Floor mount for the radiator: model range and alternatives

16-10-2018

Heating

Any heating system is a complex mechanism that requires strict compliance with all rules and regulations. In addition, each homeowner seeks to ensure that all its elements become a real decoration of the interior, rather than giving it a depressing look, as it was before. Therefore, manufacturers have long learned to make models that can not only be heated, but also used as a decor, for example, floor-mounted radiators.

Floor mounting for radiators allows you not to drill space for brackets in the wall

General information

Structurally, floor radiators are no different from their counterparts - wall appliances. The difference lies only in the way they are installed, as well as in the design performance, which includes some innovations.

However, the need to change the method of installation and mounting of radiators arose not only because of the desire of manufacturers to create something new. As you know, there is nothing more eternal than cast iron, and this statement is still relevant. Imagine how much a battery will weigh from it, especially if it works?

In the photo - hidden floor heating radiators

The wall on which such a load will be mounted must necessarily be concrete. At the same time, now people are increasingly moving out of town to private houses, where partitions are often made of drywall.

Given the height and weight of only one section of the cast-iron radiator, which is not less than 20 kg, it is recommended to install it only on the floor, since the walls can not withstand such a load.

Floor mount for aluminum radiators with a chain

The lineup

In the manufacture of radiators, both wall-mounted and floor-mounted, the same materials are used:

cast iron;
steel;
popular in city apartments - bimetal;
more traditional for private homes - aluminum.

Cast iron	To produce floor cast iron radiators began at the beginning of the last century. However, in this version they did not take root, and it was decided to release them only in a wall version, which, as it was believed, was more economical. At the same time, such devices belonged to the elite category of heating devices, which was caused by their considerable cost.
Steel	Floor radiators from steel are made of several types: Heating convectors are very simple in design. They have high power combined with low price due to low heat emission. Tubular radiators can be bent, set at least vertically, at least horizontally, or even crossed. Registers are often made independently. Their design is simple and consists in connecting large pipes with bridges made of tubes of smaller diameter, creating a closed loop. Manufacturing does not require much physical effort and financial costs.
Bimetal	Devices from such material are popular in city apartments. Radiators from bimetal are universal, and by weight they are heavier than aluminum. Mounted on a wall or floor using commercially available brackets. However, there are a lot of purely floor variants on the market. In the production of such batteries, two materials are used - aluminum and steel. In this case, the latter is used in the manufacture of pipes through which the coolant flows, and the casing is made of the same aluminum. Due to the internal structure of such a radiator, it is able to withstand very strong pressure in the system. Also, these batteries are characterized by increased service life. Such heating devices can also use a thick-walled copper pipe designed for the circulation of coolant. The most important for the end user is the unique ability of the material to give off heat. But since the price of copper is not democratic, it is not much in the radiator. In order to save it, aluminum fins are installed on it, which further enhances heat transfer. Both copper and aluminum belong to the category of soft metals that are not able to withstand strong mechanical stress, which is why the structure is protected from above by a steel casing.
Aluminum	Usually used for autonomous heating systems. Such devices are lightweight, which makes them versatile. Replacing one bracket to another, wall radiator can easily turn into a floor heating device.

Installation option of an outdoor cast iron radiator

Positive and negative qualities

The main advantage of the floor radiator is the simplest installation process that does not require drilling the wall. In addition to the floor, you can install a reliable heater sufficiently large weight.

There will be no load on the wall, which will ensure its long service life. The legs intended for the installation of such batteries are also very reliable, and are able to withstand the mass of the device without problems throughout its entire service life.

Reliable floor stand for bimetallic and aluminum batteries

Tip: use a floor-mounted radiator to create a heat curtain in places where wall mounting is not possible.

To ensure greater reliability, the floor-mounted radiator can be mounted on the floor, for which special brackets are purchased, installation instructions are usually attached. The wiring for such devices is hidden and laid under the floor, which significantly improves the appearance of residential premises.

Tip: remember that this process requires deliberate action and the creation of the necessary conditions that will avoid equipment failure.

Steel adjustable floor mounting for cast iron radiators

What could be an alternative

Although the performance of modern floor radiators allows them to become a decoration of the interior, their own installation requires free space.

If there is none, and you do not want to spoil the wall, you should pay attention to other types of heaters.

Plinth convectors, which are installed in a niche located in the floor. Such a device is considered to be the most effective, since the heat from it comes from below, where cold air descends. It is possible to cover a niche with the help of a special decorative lattice.

Legs for installation of cast iron radiators on the floor

Air-water heaters, complete with which the fan is supplied. They can be suspended from the ceiling, directing the flow of hot air down.
Effectively give off heat and oil heaters, which are also placed on the floor. If necessary, such a heater can be transferred to the room where it is the most cold.

Conclusion

The modern market of heaters offers consumers a wide choice of various radiators, each of which has both advantages and disadvantages. Although the floor radiators are hidden, they require a lot of free space, at the same time there is an alternative when they are installed on legs. The video in this article will allow you to find additional information on the above topic.