When completing the heating system, preference is given to products of foreign companies. This is due to the prevailing opinion about the low quality of domestic elements for heat supply. But at present there are really functional and reliable heating systems of Russian production: radiators, batteries, boilers.
Overview of Russian-made heating boilers
The main component of any water heating system are boilers. They are designed to heat the coolant to the desired level. Then, hot water is piped to radiators and batteries, with which the rooms are heated.
Currently, solid fuel heating boilers of Russian production and their gas counterparts are popular. To select a specific model, you must adhere to the following rules:
- Optimal power calculation. In the process, the heat loss of the building, the climate and the required level of heating of the room are taken into account;
- Type of fuel. For houses with a large area, gas floor heating boilers made in Russia are well suited;
- Planned budget. This is the main advantage of domestic brand products. Most models have an ideal price / quality ratio.
To complete the heat supply, you can use solid fuel heating boilers of Russian production or gas models. For a detailed analysis, it is necessary to consider the main domestic "players".
Before purchasing aluminum radiators of Russian-made heating or any other products, you need to familiarize yourself with the quality certificate or a document confirming the state inspection of the goods.
Gas heating boilers
Heating components using gas as an energy carrier can be divided into two conventional types - floor and wall. Gas floor heating boilers manufactured in Russia have proven themselves in organizing the heat supply of large residential buildings and industrial premises. Their power can reach 500 kW.
An important point when choosing gas-fired heating boilers of Russian production is their reliability and the compliance of the actual technical specifications with the normative. Based on these requirements, several manufacturers can be distinguished whose products meet international standards:
- Conord. Their products belong to the economy segment of the heating equipment market. But despite this, the boilers have reliable automation control and safety. The efficiency is about 90%. It is noticed that after several years of operation the turbulator breaks down;
- Signal. The company offers boilers with a minimum power of 6.5 to 40 kW. The heat exchanger is made of steel, which requires periodic washing. The design of the boiler is designed so that it takes up minimal space in the room. The disadvantage is increased gas consumption at maximum load;
- Borinsky. The company's products are characterized by the largest assortment. It is also worth noting the good quality of the burners made of stainless steel. The customer is given the choice of equipment with domestic control devices or their foreign counterparts. A feature of the operation of these gas floor heating boilers manufactured in Russia is the increased requirements for fuel quality and corrosion susceptibility to the housing.
The average cost of equipment is from 10 to 55 thousand rubles. As well as Russian-made heating batteries, gas boilers must have a guarantee.
Wall-mounted models of gas heating boilers manufactured by Russian companies also have a large assortment. Among them are the following brands:
- Neva. Almost all boilers of the company have a stainless steel heat exchanger. This significantly increases their service life. For a complete set, ready-made models of foreign manufacturers are used. It is important to choose the right model - some of them are not intended for heating residential premises - Russian-made bimetal heating radiators in such a system can quickly fail;
- Gazlux. The advantage of using these boilers is the normal operation of the system even with reduced gas pressure. Neva models also have two circuits - one for heating and one for hot water.
What is better to choose - gas floor heating boilers made in Russia or their wall-mounted counterparts? If the heated room is small in size, it is recommended to opt for wall-mounted models.
When choosing a boiler model, it is necessary to pay attention to the type of burner - open or closed. Almost all floor structures have an open view of a gas burner.
Solid fuel boilers for heat supply
Historically, the number of companies specializing in the production of solid fuel heating boilers of Russian production is much larger than gas.
The constant growth of product quality requirements and competition have stimulated the development of this segment of heating equipment. Over the past two decades, several new companies have appeared, whose products can safely compete with foreign counterparts:
- Siberia. The production association produces the most popular type of solid fuel boilers equipped with a heat exchanger and hob. They can be installed for heating a house or a small cottage;
- Hearth. Despite the relatively short period of creation of this brand, Ochag boilers have established themselves as reliable and modern components of the heating system. Together with them, you can install heating radiators of Russian production, as well as their foreign counterparts;
- Zota. They have one characteristic design feature - two furnace doors. They can be used for vertical or horizontal loading of fuel. Convenient for operation in small rooms.
The pricing policy of Russian companies for the production of solid fuel heating boilers is focused on the affordable market segment. But despite this, their products meet all international quality standards.
The thickness of the heat-resistant steel in solid fuel boilers must be at least 2 mm.
Radiators and batteries from Russian companies
For a long time, only cast-iron heating radiators of Russian manufacture were used to complete the heat supply. However, over time, the situation has changed. The advent of modern production facilities has allowed the introduction of steel, bimetallic and aluminum batteries on the market.
The selection of the optimal model should begin with the calculation of the heat supply parameters. It must be remembered that steel flat heating batteries made in Russia will not always be the best option for completing a centralized system. This is due to their maximum allowable pressure threshold, which rarely exceeds 13 atm. Other types of radiators have similar limitations.
In addition to the radiator manufacturing material and its technical characteristics, attention should be paid to how to connect it.Depending on the location of the pipes, they can be upper, lower or side.
Aluminum and bimetal radiators
To optimize the heat transfer parameters and ensure the reliability of the system, it is recommended to install bimetallic and aluminum heating radiators of Russian production. Their main feature is the applied manufacturing materials. Aluminum provides good heat transfer parameters, and steel or copper pipes increase the reliability of the structure.
Many production associations produce their products under the license of foreign companies. Often this is a guarantee of their quality. Consider the most famous and reliable manufacturing brands specializing in the production of Russian-made heating batteries:
- Rifar. The products are developed based on samples of the Italian brand Global. In addition to aluminum batteries, the company offers Russian-made bimetal heating radiators. Despite the good quality and high maximum pressure (up to 30 atm.), Water hardness requirements are imposed for normal operation. This parameter should be 8 Ph;
- Thermal. These Russian-made heating radiators have the most affordable cost. The design is small in size and, as a consequence, low rated power. The disadvantage is the small nominal pressure, which is 20 atm. Therefore, they are not recommended for central heating.
It should be noted that almost all Russian-made heating convectors are not equipped with control devices - thermostats. They must be purchased separately.
The quality of the bimetallic and aluminum heating radiators produced by Russian companies is affected by the way the sections are connected. The best and most reliable option is the use of spot laser welding.
Steel radiators
According to the established opinion, steel batteries are intended only to complete budget options for heat supply. This is due to the fact that the quality of flat heating batteries produced in Russia for a long time was at a low level.
The situation has changed with the advent of Prado. Its steel heating batteries are made only by modern technology. This provides high quality, good appearance and optimum performance. The advantages of installing steel heating convectors of Russian production are:
- The use of steel sheets with a thickness of 1.2 to 1.4 mm. This is a guarantee of a long service life of the radiator;
- Installation of additional heat exchange fins, providing better heat exchange between pipes with hot water and the outer panels of the battery;
- Powder coating of surfaces protects the structure from external influences, in particular from rust. Also, this coating provides a good appearance.
Currently, the company produces six types of Russian-made heating convectors that differ in size and heat transfer parameters. But at the same time it is necessary to take into account the features of operation. Unlike bimetal heating radiators manufactured by Russian companies, metal is not recommended for installation in district heating. Also, long battery life without a coolant is not allowed. This may cause damage to the inside of the radiator.
To install steel flat batteries of Russian production will require special fasteners. It is adapted to mounting elements located on the rear plane of the structure.
Cast iron batteries of Russian manufacturers
For a long time, Russian-made cast-iron heating radiators were used to heat houses and apartments. However, unlike foreign analogues in our country, the production of designer models is not adjusted. All cast-iron heating radiators from Russian companies are manufactured strictly according to regulatory documents. This is what determines their standard appearance and characteristics.
But despite this, cast-iron batteries are still in demand. They have high reliability, are able to withstand critical pressure indicators. Among the many manufacturers, the following can be distinguished:
- Lyubokhonsky iron foundry;
- Nizhny Tagil boiler and radiator plant;
- Cheboksary Aggregate Plant.
How to choose heating radiators from Russian companies? Their parameters should correspond to the design characteristics of the heating system. It is also recommended that you read the real reviews of the people who purchased and installed these heaters.
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