How and with the help of what install bimetallic radiators of heating?

Bimetallic radiators of heating are most demanded today. Their popularity is constantly growing. Such devices are used more often than similar products made of aluminum or cast iron. The material from which bimetallic radiators are made can withstand high pressure and does not corrode, which makes it possible to use the heating system in apartments or private houses more safely.

Such radiators can, if necessary, be installed on their own, as this work is carried out quite simply. The main task here is to know how to correctly carry out calculations for installation, select the desired number of batteries and correctly install them.

Bimetallic batteries are quite simple in their design. They include the radiators themselves and the pipes that are adjacent to them. At the joints, these elements are joined by welding. A metal pipe passes through the radiator. This material is most effective for use in heating systems, as it can hold heat for a long time and withstand great pressure.

To prevent corrosion of the pipe, it is coated on top with an aluminum compound, which increases its thermal conductivity characteristics. Therefore, the battery is called bimetallic. Material differs in durability, reliability and the best operational characteristics.

Radiators of this type may be as follows:

• with reinforced channels;
• with steel frame.

The latter are better protected, and therefore they are not subject to corrosion and can withstand a lot of pressure. It is recommended to mount such products in rooms together with other elements of iron-based heating. Today you can find bimetallic devices of different types and models that are ideal for a particular housing.

Before installation, it is necessary to determine the place where bimetallic radiators will be installed. This stage is important. If you do not first think about this step, the battery will not be able to effectively perform its functions.

Experts recommend to install the battery so as to provide a thermal barrier near the window openingwhich will prevent the flow of cold air from it. The heated air from the battery will rise up and not allow cold air to enter the room.

It will also help reduce the amount of condensation on the windows and reduce heating costs, since the air in the room will warm up evenly. It is important to put the radiator exactly in the middle of the window. The tolerance is only 2 cm.

It is also important to correctly place the radiators with respect to the sill. Too small a distance to it will not allow air to circulate, which will reduce the heating efficiency. It is recommended that the distance between the device and the window sill be at least 6 cm.

In this case, you need to choose a battery of such size that it is at a distance of at least 8 cm from the floor. In this way, you can properly install bimetallic radiators and increase their efficiency.

To make an accurate calculation, it is better to entrust such work to the masters. If this is not possible, then you can and hold it yourself. For this special knowledge and skills are not required.

It is only necessary to know two indicators:

• radiator model power;
• the area of ​​the room where it will be installed.

The first indicator can be found in the passport to the product. It is installed by the manufacturer. Next, you need to calculate the size of the room around the perimeter and divide this value by 10.

The resulting figures are divided by the power of the radiator. The result is a number that tells the user how many sections all the batteries in the room should have. If the installation will be carried out taking into account these parameters, then an apartment can create an ideal heating system.

Installation of batteries is done only according to the instructions that are in the passport to the devices.It clearly describes the whole procedure for the batteries of a particular model. It is worth noting that all the work on the installation of batteries is carried out when they are in plastic wrap, which is installed on them by the manufacturer. You can remove it only at the end of the installation process.

You can assemble the heating system yourself and connect all the elements to each other without problems if you cannot use the services of specialists. But before installing the devices, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with certain rules.

When carrying out work, the following nuances should be taken into account:

• The radiator should be located in the center of the window.
• All fastening and docking elements should be placed at the same level from the floor of the room.

• Battery installation is carried out only horizontally.
• The distance between the device and the wall should be 4 cm on average. If it is changed upwards or downwards, the heat will not be distributed evenly throughout the room.
• It is necessary to accurately select the distance between the floor and the device. It must be at least 8 cm. If these parameters are violated, the heat transfer will decrease. Also, the user will often have to clean the radiators from dust.This will cause the room temperature to be uneven.
• It is important to correctly put the radiator, given the distance to the window sill.

The algorithm of the installation of a bimetallic device is as follows:

• Marking is made on the wall.
• The fixing bracket. Sometimes this may require a mortar and perforator.
• On the fixed brackets put the radiator.
• Connecting the battery to the pipes.
• Mounted thermostatic valve on the battery.
• A valve is installed to bleed air from the system.

For who will install the bimetallic radiator, it is important to properly prepare for this process in advance. It is recommended to start with the selection of the pipe of the desired diameter, with which the device will be attached to the system. It is also important when buying a pipe to purchase and installation kit.

These kits are sold in a regular hardware store and contain in the kit:

• bracket;
• adapters;
• gaskets;
• air release valve;
• traffic jams.

It is also important to prepare wrenches, sealant for sealing joints, a hammer, a hacksaw for metal, clean rags and a container where the water from the system will flow.In some cases, you may need a drill with drills and dowels.

It is important to have on hand and level with adjustable wrench. You need to prepare a pencil for marking and roulette. All these elements and components must be purchased in advance so that there will be no downtime during operation.

Important in the work is not only the installation of a bimetallic radiator, but also its connection. It is usually lateral, so the process does not cause difficulties, but so that all work was carried out correctly, It is necessary to observe certain nuances:

• Choose threads of the same direction on the futures and nuts, as otherwise leaks may occur at the connection point of the elements.
• Use only those fittings and other elements that correspond in diameter to the pipes of the heating system. If this is not the case, then the system may be depressurized due to pressure during operation.
• Joints should be greased with high temperature resistant sealant. Use special tapes to connect pipes, adapters and other joints.
• It is important to make the connection without breaking the thread.

During the work it is worth avoiding a distortion of pipes or creation of sites with right angles. All this can lead to a breakthrough communications. The first launch should be carried out carefully. Water should be fed into the system with a small pressure, so that it gradually fills all radiators and entrances.

At the end of the filling system with water, it is important to drain the excess air with taps. Metal radiators can only be operated after a complete system test has been carried out. This will help avoid problems in the future.

Also during installation it is important to observe the following recommendations:

• Before starting work, you need to drain the water from the heating system or shut off the water supply to the place where the bimetallic battery will be installed.
• Before connecting the batteries to the pipes, it is important to assemble them. Usually such work is carried out at the factory. But when installing by yourself it is important to check again whether all the elements are in place. Also, if necessary, you need to tighten all the battery joints. This will help to avoid forced completion at system startup, if a leak appears in it.
• To keep the system airtight, it is not recommended to clean the joints of pipes and radiators with abrasive materials.

• The manufacturer in the design of his product can use both left and right threads. This should be remembered at the beginning of the work.
• It is important to choose the right fitting materials. Considered traditional products that are resistant to high temperature.
• Before work it is necessary to carefully calculate the wiring diagram. This will help ensure that the heating system works as efficiently as possible, as well as that the batteries are completely and evenly filled with hot water.

• After completion of the installation work it is necessary to fill the system with water. This should be done smoothly. Opening the valve abruptly may cause water hammering, which will damage the entire system.
• After filling the system, excess air must be removed using special air taps.
• The valve must be tightened only with a torque wrench. This will not disrupt the thread when tightening.

It is also worth remembering that during operation radiators do not need to be closed with screens and screens or mounted in niches in the wall.This will adversely affect the operation of the radiator, since air circulation will deteriorate, which will lead to an increase in the heating bill.

See how to install bimetallic radiators with your own hands, see the following video.