Installation of radiator: rules, features and recommendations

The house was warm, need to properly mount a heating system. It may have a different design. But the main guide heating system – batteries, gives off heat. At first glance it seems that the installation and connection of radiators with their hands – an insurmountable task. But in fact it is not. One only has to base some of the recommendations covered in this article.

How to make a choice?

In Order to determine exactly which devices are suitable for a house or apartment, you need to know their efficiency and operation. According to masters, it is important to pay attention to the internal resistance. In this case, if the technical capabilities below the pressure in the heating circuit, there is a possibility of violation of the integrity of the design with all its consequences.

The Next important factor – this allowed the temperature of the heating. Specifies the maximum rate, after which there is a violation of work:

• If this is a standalone system, the threshold reaches 95 degrees.
• Centrally controlled with the use of equipment, plastic – up to 90 degrees.
• Centralized, but if you use tubes of steel, – up to 120 degrees Celsius.
  

If there is a violation, then there is melting of some elements and consequently decompression.

Valid plugged battery

This figure is of interest to many, as the water is not purified to the maximum. There is a method of calculating the tolerance band, but without the filters difficult to do. They are removable, which allows them to remove and to clean. So there is no integrity violations and other failures.

Where is the battery mounted?

During installation of the radiators takes into account their location. In addition, will also decide what is more suitable for efficient operation. Masters believe that design should be in the coldest places. This will reduce the risk of unnecessary lowering of the room temperature and the availability of the draft. Don't forget that the radiators need maintenance. Should provide free access to them. When installing radiators with their hands out the following places:

• Under the window sills. This is a very common option. In this case, you can hide part of the structure and to prevent draughts as it is on window sills is often the cold air.
• In any interior space.
• Unprotected corners of the room. This is required to prevent blowing heat.
• Toilets, tubs that have an Association with a load-bearing wall.
• The Vestibules of private homes due to the doors opening.
• Entrances of apartment houses, etc.

The Modern heating devices can have different sizes, so settle down anywhere. At installation of radiators, there are special fasteners, so installation is simplified. Considered already at the planning level of the house is to produce a markup of the entire heating system.

How are the radiators?

In the market can be found in several areas:

• Radiators
• Heaters.
• Registers.

It is Clear that the first – this is the most common and applicable form. It consists of separate sections that work independently. Depending on the area of the premises is docked. It is carried out by means of connecting devices. In the end, the battery becomes universal. But before you gather the right size design, there is a calculation of the required capacity and level of heat. Because of this, and put a certain amount. But the horizontal basis of this design – the upper and lower reservoirs.

The market Today, you can find the whole radiator, they are less versatile, but have their advantages. The first reliability, as connected by welding or casting. In any case, external data can be varied.

The Following representative – it's a convector. This one-piece design, manufactured in several variations. Exist:

• Wall mounted.
• Outdoor.
• Baseboard.

Finally – registers. Consist of horizontal pipes and are not collapsible. But most often used is radiators.

What material to choose?

Before starting the installation of radiators, is to study the market and see what offers are available. Most of the products are distinguished by material type. These include:

• Cast Iron. First appeared on the market. It is a robust alloy that can withstand heavy loads. Operation life exceeds 40 years. However, they are heavy. But after turning off the heating for a long time they kept warm.
• Steel. Have a low rate of heat transfer, in comparison with the first representative. General view – the design of steel pipes with a decent life.
• Aluminum. Good and resistant material that allows you to use different rate of heating. Output – max. But products do not tolerate water hammer. You need to set the filters forwater to the heating device is not out of order.
• Bimetal. Installation of bimetallic radiators is performed according to the standard scheme. What is it? Inside the steel and the outside aluminum. In the end the work is the same as the integral of heat transfer from such materials. The cost is quite high.
• Copper. The main advantage – maximum heat dissipation. These designs are suitable for any room. Big minus-very high price.
• Plastic. They appeared not so long ago, but more suitable for Autonomous heating. Have low life. Sensitive to many parameters, in particular, to the temperature. It should not be above 80 degrees.
  

Once the battery is chosen, the period of calculating the power of heat. If this is not done, then the room will be cold or you will incur unnecessary expenses.

Calculate the power of heat

There are special formulas that allow to understand how to do the heating. Their basis is always calculated for 1 square meter, after which comes understanding how many radiators you need. If you keep accurate data, you should not forget which side leaves room whether the wall is external, etc.

Also, the masters say that we should not forget about the level of insulation of the walls of the house and weather conditions in the region of residence. Please note the floors of the premises, the ceilings, the size of window openings, and what quality they are. After getting used to it factor of 1.15 for error and the ability to regulate the microclimate. This challenge is for everyone having basic knowledge in mathematics.

How to connect the batteries?

Before you perform the installation of aluminum radiators, it is worth considering how to properly clean the piping. The differences lie in the cold water supply and return warm. Colloquially they are called the flow and return pipes. Have a hard-on. This is a vertical pipe. The following types of connections:

• Monotube. Here the serve and return is for one design. Radiators get up consistently and also heat.
• Double-pipe. It is easier – one falls on the pitch, and the second returns the coolant. Each battery connect the two. Experts say that it is better to install two-pipe system, as it holds heat longer.

It is the selected connection option is to pay the heating efficiency of the battery. How is the connection of radiators? Schematic piping and installation of batteries may vary. There are a few simple ways to install. After calculating each will choose any:

• Diagonally. When the heating system is inefficient, this option is the best because the water comes into the heater from above, flooding it and comes out the bottom, but from different sides. Heating occurs over the entire surface. If used for heating a large number of radiators, then this option is most suitable.
• Mounting rail radiator side. It turns out that the water comes from above, and comes out the bottom. This option was used at all times, and today is no less relevant. If the system is functioning properly, the installation of radiators with their hands thus it will be appropriate. But the number of partitions should not be more than ten pieces. When the failures of the ultimate heat sinks will not receive the proper heating of the coolant.
• The Commit below. Such a mounting arrangement of a radiator is performed on both sides. According to masters, the effectiveness of this method is minimal. But for plastic pipes suitable method, as the method of mounting fast. Plus the fact that wiring located under the floor and not spoil the design of the room. If you perform the installation correctly, the warming takes place uniformly.

All of this – methods of installation and connection of radiators with their hands. It is clear that before purchasing equipment is to determine how it will be and will it be aesthetically pleasing look.

What not to forget?

Installation of radiators private house or apartment should begin as soon as the power is finally calculated and verified. Selection of the right heating element is in the store. The manufacturer should always supply a valid power of products. It is necessary to outline the place of installation to acquire the necessary battery size. Today really carry out the installation of radiators of any size. The price of individual production will be slightly above normal. Here it is necessary carefully to calculate the number of required sections and fold the resulting output. What is the price for installation of radiators? If hiring a specialist will cost from thousand wheels per share.

When the radiator has a split design, then play with increased power by adding or removing it. It also happens that in the same room you plan to use different designs. In this case, initially selected disposable products, and after-supplemented collapsible.

It is Acceptable to install batteries of various groups. Thus it is better to mount the vent. Can be placed between the battery and the outer wall of the heat-reflecting screen. It canbe made of:

• Izospan.
• Alfama.
• Heat insulation material is laid.

Installation of radiator heating in the house or apartment must occur on the level, without much deviation. Where is installed the air vent, margin, for efficiency. If the hoses from the riser, it is necessary to take into account the fact that the center of the input hole is not above the drainage of coolant. Often in this installation used the bypass. This is a special jumper. She has exhibited in parallel connection of the batteries. With the help of the bypass system operation is fully controlled.

During installation you need to know how to match the pipe material. Because the coefficients of expansion of different design, and this can lead to malfunction of the entire system. If the steel pipe, the wiring should not be plastic. In the sale of any heating sources have a special package. Not worth it to get rid of it until the installation of the radiators and the connection will fail. This will help to avoid the consequences of mechanical damage.

How to prepare the heater for installation?

After the purchase of portable radiators need to collect the required battery, calculate the power and then install. To build was reliable, used in plumbing valve and gaskets. What is it? Nipple-a short pipe with thread outside, right and left. Coupling and uncoupling is performed with the use of a special key. Although many people think that easy to pick up another tool. Correct installation is achieved when working with right-hand thread.

Complete with radiators are special brackets. Them you commit. Safe if they are built into the wall. That the design did not bring discomfort, it is worth considering approximate distances:

• At least six inches off the floor, but not more than thirteen. Enough to cleaning was done without difficulty and was uniformly heated wall.
• Relative to the sill at a distance of not less than six inches.
• From the wall to do three centimeters or a little more.

The Hook is attached to the radiator between the sections, therefore, before work is to measure and put a mark. There are on the sides of the end cap (right and left), it should be placed according to their designation. How to produce a markup error-free? There are the basic rules:

• The Drawn vertical line (e.g., sill). Length corresponds to the radiator. It is the center.
• The distance is Measured between the first and last sections.
• Obmenjatsja horizontal line. Length corresponds to the distance measured in the previous paragraph.
• Moving away from the center line network, the data obtained are deposited in both sides. In the end, the marked points will withstand the entire structure.
• The center-to-center distance should be marked from the point of intersection of the horizontal and axial centre down.
• After you apply the horizontal line through the point. It is the center of the lower compartment of the radiator.
• Next is marked distance to the right and left under the lower hooks. They tightly lock the battery.
• In the resulting points are hammered dowels. They already fixed the brackets.

This method – relevant to a battery of different materials, provided, however, that sections not more than eleven pieces. If the structure is more, it is necessary to add the number of mounting components. Sometimes the presence of brackets is limited or you need to buy extra.

How to fix a sealed battery and run the system?

Most Often in such constructions the set includes the necessary elements. In addition, there is a detailed scheme of location of the fasteners. The meaning is similar to the procedures described above. The principle of attaching convectors and registers to compare with the work of radiator circuits and the use of hooks. The number of these components basically equals four. The number will change if there is a possibility of non-standard fixing. When you understand how to hang the heaters, it is time to connect them.

Before starting you should check all connections. If necessary – to use a sealant (e.g., tape FUM). Today often used plastic wiring. It is recognized as reliable and cheap. But you need to have additional equipment. This:

• Device for soldering polypropylene pipes.
• Crimp device for fixing metal.
• Gloves.
• Thermostatic expansion devices.

Before heading for buying all the components, is to determine what tubes will work. Necessary adapters, fittings, and other fixing elements of the battery. Once the build is completed and tested reliability, you can run the water. After visible around the perimeter of the leak. Next is the process of supplying heat. It is a simple job, and subject to the implementation of all the recommendations it is possible to carry out with their hands.