The choice of a heating battery depends not only on the financial capabilities of the buyer and his aesthetic feelings, but also on the type of heating system that is used in his house or apartment. We will tell you about the criteria for choosing equipment.
How to choose?
It's not enough just to learn radiator catalog online stores: from it you can find out prices and technical characteristics, but first you need to understand which heating devices are suitable in your case.
Steel radiators
Practical and lightweight products, but do not withstand high pressure - maximum 8 atmospheres. They give off heat very well, are quite effective, while economical devices, but are only suitable for the private sector. In apartments, central heating has a higher pressure.
Aluminum radiators
Attractive appearance and good heat dissipation make these radiators quite popular. They can be installed in apartments, but this is not the best option, since aluminum is not friendly with various chemicals that can be in water, which leads to corrosion. These radiators also hardly withstand high pressure - on average, no more than 16 atmospheres. For such a battery, water hammer is very dangerous: it can crack because of it. Again, if you want to put the appliance in an apartment, it is better to abandon this idea.
Bimetallic
As the name suggests, this type of radiator consists of two metals. This makes it less susceptible to water hammer and high pressure than previous versions. The composition is usually steel and aluminum or copper and aluminum. The body is made of aluminum, and the core is usually copper or steel. This makes the battery stronger and more durable and maximizes heat dissipation.
This option is well suited for apartments and, in principle, is universal for any heating system, since it can withstand pressure from 30 to 50 atmospheres, while, even if the water boils, the battery does not will be. It can withstand temperatures up to 130 degrees. These models are highly durable and are not afraid of water hammer. This type of battery is additionally protected from destruction by an internal primer. You should not be afraid of complicated editing, since the work will not actually cause any difficulties. The battery is lightweight and can be mounted to any wall or floor. The buyer will also be pleased with the pleasant appearance: manufacturers, as a rule, cover the radiator itself with special panels, which can be of different colors.
The only drawback of such a product is its price, it is much higher than for analogues. It is worth taking a closer look at Italian brands such as Sira, Global. But you can find a good China.
Cast iron
These are heavy models that are difficult to mount, but they have practically no drawbacks and can last more than 50 years. It should be noted that modern products are visually attractive, but their price is also quite high. Such a radiator heats up for a long time, but it also has good heat transfer. You can easily and accurately calculate how many sections you need.
Such heating radiators are not afraid of contact with dirty water or chemistry, the problem can be only hard water, but you can fight it with filters, so the battery will work properly. It is perfect for both private premises and apartments, because it can easily withstand high pressure in the system and water hammer.
With a sharp shutdown of heating, cast iron will keep heat for a long time and gradually give it away, so the room will be comfortable for some time. This is beneficial even with normal heating operation, but it costs less. Such radiators are capable of heating not only the air, but also the objects near them, it is worth remembering this, so you cannot keep flammable objects and fabrics near such a radiator. Cast iron is practically not subject to corrosion or other external influences, therefore it does not require special maintenance. It is not afraid of changes in temperature and pressure, and its cost is comparable to its steel counterparts.
By choosing the right material from which the radiator for your heating system will be made, you can create a durable, and most importantly, an effective system that will last a long time.