With the onset of autumn, you have to think about the effectiveness of the heating system in the house. Insulation of windows, doors and walls are only additional measures, and if your radiators are clogged and ineffective, then they will not bring the desired result. You can change the batteries in the apartment yourself, but strict rules must be followed.
You will need
- - permission of the Criminal Code;
- - radiators;
- - stoppers plugs for radiators;
- - Ball Valves;
- - Mayevsky cranes;
- - brackets;
- - linen cloth;
- - silicone sealant;
- - spanners;
- - adjustable wrench.
Instruction manual
1
First of all, read the rules for maintaining common property approved by the government of the Russian Federation. In some cases, the management company (UK) is required to replace the radiators on their own, and completely free of charge. For example, if they leak.
2
Replace the heating devices that are in good condition will have at their own expense. At the same time, be sure to inform your UK about what devices are allowed to be installed. Depending on the project of central heating of your house, it will be possible to choose a converter or radiator of a certain power and design. The equipment must withstand the operating pressure in the system, as well as withstand the hydraulic tests of the system.
3
It is most convenient to order radiator installation services from your UK or a third-party organization. However, if you are determined to put the batteries on your own, stock up on the necessary tools and select the appropriate time when the central heating is off.
4
Make sure that the water is drained from the heating system. In any case, get ready: take an unnecessary basin and a floor rag, as water could remain in the radiator. Unscrew the threaded connections and remove the old radiator.
5
Check if the old brackets are suitable for the new radiator. If not, install a new mounting system. Prepare the radiator for installation: put the plugs and caps and Majewski tap. Wrap tape-fum or flax fiber on all threaded connections (it should be covered with sealant or a layer of oil paint).
6
Tighten the thread, install the radiator on the brackets and connect the new appliance to the heating system using ball valves. It remains only to bleed the air from the batteries using a Mayevsky tap.
7
After installing the radiators, invite the representatives of the management company who will take over the work. With their help (and at an additional cost) drain and fill the heating system with water to check the tightness of all connections.
