Tired of standard designs? Vertical heating radiators are the perfect solution
You can't do without heating units in Russia. Almost all over the country it's cold outside for most of the year.
Modern people are demanding, critical and pay a lot of attention to the aesthetic component of the home environment, where a rough radiator will ruin the design concept.
Vertical radiators fit into the interior and heat the room quickly and for a long time.
Vertical wall heating radiators for apartments and houses
Vertical batteries are those that are elongated in height.. The technical characteristics are the same as traditional radiators.
Connection to the central heating system: from below or from the side.
The appearance of the devices varies — there are monolithic models and models divided into sections, of standard size or made to order.
The following are used for production:
- Metal: one or two – for bimetallic. Aluminum, steel, and cast iron are most commonly used.
- Glass.
- Tree.
- Stone.
The following are used as a coolant: air, oil, water.
Modern construction markets represent several types of vertical batteries:
- tubular;
- panel;
- sectional.
Such models are installed in any premises with different types of heating. Suitable for a country cottage and for an apartment in a multi-storey building.
Cast iron radiators serve for a long time, do not break down and are inexpensive. Modern units are presented in the form of sections, so the buyer himself assembles the desired option depending on the needs. The disadvantage of such batteries is that you cannot handle them alone due to their impressive weight - you will have to call a technical team. And the aesthetics, or rather the lack thereof, does not suit customers.
Photo 1. Vertical heating radiator made of cast iron. The device allows you to control its temperature.
Steel The units have a stylish appearance. In addition to standard models, the range includes designer models. Among the advantages are high heat output, low price, compatibility with any type of heating. However, these batteries are unstable to corrosion, and are popular due to their low price.
Aluminum radiators serve up to thirty years. They are not afraid of aggressive impurities in water or rust, do not require fastenings, are easy to maintain. Even a person without professional skills can handle the installation of the unit on their own, and you will not have to order a special vehicle for transportation.
Bimetallic radiators are not afraid of anything, fit into any interior, and for the most demanding there are designer models. They are made of aluminum and copper alloy. Easy to install and transport. They serve for a long time, quickly and efficiently heat the room, and retain heat well. Bimetallic batteries will suit owners of private houses and city dwellers. Remember that these models are the most expensive. Due to the price, they are not very popular with Russians.
Photo 2. Bimetallic vertical heating radiator. The product consists of several sections connected to each other.
Types of non-standard vertical batteries
Vertical heating radiators are divided into several types.
Narrow sectional
Vertical sectional batteries are suitable for cottages with autonomous heating and for standard apartment buildings. Inside each section there are pipes connected to each other by means of threaded connections. They are covered with wide plate casings on top, which quickly and for a long time heat the air.
Reference! If desired, you can change the width by adding or subtracting one or more sections.
In addition, they are aesthetically pleasing and fit into any room design.
Panel-mounted with bottom connection or side connection
Panel radiators are inexpensive and installation does not require special skills. There are no more advantages.
The devices heat the air in the room to a comfortable temperature, but when the battery is turned off, everyone in the room will immediately feel it, since the panel radiators quickly release heat and do not accumulate it.
Externally, a panel radiator is a structure made of two metal sheets, between which corrugated convectors are placed. More often, radiators of this type are found in apartment buildings and can withstand pressure up to 17 bar, standard water temperature is up to ninety degrees.
Typically, such units have a bottom connection.. Less common are options with side connection.
Designer tubular products
The basis of the design of tubular radiators is steel tubes connecting two collectors - the upper and lower. They have low thermal inertia, dry the air well, rarely fail and last a long time if used correctly.
Photo 3. Designer vertical tubular radiator. The product consists of two colors, its shape resembles the letter "X".
In shape, tubular radiators resemble standard cast iron ones, but in a thinner and more stylish form.
Attention! Tubular radiator is preferred for small private houses. It is not suitable for standard apartments in multi-storey buildings with central heating.
The strength, durability and elegance of the device are due to special laser welding - it is of much higher quality and leaves no marks. Tubular structures are not afraid of hard water, aggressive impurities, pressure and temperature changes - but in small cottages.
Tubular heaters are safe, they are placed in children's rooms without fear that the child will get burned.
Manufacturers
On the Russian market, the most popular places are occupied by (Accuro-korle 304 L AISI), Italian (COPPERI Plain CPV-1800-500), Swiss (Arbonia 2180/10) and German (Zehnder Nobis NOB-150-050) battery models. The first place in quality and cost is occupied by "Germans" and "Swiss". Economy class models are presented, which include Russian Astra E-1104, but according to the majority of users, they are inferior in quality to European ones. If the family does not have extra money, but needs a vertical radiator, the products of Global Oscar (China).
Useful video
Watch the video, which demonstrates the process of installing a vertical heating radiator.
Popularity
Vertical batteries have virtually no installation restrictions And don't take up much space.
The market offers models of different colors and sizes, and even the most demanding designer is guaranteed to find a suitable option.
Rely not so much on aesthetics, but on the type of heating in the house and the price.
Don't expect to save money when choosing a vertical heater, especially one made of bimetallic tubes. Radiators of this category are expensive, especially those that last a long time., which fit into any interior and are easy to install. The price of the unit directly depends on the advantages. Low cost, as a rule, signals that the quality leaves much to be desired. The purchase will soon disappoint due to the cold in the apartment or a breakdown.
