The arrangement or replacement of the heating system occurs through the installation of radiators that supply heat. Installation work is difficult to imagine without any tool. Tying a heating radiator occurs in the presence of certain materials. The principle of working with cast iron or polypropylene batteries is the same. The exception is the presence of some additional components. The very fixation of radiators differs from cast-iron batteries (this is the presence of special hooks).
Air release
In order for the heating system to work properly, it is required to create an air vent. Mayevsky crane for aluminum heat exchangers is included. Fixed on all installations around the perimeter. Adapters are required for fixing (all included). In addition, there are automatic air discharges from the heating system. These nuances are taken into account before starting the piping of the radiatorheating. Machines have their disadvantages - unattractive appearance.
Side connection of the battery means four outlets, where the first and second are the supply and return flow of water. But on the third, a Mayevsky crane is mounted, the latter has a plug. What color of radiator should I choose? The most commonly purchased batteries are white.
Two additional stopcocks required. They are fixed at the inlet and outlet, with the possibility of regulation. In the event of a breakdown, the water supply is cut off, the battery is dismantled. The rest of the system remains in operation, you can purchase a simple ball valve, but it will not be possible to regulate the heat supply in it.
In order for heat to enter the room with the possibility of changing the pressure, special thermostats are suitable. Their disadvantage is that the water flow is reduced, with low heat transfer they should not be mounted.
Without what not to piping the heating radiator
Brackets are devices for fixing the battery to the wall. Small dimensions allow the use of two hooks - upper and lower. As the number of fastener sections increases, there are more. It will be possible to securely fix the joints with the help of fum tape, tow, sealants, etc. In addition, you will need:
- Building level.
- Dowels.
- Tool for making holes in the wall.
- Depending on the pipes, the equipment that connects them is a soldering iron or a welding machine.
Where the heaters are located
Radiator pipingheating also implies the layout of all appliances. Usually all batteries are placed under the windowsill. The number of sections should be such that they occupy at least 80 percent of the total width of the window. This allows you to cut off the flow of cold air penetrating into the house. Dimensions are maintained from the floor (at least 9 centimeters). At least 10 centimeters to the window sill, 5 centimeters to the wall. This information is advisory in nature. When creating such conditions, an even and correct heating of the room occurs.
Installation and fastening rules
Easy to mount on flat walls. After that, the middle of the opening is determined, according to this indicator, the upper edge is equal. Mark the location of the brackets. If the heating system does not have forced coolant equipment, it is necessary to maintain the angle of inclination for forcing.
When setting the hooks for fixation, the load on the top is taken as the basis, and the bottom is considered an assistant in fixing the selected position. Having fixed the brackets, the batteries are hung. Not every wall can withstand the battery load. In this case, choose installation to the floor. There are batteries that are produced immediately with legs.
Performing the strapping system
Once the heat exchangers are installed, the moment comes to connect to the heating system. Installation and piping of the heating radiator have three options:
- One-sided.
- Diagonal.
- Saddle.
In addition, there is a bottom and side connection. First optionimplies no choice. Each manufacturer prescribes strict instructions, they are followed. In case of any violations, failures in the heat supply will follow. Lateral connection is the most common and has many options.
One side connection
This type of work is usually found in apartments. Pipes can be two or one. When mounting them on the spurs, you will need:
- ball valves - 2 pcs.;
- tee - 2 pcs.;
- surges in the same amount.
Everything must be externally threaded. A single pipe system is also fixed by a bypass. You can’t do without it, because in the event of a breakdown, you won’t need to turn off all the heating. In the work, a fum tape is used, after which a paste is applied to the joint. When using screw elements, do not tear the thread, showing fanaticism.
Sometimes it is easier to weld the bypass by welding. This is how the installation and piping of a heating radiator in apartments is carried out. Using a two-pipe system, this element is no longer necessary. Everything is simpler - at the top there is a supply, at the bottom - the "return" of the coolant. Cranes are used necessarily in any scheme. Do not install a bypass on the riser, otherwise the heat in other apartments will end.
Diagonal connection
Tying a heating radiator with polypropylene is an easy option. A simple method is a diagonal connection. Making the bottom wiring, creating such a system is easy. There will be a supply from above on one side, and a "return" - from below on the other. When drawing up a diagram, the coolant supply is taken into account, with any number of pipes.
Saddle connection
Installation and piping of a heating radiator sometimes have a hidden pipe connection. The system looks neat, but has its own principles of operation. If this method or bottom wiring is chosen, then it is best to use a saddle connection. When working with two pipes, the bypass is fixed (or mounted without it, if desired). Always put taps on both sides to cut off the battery.
With one-pipe installation, if it is a multi-storey building, the wiring should not be vertical. This connection option incurs heat loss and is done in rare cases.
How to choose a pattern
Proper piping of a heating radiator involves the implementation of the scheme at the first stage. In any room, heat supply is a fundamental task. The choice of batteries is not the main point, but you need to be able to connect them correctly. This helps to eliminate heat loss during operation.
It does not matter in a private house or apartment, work is done. A good indicator of heat in any case varies from 19 to 26 degrees. The efficiency of the batteries must correspond to the footage of the living space. Based on this, the battery connection scheme is selected.
Basically, the choice of this indicator occurs at the level of building planning, although options for replacing old heating are not excluded. In such a situation, installation work is complicated. The central heating system provides a constant supply of heat to the apartment, so it is better to connect to it. If this is not possible, it is worth creating the installation withcompliance with existing rules.
In the text there is a photo of the binding of heating radiators, it is clear from them what is fixed with what. The heating system, namely its ability to function, is influenced by some indicators:
- Correctly wired. The uniformity of heat supply to all rooms is important. The price of the system affects the selected material.
- Which boiler is selected. He must cope with the squares of the house, work hard.
- The correct location of all elements - radiators, pump.
- Angle of inclination and direction of pipes.
Before the heat begins to flow into the house, you will have to think through every element of fixing and supplying water. The efficiency indicator depends on the selected radiators and pipes. Tying a heating radiator with a thermostat will be more expensive. But the regulator allows you to control the heat supply.
Which scheme to prefer
There are several options, the choice is built depending on the room. If it is a single-pipe heating radiator, this includes:
- Pipe.
- Valve.
- Jumper.
- Crane.
- Air valve.
Two-pipe piping of a heating radiator with a thermostat requires the following components:
- Pipes.
- Valves.
- Crane.
- Air valve.
Next, the pipeline connection to the coolant batteries is selected. There are three options:
- Side connection.
- Diagonal.
- Lower.
A place is being prepared for radiators, brackets or other fasteners are screwed in. Batteries are hung, water is poured into the heating system, and it is checked for leakage. Tying a heating radiator in a private house must be done correctly. The joints are coated with hermetic compounds.
Connection Features
Each method has its own characteristics, with a one-sided connection, heat loss up to 6% is observed. For the diagonal, this indicator drops to 3. If it is lower, the parameter is up to 16%. Consider three options in detail:
- One-sided. A pipe goes to the battery on one side, supply from above, return from below. All sections begin to heat up at the same time, the system is usually made in a small room, with a large number of sections.
- Eyeliner from below. This option is relevant for those residential premises where the wiring is hidden. The connection goes at the bottom - feed and return. There is a big minus. This is a bad and uneven heating of the upper part of the battery. Few people use this option. Experts believe that this option is inefficient for a large living area.
- Diagonal connection. When one system has many interconnected sections, this method is the most effective. Coolant path - Mayevsky crane, plug, battery space. The movement is directional, so with this connection - maximum heat transfer and minimum losses.
From the correct choice of the connection schemedepends on heating efficiency and fuel consumption. Therefore, close attention is paid to the strapping, as well as to the sealing of each corner.
Depending on battery location
Several factors affect the heat index in the house:
- Selected installation scheme.
- Heat carrier speed.
- Manufacturer and capacity of the heat source.
- Availability of equipment for adjustment and so on.
Correctly installed heating radiators will create the right indoor climate, allow for infrequent repairs, maintenance, and will also last a long time. The following factors are taken as a basis:
- Where the batteries will stand - along the wall or put away in the box.
- Which radiators are selected - material, power, dimensions.
- Applied strapping scheme.
- Correct performance of all work.
Problems arise not only when installing new heating, but also when dismantling the old one. A number of apartment buildings built a long time ago have such a problem as high heat losses. The desire of the residents is to create more comfortable living conditions. The help of a master is not always required, it is easy to do everything on your own.
The correct location is the place where the greatest heat loss is observed. It is important to create a protective barrier. Most often, heat exchangers are located under the window. The design of the battery itself matters. Finding the battery in the open, near a free wall gives an efficiency of more than 96%,an open niche takes 4% of this value, and if the box is completely closed, then the efficiency will be up to 89%. When making a choice, the following factors are taken as a basis:
- Installation height, depending on the space under the window.
- Percentage of heat transfer. Different models show themselves in their own way. It is worth considering the power reserve in case an additional heat loss window appears.
- Material of manufacture - affects the service life.
- Don't lose the direction of your current or future interior. It is important that there is no disharmony of space.
Conclusion
A large number of radiators from different manufacturers are on sale. It is worth considering the position in the market and customer reviews, so as not to be mistaken.
Creating a microclimate in the house, everyone tries to get the maximum heat from their heating system. To do this, use high-quality batteries, thermostats, correctly selected piping and a source of heat supply. Before starting work, an individual layout of all equipment and coolant supply are carried out.
One- or two-pipe, diagonal, bottom, side piping - each has its own characteristics. It happens that air appears in the system and the heating principle fails. To do this, just drop the plug by opening the air valve.
