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Various accessories for heating radiators, which are necessary for fixing heating radiators, as well as their connection - linings for heating radiators, eccentrics for heating radiators, reflective screens behind heating radiators and much more - are not included in the basic kit. Therefore, they will have to be purchased independently. When choosing a bracket for a heating radiator, you need to be guided by such a calculation that one fastener for radiators is needed for 3 sections of the radiator. The heating radiator must be located exclusively horizontally.
If you use a good kit for connecting heating radiators and perform all the work related to fixing and installing radiators with high quality, then the heating system will work with maximum efficiency and reliability.
Efficiency heating system largely depends on whether the type of heating radiator and fittings for the heating radiator, including the connection points for heating radiators, are selected correctly.
Heating radiators can be divided into two main groups: sectional radiators and panel radiators. The first can be bimetallic or made of aluminum, but panel radiators are made of steel. In case of sectional radiators usually a side or diagonal type connection is used, but for panel radiators a side or bottom type connection is used. All this will require different fittings for heating batteries and Consumables(for example, a sealant for a heating radiator).
Connecting heating radiators
The choice of the heating battery connection scheme may depend on the following factors (and the shut-off valves for heating radiators will depend on it):
- Floors of the house;
- Type of heating radiators, as well as their dimensions;
- Type of heating system: one-pipe or two-pipe;
- The pressure of the coolant in the heating system.
Heating appliances can be connected according to one of three schemes:
- The diagonal connection scheme assumes that water enters from above and exits from the opposite bottom side. Such a scheme is usually used for private-type houses, where multi-section batteries are installed. The scheme can be used not only for single-pipe, but also for two-pipe heating systems. This connection scheme cannot be used in heating systems where the operating pressure is high.
- V high-rise buildings, most often there is a side connection scheme of a one-way type. This scheme is suitable for those heating systems that use a coolant with a fairly high temperature. In the case of connecting such a scheme, water will flow from above, and exit from below, but from the same side.
- The bottom connection type scheme is used for those types of radiators in which the connection is of the bottom type. V this case the entire heating system is hidden under the floor, as the pipes of the heating system go into the floor. The length of the battery does not matter if you choose this type of connection, as the battery will heat up in a uniform way.
Depending on the choice of connection scheme or type of heating radiators, it will be necessary to select a specific installation kit, which will include fittings and accessories, mounts for radiators.
V standard set connection of heating batteries includes such components as:
- plug;
- Threaded plug;
- 4 futorki;
- Bracket for radiators, fixing radiators;
- Gaskets for heating radiators made of paronite or silicone.
Adapters are usually supplied in pairs, with right and left threads for an external type pipe.
They are screwed into the heating battery on the left and right sides. The thread of the internal type for a valve for a heating radiator and taps for heating radiators is the same for all adapters.
Mayevsky's crane is useful in such a situation when heating radiators stop heating the room due to the fact that air has accumulated in them. To return the radiator to its former performance and efficiency, you just need to open the tap. Typically, such a valve for a heating radiator is made of a material such as brass and has a chrome-plated type.
A threaded plug is required to seal all threaded holes that are one inch in diameter. In order to seal the nipple connection of the radiator sections, various gaskets are used.
In order to fix the heating radiator to the wall, you need fasteners for heating radiators.
Brackets can be angle or anchor type. Pin-type brackets can be used for any type of wall, but for wooden walls only corner brackets can be used.
Sometimes the installation kit may include gaskets that are installed between the wall and the heating radiator. If such a component as a bypass for heating radiators is included in the circuit, then such a jumper to the heating battery will regulate the temperature of the battery. You can also use a thermostat, a thermo sensor for a heating battery or a heater for a heating radiator, as well as a meter for a heating battery, but this method is more expensive.
Choosing a kit for connecting a heating radiator
The diameter of the supply type pipes plays an important role when choosing an installation kit. Half inch set is suitable for polymer pipes with a diameter of 16 and 20 mm.
If it is necessary to connect panel batteries made of steel with a side-type connection, then you will only need to buy a plug and a Mayevsky crane. Standard type kits are not required for connection of radiators, since such radiators already have internal thread with a half inch diameter. Due to the presence of such a thread, pipes can be screwed in immediately without adapters.
Do not forget that you may need consumables such as silicone sealant for radiators, fum tape or hemp. Usually such materials are not included in the basic kit.
Heat-reflecting screens are also often placed behind heating radiators. They are designed to increase efficiency and heat transfer. Heat reflectors behind the radiator are made of foil, penofol, porylex with foil. Reflectors for heating radiators should be made of a material that has a low thermal conductivity. If your heat shields for radiators are only made of foil, then it will give off part of the heat to the wall. Therefore, you need to make a layer. Reflectors for radiators can also be made from rolled foam.
All fittings for the heating battery, accessories and Additional materials- a jumper on a heating radiator, a collector for radiator heating, plugs for heating radiators, an evaporator for a heating battery, a fan for a heating battery, a dryer for a heating radiator and much more - the same integral elements of the heating system. Without them, it would not have worked so effectively.
In the picture below, we see two mounting kits at once, which are used to connect a heating radiator to the heating system. The dimensions of all elements are selected in such a way as to install the heater in a predetermined place, the usual installation place is the space under the window, in the middle. At the same time, it must be understood that the distance between the pipes in different houses will be different, the mounting kit corrects this state of affairs.
Dimensions are not taken from the head, they are given by the measurer.
Pay attention to what consumables we use in our work. Elbows and tees can be suspiciously cheap, but there are some like the one in the picture. They are a little more expensive, but it can't be better, checked. The pipe used is reinforced steel. Bugatti cranes. All for yourself.
The cost of such a mounting kit starts from 4200 rubles. The mounting kit includes: two brass ball valves Bugatti (Bugatti), bypass, necessary angles, tees, pipes; Depending on the number of components, the price will also change. The cost of the installation kit includes a warranty, assembly and installation on an existing riser.
And this is a universal kit for mounting a radiator, which is often mentioned when talking about the prices of a mounting kit (in the photo - the original Vivaldo kit (Italy), it looks about the same for other manufacturers). See the difference? Brackets for mounting the radiator to the wall in this kit do not need to be purchased separately, but there are those where they are not. The standard kit includes:
- Adapter 1"; - 1/2" left - 2 pcs.;
- Adapter 1" - 1/2" right - 2 pcs.;
- Plug 1/2" - 1 pc.;
- Air release valve (Mayevsky valve) - 1 pc.;
- The key for the air release valve - 1 pc.
The cost of such a kit for mounting a radiator is really from 700 rubles, that is, it differs almost 6 times from the price of a mounting kit in the first photo. But the difference between these sets is visible, right?
You will also need a kit for mounting the radiator from the second photo: there are no adapters and fasteners in the box with the heater, they are purchased separately. This is reasonable: the same radiator can be mounted in the heating system in several ways.
So, a mounting kit and a kit for mounting a radiator are two different things. Their cost may differ several times.
note
One of the problems of installation companies, and later clients, is the incompatibility of the radiator and fittings, which leads to disputes in the event of a warranty case.
It is impossible to identify the guilty party in this case, since the installer refers to the incompatibility of the radiator and fittings, the radiator manufacturers refer to the unskilled labor of the installer, or to the fact that the fittings are not suitable for of this type radiators, and fittings manufacturers on those and on others.
In our case, disputes of this kind are completely excluded, since Vivaldo is a manufacturer of not only radiators, but also complete set fittings necessary for the installation of radiators: mounting kits, mounting kit, Mayevsky tap, plugs, as well as ball valves and thermostatic valves.
Connection kits for heating radiators are designed for fastening and connection, and of stainless steel in heating systems with: hot water or heated antifreeze fluid circulating at a pressure not exceeding 16 bar. All products are made of stainless steel, brass or aluminum, as well as high quality plastic and silicone (for auxiliary fasteners).
Composition of the connection kit for heating radiators
The mounting kit for heating radiators consists of several connecting elements, seals and mounting tools:
- futorka - 4 pcs. (right and left) with silicone seal;
- sealing plug;
- air vent;
- air vent key.
For heavier sets, the connecting sets are supplemented with special brackets and anchor hardware for fastening to the wall. In stores, you can also find extended kits, which include radiator plugs, Ball Valves, designed to seal unused functional openings and vent air from the system. The cost of a mounting kit for heating radiators can vary depending on the number of components. The average price in stores is from 200 to 300 rubles.
How to choose the right mounting kit?
When choosing sets for radiators, its type is taken into account, as well as the complexity of the work to be done and the method of installation. Often professional installation requires the purchase of additional fasteners that allow you to securely fix the sections to the wall.
Before purchasing radiator connection kits, it is important to consider their compatibility with pipes and fittings, as well as functional openings.
Important! Modern radiator connection kits are designed exclusively for lightweight aluminum and bimetal (combinations of aluminum and steel) products. For massive cast iron sections, you need to look for special fasteners and adapters.
Optimal for any modern system heating are kits for connecting a radiator in an extended configuration. They are more expensive, but allow you to find the best solution during installation at no additional cost. The more complete and versatile the mounting kit, the more more possibilities for easy and quick installation. If necessary, consult with the seller - he will suggest a suitable list of components for the installation of specific equipment.
Bimetallic heating batteries are among the most modern and rapidly gaining popularity units (also on our website you can read how to make battery decoupage with your own hands.). They are used more often than their analogues from cast iron and aluminum. The materials used for the manufacture of such batteries make it possible to obtain units that can withstand very high pressure, which makes it possible to safely and effective application in urban heating systems.
Bimetal heating radiators are an excellent alternative to batteries made from other materials. The work of connecting bimetal radiators requires maximum attention and knowledge of a number of important nuances, without which you can not count on a high quality installation.
Before starting work on self-connection bimetallic radiators, you should collect all the devices necessary for such an event so as not to be distracted by their search in the future. Usually, a special mounting kit is included with the battery, which allows you to work in as soon as possible. This set includes a number necessary elements, among other things, it necessarily contains brackets designed to mount the battery to the wall.
If before that similar batteries were installed in the apartment or house, it is allowed to use used brackets. You just need to make sure that they are not loose and rusty. However, only a qualified plumber can competently perform such a diagnosis, so it’s better not to waste time and use new fasteners.
Additionally, pipes and related elements are purchased if they are planned to be replaced. Most often old steel pipes are replaced by lighter and generally superior pipes made of reinforced polypropylene.
If possible, all fittings, fasteners and other products should be of high quality. The reliability of the connection and the overall service life of the system directly depend on this. To connect one bimetallic radiator, you need to buy at least 2 taps. They will allow you to completely turn off the battery. Additionally, you can purchase and install 1 tap per jumper and battery. With the help of such additional taps, you can control the intensity of heating.
For the most precise setting temperature regime it is recommended to install a special thermostat.
Installation and connection of bimetallic radiators is carried out using a whole range of different devices. Prepare them ahead of time so you don't get distracted later.
Set for installation and connection of the radiator
1. Battery and factory mounting kit.
3. Level.
4. Torque wrenches.
5. Pencil.
6. Electric drill.
Battery connection methods
Connecting a bimetallic battery with your own hands can be done using several methods. To select the most optimal one, it is necessary to study the characteristics of the existing system, specifically, the piping.
The method by which the heating units will be installed to the greatest extent depends on how the pipes are placed and the wiring is done.
The wiring can be single-pipe and two-pipe. When using a single-pipe scheme, the movement of water to the radiators will be carried out through the supply pipe. During its movement, the coolant will cool down. Thus, in essence, the supply pipeline in this scheme "becomes" reversed. Batteries are placed in series.
If the installation is carried out in accordance with the two-pipe wiring, the batteries are connected in parallel. With this connection, the supply and return pipes do not affect each other's operation.
Modern models bimetallic heating batteries can be connected in almost any way.
The factory equipment must necessarily include a Mayevsky crane and plugs.
Typical Battery Installation Methods
The one-way connection option is best suited for apartment buildings. In such buildings, as a rule, a system with attic wiring is equipped. Such a connection makes it possible to achieve almost 100% efficiency, however, it imposes its own restrictions on the permissible number of radiator sections - there should be no more than 15 of them.
If the battery has more than 15 sections, the connection is made diagonally, i.e. The battery is connected at the top and bottom different parties, focusing on the flow of the coolant.
When connected using this technology, it is possible to achieve uniform heating of all sections of the battery and provide almost the nameplate heating value.
However, if the heat supply is organized according to one-pipe technology, a diagonal connection can be extremely inconvenient. Under such conditions, water will sequentially pass through each battery, losing most temperature indicator in each area. Therefore, it is better to use this connection method only when connecting using the two-pipe wiring method.
There is also an option with a double-sided bottom connection, but it is better not to use it, because. with this method, the return of thermal energy is reduced by at least 10% of the value declared in the passport. But quite often, especially when arranging heating in your own home, the only possible option remains the same connection. In the case of bimetallic units, heat loss can be significantly reduced due to the good thermal conductivity of the materials of manufacture, which is an additional advantage of such heating units.
Ceteris paribus, the diagonal connection of radiators is the most the best option. This method is especially well suited in situations where batteries from multiple sections are connected.
Practice shows that it is better to install 2 batteries of 6 sections side by side than one of 12.
The lateral connection option does not differ significantly from the diagonal technology if the unit is installed, consisting of a relatively small number of sections. The diagonal connection begins to outperform all other options in cases where the unit consists of more than 6-8 sections.
Special attention should be paid to the paintwork composition, which was used to finish the bimetallic battery. During the installation of the unit, be careful not to spoil the coating, otherwise it will peel off very quickly in the future.
All scratches and other damage must be covered with a similar paint and varnish composition as soon as possible in order to prevent further expansion of damage. It is better to buy a suitable finish in advance so that you don’t waste time looking for it later, because. self-assembly Batteries rarely pass without damage.
It is strongly recommended that you arm yourself with the support and assistance of an experienced technician who will ensure that nothing is damaged during the process of connecting the battery. In the absence of such an opportunity, be extremely careful.
It is recommended to remove the cellophane that wraps such products only after the installation is completed and the unit is connected.
Battery Connection Guide
Work on the installation of such units begins with the selection of a suitable diameter of the supply pipes. This is done simply - just measure the diameter of the pipes in the existing system and purchase a suitable installation kit. When buying a battery, make sure that the mounting kit is complete.
Contents of the battery connection kit
1. Adapters.
2. Brackets.
3. Air release valve.
4. Gaskets.
5. Cork.
Shut off the water supply and drain the fluid from the heating system. Unscrew threaded pipe connections old battery and remove the radiator.
Make a markup indicating the installation points of the fasteners. Take a new battery, attach it to the wires and mark the bracket locations. At this stage, you will need a level with which you can make sure the installation is horizontal, as well as a marker or pencil for marking.
Drill holes at the marked points. Use dowels to fix the brackets. If your radiator has less than 7-8 sections, fastening can be done using 3 brackets, and if there are more sections, there should be 4 fasteners.
Mount the unit on the brackets. The installation must be carried out so that the horizontal manifold rests on the hooks you have placed. In addition, you need to know that the main nuance of installing bimetallic units is the fact that you can remove the protective cellophane only after the device has been installed and tested.
Install the Mayevsky valve. It comes in a mounting kit.
The valve is tightened with a tool called a torque wrench. This tool will allow you not to go beyond the allowable voltage.
In the end, it remains only to install the locking and thermostatic products, and then connect the battery to the heating system.
The joints must not be cleaned with a file and sandpaper, because. the result of such processing may be the appearance of leaks.
Thus, the installation of bimetallic radiators, although it is a rather complicated undertaking, you can also handle it on your own. Follow the instructions and remember the recommendations received at each stage of installation. Successful work!
When installing heating devices in your home, a mounting kit for a heating radiator will help. But those who install heaters for the first time are wondering. Why do prices differ so much? The fact is that they confuse the installation kit for the heating radiator and the installation kit - these are two different things. The latter includes plugs, valves, adapters. And in the mounting kit for the radiator - everything without which you simply cannot put your radiator in the chosen place.
Components
Typically, batteries are installed under the window - in the middle. But in each room - its own distance to the pipe from the corner heat carriers. It is the mounting fittings for the heating radiator that will correct this situation. It usually includes:
The main problem is that sometimes there is an incompatibility between the heater and accessories. Therefore, when buying, you must immediately purchase an installation package specifically for this type of product and in accordance with your installation dimensions.
Varieties
Depending on which dwelling you live in (multi-storey apartment building, private house etc.), the accessories purchased will also depend. She may be:
- With diagonal connection.
- Unilateral.
- Bottom connection.
The diameter of the connection fittings will also depend on the diameter of the pipes of the product.
For hanging radiators
For hinged species products, different brackets are used - pin, brackets or corners. In wooden rooms, as a rule, only corners are used. But before hanging your radiator, you must already have the necessary mounting kit to connect the unit to the heating system. And only then hoist the unit to the place of your choice. If you act on the contrary, then it will take a long time to select and look for an installation kit for the heating apparatus. And when connected, unexpected leaks or failures in temperature may occur.
Mayevsky crane
This part of the mounting kit is used to bleed air from the radiator. When the heater stops heating, one of the reasons for this is the air that has accumulated in the pipes and the radiator, which must be expelled from there. For this, a Mayevsky crane is used, which must also correspond to the product in terms of composition and diameter. It is usually made from brass. And it is enough just to open it for a while in order to heating system started functioning again.
Many manufacturers already produce radiators with such a valve. When connected, it must first be tested.
The standard installation package does not include a number of elements, without which it is sometimes impossible to cope with the installation. They are purchased separately. These accessories include:
- Sealant (mainly for silicone batteries).
- Hemp or fum tape (for tightness).
And depending on priorities:
Ease of purchase
So that there is no confusion during installation, installation and connection of the radiator, 
extra components or missing parts of the kit, manufacturers have provided targeted mounting kits for specific radiators. They are called so - "mounting kit for the radiator" and its name. Therefore, it is better not to adjust the adapters and valves to the thread, but to purchase an installation kit for the heating device of your choice. Material, manufacturer, brand - it's all up to you. You can also resort to the advice of specialists or those who have already installed the heater themselves with their own installation kit.
- installation instructions!
Bimetallic heating batteries are among the most modern and rapidly gaining popularity units (also on our website you can read how to make battery decoupage with your own hands.). They are used more often than their analogues from cast iron and aluminum. The materials used to make these batteries make it possible to obtain units capable of withstanding very high pressures, which makes their safe and efficient use in urban heating systems possible.
Bimetal heating radiators
Bimetal heating radiators are an excellent alternative to batteries made from other materials. The work of connecting bimetal radiators requires maximum attention and knowledge of a number of important nuances, without which you can not count on a high quality installation.
Bimetal heating radiators
Preparation for the installation of bimetallic batteries
Before starting work on independently connecting bimetallic radiators, you should collect all the devices necessary for such an event so as not to be distracted by their search in the future. Usually, a special mounting kit is included with the battery, which allows you to get the job done in the shortest possible time. Such a kit includes a number of necessary elements, among other things, it also necessarily contains brackets designed to mount the battery to the wall.
Set for bimetallic heating radiators
If before that similar batteries were installed in the apartment or house, it is allowed to use used brackets. You just need to make sure that they are not loose and rusty. However, only a qualified plumber can competently perform such diagnostics, so it’s better not to waste time and use new fasteners.
Additionally, pipes and related elements are purchased if they are planned to be replaced. Most often, old steel pipes are replaced with lighter and generally superior pipes made of reinforced polypropylene in their characteristics.
If possible, all fittings, fasteners and other products should be of high quality. The reliability of the connection and the overall service life of the system directly depend on this. To connect one bimetallic radiator, you need to buy at least 2 taps. They will allow you to completely turn off the battery. Additionally, you can purchase and install 1 tap per jumper and battery. With the help of such additional taps, you can control the intensity of heating.
Pipes and fittings
For the most accurate temperature control, it is recommended to install a special thermostat.
Installation and connection of bimetallic radiators is carried out using a whole range of different devices. Prepare them ahead of time so you don't get distracted later.
Set for installation and connection of the radiator
1. Battery and factory mounting kit.
3. Level.
4. Torque wrenches.
5. Pencil.
6. Electric drill.
7. Americans.
American
Battery connection methods
Connecting a bimetallic battery with your own hands can be done using several methods. To select the most optimal one, it is necessary to study the characteristics of the existing system, specifically, the piping.
Radiator connection diagram
The method by which the heating units will be installed to the greatest extent depends on how the pipes are placed and the wiring is done.
The wiring can be single-pipe and two-pipe. When using a single-pipe scheme, the movement of water to the radiators will be carried out through the supply pipe. During its movement, the coolant will cool down. Thus, in essence, the supply pipeline in this scheme "becomes" reversed. Batteries are placed in series.
Radiator connection diagrams
If the installation is carried out in accordance with the two-pipe wiring, the batteries are connected in parallel. With this connection, the supply and return pipes do not affect each other's operation.
Modern models of bimetallic heating batteries can be connected in almost any way.
Connecting a multi-section radiator is best done in a diagonal way
The factory equipment must necessarily include a Mayevsky crane and plugs.
Typical Battery Installation Methods
The one-way connection option is best suited for apartment buildings. In such buildings, as a rule, a system with attic wiring is equipped. Such a connection makes it possible to achieve almost 100% efficiency, however, it imposes its own restrictions on the permissible number of radiator sections - there should be no more than 15 of them.
If the battery has more than 15 sections, the connection is made diagonally, i.e. the battery is connected from above and below on different sides, focusing on the flow of the coolant.
When connected using this technology, it is possible to achieve uniform heating of all sections of the battery and provide almost the nameplate heating value.
However, if the heat supply is organized according to one-pipe technology, a diagonal connection can be extremely inconvenient. Under such conditions, water will sequentially pass through each battery, losing most of the temperature reading in each section. Therefore, it is better to use this connection method only when connecting using the two-pipe wiring method.
There is also an option with a double-sided bottom connection, but it is better not to use it, because. with this method, the return of thermal energy is reduced by at least 10% of the value declared in the passport. But quite often, especially when arranging heating in your own home, the only possible option is just such a connection. In the case of bimetallic units, heat loss can be significantly reduced due to the good thermal conductivity of the materials of manufacture, which is an additional advantage of such heating units.
Important nuances installation of radiators
Ceteris paribus, the diagonal connection of radiators is the best option. This method is especially well suited in situations where batteries from multiple sections are connected.
Practice shows that it is better to install 2 batteries of 6 sections side by side than one of 12.
The lateral connection option does not differ significantly from the diagonal technology if the unit is installed, consisting of a relatively small number of sections. The diagonal connection begins to outperform all other options in cases where the unit consists of more than 6-8 sections.
Special attention should be paid to the paintwork composition, which was used to finish the bimetallic battery. During the installation of the unit, be careful not to spoil the coating, otherwise it will peel off very quickly in the future.
All scratches and other damage must be covered with a similar paint and varnish composition as soon as possible in order to prevent further expansion of damage. It is better to buy a suitable finish in advance so that you don’t waste time looking for it later, because. self-installation of the battery rarely goes without damage.
It is strongly recommended that you arm yourself with the support and assistance of an experienced technician who will ensure that nothing is damaged during the process of connecting the battery. In the absence of such an opportunity, be extremely careful.
It is recommended to remove the cellophane that wraps such products only after the installation is completed and the unit is connected.
Battery Connection Guide
Work on the installation of such units begins with the selection of a suitable diameter of the supply pipes. This is done simply - just measure the diameter of the pipes in the existing system and purchase a suitable installation kit. When buying a battery, make sure that the mounting kit is complete.
Contents of the battery connection kit
1. Adapters.
2. Brackets.
3. Air release valve.
4. Gaskets.
5. Cork.
Prepare a container for collecting water. Shut off the water supply and drain the fluid from the heating system. Unscrew the threaded connections of the pipes of the old battery and dismantle the radiator.
Prepare a container for collecting water
Make a markup indicating the installation points of the fasteners. Take a new battery, attach it to the wires and mark the bracket locations. At this stage, you will need a level with which you can make sure the installation is horizontal, as well as a marker or pencil for marking.
Marking on the wall for installing a heating radiator with your own hands
Drill holes at the marked points. Use dowels to fix the brackets. If your radiator has less than 7-8 sections, fastening can be done using 3 brackets, and if there are more sections, there should be 4 fasteners.
Installation of heating batteries in the apartment
Mount the unit on the brackets. The installation must be carried out so that the horizontal manifold rests on the hooks you have placed. In addition, you need to know that the main nuance of installing bimetallic units is the fact that you can remove the protective cellophane only after the device has been installed and tested.
Install the Mayevsky valve. It comes in a mounting kit.
Install Mayevsky valve
The valve is tightened with a tool called a torque wrench. This tool will allow you not to go beyond the allowable voltage.
In the end, it remains only to install the locking and thermostatic products, and then connect the battery to the heating system.
The joints must not be cleaned with a file and sandpaper, because. the result of such processing may be the appearance of leaks.
Thus, the installation of bimetallic radiators, although it is a rather complicated undertaking, you can also handle it on your own. Follow the instructions and remember the recommendations received at each stage of installation. Successful work!
The installed bimetallic radiator will delight you and your pets
Read also the article - a thermostat for a heating radiator.
Video - Bimetallic heating radiators
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Connecting heating radiators: process features
Connecting heating batteries is a process that must be done in a new house. Yes, and in old apartments and country cottages many today are replacing outdated heating radiators with newer ones, thereby increasing work efficiency and heat transfer.
Methods for connecting heating radiators should be chosen with great care. The thing is that it is the installation scheme that significantly affects the functionality and efficiency of the system as a whole. At the same time, incorrect installation will lead to increased pressure, difficult temperature control and deterioration of the interior.
Indoor heating radiator
Battery connection methods
Currently, connecting a heating radiator can be done in several main ways:
Tip: If large heating radiators with 12-24 sections are installed in the house, then the diagonal battery connection system will be the ideal choice.
- Heating radiators with bottom connection. With this option, the efficiency of the heating system is quite sharply reduced. But, at the same time, a heating radiator with a bottom connection will look beautiful in any interior, because all piping is hidden. Before starting the installation of heating radiators, fittings for connecting heating radiators with a bottom connection must be purchased. As a rule, such connection nodes include a variety of ball valves and devices. If you know how to properly connect heating radiators and do all the work yourself, you can achieve high heat transfer rates and reduce heating costs. At the same time, the bottom connection looks great in any interior;
Lower connection of radiators in the heating system
- Side options for connecting heating radiators. The most common way to organize a heating system that can be found in any home. The instruction involves connecting pipes to only one side of the battery.
Before connecting heating radiators, it is imperative to ensure the presence of vertical risers or place the supply pipes higher than the batteries. This is the only way to achieve natural circulation of water, by doing so, the cost of heating will be much lower.
Lateral battery connection
Heating radiator connection kit
Before connecting a heating radiator and, at the same time, ensuring the correct execution of the process, it is imperative to have special radiator fittings available. Of course, some of the products come with heating devices, but everything else will have to be purchased separately or in special kits.
In many photos and videos in specialized stores, you can see that there are currently quite big choice kits for connecting radiators. As a rule, such collections are universal, suitable for side, bottom or diagonal mounting of radiators.
In most cases, any typical set for connecting radiators includes a certain number of products:
- Thermostatic heads, all kinds of thermal valves and thermostats, thanks to which the temperature regime is adjusted;
- Stopcocks and Mayevsky taps;
- Plugs and other devices for quick and efficient connection of heating radiators in the house.
Connection kit for heating radiators
Choosing a specific radiator connection scheme: what to look for
Based on the fact that each scheme for connecting heating radiators in a house or apartment has its own characteristics, we can say that it is necessary to select it for certain conditions. This is very important to consider before starting work, so as not to end up with unnecessary financial costs.
So, for example, if we consider lateral connection batteries, then its cost is slightly lower than that of other options. This is due to the fact that the consumption of pipes is much less. This optimal choice for apartments in apartment buildings, as well as small cottages with autonomous heating system.
At the same time, the diagonal battery connection is ideal for one-story houses. In addition (this was discussed above), this connection scheme allows the use of radiators with large quantity sections, which is very convenient and makes it possible to efficiently heat even the most voluminous rooms.
Well, as for the lower connection of heating radiators, this scheme will ideally fit into any interior of the premises. The thing is that with the lower connection of the batteries, you can hide a variety of pipelines well, thereby not at all cluttering up the room with unnecessary objects. The only "but" is the price of heaters with a lower connection.
Radiator with side connection in the interior
Conclusion
The correct choice of the scheme for connecting heating batteries in the house is the key to the efficiency and quality of the entire heating system as a whole. Of course, at present, on the domestic market, you can find a huge variety of a wide variety of radiators, each of which is distinguished by its characteristics and connection capabilities. But when choosing, it is necessary to proceed from the operating conditions, as well as the characteristics of the premises.
Compliance simple rules selection of a battery connection scheme, as well as installation with high level quality will ensure excellent thermal conductivity of the batteries, create a certain atmosphere of warmth, comfort and coziness in a house or apartment.
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As part of the article, we will consider the types of factory-made heating batteries and those heaters that you can make yourself. We are interested in both the design of radiators and their key properties - negative and positive.
Let's start with, so to speak, amateur performances.
In the photo - only three types of radiators. However, many more are produced.
Self-manufacturing
How to make a heater with your own hands?
The instruction is simple, but assumes that you have welding machine and the ability to weld hermetic seams.
- A pipe with a diameter of 50 - 200 millimeters is cut to the required length. It is clear that the thicker the pipe - the greater will be its heat transfer.
- Holes are burned or drilled in it, after which jumpers are welded from pipes of a smaller diameter.
- Additional jumpers provide structural rigidity.
- The ends are muffled. If necessary, a valve is welded in at the top for air discharge, at the bottom - for flushing.
The configuration of the jumpers must ensure the circulation of the coolant throughout the entire volume of the heater. The resulting design is called a register and is used to heat garages, greenhouses and other premises where aesthetics are unimportant, and the need for heat is significant.
Useful: when the register tubes are located vertically, one above the other with an increase in their number thermal power grows non-linearly. The higher the register pipe is located, the smaller the temperature delta between the coolant and the surrounding air: from below, the flow already heated by the lower pipes rises.
Accordingly, the less heat coolant will be released.
The key features of registers stem from how they are made:
- Maximum strength and temperature resistance. It is the registers that are used for heating industrial premises superheated steam.
- Minimum price. You will have to buy several pipes, a couple of valves and a pack of electrodes.
The register is a heating device that is unsurpassed in terms of cheapness.
factory production
There are more options here. Different types heating batteries are differentiated both in the shape of the heat exchanger and in the material.
Convectors
The basic design is simple: a coil or several coils of pipe, on which transverse plates are pressed to increase the heat exchange surface.
As usual, the evolution of this type of heating devices followed the path of complicating the design:
- There are convectors with a copper pipe and aluminum fins around it. The thermal conductivity of these metals is much greater than that of steel, which makes the design more efficient with small dimensions.
- Another way to increase heat transfer is to install a low-power fan on the heat exchanger. The resulting design is called a fan coil.
- To regulate the heat flow in the first convectors, a simple damper was used to limit the air flow. Current convectors are often equipped with thermostatic heads.
- The heat exchanger fins are covered with a decorative screen at the front.
Convector:
- Durable. A few turns of pipe, remember?
- Compact with excellent heat dissipation due to the large surface of the fins.
- The appearance of most of the heating devices, let's say, for an amateur. A simple white plate facing the viewer will not please every designer.
modern convectors.
Lamellar steel radiators
Two sheets of steel with a typical thickness of 0.8 mm are profiled and brazed together. Water circulates through passages between them.
Key features:
- Compactness. The plate, mounted close to the wall, takes up almost no space.
- Short service life. Steel and water are a bad combination; THIN steel - extremely bad. The plates have to be changed no later than after 7-8 years.
- Little heat dissipation. The area of contact with air is equal to twice the area of the plate. There are no additional ribs on it.
Cast iron radiators
The sections are cast from gray cast iron and have a fairly large internal volume. They are assembled on nipples with bidirectional threads; tightness is ensured by gaskets made of paronite - hard heat-resistant rubber.
The appearance of radiators is familiar to each of us since childhood, but not everyone knows the features of these heaters.
- Cast iron radiators often need to be flushed. A large internal section means the slow movement of water in them and, as a result, rapid siltation.
- They are very massive and can only be attached to the main wall.
However: on sale you can find cast iron radiators with legs that are installed on the floor.
- A typical disease is a leak between sections during cooling at the end of the heating season. It is treated by a bulkhead with the replacement of gaskets.
Sections can have one, two or three channels.
Aluminum radiators
The thermal conductivity of aluminum, together with the developed fins, provide excellent heat dissipation; besides, these batteries are simply beautiful. They will not spoil the design of the room, rather the opposite.
Peculiarities aluminum radiators stem from the properties of the metal used:
- They are afraid of water hammer and generally high pressure. Aluminum is not very strong though.
- With copper, aluminum forms a galvanic couple: in water with inevitable salts, a constant flow of ions occurs between the copper plumbing and the aluminum heating battery, leading to the rapid destruction of the latter.
- In the process of water electrolysis, which is inevitable in this case, a certain amount of oxygen is released, which dissolves in the coolant, and hydrogen, which accumulates in the radiator. Manufacturers strongly recommend the use of automatic air vents.
Bimetal radiators
They represent an evolution of aluminum: a steel core is hidden inside the aluminum fins. As a result, we trade limited strength and chemical instability for corrosion.
It must be admitted that it is extremely slow: steels with increased corrosion resistance are used.
Peculiarities bimetallic batteries heating:
- The highest durability. Best Samples designed for 100 atmospheres of working pressure.
- High price. It reaches 600 - 700 rubles per section.
- Excellent heat dissipation. Types of radiators with aluminum fins boast a heat output of 180-200 watts per section of a standard (50 cm) size.
Bimetal radiator outside and inside.
Conclusion
Additional information about different types you can, as usual, find heating devices in the video at the end of the article (read also about the properties of vacuum heating radiators).
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Fittings for heating radiators: types of connecting elements and installation features
Installation of the heating system is carried out using special connecting elements - fittings. They have several variations, which we will discuss in detail in this article. Additionally, we will also touch on the features of their installation.
Fitting kit for heating radiators
Purpose
The instruction assumes the use of fittings to solve the following tasks:
- Transition of the line to another diameter. Especially often this situation occurs when connecting a new wiring to an old one.
- Creation of a branching system. Allows you to direct the coolant to different circuits.
- Connecting pipes to the battery. Creates a reliable removable or non-removable connection.
Do-it-yourself radiator connection
- Connecting pipes to each other. Assembles the pipeline into a single whole.
Compound copper pipes clutch
Directly, the very connection of the radiator looks like this:
- We mount the brackets on the wall with a puncher and hang the battery on them.
- We install fittings on the radiator.
Tip: supply the heated coolant from below. Otherwise, due to the fact that hot water rises, the lower part of the device simply will not warm up.
So, we figured out the functions, now let's figure out what fittings are needed to connect a heating radiator.
Types of connecting elements
Tip: do not save on the considered components of the heating system. Although they may seem insignificant, it is on them that the greatest load is carried out.
Fittings for connecting heating radiators are of the following types:
View number 1: clutch
Photo of brass couplings
This is the most simple elements, allowing you to create an elementary connection of a pipe with an inlet to the battery if their diameters are the same. The price of such parts is the lowest.
