Antique radiators: technical and operational parameters,

The antique cast iron radiators are in perfect harmony with the interior in retro style, allowing you to immerse the room into the atmosphere of bygone eras. But first of all it is still products made of cast iron, with all the pros and cons. Next, we will get acquainted with all the features of such unusual radiators.

Technical and operational parameters

First of all, let's take a look at the positive and negative sides that are characteristic of all cast-iron retro radiators:

Merits

• Durability. The operational period specified by the manufacturers is usually half a century, which is already much longer than for batteries made from other materials. It is also worth mentioning that today the oldest heating radiators that continue to function exceed the age of a century;

• The possibility of using low quality coolant. This is very important for central heating systems of high-rise buildings, where no one can vouch for the acidic composition of the many houses circulating through the pipes and collecting all the garbage there;
• Strikingly beautiful and solid appearance, which can be stylized for different eras. The embossed decorations of the cast iron sections and the corresponding factory coloring sometimes work wonders;

Tip: in order to preserve the aura of antiquity, it is recommended to purchase valves and fittings in the appropriate style. In the opposite case, the discrepancy between the epochs will "cut" the eye.

• Acceptable price. Of course, the design design significantly increases the cost of products, but given the cheapness of the material itself and the manufacturing process, the total amount required for the sale remains quite affordable.
• The ability to perform installation and dismantling works with their own hands;

• The presence of thermal radiation. The equipment in question produces 75% of the heat by convection and 25% radiation, due to which it heats the surrounding objects, making them also additional sources of heat;
• Wide channels, allowing to skip possible garbage. This significantly prevents the formation of blockages;
• Resistance to water hammer, which most often occur at the time of starting the central heating system after summer downtime.

disadvantages

There are also negative sides to cast iron batteries:

• Very heavy weight. This factor causes inconvenience in the process of transporting and installing the product, and also requires the presence of a reinforced fastening system. Here, however, it is worth noting that all retro models are equipped with special legs, which partially solves the issue with fasteners;

• Fragility. In appearance, solid cast-iron structures, of course, it is difficult to say that they are fragile, but in fact it is.

Tip: in the process of transferring a cast iron battery from one room to another, try not to hit it on the floor and the door jamb. Such collisions can trigger microcracks, which will increase over time and create a lot of problems.

Examples

Now let's consider several models offered in specialized stores:

Brand Hellas

Trademark Apollo

Brand Rococo

Conclusion

Antique cast iron batteries, can perfectly decorate your apartment or house, becoming part of the interior, decorated in retro style. In addition, they will serve you for a long time and efficiently, not much in need of constant care.

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