Replacement of self-heating batteries: step-by-step instruction for the owner

Dismantling old batteries

If the planned plumbing works are not related to an emergency situation but are planned in advance, it is advisable to perform them in the warm season, when the heating is switched off. If there was a need to change batteries in the winter, this process is preliminary agreed with the neighbors and for the entire period when repairs are carried out, the apartments have to be disconnected from the central heating system.

Removing old batteries

Before proceeding with the installation of heating communications, it is necessary to remove old, out-of-order radiators.

For this you will need a certain set of tools, without which you can not do without:

  • A set of spanners;
  • Bulgarian or cutter for cutting pipes;
  • Tool for threading( if necessary)

Important point: whether you are connected to the central communications or you have independent heating, it is necessary to drain the coolant from the pipes and only after that start cutting them. Otherwise, the flood can not be avoided.

Removing old batteries

Choosing new heating radiators

How to replace old batteries? The modern market provides a wide choice of devices from various materials:

  • Aluminum constructions are the lightest in weight, which is their main advantage. The disadvantage of such products can be considered susceptibility to chemical influences.
  • bimetallic have aluminum fins and a steel inner surface. They are characterized by high resistance to mechanical damage, anticorrosion, high heat transfer coefficient and efficiency. In addition, such products have a modern aesthetic appearance, suitable for any interior.
  • Steel batteries, especially their internal unpainted surfaces, quickly rust;The cast-iron batteries
  • are the least used today.

Choosing new radiators

Step-by-step installation of heating batteries

Replacement of heating structures in several ways:

  • Electric welding;
  • For fittings.

And, the first method is used much less often, because it is more complicated and expensive.

Step-by-step installation of heating batteries

It is much more advantageous and faster to install heating radiators as follows:

  • On the submarine pipes, with pre-cut thread and wrapped on it sealant( stick), install ball valves;
  • After that, on the radiators on the threads, equipped with paronit or rubber seals, fountains are wound;
  • These nuts are fitted with special "American" fittings;
  • The battery is suspended on the wall on special brackets, and interconnect cranes and American.

When choosing a place for installation of radiators, and making a layout, it is necessary to take into account such parameters:

  • The heating radiator is hung at a height of 10-15 cm from the floor;
  • The distance from the structure to the window sill is not less than 15 cm;
  • The window sill should not go too far beyond the battery, as warm air circulation will be difficult;
  • The gap between the battery and the wall must be at least 4 cm.

Step-by-step installation of heating batteries

The number of sections required for optimum space heating is calculated as follows: 1 section corresponds to 2 sq.m. However, if this number exceeds 10 pieces, the battery will require additional fastening for an even distribution of weight.

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