What you need to know about the calorimeter

Calorimeters are devices used to measure energy consumed in heating and cooling systems. Central system installation structure is used in systems with collector (mobile). The heat meter calculates the difference (Δt) between its double sensor and measuring the outgoing and return line temperatures. It also measures the amount of water (m3/h) that passes through the installation with the flowmeter.

heat meters, which calculate the energy consumed (kWh) with these measured values, offer the possibility of wired or wireless communication thanks to the integrated communication module, ensuring that consumption values are obtained without going near the device.

These values measured by the calorimeter are calculated according to the “Regulation on the Sharing of Central Heating and Sanitary Hot Water Expenses in Central Heating and Sanitary Hot Water Systems” No. 26847 published in the Official Gazette of April 14, 2008.

In central heating systems, 70% of the total heating costs are distributed according to the measured heat consumption of the independent sections. 30% of the total heating costs are distributed according to the areas of use of independent departments, such as common areas, system losses, minimum heating and heat costs from operating expenses.

As an example of some of the problems we had with heating in the past; according to the location of the apartment inside the building, some apartments were very hot and wanted less burning of the heater, or by opening the window, they transferred the heat from the building to the outside. With the effect of this disappearing heat, some apartments could not heat up at all and wanted the heater to burn more than it should.

It was at this point that the calorimeter became mandatory for heat sharing and allowed for equitable sharing. But residents of buildings using a calorimeter have important considerations to pay attention to.

Also according to the “Regulation on the Sharing of Central Heating and Sanitary Hot Water Expenses in Central Heating and Sanitary Hot Water Systems” No. 26847 published in the Official Gazette of April 14, 2008;

- In order to limit the energy consumed, thermostatic radiator valves in accordance with TS EN 215 are used in buildings with central heating system.

- The room temperatures in the independent sections heated by central systems are set to a minimum of 15 °C.

So the most important thing mentioned here is that all rooms in your apartment should have a temperature of at least 15 °C. You have to adjust this temperature through the thermostatic radiator valves used here. Typically, valves of this type have an interval between 1 and 5, and the interval 2 corresponds to 15 °C, and most often 2 are locked and do not go down any further.

Cases where the mahal temperature in the independent section drops below 15 °C;

- In the event that the resident of the apartment has abused one or more of the honeycombs in his apartment by using different methods to lower than 15 °C,

- in case of complete closure of the small valve, which is also located under the honeycomb,

- Failure of the calorimeter to obtain value measurement with malfunctioning and malicious deterioration...

are imposed for these apartments in such cases. The criminal procedure here varies depending on the decision of the board of directors. The law does not provide details about this issue, but sharing companies have generally decided not to reduce the average consumption by square meter below 30%. Those who fall below this value are penalized for a difference of 15 °C