneinbauten-/aufbauten wie z. B. Leuchten, Brandmelder und Lüftungskomponenten
- Leistungsabgabe ohne Zuglufterscheinungen
- geräuschlose und nicht sichtbare Heiz- und Kühlfunktion
Schallabsorption
Nicht nur bei Bürogebäuden ist die raumakustische Gestaltung ein wichtiger Faktor. Eine Minimierung der Schallausbreitung und damit eine bessere Sprachverständlichkeit ist durch einen hohen Schallabsorptionsgrad erreichbar.
The aquatherm black energy grids for heating and cooling are inserted into the metal ceiling panels and fixed with heat conduction units. A good power transmission is guaranteed due to the contact of the grid and metal plate.
Advantages
- high heating and cooling performance due to excellent contact transfer area
- prefabricated grids for quick installation on site
- very easy installation with magnet holders
- combination with centrally conditioned outside air is possible
- can be retrofitted in existing metal ceiling systems
- high sound absorption in metal ceiling panels with microperforation
- installation in combination with various ceiling fixtures/structures such as lighting, fire detectors and ventilation components
- soundless and invisible heating and cooling
Product variant for this application area:
aquatherm black energy grid with plug-in/clamp connection
With this system, the aquatherm black grids are installed between the load-bearing battens and the wooden substructure. The wall or ceiling is then covered with building boards, for example plasterboard. Thanks to different register widths and lengths, the surface can be equipped in different ways and thus creates free space, e.g. for ceiling installations (spotlights, suspensions for lighting, smoke detectors, etc.).
Advantages
- high heating and cooling capacity due to full-surface activation of the ceiling surfaces
- quick and easy installation
- optimum use of heat pump and condensing boiler technology possible due to low flow and return temperatures
- installation in combination with various ceiling fixtures/structures such as lights and fire detectors
- output without draughts
- short heat-up and reaction times
- rapid construction progress due to dry construction system
Product variants for this application area:
aquatherm black energy grids with plug-in/clamp connection alternatively
aquatherm black heating and cooling grids
The freedom of design is a big plus: the aquatherm black heating and cooling grids can be individually adapted in shape and size to any room geometry. The heating and cooling grids and the connection piping are attached to the ceiling. Then plastering is made in compliance with the general plaster guidelines. All commercially available plasters made of gypsum, lime, cement and clay are suitable.
Advantages
- high heating and cooling performance due to full activation of the ceiling surfaces
- silent, draft-free heating and cooling function
- short heating and fast reaction times
- pleasent room climate
- installation is possible on all ceiling surfaces
Product variant for this application area:
aquatherm black heating and cooling grids (welding variant)
Walls with metal substructure and planking with building boards offer individual
individual design options with cost-effective execution. In combination with with aquatherm black heating cooling grids the ideal combination of a drywall system with energy-saving heating system. For the installation of aquatherm black only the planking process is briefly interrupted for the installation of aquatherm black.
Advantages
- high heating and cooling performance
- quick and easy installation
- combination with centrally conditioned outside air is possible
- combination of thermally active and passive wall elements is possible
- rapid construction progress thanks to drywall system
Product variant for this application: aquatherm black energy grid with plug-in/clamp connection
With its impressive underfloor heating, aquatherm black provides an even surface heat which prevents the growth of dust mites and the formation of mould. Whether its open screed in workshops, production halls or garages, tiles, or parquet and laminate in apartments and houses, the floor construction can be individually and diversely executed.
Convection versus radiant heat
Radiant heat and convection heat are two different methods of heating a building. Radiant heat uses radiant energy to directly heat objects and people, while convection heat heats the air in a room, which then circulates and heats the room. Radiant heat offers several advantages over convection heat in terms of energy efficiency and comfort.
Advantages of radiant heat
Radiant heat is generally more energy efficient than convection heat because it heats objects and people directly instead of heating the air. Consequently, less energy is required to maintain the desired temperature in a room and there is less heat loss through windows, walls and ceilings.
Radiant heat provides a more even and comfortable heat distribution than convection heat. This is because radiant heat warms objects and people, which then radiate heat back into the room, creating a more even and comfortable temperature. With convection heat, the warm air rises to the ceiling, so the lower part of the room is colder and there are thermal and cold bridges.
Radiant heat is also healthier than convection heat because it does not dry out the air or create air currents that can spread dust and allergens. This is especially important for people with allergies or respiratory diseases.
Radiant heating systems are generally quieter than convection heating systems. Noise can occur with convection heating systems when the air circulates, especially in systems with forced ventilation.
Radiant heating systems can be designed to be more aesthetically pleasing than convection heating systems. Radiant heat can be integrated into floors, walls or ceilings, giving architects and interior designers more design options.
What should you know about the technical features of AQUATHERM BLACK?
The aquatherm black heating/cooling registers are installed between the supporting profiles of the substructure. Then the ceiling is covered with plasterboard. Large areas in office and administration buildings, or even entrance and event halls can therefore be heated and cooled over a large area with aquatherm black. Whether it is a large project or a single-family house, retrofitting during renovation or maintenance work can be done quickly, easily and cleanly. The low installation height reduces the room height only minimally and creates more usable living space by eliminating radiators.
The registers for heating and cooling are installed in the stud frame of a drywall and then covered with plasterboard. One area of application is, for example, installation in renovation measures where it is no longer possible to lay the registers in the floor or ceiling, or in retrofitted walls to separate rooms.
Width: 24 - 100 cm
Length: 40 - 250 cm
aquatherm black is exclusively made of fusiolen® PP-R. This material is characterised by its special high heat and extraction stability. The physical properties are adapted to the special requirements of the heating and cooling sector.
The exceptionally good welding properties and the fusion into a homogeneous and materially cohesive unit offer maximum safety and durability. Fusiolen® PP-R is also characterised by high temperature and pressure resistance.
Continuous temperatures of 70 °C can be operated without any problems. As a rule, the aquatherm black system is operated with considerably lower flow temperatures than usual underfloor heating systems.
The actual material stress is therefore lower. Furthermore, fusiolen® offers excellent resistance to a wide range of aggressive chemicals.
In connection with the aquatherm blue pipe (also made of fusiolen® PP-R) for air-conditioning, heating and plant engineering, aquatherm offers a complete solution from the heat or cooling generator.
Questions that customers often ask about AQUATHERM BLACK
Plug-in/clamp connection
Our innovative system uses a smart „plug-in/clamp connection“, to connect the energy grids quickly and reliably with each other. Thanks to a flexible and bendable connection tube, with spring band clamps, installation is simple. Attach the end of the pipe to the connection piece and push it with light pressure until it stops. Then push the spring band clamp to the second stop of the connector and release the pre-tension. Our system offers not only the highest functionality but also easy handling. The plug-in clamp connection is mechanically detachable. You can use commercially available hand pliers for spring band clamps to remove the connection effortlessly
Welding
The aquatherm black is connected by means of “heating element socket welding”. By heating the connecting parts, the plastic melts to form a materially bonded and inseparable connection. The individual registers can be connected directly in parallel on one side, or alternately on the other. With the extensive aquatherm moulding range, single connections as well as large systems can be completely constructed, including distribution technology.
The idea behind aquatherm black is the well-being of the room users: to create a thermally balanced room. The principle of the aquatherm black technology is therefore not to heat and circulate air, but rather to radiate heat from the tempered walls or ceilings directly to the room or the person. A comfortable warmth, as the heating surface temperature can be selected low due to the relatively large heating surfaces. This is an advantage compared to small, hot surfaces such as radiators or convectors.
Due to the lower flow temperature (25-35 °C), the systems are excellently suited in combination with heat generation at a similarly lower temperature level. This opens up a wide range of possibilities for using condensing technology and alternative energies, such as solar, geothermal and waste heat. Another thermally based advantage is the lower air movement. The result is less turbulence of house dust and homogenous humidity. Overall, the wall or ceiling heating saves 25-30% of energy costs and makes an important contribution to a healthy indoor climate and to maintaining the value of the building. The aquatherm black for wall and ceiling can be combined.
Comfort
Moderate excess temperatures (25-35 °C) with large heating surfaces create an even radiation balance for the user. Direct heat radiation on the human body is perceived as thermal comfort. The air temperature can be lower compared to conventional heating techniques (radiators/convectors) and still maintain thermal comfort for the room user.
aquatherm black is exclusively made of fusiolen® PP-R. This material is characterised by its special high heat and extraction stability. The physical properties are adapted to the special requirements of the heating and cooling sector.
The exceptionally good welding properties and the fusion into a homogeneous and materially cohesive unit offer maximum safety and durability. Fusiolen® PP-R is also characterised by high temperature and pressure resistance.
Continuous temperatures of 70 °C can be operated without any problems. As a rule, the aquatherm black system is operated with considerably lower flow temperatures than usual underfloor heating systems.
The actual material stress is therefore lower. Furthermore, fusiolen® offers excellent resistance to a wide range of aggressive chemicals.
In connection with the aquatherm blue (also made of fusiolen® PP-R) for air-conditioning, heating and plant engineering, aquatherm offers a complete solution from the heat or cooling generator.
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