Rating of heating radiators for home and apartment

A heating system that uses a liquid coolant in its composition, necessarily uses radiators. This is one of the main elements of the system, the task of which is to cool the coolant and heat the room where it is installed. The development of engineering and production technology brought to the market several types of heating appliances, each of which has its own individual characteristics. The size, weight, material of which the radiator is made, seriously affects both the performance of the entire system and the comfort in the apartment, so it is important to choose the right model for a specific task.

What to look for when choosing radiators

Choosing the right radiator model depends on several points related to their purpose and operating conditions. Initially, heating batteries should be divided into radiators for heating industrial premises, batteries for apartment buildings, appliances for installation in private houses.

This separation is due to the fact that the working pressure of the coolant in the heating system is different for different systems - for individual systems the pressure is negligible, here the water circulates by gravity. For high-rise buildings, the pressure is higher, therefore, the requirements for radiators are higher.

When choosing a suitable model, you need to pay attention to the following parameters:

• Material of the radiator body.
• Execution option.
• Operating pressure.
• Type of heat carrier.
• Connection method.
• Heat transfer power.
• Sizes.

Radiator Body Material

The models of heating appliances available on the market can be divided according to what material they are made of. For residential and office premises:

• Cast iron batteries.
• Instruments made of aluminum and aluminum alloys.
• Steel panels.
• Bimetallic devices.

Cast iron heaters are available in the form of cast cast elements. A set of radiator of the required size is carried out by connecting separate sections. Cast iron is able to withstand high pressure coolant, retains heat for a long time. The disadvantage of a cast-iron sectional battery is the large volume of coolant, the large weight of the battery itself and the archaic appearance.

Aluminum sectional heating radiators

Aluminum batteries are highly energy efficient and low in weight. Aluminum casting has one drawback - for high-pressure systems, it is necessary to select special models. In addition, aluminum is very susceptible to low-quality coolant.

Steel panels are low cost and come in the form of ready-to-install models. The disadvantage of this type of radiator is mediocre energy efficiency and susceptibility to the quality of the coolant - when exposed to water, the metal corrodes.

Bimetallic devices - a universal type of heating radiators. They have high heat transfer and can be used with any type of coolant. The use of aluminum and steel in the construction allows to obtain high strength with a small weight of the device.

Execution option

Under the option understand the type of battery design. Sectional ones make it possible, if necessary, to supplement the radiator with new sections or reduce their number by removing unnecessary ones.

Tubular models are based on a straight or curved pipe with plates mounted on it. The tubular design has a lower risk of leaks, but dimensions must be accurately calculated during installation.

Panel radiators are an integral panel. Batteries of this design are available in several size groups, since during installation there is no way to reduce or increase the size of the panel.

Operating pressure

This parameter is very important for installation in an apartment. Panel systems are capable of withstanding a nominal system pressure of 10 atmospheres. This means that in an apartment building with a pressure of 15 atmospheres, their installation without additional equipment is undesirable.

Sectional, cast-iron and bimetallic devices are capable of withstanding a pressure of 20 atmospheres. So these devices have a wide scope - from individual houses to high-rise buildings. But what aluminum radiators are recommended to be installed in apartment buildings, it is worth consulting with specialists.

Coolant type

For most systems, ordinary water is used as the coolant. This type of coolant is suitable for all types of radiators. The use of special fluids such as antifreeze in the system negatively affects aluminum radiators and panels made of ordinary steel.

Connection method

When laying a hidden trunk in a wall or floor, the type of connection is of great importance - lateral or lower. With the lateral method, the coolant supply pipes are connected from below, thus making the connection hardly noticeable. The lateral type of connection implies the presence of holes for the supply and removal of coolant on the side of the battery.

Heat dissipation power

This indicator characterizes what room the radiator is designed for. The more power, the greater the area of ​​the room it will heat.When choosing devices, this indicator is paid special attention, especially if batteries from different materials are compared.

Bimetal sectional radiator with side connection

Dimensions

This indicator is taken into account when choosing a model for installation. The height of the devices can be from 26 cm to 80, width from 27 to 1.8 meters. In each case, this indicator is taken into account individually.

The best bimetal heating radiators

For installation in apartment buildings with high-pressure heating systems, experts recommend bimetallic devices, in their opinion, these are the best heating radiators to date.

Radiator section bimetallic Rifar Base 500 × 6

According to Yandex market subscribers, this model meets all the basic requirements for batteries of this type. The design consists of 6 sections designed for wall mounting. Lateral connection of pipes is provided. Estimated heat transfer of the radiator 1224 watts. The device is designed for indoor installation up to 12 m2.

Design features - the distance between the axles is 500 mm. Claimed maximum internal pressure 20 bar. Pressure during pressure testing of section joints 30 bar. The coolant volume of the section is 0.2 liters, the total volume of the section is 1.2 liters. Dimensions 570x480 mm, device thickness 100 mm. The total weight of the structure is 11.5 kg. Price 3400 - 3600 rubles.

According to consumers, this is a quality product with the exact execution of all threaded connections and high-quality paintwork.

Bimetal sectional battery with bottom connection and thermostat

ROMMER Optima Bm 500

The wall mounted unit of sectional construction ROMMER Optima Bm 500 basically has steel pipes of internal fittings and aluminum casting of external elements. The section design has 3 air channels. The declared maximum power of 3200 watts. Heat carrier temperature is recommended 110 degrees. Working pressure is 18 bar, pressure testing is defined in 300. The volume of the heat carrier in one section is 0.18 liters. Radiators are supplied as standard in 10 sections. If necessary, the size of the radiator can be increased to 20 pieces. The disadvantage of this model is the lack of an installation kit in the package. The price is 2372 rubles.

Design features - length from 77 to 1540 mm. The weight of 1 section is 1.22 kg.

Alecord BM 500/80 x10

Sectional model of 10 elements. Type of mounting - wall, side pipe connection method. Estimated heat transfer - 1900 watts at a coolant temperature of 120 degrees. Operating pressure 25 bar. Dimensions for installation - 800x560mm. Thickness 78 mm. The length of one section is 76 mm. The battery weight of 10 sections is 15.6 kg. The price starts from 2040 rubles.

Mounting fittings are not included in the package, however, this is the only drawback of the radiator. Among the positive aspects - reinforced thread on the connection, precision manufacturing of the panel and high-quality enamel painting.

Global Style Plus 500

10 section wall-mounted radiator with lateral connection to pipes of the system

singing. The radiator pipe system is made of stainless steel. Heat dissipation 1140 watts. The recommended area of ​​the heated room is 18-18.5 m2. The standard center distance is 500 mm, the connection diameter is 1 inch. The design pressure of the system is 35 bar. The total coolant capacity is 1.9 liters, one section is 0.19 liters.

Dimensions for calculating the installation - 800x575 mm. Section thickness 95 mm, length 80 mm. The weight of the device is 19.4 kg. The price is from 1400 rubles.

The positive side of the device has increased heat transfer, in addition, the working pressure is 1.5 times higher than that of conventional batteries.

Interior placement of a heater with left pipe connection

Halsen BM 500/100 BS

Bimetal radiator for installation in apartments and private houses. Designed to work with ordinary and non-freezing coolant. Wall-mounted system with side connection. Heat dissipation 2000-2040 watts. at a coolant temperature of 100-110 degrees. The design pressure in the system is -25 bar, the crimping pressure is 38 bar. The total volume of water is 1.8 liters. Dimensions 800x568 mm. Section thickness 96 mm. Weight 10 sectional battery 17 kg. Price 6500-6700 rubles.

Brackets included. Of the pluses - a standard inch thread for connecting. Batteries are available with left-side and right-side connections.

The best aluminum heating radiators

Aluminum radiators are still popular today among consumers due to their high quality and modern design. This rating of aluminum radiators is based on the preferences of consumers and experts who rated the technical parameters of the devices.

Global ISEO 500

A small sectional type device. In a standard form, the battery has 6 sections, but can be supplemented to 14. Heat carrier type prepared water, antifreeze is not recommended. The color scheme is standard. Thermal power 1080 watts. Operating pressure up to 10-12 atmospheres, can withstand up to 16 for a short time. Connection type - lateral. The volume of water is 0.44 liters. Dimensions 480x582. The thickness of the device is 80 mm. The price is from 1100 rubles.

Positive aspects - decent quality, ease of connection, good heat dissipation. Disadvantages - the kit does not include fittings for connection.

Thermal Standard Plus 500

The model, which has a rather long history, has been produced for almost 25 years. A special manufacturing technology allows the use of a radiator in systems with pressures up to 24 bar. The disadvantages include the requirement to use only prepared water and in no case antifreeze.

Thermal power 1188 watts. The standard number of sections is 6, with the possibility of increasing to 14. The type of connection is lateral. Weight is 6 kg. When installing, the dimensions are 474 x 531 mm. Thickness 73 mm. The price of one section is from 360 rubles.

Model with increased lateral finning

Oasis Al 500/80

The device is a sectional type combined assembly of sections. Delivered options have from 4 to 12 sections in the battery. Thermal power 1020 watts. The maximum pressure is impressive - 16 bar. The coolant volume in 1 section is 0.32 liters. The weight of the standard 6-element panel is 5.22 kg. Dimensions 480x582 mm. Section thickness 80 mm. The price is from 3400 rubles.

It is very popular among consumers for its successful design and high quality workmanship.

Sira ALICE ROYAL 95/500

The model is intended for use in multi-storey buildings, it is able to withstand 16 atmospheres. Thermal power of 1140 watts, with a maximum coolant temperature of 110 degrees. Connection - lateral or diagonal. The volume of coolant is 0.33 degrees. Weight 5.5 kg. The estimated dimensions for the installation of 480x580 mm. Section thickness 90 mm. The color scheme is standard. In a set - an arm for installation. The price is from 3600 rubles.

The first thing that catches your eye is the unusual design of the radiator. Smooth lines emphasize the elegance of the device.

Royal Thermo Indigo 500

Radiator of original design and increased heat dissipation. Additional ribs increase the heat transfer efficiency by 5%. The stated strength indicator of 20 atmospheres allows you to install devices in apartment buildings. Claimed thermal power - 1110 watts. Standard connection - side or diagonal circuit. The coolant volume is 0.29 liters. Weight is 8 kg. The price starts from 2600 rubles.

The disadvantage of this model is the impossibility of installation in systems with a non-freezing type of coolant.

The best steel heating radiators

Buderus Logatrend K-Profil 33 300 1200

Classical radiator of three panels. Type of connection lateral. Plus models - built-in Danfoss valve. Basic models are equipped with simple panels with additional ribs; higher-class models have convection ribs. Thermal power 2014 watts. The pressure in the system can reach 10 atmospheres. The coolant volume is 7.44 liters. Both conventional and non-freezing types of coolant can be used. Weight - 30 kg. The average price is 6600 rubles.

The minus of the radiator is a relatively low pressure of 10 atmospheres, which narrows the possibilities of its installation in multiple houses.

Steel panel radiators

Kermi FKO 22 0510

Classic steel radiator. The model has two panels for the coolant and interpanel finning of the standard type. It is completed with top and side screens. Type of connection lateral.Claimed thermal power 1930 watts. Operating pressure 10 atmospheres. It can be installed for all types of heat carrier. The total volume of the coolant is 6.5 liters. Weight 28.5 kg. Cost from 6200 rubles.

Terma aero h

Unusual design radiator with bottom connection type. Steel panels can be painted in a wide palette of colors, but deep gray is a classic. The model has an unusual design, but the heat transfer indicators are much more than modest - only 290 watts. The device for installation in low pressure systems, it withstands only 7 atmospheres. The mass of the device is 8.7 kg. In fact, this is a device for decorating a room, and not for heating it. The price starts from 34 000 rubles.

The best cast iron radiators

Model made of cast iron STI Nova 500 with enamel coating

For those who prefer stability and consider themselves to be connoisseurs of tradition, cast iron radiators are most likely to suit the taste. Yes, it is traditional cast iron that today occupies one of the leading places among popular heating radiators. And in confirmation of this, the three most popular models of cast-iron batteries.

Konner Modern 500

The device is a new generation of cast iron radiators Konner. Classical radiator with wall mount. Connection lateral standard. Heat dissipation up to 1800 watts. Iron casting is not designed for high pressure in the system, so the declared maximum rate is only 12 atmospheres. The volume of coolant in one section is 0.9 liters. The usual number of sections in a battery is 6, but if necessary this number can be doubled. Section length 64 mm, section height 600 mm. Section weight 4.9 kg. The price of 4 sectional models from 710 rubles.

Consumers note an interesting design of the model and high-quality surface painting.

Viadrus Kalor 500/110

Sectional type cast iron heating radiator for wall mounting. The connection is normal - lateral with an interaxial distance of 50 cm. Heat transfer power is up to 1406 W. Recommended system coolant temperature is 115 degrees. The usual pressure in the system is 16 atmospheres, the maximum pressure can reach 18 atmospheres. In one section fits 0.8 liters of coolant. Options battery from 1 to 20 cells. Section dimensions - length up to 1.2 m, height 58.0 cm, thickness 11.0 cm. Section weight 4 kg. The price starts from 2300 rubles.

Consumers like the design of the model, and the fact that the radiator can be installed in high-pressure systems.

STI Nova 500

Cast iron radiator with expressive design and excellent performance. The new model is sectional type with wall mount type. The working temperature of the heat carrier is 100 degrees, maximum 150 degrees. Type of connection - side. System pressure up to 12 bar. The section fits a little more than half a liter - 0.52. Up to 14 sections can be connected at the same time. Dimensions for installation - 580x60 mm. The thickness of one section is 85 mm. Section weight 4.5 kg. The price is from 9100 rubles.

According to experts, this is one of the best options for low pressure systems.

The best radiator heating systems for apartments

According to experts, the rating of heating radiators for apartments in apartment buildings should include bimetallic and aluminum systems:

• Rifar;
• ROMMER;
• Alecord;
• Global
• Thermal
• Oasis;
• Sira.

The best radiator heating systems for private homes

Heating systems with low pressure can be equipped with different models of heating radiators for a private house. Among such heaters can be included both cast-iron models and aluminum heating radiators. In general, experts recommend for private homes recommend:

• Konner;
• Viadrus Kalor;

And aluminum sectional batteries:

• Thermal
• Oasis;
• Sira;
• Royal.

At the same time, which aluminum radiators are best for a private house, it is better to install in each specific case, it is worthwhile to additionally consult with a specialist who installs the system.