Radiators are popular and time -tested devices for effective heating of the premises. However, the traditional ribbed, cast from cast iron, recently recently came steel radiators, which have a number of serious advantages. And if you mount a heating system in a new house or repair the existing one, steel radiators will be the best solution. Let’s see what their advantages are and what disadvantages will need to be put up with.
The main advantages of steel panel radiators are their:
– a modern elegant design suitable for any interior;
– high parameters of heat transfer in combination with an ergonomic structure;
– The relatively low surface temperature of the panels, insufficient for the thermal burn of the skin when touching: the high efficiency of heating of such radiators is achieved due to air convection;
– simplicity of service;
– long service life (with proper use).
The disadvantages of steel radiators include:
– The integrity of the structure: the error in the calculations of the heat transfer indicators or the appearance of a leak, even very small, leads to the replacement of the entire radiator, since adding or replacing individual sections, as in a cast -iron radiator, it will definitely not work here;
– Low corrosion stability of steel: only proper operation, which is difficult to use in conditions of central heating of an apartment building, can extend the service life of a steel radiator to a normative; In addition, all kinds of pressure drops and pneumatic departments are destructive for steel radiators, it is advisable to install special gearboxes to protect against such phenomena.
As mentioned above, for the effective service of a steel panel radiator, it is extremely important to correctly calculate its power (heat transfer), which ideally is from 80 to 110 W per 1 m3 of airspace. It is not difficult to make a corresponding calculation.
The whole variety of models is represented by several types, for the purposes of domestic use are recommended:
– Class 22 – the most suitable for use as the main heat source in all rooms;
– Class 11 – small power, optimal for non -residential premises with a supported temperature not exceeding 18 ° C, or for installation in the corridors;
– Class 33 – with the highest heat transfer due to an additional panel in the design.
The cost of steel panel radiators mainly depends on parameters such as the level of heat transfer, dimensions, the quality of painting, the connection method (lateral or lower), the manufacturer’s brand.