Ms-140: advantages and disadvantages, technical parameters

Used for more than one and a half hundred years, cast iron batteries are still in high esteem. And the most common among them is the model radiator MS 140. About him and will be discussed further.

General provisions

First of all, let's take a look at the characteristics that are characteristic of all batteries made of cast iron heating:

Merits

• Durability. The oldest functioning cast-iron heater is already 110 years old. Very solid time. Of course, manufacturers give a slightly more modest operational period, although it is also quite impressive, which is equal to fifty years, but with careful care, the established record can be broken;

• Heat preservation for a long time even in the event of a shutdown of the coolant supply, which is associated with the weak inertia of the iron and the structural features of the battery itself;
• High pressure resistance, reaching 9-12 atmospheres. This is especially important in high-rise buildings that use a central heating system, which, at the time of starting the operation of the boiler room, after the summer idle, heavy water hammer blows, capable of destroying less stable structures;
• High temperature resistance. Quietly withstands fluid heating up to +130 degrees Celsius;
• No strict requirements for the quality of the coolant. Again, if we talk about central heating systems, inside which trash is collected, collected from all the houses in the district and created an acidic “cocktail” of incredible strength, then it will not be easy to find more sustainable material than cast iron;
• Availability of wide channels, permits large insoluble particles, which eliminates the rapid formation of blockages;
• Large enough, reaching 25%, the level of radiation of heat. This effect allows you to heat the surrounding objects, after which they become additional sources of heat;
• The possibility of installation and disassembly of the sections with their own hands.

• Low price. This type of battery is by far the cheapest, which also plays an important role in choosing the right heating equipment.

disadvantages

Undoubtedly, there are negative traits that forced over time to create radiators from other materials. But it all depends on the specific situation and your preferences.

So:

• The very heavy weight of the radiator MS 140, as, in general, and any iron products. This causes certain inconveniences during installation and transportation;

Tip: do not try to raise even the battery with a small number of sections, as this can easily damage your health.

• Low inertia prevents not only rapid cooling, but also rapid heating of the system;
• Fragility. Despite the apparent power of a cast iron item, it is very fragile;

Tip: when transferring a cast iron battery, try not to cling it to the floor or door jambs. This can lead to the appearance of microcracks, which will increase over time and will cause a lot of problems.

• The need for periodic painting. The radiator M 140 goes on sale in a primed form, so stock up with a suitable paint immediately. It is desirable to use acrylic non-toxic enamels;

• Unpresentable appearance. Radiators of heating of MS 140 do not shine with esthetics and often need additional decorative registration.

Tip: to increase the attractiveness of cast iron batteries, you can always use special decorative grilles that allow you to hide all their visual flaws.

Technical specifications

As we have already mentioned, the most popular model is the MC-140 model, the label of which stands for:

Technical characteristics of the radiator MS 140 are as follows:

If we consider the technical characteristics on m2 radiator MS 140, then in this case the heat transfer will be 208 watts.

Also, there are various modifications of this model.

For example, the characteristics of the radiator M 140 AO are slightly different:

• heat emission - 175 W;
• heating surface m2 - 299 watts.

Conclusion

If you want to get a reliable heating system at a low price, the use of cast iron radiators MS-140 will be the best solution. These products are resistant to coolant of any quality, hydraulic impacts, corrosion and high temperatures, in addition, they are durable and easy to operate. And their unpresentable appearance can always be improved with the help of decorative grilles or aesthetic painting.

The video in this article will provide you with a review of materials similar to the nature of the topic. Cast iron batteries for one and a half hundreds of years have proven their reliability to the fullest.