Bimetallic and aluminum radiators manufactured by Rifar are very popular in the domestic market. And no wonder. This equipment was developed taking into account the peculiarities of Russian heating systems, and therefore differs in the highest degree of reliability. About the batteries of this brand, there are very good reviews. “Rifar” - radiators are durable, efficient and at the same time not too expensive.
How and where are batteries manufactured?
The production facilities of the Rifar company are located in the city of Gai, Orenburg Region. Despite the fact that the settlement is small, a similar location can be considered very convenient, especially in terms of the sale of finished products. By releasing batteries right here, Rifar gets an excellent opportunity to quickly develop both Western and Eastern Russian sales markets.
Famous Russian engineers and designers in collaboration with specialists from the Milan Polytechnic University developed the design of Rifar radiators. These batteries are manufactured on modern equipment manufactured in Italy, Germany, Sweden and Japan.
Equipment of the highest class comes out from a fully automated conveyor, comparable with the products of well-known foreign manufacturers, which has earned very flattering reviews in Russia and in the countries of the former USSR. "Rifar" - radiators that are happy to purchase as private owners - for installation in autonomous systems of country houses, and large construction companies involved in the construction and equipment of high-rise buildings.
Varieties of radiators
At the moment, Rifar produces only two main types of batteries - aluminum and bimetal. The first variety has a lower cost, but at the same time a shorter service life. The design of bimetallic radiators eliminates the possibility of contact of aluminum with chemically aggressive substances dissolved in the coolant. Therefore, such models can be operated without the need for replacement or repair much longer.
Base range
Today on sale you can find several varieties of Rifar batteries, each of which there are well-deserved good reviews. “Rifar” - radiators of the Base range - one of the most popular modifications at the moment. Its main advantages are low cost, simplicity of design and reliability. Batteries are prefabricated, and so the buyer can choose any number of sections he needs. Several types of Base are available, with heights of 200, 350 and 500 mm.
Line "Monolith"
This is the most expensive, but also the most reliable modification of the Rifar batteries. The main distinguishing feature of the design of such radiators is the lack of prefabricated units. The battery is a single monolith, hence the name of the line. The channels through which the coolant passes are made of steel having increased resistance to corrosion. The thickness of their walls is equal to the thickness of the walls of the water pipes. All this ensures maximum battery reliability. The most popular among the population are radiators "Rifar Monolith" 500. Reviews about them are the best and most often they get owners of large cottages and apartments.
Customer Reviews for Rifar Radiators
Thus, customer reviews of these batteries allow us to judge them as reliable and productive. People who replaced the old equipment in their apartments, in most cases remain very satisfied with their purchase. Owners of country houses speak well of these radiators. The main advantages of Rifar brand equipment include, first of all, low cost, ease of installation and no risk of leaks.
Among the disadvantages of this equipment, some consumers note only not too high quality performance of the outer coating. Therefore, when buying a battery, you should carefully inspect. Sometimes on their surface there are chips and scratches. Sore spot "Monoliths" is also considered not particularly reliable thread pipes.
Despite some shortcomings, there are generally very good reviews about the equipment of this brand. “Rifar” - radiators purchased in our country much more often than products of any other manufacturers. Anyone can afford the purchase of such batteries. Leaks or any other problems when using them are a very rare phenomenon. At least no one complains about such troubles.
Prices for aluminum radiators
Next, we will see how much it can cost to install such equipment when assembling the heating system of a private house or replacing old batteries in a city apartment. The cost of one radiator depends mainly on the number of sections. In addition, the height of the battery also affects the price. One aluminum section with a center distance of 500 mm costs about 620 rubles (for 2015). A lower battery will have to pay a little less. Section 350 will cost about 600 rubles. As the price difference is small, as you can see, the Rifar 500 radiators, the reviews of which are wonderful, are somewhat more popular with consumers. Such models were developed specifically for large apartments and multi-storey country cottages with high ceilings, but they are also very good for medium-sized rooms. For a small apartment, of course, it is better to purchase a model 350 or 200.
Bimetal Battery Prices
Rifar bimetallic radiators, reviews of which are mostly positive, cost a little more than aluminum. The most popular modifications, as mentioned above, are the "Monolith" and Base 500. The "Base" section costs about 650-700 rubles. "Monolith" is sold with solid batteries, the price of which can range from 5,000 rubles for a 6-section to 12 thousand rubles for a 12-section.
How much can the purchase cost?
Below is an example of calculating the possible cost of Rifar Base 500 bimetallic equipment for a house with an area of 100 m 2 with a standard ceiling height of 2.5 m. We will be guided by the recommendations of SNiP. According to this document, the required radiator power per square meter of area is 100 watts. This standard applies to ordinary rooms, well insulated and with a small number of windows (1-2 per room). Thus, for a house of 100 m 2 you will need equipment whose total power should be 10,000 watts, or 10 kW. One section of the Base 500 model has a power of about 200 watts. Therefore, to heat the house they will need 50. Now we multiply 50 by 700 rubles. and we get the final cost of equipment - 35 000 rubles. That is, Rifar bimetallic radiators, the reviews of which are good, are also not very expensive.
How to choose the radiator "Rifar"?
Which Rifar radiators to choose - aluminum or bimetal? Performance characteristics and those and other models are very good. The power of both varieties is approximately the same. The aluminum section of 500 mm has a heat transfer coefficient of about 204 watts, and exactly the same bimetal - 198 watts. In structural strength, the difference is quite significant. Rifar-Monolit radiators, reviews of which allow us to judge them as the most reliable, for example, can withstand the pressure (working) of the coolant up to 100 atmospheres. Aluminum models are designed only for 20 atmospheres. But taking into account the fact that the average working pressure in heating systems of high-rise buildings does not exceed 8-10 atm, and in private houses - 3 atm, both of these varieties are well suited for a city apartment and for a suburban building. The advantage of bimetallic models is a longer service life. Aluminum batteries are a little cheaper.
Thus, no matter what variety you choose, in any case, Rifar heating radiators, the reviews about which are simply wonderful, will surely serve you faithfully for many years and will not cause any trouble during operation.