Design heating radiators: variations and characteristic
Habitual white "harmonicas" of heating radiators are a thing of the past. They are replaced by aesthetic design models that allow turning a banal home heating system into a work of art. In this article we will consider the features associated with such innovative designs.
General provisions
If you are planning a repair, be sure to think about replacing the old classic heating pipes with stylish designer radiators. In this case, you can expect a few pleasant surprises:
Benefits
- Attractive appearance. Old models can hardly be called beautiful, their purpose is to warm and hide behind furniture, curtains or even decorative trimming, so as not to embarrass the owners of the house and its guests with its absurdity.
- Compliance with a common interior. A suitable design of heating radiators may be the very missing detail of the overall design of the room.
- Productivity increase. Specifications are likely to remain the same as in the classical design, but due to the fact that they do not have to close anything, the efficiency will undoubtedly increase.
disadvantages
Of course, we should expect some difficulties in the application of such unusual structures:
- Higher price. Beautiful thing always costs more, you have to pay for the design. It is fair to say that this applies to any element of the interior of your home.
- The difficulty of installing their own hands. But the installation of classic batteries is also rarely carried out without the help of professional plumbers.
Features of the selection
The most important thing is to choose the design of radiators suitable for your interior, including the shape and color. The decision on the remaining parameters is better to be entrusted to specialists. But it still does not hurt to navigate the variety of designer radiators, so let's start by considering their possible materials:
Materials
| Title | pros | Minuses |
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| Cast iron |
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| Aluminum |
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| Copper |
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Tip: when using aluminum radiators, make sure that antagonist materials that may cause premature corrosion are not in contact with them in the system.
It is worth mentioning that if we are talking about electric heaters, which are described below, it is possible to use tempered glass as a production material. Such models look especially aesthetic.
Principle of operation
It should also be noted that designer radiators can be of two types according to the method of heating:
| Heat carrier | Description |
| Heated water | Comes from the general city highway or from an installed gas boiler. According to this principle, most heating systems of high-rise and private houses operate. |
| Electricity | Autonomous heating system, powered by electricity. It is an alternative to water heating in places where it is not possible, or in economically sound situations. It is noteworthy that they are less forced to fasten to the walls and therefore they can have intricate shapes. |
Tip: electric designer radiators are the most rational for operation in country houses, where a common rail line or installing an individual gas boiler is much more expensive.
Technical specifications
After you have decided on the type of heating and the material of the system, you should contact the specialists, who will calculate:
- Heat transfer of the whole structure at different temperatures.
- Heat loss of the building.
- System operating pressure
- The length of all pipes required for installation and the number of fittings used for connecting pipes.
- The total cost of the project.
Conclusion
Designer heating systems will create a stunning interior in your home. Specialized shops will be able to offer you the most unusual and luxurious models of radiators.
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