Choose the material
The choice of pipes for heating is most often stopped by three types: metal, polypropylene and copper.
- Metal by type of connection there are crimping and press. For heating, only a press can be used, since such a pipeline is in constant dynamics from the effects of temperature drops of the coolant. These pipes are time-tested and have proved themselves well. However, their cost is quite high, and special scissors for press connection significantly increase this cost. The use of metal pipes requires a wiring, which leads to the need to use more material.
- Polypropylene pipes are free from defects in metal components. They are perfect for concealed wiring, and their only significant disadvantage is a strong linear expansion, but a competent compensator device reduces this deficiency to a minimum.
- Selection of pipes for heating can not be complete without considering the option with copper pipes. They are ideally suited both for the properties of the material and for the connection. The only significant shortcoming is the high price. Also for their installation, special skills are required, which makes it practically impossible to install yourself.
All these options are great for organizing a heating system, so when deciding which heating pipes to choose, consider the features of your home and your personal preferences and capabilities. Important! Whatever type of heat conductor you choose, be sure to check the quality certificates before buying.
Which boiler is such a system
If your boiler is floor with a natural circulation system, then you will probably have to use metal pipes. In this case, the comparison of pipes for heating is purely familiarizing. This is due to the fact that they are the most optimal in the ratio of diameter-price, because the metal-plastic or copper will cost an order of magnitude higher.
A known problem for metal is the rapid damage caused by corrosion. However, in the system of autonomous heating this problem is practically absent, because the water circulates in it for a long time, due to which the oxygen evaporates rapidly. This contributes to the fact that the system serves about 50 years, much longer than polypropylene.
If a wall-mounted boiler with forced circulation is used, the metal system will only be a burden. First, the system using such pipes will not look aesthetic. Secondly, as a result of corrosion, the heat receiver will begin to clog. Thirdly, the installation of a metal system with such a column will be more expensive than the installation of copper or polypropylene.
Important! When deciding which pipes to make the installation of heating, be sure to consider the type of boiler.
Which pipes are better for heating: general provisions of
Having figured out which pipes to use for heating, taking into account the different features, it is necessary to understand how to choose heating pipes, taking into account the common points that play a big role in organizing the entire system.
Things to consider:
- Padding type - outdoor or hidden;
- Placement;
- Average temperature and pressure in the system;
- Mounting type - direct or complex configuration.
Important! If you plan to install your own hands, you should take into account the possibility of working with material without the possession of special skills.
These moments are important for the reason that each material has its own characteristics for laying, in performance, in assembly and assembly. If all these factors are not thought out in advance, unexpected difficulties may arise during the installation, which will affect the increase in the cost of work.
