Armature for radiators and mounting accessories: selection

Decided to independently collect the heating system in a country house? In this case, you have to find the necessary components. And above all, you will need fittings for radiators and components for the planned installation work.

Today, a large number of different schemes for constructing heating systems are used everywhere, therefore, fittings for connecting radiators of heating are also presented in a wide range.

Sometimes it is not easy for an unprepared buyer to understand the variety of parts intended for the assembly of heating systems presented in specialized stores. Meanwhile, on the correctness of the choice and on the correctness of the use of valves and components depends on the efficiency and functionality of the finished system.

Variants of fittings and components required for the device of heating devices

As already mentioned, in order to properly install and run a battery, it is necessary to properly select a certain number of parts, including:

• valves and control valves;
• connecting fittings;
• mounting fittings.

When choosing the listed products, it is necessary to pay attention not only to their quality, but also to compatibility with heating devices that you plan to install with your own hands.

Consider each of these categories in more detail.

Valves for heating partings

Valves are available in the following categories of devices:

• Manual and automatic thermo-vent (valves) are fittings designed to regulate the flow of coolant to the heating devices. The use of automatic thermo-vent in combination with thermal heads allows to achieve significant savings in the use of energy resources by optimizing the operation of the heating system as a whole.

Manual thermo-ventilles are simple devices, the design of which is in many respects similar to that of a conventional water tap. But if an ordinary faucet, as a rule, works in two positions (open and closed), then the manual thermo-vent ensures smooth control of the circulating flow.

Both categories of equipment are installed on the coolant supply pipe, or directly at the entrance to the battery. If the installation of a manual valve does not imply any restrictions on the location, then automatic thermo-valves should be installed in such a way that heated air flows do not directly affect it;

• Manual shut-off valves - devices used to completely overlap the flow area of ​​the pipeline. The device operates in two positions "open" and "closed" and is installed on the coolant supply in front of the thermal head. The use of shut-off valves due to the need to shut off the coolant in the repair or replacement of the battery;
• Thermal head This is a device consisting of a check valve, a sensor and an executing mechanism.

The device is used to adjust the intensity of the coolant in accordance with the temperature in the room.

Different versions with external and integrated sensor. The choice of a particular model is determined by the features of the installation work. Thermal heads of mechanical action and models with a microprocessor tuner also differ;

Important: The statistics on the use of thermal heads, provided they are correctly installed, indicates a twenty percent saving in energy consumption. Therefore, in spite of the fact that the price of some models is high, such costs are fully justified by lower fees for consumed electricity or natural gas.

• Radiator air removers - A kind of valve designed to automatically remove air from the batteries and thereby regulate the pressure in the system.

Devices of this type are equally in demand when arranging centralized and autonomous systems.

Fittings

Instructions for installing batteries implies the need to use special connecting elements - fittings. Through these parts, you can connect the pipeline to the heater and at the same time ensure the tightness of the connection.

Completion of most of the heating radiators does not include fittings, and therefore it is necessary to purchase these products in an additional order.

The fittings necessary for the installation of heating devices are self-realized in the form of special or universal kits. The kit contains two plug-in plugs designed for supply and return connections, and two plugs designed for the tight closure of the two remaining openings. If more openings are acquired, not two, but four plugs.

Important: Despite the fact that the fittings are supplied with rubber sealing rings, for greater tightness of the connection during installation it is recommended to use fum-tape.

Mounting fittings

When planning the installation of batteries, you need to remember that these devices will have something to fix in a particular position. Given the considerable weight of heaters filled with water, the choice of fasteners should be approached with particular responsibility.

All fixture presented in the sale can be divided into two general types: modifications intended for wall mounting and modifications for floor mounting.

Armature for wall mounting of heating devices is represented by a wide range of different brackets. Metal brackets differ in size, configuration and method of attachment. As a result, you can choose the option that will most closely match the features of the planned work.

Among the range of wall brackets, we note the following varieties:

• steel fasteners with the ability to adjust for height and on the flight;
• cast-iron cast fasteners fasteners;
• steel fastener pin type (length 170-300 mm);
• steel strip with brackets fixed on it;
• angular reinforced steel mounts;
• standard wall brackets with plastic seal.

Armature for floor installation of heating devices is installed directly on the base of the floor and assumes the weight of the battery.

Among these brackets, we note the following varieties:

• U-shaped brackets are vertical racks that are mounted on the base of the floor with dowels. A heating device is installed on top, which is fixed on the rack with a rigid U-shaped clamp, tightened with bolts;
• “Chain” - in this type of brackets, instead of a rigid yoke, a flexible chain, similar in design to a bicycle chain, was used;
• "Fork" - this type of reinforcement does not imply a rigid attachment, since the battery fits on top and does not attract anything. As a result, the radiator maintains the necessary position due to its own weight. For this reason, a bracket in the form of a plug should be used in combination with wall holders.

Overview of manufacturers of fittings for heating radiators

To date, the range of valves for connecting batteries is represented by products of various brands.

Consider briefly what brands are.

• Global - the famous Italian brand, producing not only heating devices, but also a wide range of high-quality components;
• Oasis is a Chinese brand whose products are represented by brackets of various types for cast-iron, aluminum, bimetallic and steel batteries;
• Elsotherm and Apriori are trademarks belonging to the domestic holding ELSO Group. In addition to the heating devices themselves, a wide range of original fittings is sold under this brand;
• Radena is an Italian brand that produces original rebar kits for its batteries.

Important: On sale, along with the original fittings from brands that manufacture radiators, you can find “no name” products. As anonymous products can not be sure, and therefore it is better to purchase components of the same brand that produced the radiator.

Conclusion

Now that we know what kind of fittings and accessories are needed to install the batteries, we can purchase everything needed to assemble the heating system.

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