Is it possible to increase heating batteries

DIY heating batteries

DIY heating batteries are increased if it is necessary to increase the power of the heating device. This usually occurs at a low temperature of the coolant in the heating system, a refined radiator (association), in cases of erroneous calculation when selecting batteries. You can increase the heating radiator both with the involvement of specialists and yourself.

Sections of each type of radiator. aluminum, bimetallic and cast.iron. are universal for their type. Therefore, a complete disassembly of the heating device is not required. you can install additional sections from any end of the device. To do this, at first the battery is dismantled, passing and dull plugs are removed.

Work is carried out by laying the battery on a flat hard surface. In order not to damage the coating under the device, you can put the fabric. The following materials and tools will be required to carry out the work:

New section (or section) of the corresponding type;

Intersection (paronite or silicone) gaskets. 2 pcs.;

Radiator key. a metal rod with a 24×40 head on one side and a hole (or ring) for a lever. on the other hand. The key may have a marking in its Dina, corresponding to the width of the section. It is worth noting that the keys are not universal. in some types of radiators the width of the section differs.

Intersecision nipples. steel boots with external threads on both sides, between the threads there is a direct insert for the clamping of the gasket with a full puff. Nipples can have the right or left thread.

So, first (after removing the plugs), the connection site is prepared. both on the radiator itself and on the new section. The junction of the joint (end) should be cleaned from paint, dirt, particles of the old gasket, irregularities.

After that, the nipple is inserted and the direction of rotation is checked. Next, the nipple is inserted into the section of the section and wrapped on 1 round, the same operation is done with the second nipple. Gaskets are dressed in the middle of the nipples. A new section is applied to the response thread and the nipple is slightly cranked (for 1 turnover). The section is recorded.

Then the key is inserted into the radiator hole (at a measured distance or on a notch), it is introduced into the hook with the nipple. Begin rotation of the key in the pre.determined direction of rotation. At the same time, the nipple begins to simultaneously enter both sections. into the new and in the section of the old radiator.

Wraping nipples must be done alternately. in 2 or 3 approaches each. If you wrap one nipple at once. there will be a skew, the second nipple will be clamped and you will not be checked. At the final stage, the connection is delayed by the key without applying excessive effort.

According to the described algorithm, not only extension is made by 1 section. In the same way, you can increase the battery into several sections. separate or previously connected, combine two radiators into one.

Replacing radiators and individual sections with your own hands

It is best to replace radiators in the summer of the year when heating is disconnected. There are still emergency cases when it needs to be done in the heating season. In this case, you need to block water throughout the system. After that, use the pump and pump water. It is necessary to pump out the maximum amount of water. Next, redraw the water near the battery that you are going to change. This is done using cranes, above and below on the eyeliner. The batteries will still remain water, so prepare a container into which you can drain it.

It can be a bucket, a basin, or a bucket. Then you can start dismantling old radiators. With the help of a gadie and preferably a divorce key, it is necessary to unscrew all threaded joints that connect the battery with pipes (eyeliners). If you want to completely change the battery, then you can buy similar radiators, the same size that was before that. However, buy radiators not separately according to sections, but at once, the amount that you need to be associated with each other.

In this case, you will simplify the work, and at the same time save, since you will not need to spend money on sealant and gaskets. Especially the factory connection of high.quality. Everything will be much more complicated if you decide to replace one or more sections. First, footage nuts, plug, and the “Maevsky” crane are unscrewed.

It is also necessary to have a radiator key. Each section of the battery is interconnected by barrels (nipples) with a thread on both sides.

Therefore, it is necessary to measure the distance from the edge of the radiator to the place where you need to unscrew the section.

After that, insert the key into the radiator along the distance that you measured and unscrew the nipples. For example, if you need to replace the third and fourth section, then in this case you measure, the distance from the edge to the third section, then insert the key into the radiator to the same size, and then unscrew the thread.

Unscrew gradually on both sides. Usually if on one side it is unscrewed clockwise, then on the other hand it is necessary to unscrew counterclockwise. After you disconnected unnecessary sections, you need to screw new. The connection occurs in the same way, using a radiator key. It also connects gradually. Scrolls a little on one side, then a little on the other. However, in the places of the new connection, it is necessary to use the gasket so that there are no subtexts again. In addition, it is necessary to lubricate the thread (nipples) with sealant.

When the battery is fully collected by the number of sections that you need, you can begin installation. If you change batteries or even individual sections after years, it will be better to replace the football nuts and ball valves. Usually they are sold in the kit. It is best to start with cranes. First wind up on the pacl. She wraps up the hourly, tightly clinging to the thread. Then tighten the screw that connects the crane with the key. Wind up the tap is necessary until the thread completely disappears. This will eliminate the likelihood of flows. On both sides of the radiator there are internal threads that connect the battery to heating. They need to fasten the footballs in them. Since they exist with different types of threads, so as not to make a mistake, it is better to buy a set, where there will be both the left and right football nut.

The process of assembling radiator sections

First of all, we prepare the twisted surfaces of the sections. To do this, remove the paint from their ends: first we scrap a knife, then slightly processed manually with a grinding disk.

We put the sections on an even horizontal surface, connected by parts to each other, given that the left thread will be on the left section, and on the right. the right one, which is also repeated on the connective nipple. We put on paronite gaskets on the connecting elements (not paper!) and twist one to two threads, for example, on the left section with the left thread of the nipple from above and below.

Then, to the free sides of the nipples, we move the close right side of the radiator and pass the nipple key through it until the working part of the tool enters the nipple, which is designed to connect the two sections and will capture the opposite protrusions inside the connecting element.

We alternately tighten the upper and lower nipples, making sure that both threaded connections are captured. If this does not work out, then you need to start twisting first. The fact that the process goes as necessary, the gradual decrease in the clearance between the sections signals.

Before the final tightening of the connection, it is necessary to correct the gasket with the fingers so that it is located symmetrically relative to the tightened nipple. For the final tightening, we use the cart.

If we correctly collected two parts, then the gap between them will be exactly the same in width as between the other sections, and that the battery is collected from two halves or a few sections are added, no one will guess.

How to check the connection of two heating radiators

The main method of checking the correct assembly of the system on its own is crimping. To perform the procedure, take:

The nipple will need to be soldered onto the tube inserted into the radiator. For testing, it is enough to create a pressure of 1 atm in sections with a pump. If there is no whistle when the air masses exit the air mass, the actions were performed correctly, the gaskets have high quality, and the nipples are tightly twisted.

Important! A good way to check the tightness of the structure is to use tinted water or soap solution. The battery is filled with liquid for several hours and see if there are leaks. Only after careful testing can it be returned to the heating radiator to the place

The connection is performed as it should, the first time does not always come out, and the operation of faulty radiators is fraught with serious problems. If several sections were increased, they check whether the current brackets will be withstanded by a mass of a new radiator or not. If doubt, it will be better to replace the brackets or fix the holder on the wall (it will prevent the structure of the structure)

Only after careful testing can it be returned to the heating radiator to the place. The connection is performed as it should, the first time does not always come out, and the operation of faulty radiators is fraught with serious problems. If several sections were increased, they check whether the current brackets will be withstanded by a mass of a new radiator or not. If doubt, it will be better to replace the brackets or fix the holder on the wall (it will prevent the structure of the structure).

Crimping is a mandatory stage of connection of sections, it cannot be missed

You need to collect sections in the same way as shooting, but in the reverse order. It is easy to perform work, it is enough to have the necessary tool, components and prepare to act according to the rules. It is impossible to violate the instructions here, for example, the lack of washing the radiator before fastening the new section is fraught with a reduction in the service life of the system or not enough high.quality heating.

Important! The maximum number of sections in any heating radiator is 16. If more they come out, the battery is divided in two, then they make an extension.

Tools and materials for assembling radiators

To add new batteries, some tools and materials will be required:

• radiator key;
• nipples that are used in the extension of radiator sections;
• pipe key;
• sandpaper;
• plugs with right and left threads;
• Paronite or similar intersection pads.

You can buy such devices in any construction store. They will cost relatively inexpensive.

Building. how to build radiators correctly

The connection of the sections of bimetallic radiators is carried out in the following sequence of operations:

• The removed radiator is installed on an even base, and on the contrary they put an additional section. It should be taken into account that one of its sides is equipped with right thread, and the second. left. Then you need to take the nipple, proofing it in such a way as to achieve the coincidence of the thread in the connected sections. Then it is wound on the left end of the battery on one round of thread. Upon completion of the procedure, they similarly come with an element for the lower part of the radiator.
• After this section prepared for connection, are tightly attached to a friend to a friend. The seal is laid between them, measuring the distance to the nipple (for this you will need a radiator key). It is inserted to the measured length into a special niche at the reverse end of the radiator. In order to scroll the radiator key, a pipeline is used.
• Twisting the nipple, it is important to ensure that it simultaneously plunges inside the opposite battery sections. At the end of this procedure, three full turns are made using the radiator key. This helps that the nipple is recorded as tightly as possible.
• At the next stage, the radiator key is moved to the other side of the heating device. The screwing procedure is implemented in the same order as with the lower part. Important condition: at the end of the process, the switched sections should stand as tight as possible.
• At the end, an installation of side traffic jams and paronite gaskets is installed on the battery. For these purposes, you will need a pipe key. It is important to achieve the most durable screwing to create good tightness. This will be a guarantee that water will not seep at the junction. This is the last operation to build the battery battery.

Installing heating radiators with your own hands in the apartment

First you should familiarize yourself with the list of necessary tools. You need to stock up on a drill with a winning drill. The list of tools includes dynamometric keys, screwdriver, pliers, roulette, level, pencil with ruler. In general, the characteristic composition of the box with tools.

First, the heating system is turned off and the liquid is drained. In private buildings, a pump is used for these purposes, and in the apartments you will need to contact the housing and communal services. Then the old structures are disconnected. Then the marking under the brackets is carried out. For the correct and flat installation, you will have to use the construction level. The horizontal installation will eliminate the aggression of the system and allow you to completely drain the water. Then the brackets are mounted

It is important to check the durability devices, crushing them with its weight. For cast.iron and aluminum radiators, only 2 fasteners are used. For plastic, more elements will be required

The walls should be clean, even, plastered. Then the locking reinforcement is installed. All compounds are reliably sealed. Then connect the pipes. To connect the design with the pipeline, you need to make a thread on the drives. Now for heating, metal.plastic pipes are used

For plastic, more elements will be required. The walls should be clean, even, plastered. Then the locking reinforcement is installed. All compounds are reliably sealed. Then connect the pipes. To connect the design with the pipeline, you need to make a thread on the drives. Now for heating, metal.plastic pipes are used.

To exclude leaks use a dynamometric key. This is an obligatory element when installing aluminum pipes, which necessarily implies the installation of an air valve. In this case, the force on the tool should not exceed 12 kg.

For sealing joints, Packla or any other seal is used. After installation, testing will be required. These work should be entrusted to the professional. He has a special tool and the necessary skills. If leak is detected, you need to adjust the nipple.

Building. how to build radiators correctly

The connection of the sections of bimetallic radiators is carried out in the following sequence of operations:

• The removed radiator is installed on an even base, and on the contrary they put an additional section. It should be taken into account that one of its sides is equipped with right thread, and the second. left. Then you need to take the nipple, proofing it in such a way as to achieve the coincidence of the thread in the connected sections. Then it is wound on the left end of the battery on one round of thread. Upon completion of the procedure, they similarly come with an element for the lower part of the radiator.
• After this section prepared for connection, are tightly attached to a friend to a friend. The seal is laid between them, measuring the distance to the nipple (for this you will need a radiator key). It is inserted to the measured length into a special niche at the reverse end of the radiator. In order to scroll the radiator key, a pipeline is used.
• Twisting the nipple, it is important to ensure that it simultaneously plunges inside the opposite battery sections. At the end of this procedure, three full turns are made using the radiator key. This helps that the nipple is recorded as tightly as possible.
• At the next stage, the radiator key is moved to the other side of the heating device. The screwing procedure is implemented in the same order as with the lower part. Important condition: at the end of the process, the switched sections should stand as tight as possible.
• At the end, an installation of side traffic jams and paronite gaskets is installed on the battery. For these purposes, you will need a pipe key. It is important to achieve the most durable screwing to create good tightness. This will be a guarantee that water will not seep at the junction. This is the last operation to build the battery battery.

Combining heating radiators to each other is not an end in itself of the entire alteration of the heating system. The quality and efficiency of water heating is affected by a large number of factors, it is quite difficult to anticipate all problems. Therefore, it always makes sense to ask the opinion of masters and professionals who do not work in the housing office or the management company at home.

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