Cranes for radiators: functions, types of products, locking,

04-05-2018

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In the process of building a house or when carrying out repairs, during which elements of the heating system are replaced and upgraded, it is important to do everything correctly so that the design is as functional and reliable as possible. Cranes for radiators allow you to solve a number of tasks and make operation much more comfortable and safer.

In this review, we will look at the main types of products and their purpose so that you can sort out this issue as best you can.

In the photo: a properly assembled design allows for easy operation of the system.

Functions performed by cranes

Consider for what purpose radiator faucets are used, since their purpose may be different:

Shutdown radiator	Sometimes the heating system is already functioning, and it is very warm outside, in this case, you can simply cut off the coolant access, thereby reducing the temperature in the room, if there are two or more radiators in the room, you can turn off one of them, and the temperature will also come to rate
Shut off flow during repair	Previously, the systems were assembled without taps, in order to carry out repairs or replace one of the radiators, it was necessary to shut off the structure at the inlet and drain the entire coolant. If you install taps on each radiator, you can only turn off one element, and the rest of the system will function normally.
Air removal	During operation, air often collects at the top of the batteries, and if its amount is large, an air block may even form. In order to quickly air the system, a special type of cranes is used, we will describe it below
Temperature adjustment	This type of product has appeared relatively recently, but its popularity is simply enormous, because with its help it is possible to adjust the temperature in the room, this allows you to maintain an optimal microclimate in the room and reduce energy costs through rational operation of the heating system

Note! In order for the products to perform their functions correctly and serve as long as possible, you should choose only quality products. You should not save on these elements, since the difference in cost will not be very large, but the reliability and functionality will be much higher, especially if we are talking about thermostatic taps.

In thermostatic designs, both manual and automatic tuning can be implemented.

Types of products

Consider what design options are used in systems and how they differ from each other.

Valves

This product version has the following features:

If necessary, you can shut off the flow of coolant, This will allow you to quickly repair and replace your own hands without shutting down the entire system.
Allows you to gently fill the system, excluding pressure drops and hydraulic shocks due to the fact that the valve can be opened gradually.

Constructions of this type allow you to make the system as varied as possible, you can turn off any radiator, and the rest will work as usual

Products have a very attractive appearance., therefore, they organically fit into the situation. The main thing - to choose the best option, combined with a radiator.
Do not use this option to adjust the flow of the supplied fluid., since it is not intended for this, and the required accuracy of settings is unlikely to provide. Such constructions are necessary for cutting off part of the contour in case of need.

As for the options, there are two of them:

A ball valve for a heating radiator is a structure in which a spherical node is located, in the open position, the hole in it is aligned with the cavity of the pipe, and in the closed position, the flow is blocked. The main difference from the standard options is the case, which is often closed with plastic and an adjusting head, rather than a valve or a lever, these factors provide a more attractive appearance of the product.

The second option is valves, in which the mechanism is a rod with an attached cone, which, depending on the need, opens or closes the cavity. This option is also suitable for adjusting the circulation rate, but it is still better to use one of the options described below.

It looks like the design of the valve from the inside

Note! All of the above options are available in both direct and in the angular design, so you need to determine in advance the configuration of the system in order to purchase the option that is most convenient.

Straight radiator tap 3 4 made of polypropylene is a very popular option, as its price is low and the quality is good

Adjusting knots

Here you should remember one simple recommendation - the regulating valve for the radiator is always installed behind the stop valve.

There are two options:

Manual designs, they usually have figures indicating the temperature regimes, in order to understand the meaning of each of them, read the information provided by the instructions included in the kit. The main advantages of such solutions are simplicity of design and affordable price.

Adjusting valve for radiators 3 4 can have from four to ten temperature modes

Automatic heat shield on the radiator - a more convenient solution that allows you to maintain the temperature in the room at a certain level, it is very convenient and allows you to create a comfortable microclimate in the room. The most modern models can customize temperature indicators for the time of day and days of the week, this allows to reduce energy consumption and reduce heating costs.

Thermostatic options are very easy to use.

As for the device, it is similar to the classical valve, but unlike it, the valve does not move along the thread, but is pressed by a rod, which is affected by either a handle or a special thermal head that reacts to a change in temperature in the room and regulates the flow of the coolant.

Radiator valves for smooth temperature control have a special assembly in the construction - a bellows that reacts to external conditions.

Air taps

Such type of products as an air valve for radiators is an integral part of any modern system and allows you to remove excess air from the batteries, which from time to time accumulate in the design.

The product is a housing, inside of which there is a special needle valve, the design is provided for holes with a diameter? inches, that is about 15 mm, they are standard and, as a rule, are suitable for most used radiators.

As for its use, everything is very simple: using a special key, you crank the stem, as a result of which the needle valve opens, and all the air comes out when water flows from the tap, it needs to be closed.

Some people ask if there are air valves of radiators with a diameter of 25 mm, in this case the simplest solution would be a ball valve with an air vent valve, since Mayevsky's valves are not made for such a diameter.

This option will solve two problems at once.

Conclusion

The choice of high-quality cranes largely determines the reliability of the system and its functionality, because with the help of modern systems it is possible to maintain an optimal microclimate in a house almost autonomously. The video in this article will help to understand some of the important nuances better.