When planning a major overhaul of the heating system, apartment owners often think about replacing old cast-iron batteries with aluminum radiators. So is it worth throwing ugly Soviet radiators and replacing them with a beautiful modern battery with ideal characteristics? And how in this case to choose a good aluminum radiator?
Change or not change?
Soviet-style batteries consist of steel or cast-iron registers, the main disadvantage of which is high water capacity and high weight, which complicate the process of their installation and dismantling. In addition, cast-iron Soviet batteries are not able to maintain the desired temperature level in a heated room, while modern aluminum radiators fully provide the necessary heat indicators.
Aluminum radiators are made of primary and secondary aluminum - and primary is considered better.
The most popular manufacturers of these radiators, which have proven themselves in operation, are the brands Fondita, Ferroli, l Nova Florida, Rogal and Global. Their products are mostly different in external design, but their performance is almost identical to each other. When choosing and installing aluminum radiators, it is recommended to rinse them with water once a year.
