Radiators Prado today are known to many consumers. They are made in Russia, within the walls of the Izhevsk enterprise "Progress". They can be used in systems with two-pipe or one-pipe schemes with forced circulation. These products can become part of individual or centralized heating, but the temperature regime can be any, including low temperature.
However, before purchasing such equipment, you need to familiarize yourself with some of the features of the devices. Indeed, in some cases, the central system, or rather, its conditions, can damage the inner walls of batteries made of steel.
Design features overview
Prado radiators are heating devices that include stamped blanks. They are formed under pressure using a metal sheet. The standard thickness is 1.2mm. On request, it is possible to manufacture a modification using 1.4 mm steel. In this case, the letter T will be present in the model name.
Stamping allows you to get a pair of horizontal channels, one of themlocated below, the other - above. Along the vertically arranged channels of the workpiece are connected by welding, which is carried out from the back, so it can be seen on the front surface. During the production process, the elements are welded together with a continuous seam. To increase heat transfer, ribs can be welded to the back side, which are made of a metal sheet with a thickness ranging from 0.4 to 0.5 mm. If you look at their shape, you can see the letter P.
For reference
Prado radiators can have a different number of panels, between them there are steel finned plates or not. Thus, radiators with the same size can have different thermal output, weight and depth. You can find the number of panels and additional edges in the name of the device.
Overview of different types of Prado brand radiators
On sale you can find Prado radiator models with different design features. If the manufacturer indicated the designation “Type 10” in the product passport, then this indicates that you have a single-row device without convective fins. In this case, there will be side walls, but there will be no air outlet.
Prado radiators are also produced with the designation "Type 11" and are single-row panels with one row of fins. It is strengthened towards the back side, has side walls and an air outlet grille. If you do not need convective fins, as well as grille and side walls, then you shouldpurchase a two-row model, which is designated as "Type 20 Z". One row of convective fins, an air outlet grille and side walls are all equipment referred to by the manufacturer as "Type 21". Prado brand panel radiators are available in 4 more varieties, they are designated as follows:
- Type 22.
- Type 30 Z.
- Type 30.
- Type 33.
Transcript
In the first of the cases mentioned, we are talking about a double-row battery with two rows of fins, as well as an air outlet grille and side walls. If you have equipment in front of you, which is designated as "Type 30Z", then it can be argued that the battery is three-row, does not have convective fins, side walls and exhaust grilles. The last two varieties are three-row, but the penultimate one does not have convective finning, which cannot be said about the "Type 33". Otherwise, they are similar: they have an air outlet grille and side walls.
Overview of manufacturer's radiator lines
Prado brand panel radiators are available in three lines, namely: Prado classic; Prado station wagon, as well as Prado Classic Z and Prado Universal Z. In the first case, we are talking about batteries that have upper grilles, side walls, and openings for the release of heated air. Such radiators are connected on the side, and the diameter of the thread used is as follows - G ½. "Prado Station wagon" can be connected in one of two ways. in every radiatorthere are side entrances in the amount of four units, as well as a bottom connection. All nozzles have a diameter of 0.5 inches. The bottom connection is available in left and right versions. Radiators of this series are equipped with built-in thermostats.
If you want to purchase Prado steel radiators, then you can prefer the equipment of the latest line, which does not have a casing, as well as top and side covers. Such devices are also called sanitary, because they meet sanitary standards and can be installed in medical institutions. They are easy to wash, because the units do not have covers and ribs that could prevent this.
Consumer Reviews
The Prado heating radiator, according to users, has many advantages. Among the main ones, one can single out the possibility of using in two-pipe systems. Among other things, the equipment is equipped with thermostats with high hydraulic resistance. If there is a need for installation in a one-pipe system, then special thermostats with low hydraulic resistance should be used.
Customers are advised to choose the "Classic" option when it is planned to install the device in a one-pipe system. In this case, the unit is supplemented with a thermostat with a large flow area. According to users, such devices can only be installed in closed heating systems, because they are subject to corrosion. If you want to replace the batteries, and your apartment is located in a multi-storey building, then before choosing a Prado classic radiator, you need to ask what areoperating parameters of the system at home. The type of heater that can be installed in the apartment will depend on its condition.
Quite often high-rise buildings today are heated according to several schemes. If the building is connected to an independent circuit or has its own water treatment system, then radiators of any material can be preferred. Consumers note that they can also be those described in the article. If the system is dependent, and the house is connected directly, then you should first clarify the parameters of the coolant, as well as what quality it has.
