Tubular heating radiators: design features and installation tips

Today there are a huge number of different heating devices and structures that can provide warm and rustic cottage and city apartment. As for radiators for heating, the modern market offers consumers many options, among which there are tubular radiators with a number of features that determine their relevance.

Comfortable conditions in the home are largely dependent on the availability of a heating system, autonomous or centralized type. Such communications consist of a number of mandatory elements, where radiators play an important role. Such devices are different, differ in design material, which was used for their manufacture, as well as the configuration.

Not long ago, cast iron batteries were installed everywhere in apartments and institutions, however, today, steel radiators, which have proven themselves to be positive during operation, are more often preferred.

On sale you can also find tubular radiators made of copper.However, they are less in demand compared to steel devices. This is due to the high price of the product, as well as the inability of copper pipes to withstand a lot of pressure.

Bimetallic tubular devices are made of steel tubes placed in an aluminum casing. In addition, you can meet aluminum products, but products during operation will be susceptible to corrosion.

In private homes, as a rule, an autonomous heating system is installed., thanks to which it is possible to control the flow of heat, and save on payment for consumed services. In this case, the tubular radiators will be most in demand.

The heating radiator is a construction consisting of separate components. - sections, they provide circulation of a heat carrier, usually it is hot water. Sections are combined with each other by welding. And the productivity of space heating with the help of tubular devices is directly related to the number of sections it contains. Based on the reviews, a higher level of heating will provide devices with six tubes, for heating rooms that have a large area, you should choose a deeper radiator, the efficiency of which will differ in good performance.

The devices operate according to the following principles:

• radiation - devices emit heat when heated;
• convection is the process by which internal energy is transmitted by streams;
• thermal conductivity - which involves the release of heat by hotter elements, less heated with a blower.

Based on the configuration, the radiators can be plate-like and tubular. The demand for the latter is due to their greater efficiency, as well as the possibility of implementing original design decisions regarding the interior of the room.Most often pipe devices for heating are made of steel, since this raw material is a durable and reliable material that has good resistance to aggressive heat carriers. This allows you to successfully operate them in modern conditions, even with low quality tap water.

Dimensions and technical characteristics of steel radiators can be as follows:

• the height of the device is from 190 mm to 3000 mm;
• length - that is, the number of sections, directly depends on the needs of the consumer, therefore it can be equal to 180 mm or reach 3000 mm;
• the depth of the radiator varies from 40–225 mm;
• working pressure of devices can vary from 10 to 15 atm;
• the wall thickness of the device is from 1 mm to 1.5 mm;
• tubes in the design are made in the form of an oval, are round, and square, which does not affect the heat transfer performance.

The device of tubular type radiators provides for the possibility of their installation both in apartments of high-rise residential buildings and in private houses, the main thing is to correctly calculate the number of sections of the device. The appearance of the devices can be different, the standard models look compact and elegant, you can also find products that have a semicircular shape or radiators-benches, however, such products will cost many times more.

Based on the color design of steel heating devices, the products are of both dark and light shades, and the radiators, painted in a dark color, give off heat better.

Quality products are made using modern technology. That laser welding allows you to get a device that will be of high strength, in addition,This technology will eliminate the likelihood of metal residues inside the sections, will provide the product with a flat profile, as well as the complete absence of burrs and irregularities on the surface.

Not so long ago, appliances appeared on the market that combined tubular radiators and convectors. Their design assumes the presence of a convective heat exchanger and a tubular system in the device. The distinctive characteristics of such products include the presence of double walls in radiator tubes, inside of which there is a movement of coolant.

The configuration of the device allows you to create a double heat transfer due to the fact that the outer wall creates thermal radiation, and the internal, in turn, convective flow.

Before purchasing tubular radiators, it is worth exploring their advantages and disadvantages in detail.

To the positive features of the products should include the following points:

• Resistance of metal to the damaging effects of hard water. As practice shows, corrosive plaques on the walls of such devices are quite rare.
• A wide range of devices, which relates to colors and forms, it gives you the opportunity to choose a device for each room, regardless of its purpose.
• High security - this type of battery does not contain sharp corners, which is a huge advantage for their use in residential areas, as well as in institutions where there are children.

• Products are easy to operate and maintain. Due to its configuration, dust does not accumulate on the surface of radiators, in addition, it is convenient to wash them.
• The devices can be connected to the side or bottom system.
• During the production of radiators, only high-quality raw materials and modern equipment are used.
• The device radiators involves monitoring and regulating the flow of coolant.
• They can be installed on the base, made of plasterboard with special brackets.

In addition to the above advantages, the product has some disadvantages:

• low power, so tubular radiators are recommended for placement in rooms with a small area;
• the high cost, which is explained by the high cost of materials used for the production of devices;
• In some cases, there may be a leak at the welding points due to significant pressure surges within the system.

Taking into account the arrangement of sections in the design, tubular radiators are of the following types:

• horizontal;
• vertical.

Based on the forms of the heating structure, the following radiators are distinguished:

• radius;
• flat;
• corner;
• designer

The radial device repeats the bends of the arc, in a flat radiator sections are arranged in a row. Angle devices are divided into two sections, which are located opposite each other at an angle, and as for designer radiators, such models are remarkable for their originality; in such models, pipes can be bent in different ways, for example,repeat a waveform or be round.

Taking into account the installation method of tubular radiators, they can be of the following types:

• wall mounted;
• floor standing;
• angular.

The first type of radiator is purchased most often, however, the height of the product has limitations. Floor heaters are installed on metal fasteners - legs, corner models are made to order, they are fixed to the wall, the number of turns is selected individually, in each case. As a rule, the complex configuration of the device involves a higher cost of the finished radiator.

You will learn more about the types of radiators by watching the following video.

The presented range of tubular radiators is quite large. On the positive side, models made by Russian manufacturers have proven themselves, since such partitions are manufactured taking into account the specifics of water quality, pressure drops and a number of other nuances inherent in our region.

In the list of goods of foreign production, it is worth stopping at the choice of radiators of German, Turkish or Italian production.

Heating structures from Czech companies are notable for their low cost, as well as the high level of quality of the goods they sell. A distinctive feature of the product is considered to be a special system, which involves the installation of thermostatic valves in radiators, through which the temperature is adjusted, the values ​​of which were indicated earlier. It is worth noting the very popular Czech brand radiators Isan Atol.

In specialized stores you can find products from Turkish manufacturers who specialize in the production of steel radiators. The products have an affordable price; in addition, most companies operate under a license from popular European companies, thanks to which manufactured heaters fully comply with European quality standards, which puts them on a par with Russian-made devices.

Batteries that are manufactured in Poland belong to products of the middle price category, production facilities that specialize in manufacturing heating devices use the latest equipment, as well as many years of experience, which has a positive effect on the quality of finished products.Most of the radiators manufactured by Polish companies are represented on the market by bimetallic models. Among the popular brands are the company Termica.

Dia Norm and Zehnder are popular German manufacturers of tubular steel radiators.

In addition, it is German organizations that are actively engaged in the manufacture and sale of devices, which should be attributed to the model number of non-standard radiators. For example, Zehnder products are on the market in more than 700 colors. However, the disadvantages of such products is their high cost.

There is a co-production of heating products, for example, Arbonia products are very popular. According to consumers, the Swiss-German radiators have an attractive exterior design, good performance characteristics for Russia, as well as the very affordable cost of goods.

In the list of leaders, regarding the technical characteristics of heating devices, it is necessary to allocate Italian products for space heating systems. The only disadvantage of this product is its full compliance with European standards of operation, which is not always acceptable for the Russian consumer. However, the ease of installation and the high level of efficiency of heating devices make them very popular.

Among the sought-after Italian brands is to highlight the products of the company Royal Thermo, which has positive characteristics that relate to the quality, care and operating life of devices. The disadvantages still include the high cost of Italian heating products.

Purmo - radiators from Finland, which are made in a large assortment of sizes, as well as connection and installation options. In addition to standard models, the company is engaged in the manufacture of devices according to individual sizes and sketches, the price of such devices will be slightly higher than normal products.

Tubular radiators made in China are classified as economy class products.However, the low cost does not affect the quality of the goods, because the batteries are resistant to aggressive substances that are contained in the water, and some firms specialize in the production of devices that are adapted to the needs of Russian consumers.

The choice of installation method of tubular radiators is determined by the device model. There are several options for devices:

• universal devices - most of the implemented tubular radiators have special openings for connection with any kind of heating system pipes;
• device models with a lower connection method, in which all the outgoing and downstream communications are located outside the field of view;
• lateral type means connecting the radiator to vertical heating pipes;
• radiators with a cross-connection type - in this embodiment, the pipe supplying the coolant is located on the top, the outlet is in the opposite direction.

Heating devices are mounted on brackets of the appropriate type, after completing all actions related to the installation of the radiator, it is imperative to perform pressure testing to eliminate the risk of leakages at the joints of pipes and the heating system.For tubular radiators, the most acceptable coolant temperature is considered to be a mark not exceeding +120 C.