What to know when buying water radiators
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By GroupSumi
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March 14, 2023
When choosing the heating system for our home, we must keep in mind that it is a quite important decision, through which we will create unprecedented comfort while depending on what we use for the heating of our home, we will generate greater or lesser savings using water radiators.

When choosing the climate control system for our home, we must keep in mind that it is a quite important decision, through which we will create unprecedented comfort while depending on what we use for the climate control of our home, we will generate greater or lesser savings by using water radiators.

What types of water radiators exist

Steel Water Radiators

If we choose to select steel water radiators, we should know that 80% of the total heat emission they produce is done through radiation.

It has strong points such as its high resistance to impacts, corrosion, and aging, as manufacturers guarantee a long lifespan for the device in question. Additionally, if we intend to carry out the installation ourselves, we should know that they are easy to assemble if the pipe installation has already been completed.

Aluminum water radiators

In contrast to their steel counterparts, aluminum water radiators emit 80% through convection; compared to their competitors, the heating of the aluminum radiator itself is faster.

Cast Iron Water Radiators

Despite being old-fashioned, cast iron water radiators are an excellent option to consider today. Whether for a more vintage design or for their exceptional heating capabilities, they are always a choice to take into account.

Differences between Convection and Radiation

If you're wondering what the difference is between Convection and Radiation, let me tell you that you are not the only person.

The main difference arises in that Convection transmits heat through the transfer of the material that carries the heat itself, while Radiation transmits energy through the emission of electromagnetic waves.

How many elements should Water Radiators have

  • Step 1: To determine the elements we need to install in the home, we will calculate the total size of the room to be heated by multiplying the length by the width.

  • Step 2: Once we have calculated the square meters, we will multiply by 120 solely to obtain the necessary kcal for optimal heating of the room.

  • Step 3: When we have obtained the result from step 2, we will divide it by 150 to find the necessary elements and thus, in this simple way, we can approximate the calculations that a specialist would perform.

So, as a result of these operations, we need to obtain the optimal kcal to climatize the room, as well as the necessary elements. This way, it will be extremely easy for us to make the purchase of water radiators for the home.

Find all types of water radiators in our specialized section.

Other Options for Water Radiators

If you are thinking about not only heating the rooms or using modern systems to pump hot water through the home's ACS circuit, we recommend several options.

Low Temperature Water Radiators

They are ideal for the installation of aerothermal systems in the home, as they will allow us to regulate the temperature both in winter and in summer. It may seem unbelievable, but thanks to the aerothermal system, we can pump cold or hot water at our convenience and according to the season of the year we are in.

Towel Radiators

Towel radiators are a simple and practical option to consider when installing climate control systems in the bathroom. Besides being able to provide heating, we will have an element that will help us dry the bathroom towels, so with just one device, we will have multiple functionalities.

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