Aluminum or steel radiator? Here's the question.
And although the question is difficult, the answer is not so complicated. It is enough to know the advantages of aluminum radiators to have no doubts, to choose for the central heating system in our house. So what are the characteristics of panel radiators and what are the characteristics of sectional radiators? How do they work? What is their efficiency? What to pay attention to when choosing a particular model?
With an aluminum radiator you save money!
First of all, water. Only 3 liters of water flows in a 10-part aluminum radiator, which is much less than is needed by cast iron radiators or steel panel radiators of similar size.
Secondly, energy, because an aluminum radiator is much lighter than a steel radiator of the same heating power so it heats up faster and gives off heat energy. We save energy, pay less bills and have higher thermal comfort.
Immediately after the energy savings, it is worth mentioning other financial benefits: aluminum radiators from KFA Armatura have up to 20 years of warranty, which, per year of use, is even half the price of steel radiators with a 10-year warranty period.
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Thermal comfort
Aluminum is a material that heats up quickly and gives off heat energy, so an aluminum radiator heats up several times faster than a steel panel or cast iron radiator of similar capacity and as much as a dozen times faster than underfloor heating. Radiators made of a combination of aluminum alloys conduct heat better than steel radiators.
Regardless of whether you opt for an aluminum or steel radiator, remember that thermal comfort is also greatly influenced by thermostatic heads, which provide more convenient control of radiator temperature.
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Easy fitting and installation
Aluminum radiators are usually the so-called ribbed radiators - they are built from several to a dozen elements that form packages of specific sizes to match the thermal requirements of the room. This makes it easy to match the size of an aluminum radiator to what the heat requirements of the house are. And if, even after installation, it turns out that we have chosen radiators with too little or too much power, you can add or subtract members. Such an option is not available if you have cast-iron radiators or have made a choice of steel radiators.
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Protected against corrosion
Aluminum radiators can be connected to any type of installation, including copper. And this is thanks to the anaphoresis process used by KFA Armatura in the production of radiators. They are well protected against the destructive effects of corrosion (no loss of tightness). Thus, there is no need to use corrosion inhibitors.
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Appearance matters too
Aluminum radiator ADR 500 is a modern design, refined in every detail. The flat fronts of the individual members create a distinctive, strongly outlined body. Thanks to the availability of different colors, the aluminum radiator can be easily matched to the design of the room. The classic white radiator will work well in many interiors, the graphite version of KFA Armatura radiators with an interesting texture is a good choice for loft interiors, while black models of the brand will be ideal for modern designs. And for the brave and those who appreciate unconventional solutions, the ADR 500 radiator in copper color will be an excellent choice.
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So: aluminum radiators or steel radiators?
There is only one answer: aluminum ones by KFA Armatura.
Learn more about the products Armatura Kraków SA on the Products for Architects page.
