Connection of radiators of heating - a coziness of habitation

Sooner or later there may come a time when a certain problem arises in front of the homeowner, related to the replacement of the heating radiator. Of course, you can always replace the battery yourself, but in this case it is worth knowing how the radiators are connected . In the event that you have vague knowledge in this area, and not without reason believe that you can handle this work on your own, it is worth sticking to some rules.

First of all, you need to decide - you need to connect aluminum Radiators or any other. This directly affects the complexity of this work. Especially since the old cast-iron radiators have replaced more attractive - not only aluminum, but also biometallic. It should be noted - the first in urban apartments is not recommended to install, because they can not stand the increased pressure and all sorts of cleaning compounds that are often used in apartments. In any case, the purchase and connection of heating radiators involves the compilation of a detailed scheme of the heating system. Only in this case, sellers with the appropriate qualifications, will be able to help choose the best components for your housing.

Among other things, you need to purchase and shut-off valves, which are mounted on the outputs and inputs of each radiator. They are quite convenient if Afterwards this device must be repaired or replaced, and for subsequent adjustment in a temperature room. So, after all the components have been purchased and the old batteries are dismantled, the bottom connection of the radiators begins. First of all, it is necessary to fix Brackets - approximate calculation: per 1 sq. M. Meter one bracket. In addition, the connection of radiators implies the observance of recommended distances: from the wall, a gap of 3-5 cm, to the window sill is not less than 10 cm.

On fixed brackets hang directly radiators with the required number of sections. After this, you can start installing pipes. In this case, it is worth to listen to the advice of professionals and to work with a dynamometric key, otherwise you can simply break the thread. There are only four ways of installing pipes: cross, single-sided, single-tube and bottom. It is best to select the connection that was used earlier. But the most effective is considered to be the connection of heating radiators unilateral.

The output and the input of the radiator are equipped with a shut-off valve. Also, in order to prevent the "paralysis" of the main system in apartment buildings, a bypass is also established - a bypass path for the correct coolant current. This is important for single-tube heating systems. After that, direct installation of pipes with a radiator is carried out with the help of fittings and sleeves, if polypropylene pipes were chosen. In any case, sealants should be used for compaction or special rewinding. This mechanism represents the installation of batteries in general, each separate type of radiators should be considered in a separate order.