Overview of manufacturers of heating elements from China: radiators, pumps and boilers

The prejudice against Chinese-made goods has long passed. Currently, Chinese companies are producing products whose quality can compete with European counterparts. The same applies to heating components. Consider the best Chinese elements of heating systems: batteries, radiators, pumps, boilers.

Chinese heating boilers

To create a truly efficient and reliable heating system, you need to select the appropriate boiler. There are a number of requirements for this equipment. Modern Chinese gas heating boilers meet them in full. But it all depends on the specific brand and model.

In order to gain popularity with the Russian buyer, some Chinese manufacturers decided to significantly improve the quality of their products. This primarily applies to Chinese gas heating boilers. They currently meet the following conditions:

• The characteristics must comply with the requirements of the Gosgotekhnadzor of the Russian Federation. For this, the manufacturer or his dealer must undergo mandatory product certification;
• Performance indicators do not differ from actual ones;
• The ability to repair or replace equipment under warranty.

There are several trading companies on the market whose Chinese gas heating boilers meet these requirements.

Gazlux

The products of this brand appeared on the market relatively recently - in 2006. Initially, it was focused on the economy class segment, but with improved quality characteristics. For this, a central office was organized with an extensive network of branches.

You can choose the optimal Chinese heating boiler according to certain criteria. All Gazlux products are conditionally divided into 3 classes:

• They are distinguished by the mechanical control of a modular burner, as well as a maximum power threshold of up to 18.4 kW. DHW productivity is up to 11 l / min;
• Unlike the economy class, these Chinese heating boilers have a maximum power of 24 kW and a hot water supply of 13.5 l / min. Control is carried out using a digital keypad;
• Advanced options for changing the operating parameters of a Chinese gas boiler in the heating system, daily programming functions and monitoring the pressure in the pipes. The maximum power is 30 kW, the hot water supply is 17.2 l / min.

The first two types of Chinese heating boilers (Economy and Standart) are made with a closed and open combustion chamber. For premium equipment, only a closed chamber is provided.

In addition to this manufacturer, the Chinese heating boilers Nobel and Roc can be noted. But they cannot be considered only Chinese, since some production facilities are located in Russia.

During operation, special attention must be paid to the sensors for DHW. It is they who most often fail.

Chinese heating radiators

Chinese bimetallic radiators and their steel and cast iron counterparts are no less popular. This is primarily due to the affordable cost. However, when choosing, you should pay attention to quality, and then take into account the price.

Any Chinese aluminum heating radiators, regardless of the brand chosen, must have certain performance characteristics. These include:

• Wall thickness... For aluminum and bimetallic models, it must be at least 1.3 mm;
• Build quality... The best choice is cast types of heating devices. Unlike welded structures, they have a longer maintenance-free service life;
• Heat dissipation and dimensions... Manufacturers indicate the value of the first parameter for a specific temperature regime 80/55. However, with its decrease, heat transfer will decrease proportionally. This must be taken into account when choosing.

What Chinese-made heating radiators can be safely installed? Among the many brands, Maxterm and STI can be distinguished. But the most popular is Epico products.

Every Chinese aluminum heating radiator must have a quality certificate, a copy of which can be requested from the seller.

Epico

Initially, this Chinese brand specialized in the production of sanitary ware. However, over time, new areas were mastered - water heaters, aluminum and bimetallic Chinese batteries for heating. Despite the relatively small range of heating elements, Epico pays great attention to the quality of its products. Chinese bimetallic radiators for heating systems are in high demand. Their maximum working pressure is 24 atm, which indicates high quality. Depending on the required power density of each section, the following models can be selected:

• Twin-500... The center distance is 500 mm. The specific heat transfer of one section is 195 W;
• Twin-350... Convenient for installation in small rooms, since their center-to-center distance is 350 mm with a nominal heat transfer of 135 W.

In addition, the production of Chinese-made aluminum heating radiators was launched. They are designed for lower indicators of maximum pressure (up to 15 atm.). Therefore, it is recommended to install them in autonomous networks, where automatic regulation takes place. To choose, you need to know the following parameters:

• Center distance - 300 or 500 mm;
• Dimensions. Depth - 80 or 96 mm. Section width - 80 mm;
• Heat dissipation of one section - 150, 176, 182, 185 or 189 W.

It is noteworthy that the company has an official representative office in Russia, where you can find out the addresses of dealers selling Chinese heating batteries.

In addition to the battery, it is important to choose the right components for it - an air vent, thermostat, etc. Epico Chinese bimetallic heating radiators are manufactured in accordance with international standards, so the selection of accessories for them will not cause any difficulties.

During the crimping of a Chinese aluminum radiator installed in heating, it is necessary that the pressure in the system does not exceed the maximum, but it is 1.25 times more than the nominal one.

Konner

Finding completely Chinese cast iron heating radiators on the market is very problematic. This is due to the specifics of production and relatively low demand. However, there is one organization headquartered in Europe and all manufacturing facilities in China - Konner.

For the consumer, two characteristics of the heater are important - appearance and heat transfer. Based on these requirements, the company has developed a range of Chinese-made cast-iron radiators:

• Heat and Modern... They have a modern shape, similar to their aluminum counterparts. The main difference is the large cross-section of the internal channels, due to which it was possible to achieve good heat transfer. For models with a diagonal of 300 mm, it is 120 W, and for 500 mm - 150 W;
• Era and Legenda... Floor standing design radiators that perfectly match the classic exterior style of the room. With a center-to-center distance of 600 mm, their maximum heat transfer is 180 W.

However, it should be borne in mind that Chinese-made cast-iron designer radiators are not collapsible, i.e. it is impossible to change the number of sections at home.Since they are not very popular, it is extremely difficult to find these models on the Russian market.

For a central heating system, it is best to install cast iron radiators, as they are least susceptible to breakdowns due to pressure drop.

Chinese pumps for heating

Can Chinese heating pumps be installed? The prevailing bias towards this group of products is based on unsatisfactory quality. However, nowadays you can find really reliable Chinese circulation pumps for heating systems.

Most often, Sprut brand products are chosen to complete the heating system with inexpensive but reliable equipment. For these Chinese pumps, Chinese heating pumps are characterized by a large selection of models and acceptable quality. The only thing that consumers note is the characteristic noise during operation. Therefore, it is not recommended to install them in residential premises or premises with people.

When choosing Chinese circulation pumps for heating systems, you need to pay attention to the diameter of the connecting pipe, as well as the rated power. In addition, it should be remembered that the package does not include a wire for connecting to the mains.

How to determine a quality Chinese product for a heating system? First of all, you need to demand quality certificates from the seller. You also need to pay attention to the presence of a dealer network in Russia and technical service centers.

The video describes the parameters for choosing heating radiators, including those made in China: