We select the size of radiators for the home

How to calculate the size of the radiators for the house?

In order to correctly calculate the number of sections, installed capacity of heating appliances, choose their size, you need to know exactly what area of ​​the premises, which will be radiators.You should also take into account the heat, as well as whether it will be covered by a special grille.

Radiators are usually installed under the window.Asked what battery size should be, it should be said that their width should not exceed the width of the window and the height should be slightly smaller than the distance from the floor to the sill.

In general, a bimetallic radiator size should be such that when installed, the sill to the floor and was approximately 20 centimeters.At the same time, between the battery and the wall distance should not exceed 4-5 cm

Also, when selecting the size should take into account such indicators:.

• wheelbase.On sale you can usually find radiators with a distance of 35 cm or 50 cm between the upper and lower manifold. However, there is a model in which this distance can be 20, 40 or 60 cm.
• radiator length is not limited, but it is better tothe battery does not extend beyond the window.The longer the battery, the greater its capacity.
• Dimensions height are selected depending on the height between the floor and the sill.Less than 15 cm on each side can not leave, because otherwise can damage the flooring or window sill.

Selecting grids sizes on radiators

grille are designed not only to give the batteries a stylish appearance, but also to protect children from burns if a child accidentally lean against the battery.In addition, they prevent the ingress of dust into the battery and thus make it easier to care for them.

for selection of grilles must take into account their size, material of manufacture and appearance.

1. screens of polymers.They are inexpensive, easy to install, have a rather stylish look and range of gratings extraordinarily diverse.Grilles are unpretentious, does not require special care.However, such a lattice with strong heating can change the color of the coating.
2. Wooden.Such screens look very stylish, but at high temperatures, it can crack and crack.
3. Metal grilles and screens.Usually they are made of sheet steel in the form of a box, decorated with carved or forged metal.

parameters of grids and screens for radiators determined individually.It is important that the screen or grid is loosely fitted to the battery.It is better if there is a gap of about two centimeters between them.Otherwise, the battery will heat up too strongly grate, leading to deterioration of the material.This is especially true of plastic grids.

By type radiator grille are divided into:

1. Flat - designed to be installed on the battery, which are located in niches.
2. attachments - for batteries located under a window sill.
3. mounted with a lid.For batteries that protrude from under the window sill.

Knowing the basic points that need to pay attention, you can easily select the optimal size of the battery and radiator screen for it.