What heating radiators are best for a private house? For an apartment?

Manufacturers offer a great variety of heating radiators made of different materials, and in this variety it is not surprising to get confused. The question is natural: which radiators are better for installation in the house?

Comparison of characteristics and study of the experience of many buyers allow us to conclude: special attention should be paid to aluminum radiators.

In addition, it is important to choose the right brand, and at this stage it is worth giving preference to the Italian radiator manufacturer Global. Why should the choice be like this? Details are in this article.

Which heating radiators are best for a private house

The reliability and durability of Global aluminum radiators are formed even before their production - in the laboratories of the manufacturer.

Here, the raw materials from which the radiator sections will be produced are subjected to a thorough analysis, rejected materials that do not meet certain parameters, and only allow aluminum and other raw materials into production High Quality.

At each stage of the manufacture of aluminum radiators in the production workshops of Global - by the way, they have own companies - masters apply digital quality control and monitor technological processes. This approach allows us to identify defects even before receiving the finished product and to exclude the receipt of low-quality radiators for sale.

After the release of Global radiator sections, they are tested in several stages, at one of which the products are checked for tightness under high pressure. Multilevel quality control allows the manufacturer to give a long-term warranty for Global radiators - its period is 10 years. During this time, the buyer can return the product without any problems if he finds a factory defect in it. However, studying the experience and customer reviews, you come to the conclusion that such cases are extremely rare.

The advantages of the Italian Global radiators begin to manifest themselves immediately after their purchase. Made of aluminum, they are relatively lightweight and therefore easy to transport and install. At the installation stage, the sectional arrangement of radiators is of great help. It allows you to create a structure of any required length.

Individual sections are connected to each other using three-layer gaskets and nipples, which guarantees complete tightness of the finished radiator. To connect the pipelines, special factory kits are used, so at this stage there are no problems either. By the way, pipes can be any - metal, polymer or metal-plastic.

Global aluminum radiators are ideal for private homes. The reason for this is their well thought-out design. All radiators produced by the Italian manufacturer are suitable for installation in niches and under window sills. Any coolant can circulate in them, which is important for owners of autonomous heating systems.

The efficiency of the Global aluminum radiators is noteworthy. They have numerous ribs that provide a high heat transfer coefficient and allow you to quickly warm up the air in the room.

The Italian radiators to which this review is devoted are adapted to the climatic conditions of Russia. They fully comply with the industry standards in force in our country - in particular, GOST 31311-2005, which contains the requirements for heating devices.

Below in the table are the technical characteristics of the Global ISEO radiator:

The aesthetics of Global radiators cannot be ignored. They have a modern, striking appearance and fit well into interiors designed in a variety of styles.

Buyers have a choice - the manufacturer offers several series of radiators that differ from each other not only in characteristics, but also in appearance.

Explore the Vox, Klass, GL, VIP, Vox Extra and Oscar ranges - you will surely find heating devices that will harmoniously fit into your interior.

Determine the required number of sections

The sectional design of Global radiators, manufactured in Italy, confuses some buyers. They ask a natural question: how to correctly calculate the required number of radiator sections for a private house?

The manufacturer made sure that it was easy to answer. The company's website has a convenient calculator that allows you to take into account all relevant parameters and perform the calculation correctly. https://radiatori.global/technical-information/kalkulyator-podbora-radiatorov/

On the calculator page, you will need to enter data about the room where the radiator will be installed. It is necessary to indicate:

• - the location of the apartment or house. This information is needed in order for the calculator to "learn" about the climatic features of the region in which the radiator will be used;
• - the length, width and height of the room. These data will allow you to determine the volume of air that will have to effectively heat the radiator. The length and width must be counted along the axes, and in the case of a corner room, the thickness of the outer walls must be added to them. When determining the height, you need to add the thickness of the floor that forms the ceiling to it;
• - the type of floor in the room. It can be warm or cold. In the latter case, you need to specify the materials from which the floor overlap is arranged, and set the thickness of each layer;
• - the type of ceiling in the room. Here the data is indicated by analogy with the previous paragraph;
• - the presence or absence of windows facing the outside. This criterion is also directly related to heat loss and is necessary for the correct calculation of the number of radiator sections for a private house.

Global informs that the calculator on its website is only a preliminary calculation tool. It does not replace or replace the standards that must be observed in the professional design of a heating system.

Before building a new home, the buyer of Italian radiators will in any case have to use the services of designers to develop design documentation.

About the manufacturer

The Italian company Global was founded in 1971 by the Fardelli brothers. They started the production of aluminum radiators - novelties of the time - in a small workshop.

All work in it was carried out by hand, so the volume of production was relatively small. The same could not be said about consumer demand: buyers quickly appreciated all the advantages of aluminum heating sections. Interest in Global radiators began to grow rapidly, prompting the Fardelli brothers to expand and improve their production.

In 1994, Global has successfully passed the ISO 9001-2000 and ISO 9002 quality control systems certification. 1996 was marked by certification in Russia - the manufacturer confirmed compliance with the requirements of GOST R. In 2001, Global products gained access to the Ukrainian market - the manufacturer passed a voluntary certification in this country and received the official admission of the State Committee for Labor Protection Ukraine.

Today, Global is a large industrial enterprise, all technological processes on which are automated. In the production workshops, companies produce not only aluminum, but also bimetallic radiators, which will be discussed below.

In Italy, where Global's facilities are located, the firm sells only about 20% of its production. About 80% is exported to different countries of the world. The Global brand is appreciated by customers on almost all continents, and this once again confirms the high quality of Italian heating devices.

Why not save on home radiators?

Every construction customer and buyer of heating radiators wants to save money. This desire is understandable, but in the case of heating devices, it must be tempered. Having bought and installed cheap radiators for a home with low heat transfer, the buyer risks facing ineffective heating of the room.

Heating devices will not be able to cope with their tasks, the rooms will be cold, and in the harsh winter residents will have to use additional devices - for example, oil radiators. Electricity costs will increase exponentially, and the savings that have been gained by purchasing radiators will diminish.

Coldness in an apartment or private house is just one of the consequences of saving. Another, much more unpleasant thing is leaks that can occur when using cheap low-quality radiators.

Due to a violation of the tightness of the heating system, the interior of not one, but several apartments at once, belonging not only to the owner of the radiators, but also to his neighbors, may suffer. Funds will be needed to reimburse losses, and in this situation the buyer of heating devices will definitely regret the savings he once strove for.

When choosing heating radiators for installation in an apartment, you should pay special attention to their material and not save on it. One of the main disadvantages of centralized heating systems is the unpredictability of the pressure of the coolant that circulates in them.

The equipment of the heat supplier may be unstable, and in this situation water hammer will occur in the heating radiators. In order for heating devices to withstand them, they must be as strong as possible. Given this circumstance, it is worth paying attention to bimetallic heating radiators, which are also produced by the Italian company Global.

Two metals - maximum strength

Global bimetallic heaters differ from the aluminum radiators described above in that the coolant circulates in them through inner steel tubes. The latter transfer the heat to the external aluminum structure, which, in turn, heats the air in the room.

This technical solution has two main advantages:

• - steel, distinguished by its high strength, makes Global bimetallic radiators resistant to large drops in water pressure and hydraulic shocks. This, in turn, allows you to safely use heating devices in apartment buildings with a centralized heating system;
• - external aluminum structure has high heat dissipation. This allows Italian bimetallic radiators to effectively warm the air and provide comfort even in cold winter.

Below are the characteristics of the Global Style Plus radiator:

Conclusion

The combination of strength and efficiency is not the only advantage of the Global bimetallic radiators. Another plus is their extreme durability.

The manufacturer claims that if properly installed, the two metal batteries will last over 25 years. In their manufacture, the same multi-level quality control system is applied as in the production of aluminum models, therefore the manufacturer gives a 10-year warranty for bimetallic radiators.

Italian steel and aluminum appliances are available in sectional design. This allows the buyer to design a radiator of any required length and power.

Noteworthy is the external attractiveness of Global bimetallic radiators. To stain them, the anaphoresis method is used. First, the products are immersed in a bath, where the first layer of paint is applied to them, then the radiators are fired in a furnace, after which they are sprayed with polyester dye and re-fired.

Such processing not only makes bimetallic radiators beautiful, but also ensures the durability of their external decorative coating.

Global radiators are on sale from two metals with different characteristics. The models differ from each other in size, capacity and heat transfer. The variety of radiators allows you to make a good choice for any room - both for a small office and for a spacious living room. Explore the range of the Italian company Global, and you will surely find the option that is right for you!