Anyone who plans to buy a radiator is studying the market in search of the best model that will add significant benefit to the apartment heating system or a country house. Some people, on the contrary, think not so much about the power of equipment, but about the design and appearance of the new battery. How to choose a good model that will be useful, functional and beautiful?
To begin with, the standard option is a regular battery, not a designer. Designer batteries today are extremely popular and many people are interested in them. But the problem with this type of batteries is that they are not always placed where they should be, namely, under the windowsill. Designer radiators are often elongated horizontally or vertically, so under them you have to rebuild the pipeline, changing their location. On the other hand, it is not very reasonable to remove batteries from under the window, because they are there on purpose (they stop cold air emanating from the window). Even people who install panoramic glazing do not dare to abandon the batteries by the window, so special convectors are installed in the floor. This is how important it is that the batteries are under the windows.
Most radiators are made from sheet steel (examples of link 7. Aluminum batteries are more expensive than steel, because they heat up faster. This is excellent if you constantly turn on and turn off the heating system (you come to the cottage turn on, and when you leave, turn off).
Check steel thickness if you buy a steel radiator. If you are not sure that you are choosing the right model, check with the consultant. Good radiators, as a rule, are made of steel from 1.5 mm. If the thickness of the walls is smaller, then problems may arise and for a long time the radiator does not work. Weight can also be important, but the norms of this indicator depend on the type of material and the size of the battery.
In any case, keep in mind that the longer the guarantee for the radiator, the better. The manufacturer, confident in his product, gives a big guarantee for it.
If you choose an electric radiator, rely on your design preferences and combine them with the power of the model. If you want to choose a radiator for water heating (heating battery), then choose standard models that will perfectly perform their functions and fit into the space under the window. Remember that if you choose a battery for an apartment, you must adhere to the norms of your living space. If you do not know the norms, ask the local plumbing from the HOA or the management company.
