12 best radiators

Radiators - the main elements of the heating system, organizing the flow of heat from the coolant into the environment. They are entrusted with the task of heating the rooms by returning up to 90% of the total heat generated during the operation of electrical elements (electric furnaces) or combustion of fuel (boiler room, stove heating of private houses). Initially, the bulk of sectional heaters were cast from cast iron, which has good strength properties and resistance to temperature changes. However, such systems had a lot of flaws, since thick walls and discontinuities (in the form of pores, cavities, and other casting defects) led to low efficiency or rapid destruction of such structures.

To date, in addition to improving the process of obtaining cast iron batteries, radiators from the following metal groups are widely distributed:

• Aluminum - the most energy-efficient form, which has an extremely low susceptibility to heat transfer, the appearance of corrosion and light weight.
• bimetallic - like aluminum models, have high heat transfer, increased strength and light weight, as well as neutrality to the chemical composition of the coolant.
• steel - are made mainly in the form of panels, have an average energy efficiency, but are subject to corrosion due to constant interaction with water.

People who are familiar with the properties of a particular material, as well as monitoring the range of manufacturing companies, usually have no problems with choosing radiators for a house or apartment. However, the majority of consumers are the pioneers of this segment, and they know about the principles of choice only by hearsay. Moreover, over the past 5 years, this category of the market has grown almost twice, having gotten hundreds of fresh models of dial-up batteries, as well as the opening of a number of new firms. Therefore, carefully examining the current range, we have compiled for you the rating of the best radiators of heating, the acquisition of which will become not only an addition to the efficiency of the heating system, but also a profitable investment of its own funds.

The best bimetallic radiators

Bimetallic radiators have good heat dissipation and withstand high pressure. The combination of two metals makes this heater resistant to hydraulic shocks with a pressure of about 150 atm. The main disadvantage is that the system must be constantly filled with coolant. In addition, these heaters are somewhat more expensive than others.

The most popular and best manufacturers of bimetallic radiators of heating are the companies Global (Italy), Rifar (Russia), Sira (Italy) and Royal (Italy).

3 Sira RS Bimetal 500

SIRA RS BIMETAL 500 is a high-quality bimetallic sectional heater, heat transfer from an element of which is 201 watts. Such a good indicator is mainly due to the successful design of the product, and therefore, in a large assembly, it is able to heat up to 40 square meters of space.

The advantages of SIRA RS BIMETAL in reviews featured a pleasant design, high-quality powder coating and reliability in all aspects of operation. True, the operating pressure does not really shine with magnitude - the battery is able to withstand up to 40 bar, but this is enough for installation in apartments for centralized heat supply, and in private houses with an independent source of heating. From small flaws, it is possible to single out only the sensitivity of the bimetal to the composition of the coolant, although, to be honest, the consequences of such influences are negligible. Otherwise, this heater seems to be a very good option for purchase, combining a lot of positive aspects.

2 Global STYLE PLUS 500

One of the brightest representatives of the Global company, which got into the rating due to balanced operational parameters and a good combination of them with the asking price. The first thing that catches your eye when studying documentation on STYLE PLUS is a solid warranty period of 25 years. All this clearly indicates the high reliability of the radiator and the manufacturer’s confidence in its product.

In the standard assembly (consisting of 10-12 sections), this heater is able to give on Wednesday up to 2280 W of heat, which, according to experimental calculations of the company, is suitable for fairly spacious rooms ranging from 30 to 37 squares. The maximum permissible operating temperature of the coolant in the system can reach 110 degrees Celsius, and the pressure - no more than 35 bar, in connection with which prefabricated radiators are recommended to be used only in central heating systems.

1 Rifar monolit 500

The main advantage of the bimetallic radiator of heating Rifar Monolit 500 is the low cost in the market with characteristics identical to the main competitors in the rating. The maximum heat emission can reach 2744 W, which is enough for space heating up to 27-29 square meters. An important feature of the heater is the ability to work at a pressure of 100 bar, which allows sections to survive water hammer and maintains operational conditions for a long time.

The reviews on the Rifar Monolit 500 often feature statements regarding a factory warranty issued for 25 years.It is worth saying that this information is true, and Rifar is very sensitive about the quality of the entire range of its products. Of the remaining advantages of the model, you can select 135 degrees of permissible working temperature, pleasant design, and also at least 210 milliliters of water per section for normal functioning.

The best aluminum radiators

Aluminum radiators are the most popular type of heaters today. The service life of such heaters can reach 15 years, due to corrosion resistance. They are lightweight, easy to assemble and have an attractive appearance, however, they withstand less pressure and are sensitive to the composition of the coolant.

3 Thermal RAP-500

The domestic-made radiator from the Thermal company is distinguished by the lowest price in the segment, but in terms of operating parameters it is practically not inferior to the recognized category leaders. The main advantage of the RAP-500 is a high specific heat output of the section, equal to 252 W. This is the largest indicator in the rating, indirectly indicating the high efficiency of the entire installation. Coupled with decent thermal endurance (the temperature of the heat carrier in this case can be up to 130 degrees Celsius) for the assembled radiator it is easy to heat the premises with a total area of ​​up to 50 square meters.

Despite such excellent performance, users note the poor design of the “Thermal RAP-500” design, although such sharp attacks (from a purely operational point of view) do not have good reasons. Of the remaining parameters of the radiator, it is worth highlighting the possibility of working at increased pressure in the system (about 60 bar), which makes it possible to install it not only in apartments, but also in private houses with individual heating.

2 Rifar alum 500

Another representative of the company Rifar got into the rating due to a set of good performance characteristics, but with a slight overpayment of the purchase price. This heater is designed to work with heat carriers with temperatures up to 135 degrees Celsius and pressures up to 20 bar - an ideal set of parameters for installation in apartments with centralized heating.

In terms of heat transfer, the Rifar Alum 500 is slightly inferior to its competitors: one section is capable of generating up to 183 watts of heat. In the aggregate, if there are 14-16 elements in the assembly, such a battery will be effective on living space of up to 26 square meters. It is noteworthy that for the proper operation of the section, the required amount of water is 270 milliliters, which suggests that the radiator’s efficiency is not very high. However, with the exception of this nuance, there is nothing more to complain about here: consumer reviews indicate the excellent reliability of the model, compactness and a convenient method of wall mounting.

1 Royal Thermo Revolution 500

The unique form of the Royal Thermo Revolution 500 heater design makes it one of the most efficient in terms of heat transfer, even though the cost is low within the segment. Each individual section of the model is capable of delivering up to 181 W of heat to the environment, and in the assembled state (due to an increase in efficiency), this parameter can even exceed the 4000 W mark. This is quite enough for heating large rooms, the area of ​​which exceeds 50 square meters.

In addition to the above, among the main advantages of Royal Thermo Revolution, consumers include very high-quality painting, a successful design solution, as well as ease of operation. According to their reviews, the number of controversial points is the maximum tolerable pressure in the system, equal to 20 bar, and therefore the use of a dial-up battery in the circuit of individual heating systems is not entirely appropriate. Otherwise, there are no problems with the operation of this model: even the installation of the pipeline is carried out through standard steel with a diameter of 1/2 ".

The best steel radiators

Steel radiators are more often used in apartment buildings and small cottages. The main advantage of this type of heaters is low cost due to cheap material production and well-established production. In addition, such heaters require less coolant and practically do not take up space, but their heat transfer is slightly lower than other types.

3 Purmo Compact 22 500

In the segment of steel radiators, there is a surprisingly even selection of options according to characteristics. Often, as in this case, the whole difference between them lies only in the price parameters. Purmo Compact 22 500, in a sense, became the “victim” and “hostage” of the price policy of the company, which did not react in a timely manner to the price reduction by competitors.

The size of this panel is almost identical to the opponents (500x102 millimeters), and it is not much different from the nominal value of the system pressure (10 bar + 13 bar of pressing pressure) and heat carrier temperature (110 degrees Celsius). True, the efficiency of heat transfer here is quite high: 5572 W, which allows you to heat up to 50 square meters. A small nuance that greatly influenced the ranking in the ranking was the question of the quality of the exterior finish of Purmo Compact. User reviews contain information about the gradual yellowing of the coating, as well as not always a clear fit of the elements under each other, because of which significant gaps are formed in the panel.

2 Buderus Logatrend K-Profil 22 500

The Buderus Logatrend K-Profil 22 500 panel kit loses to the segment leader exclusively in the cost component, comparing on the cut-off performance. Possessing the same ratios of length to thickness, as well as the maximum pressure in the system (10 bar), this sectional heater allows the circulation of the coolant with a temperature of up to 120 degrees Celsius, thereby compensating for some deviations in the operation of the heating system.

As for the opinions of users, they often notice the equally good appearance of the panel, the simplicity of its installation and further operation. A small nuance is that the radiator metal is sensitive to the composition of the coolant, which can lead to forced wear of the battery long before the expiration of the warranty period of operation. Inverse cases also take place (increase in the working resource), but this is either the merit of the consumers themselves, or individual features of the water in the system.

1 Kermi FKO 11 500

Panel heater Kermi FKO 11 500 - the most budgetary decision on the acquisition of a metal heater. And it should be noted, not the most vain. Despite the low cost, this model has very solid energy efficiency indicators. With a length of 400 to 3000 millimeters, its heat transfer can be from 459 to 3441 W, respectively. And, as a result - the ability to heat the premises up to 34.9 square meters.

With the maximum length of the Kermi FKO 11 500 panel, it requires 8.1 liters of coolant in order to reach its nominal parameters. The working pressure at the peak is capable of reaching only 10 bar, however, this quantitative indicator is enough to withstand the rare water hammer in the system. Kermi FKO is different in good design - consumers like to notice this positive feature in their reviews.

The best cast iron radiators

3 Viadrus Styl 500/130

The heating radiator Viadrus Styl 500/130 is the most expensive model in the rating, but at the same time it is very popular among consumers due to its beautiful exterior design and high standards of operating quality.Peak coolant temperature here can reach 115 degrees Celsius, leaving a small reserve in case pressure changes in the circuit, which is not uncommon for central heating. In general, the pressure can reach up to 12 bar, and the crimp - up to 18, which is quite a normal result for cast iron batteries.

Judging by consumer reviews, the only truly serious nuance of Viadrus Styl is the heat carrier flow parameter. Due to the thin-walled construction (designed to increase heat transfer), up to 800 milliliters of water is required for efficient operation of one section. This is uncritical for residents of apartments with central heating, but for “private owners” it results in the need for periodic maintenance of the system (for example, topping up water in the expansion tank).

2 Konner Modern 500

The section pig-iron radiator Konner Modern 500 is an even larger “drainage” of the heat carrier than the previous representative of the rating, but has far better energy efficiency parameters. For normal operation of one section, 900 milliliters of water are needed here, however, such indicators are explained by increased installation dimensions and the notorious thinness of the structure. Due to this, for example, a 12-section radiator is able to heat up to 27-30 square meters of space, which is the most optimal result in the selection.

As regards the operating pressure in the Konner Modern 500 system, it has standard values ​​of 12 bar, being used primarily for installation in apartments with central heating. The main prerequisites for popularity among users in this case were not only the operating parameters, but also the price averaged against the background of the total number of representatives of this segment.

1 STI Nova 500

Of course, one of the best cast-iron radiators for installation in apartment conditions (and one of the most inexpensive) is the domestic model STI Nova 500. With small overall dimensions, this heater provides heat output at 1200 W, which is enough for high-quality heating of 20 square meters . The radiator behaves very well when applying pressure in the pressure, which (in some cases) can be increased to 18 bar without any damage to the integrity of the structure. The temperature of the coolant in the pipes can reach 150 degrees Celsius, leveling all sorts of manifestations of jumps in the main parameters, especially in the conditions of work in the individual heating system.

According to consumers, another important advantage of STI Nova is the appearance parameter. Manufacturers managed to create a rather nice design that can fit into any interior. In addition, these radiators are very unpretentious to maintain and easy to install, even despite the rather large weight.

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