12 best heating radiators

SIRA RS BIMETAL 500 is a high-quality bimetal sectional heater with a heat output of 201 W per element. Such a good indicator is due mainly 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.

As advantages of SIRA RS BIMETAL, the reviews include a pleasant design, high-quality powder coating and reliability in all aspects of operation. True, the operating pressure does not particularly shine with magnitude - the battery is capable of withstanding 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.Of the minor shortcomings, only the sensitivity of the bimetal to the composition of the coolant can be distinguished, although, to be honest, the consequences of such influences are negligible. Otherwise, this heater seems to be a very good option for purchase, combining many positive aspects.

One of the brightest representatives of the Global company, which got into the rating due to balanced performance parameters and a good combination of them with the asking price. The first thing that catches your eye when studying the documentation for 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 a standard assembly (consisting of 10-12 sections), this heater is capable of delivering up to 2280 W of heat to the environment, which, according to the company's experimental calculations, is suitable for fairly spacious rooms ranging from 30 to 37 square meters. The maximum allowable operating temperature of the coolant in the system can reach 110 degrees Celsius, and the pressure - no more than 35 bar, and therefore prefabricated radiators are recommended to be used only in central heating systems.

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

Reviews of the Rifar Monolit 500 often include statements regarding a 25-year factory warranty.It is worth saying that this information is true, and Rifar is very scrupulous about the quality of its entire range of products. Other advantages of the model include 135 degrees of permissible operating temperature, a pleasant design, as well as a minimum of 210 milliliters of water per section for normal operation.

The domestically produced radiator from the Termal company is distinguished by the lowest price in the segment, however, in terms of operating parameters, it is practically not inferior to the recognized leaders in the category. The main advantage of the RAP-500 is the high specific heat transfer 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 coolant temperature in this case can be up to 130 degrees Celsius), it will not be difficult for the assembled radiator to heat rooms with a total area of ​​​​up to 50 square meters.

Despite such excellent performance, users note the ill-conceived design of the Thermal RAP-500, although such sharp attacks (from a purely operational point of view) have no good reasons.Of the other 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.

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

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

Despite its southern origin (Global production is located in Italy), the Vox series radiators are perfect for heating systems in the harsh climatic conditions of Russia.They have one of the highest heat transfer rates (up to 195 W), which in practice translates into significant savings in the number of sections during assembly. In addition, Global's aluminum products are famous for their low inertia, which allows you to quickly heat a room or optimize temperature parameters.

The Italian manufacturer is aware of the peculiarities of Russian heating systems and has taken care of the reliability of its radiators. They are made by injection molding from high quality aluminum alloys EN AB 46100. The structure is reinforced with solid ribs on the sides, a 2-step painting technology is used. The devices are so good quality that their installation can be carried out in heating systems with a working pressure within 16 atmospheres (the norm according to SNIPs is no more than 12 atm. at the level of the 10th floor and above) with an allowable short-term jump twice as much. Destruction occurs only at 48 atm., So that the inhabitants of the house with such radiators are protected from breakthroughs for at least 10 years - this is the official guarantee of the company. There are no complaints about the appearance of the equipment - thanks to a good choice of colors, it fits perfectly into the interior and even serves as its decoration.

In the segment of steel heating radiators, there is a surprisingly even selection of options by 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 a "victim" and "hostage" of the company's pricing policy, which did not respond in a timely manner to price cuts by competitors.

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

The Buderus Logatrend K-Profil 22 500 panel kit loses to the segment leader solely in the cost component, compared at the performance cutoff.With the same length-to-thickness ratios, as well as the maximum pressure in the system (10 bar), this sectional heater provides the possibility of circulating a coolant with a temperature of up to 120 degrees Celsius, thereby compensating for some deviations in the heating system.

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

Panel heater Kermi FKO 11 500 is the most budgetary solution to the issue of purchasing a metal heater. And it is worth noting, not the most in vain. Despite the low cost, this model has a very solid energy efficiency. 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 rooms up to 34.9 square meters.

With a maximum panel length, Kermi FKO 11 500 requires 8.1 liters of coolant in order to reach its nominal parameters. The working pressure at the peak can reach only 10 bar, however, this quantitative indicator is enough to withstand rare water hammers in the system.Kermi FKO is also distinguished by good design - consumers like to notice this positive property in their reviews.

The Viadrus Styl 500/130 heating radiator is the most expensive model in the ranking, but at the same time it is very popular with consumers due to its beautiful appearance and high performance standards. The peak temperature of the coolant here can reach up to 115 degrees Celsius, leaving a small reserve in case of changes in the pressure parameters in the circuit, which is not uncommon for central heating. In general, the pressure can reach up to 12 bar, and pressure testing - 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 coolant flow parameter. Due to the thin-walled design (intended to increase heat dissipation), up to 800 milliliters of water is required for efficient operation of one section. This is not critical for residents of apartments with central heating, but for “private owners” it results in the need for periodic maintenance of the system (for example, adding water to the expansion tank).

The Konner Modern 500 sectional cast-iron radiator is an even greater “spender” of the coolant than the previous representative of the rating, but it has much better energy efficiency parameters. For the normal operation of one section, 900 milliliters of water are needed here, however, such indicators are explained by the increased dimensions of the installation and the notorious thin-walled design. Due to this, for example, a 12-section radiator is able to heat up to 27-30 square meters of a room, which is the most optimal result in the selection.

Regarding the working pressure in the system, the Konner Modern 500 has a standard value of 12 bar, used mainly for installation in apartments with central heating. The main prerequisites for popularity among users in this case were not only operating parameters, but also the price averaged against the background of the total number of representatives of this segment.

Of course, one of the best cast-iron radiators for installation in an apartment (and one of the most inexpensive) is the domestic-made STI Nova 500 model. With small overall dimensions, this heater provides heat transfer at the level of 1200 W, which is enough for high-quality heating of 20 square meters of a room . The radiator also performs very well when pressure is applied, 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 up to 150 degrees Celsius, leveling all possible manifestations of jumps in the main parameters, especially when working in an individual heating system.

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