The most unsuccessful wiring options for radiators

On how the radiators in the house were connected, how much it will be warm in winter depends. The battery may heat very slightly or not heat at all if the wiring was not performed correctly.

Incorrect installation of the bypass

Bypass is a special jumper connecting two pipes through which water flows to the radiator. It serves for an alternative direction of fluid movement. From its installation depends on how much the radiator will heat.

It often happens that when you change the location of the radiator, the pipes leading to a new location are lengthened, and the jumper location remains the same. Often the bypass is installed very close to the riser, which leads to zero circulation in the battery sections. This is due to the fact that warm water runs directly through the jumper.

The absence of a double or triple tap in the system leads to more dire consequences. Due to the lack of adjustment in the heating system, direct circulation of water and completely unheated batteries remain. In this case, it is necessary to completely redo the installation and install a double or triple tap on the bypass tee. Another option would be to move the jumper closer to the radiator and further from the riser.

Incorrect connection of pipes to the radiator

If too long radiators are installed in the two-pipe system, then a problem may arise with the heating of the distant sections. It is formed under the condition that the pipes are connected to the battery from one side.

The problem is solved using the diagonal connection: the first pipe connects to the top right, and the second to the bottom left. Thus, water evenly flows into both parts of the radiator and warms up the room well.

Reverse Connection

It is the most common mistake when piping. The correct scheme should contain the following principles - the coolant is supplied to the upper inlet pipe, and heat is removed from the bottom. If you mix these elements, then the heating power of the radiators is reduced by half.

A similar error is typical when connecting on your own, as for any plumber these are the basics that cannot be broken.

Pipe slope

If the pipes are sloped incorrectly, removing air plugs from the system becomes difficult, which leads to a decrease in heating capacity. The hot water pipe must slope towards the expansion tank, while the return pipe must be directed to the boiler.