Top 10 best tubular radiators for heating: rating 2021-2022 and how to choose a horizontal and vertical model for the apartment

More and more often when choosing heating radiators in the house, apartment or office preference is given to tubular radiators.

The popularity of these radiators is due to their high resistance to corrosion, efficiency and aesthetic appearance.

They consist of upper and lower manifolds, between which there are jumper tubes.

Laser welding is used to connect the elements, which allows you to make the seams as neat and unnoticeable as possible.

Radiators can be made of stainless steel, aluminum or represent a construction of steel tubes placed in an aluminum casing (bimetallic).

Rating of top 10 best tubular radiators for heating in 2021-2022

Place	Name	Price
Top 10 best tubular radiators for heating in the price/quality ratio
1	Arbonia 2180 with side delivery	See price
2	Arbonia 2180 with bottom connection	Check out the price
3	Zehnder Charleston 2180 1792 with bottom connection	To know the price
4	Arbonia 3180 with side inlet	Ask the price
5	Irsap Testi2 1800 with side inlet	Check price
6	Arbonia 2057 with bottom supply	See price
7	Arbonia 2057 570 810 with bottom supply	Check out the price
8	Zender Charleston 2180 1792 460 with bottom supply	Check out the price
9	Zender Charleston 2180 1792 184 with bottom supply	Not up to date price
10	Zender Charleston 2180 1792 368 with bottom supply	Find out the price

How to choose and what to look for

Tubular radiators vary in their technical characteristics, sizes, manufacturers and many other parameters.

In order to choose the best option, you need to consider several factors:

• The area of the heated room;
• The diameter of the radiator pipes;
• The place of installation of the radiator of heating;
• Methods of connection to the heating system.

Radiant tube radiators are made in heights from 0.3 m to 3 m. Tall vertical radiators can be installed as a room divider, as well as being used as a bar, a column, a bench.

Section of the radiator can consist of 1 - 6 tubes, which allows you to increase the thermal capacity by increasing the surface area of the heating surface and a larger volume of coolant in the radiator tubes.

Manufacturers warn that such heaters are better to install in detached houses or low-rise buildings, up to 5 floors.

In high-rise buildings can cause sudden pressure surges exceeding 10 atm, which can cause the radiator to leak.

Tubular radiators are often used in medical and children's institutions because of their high hygienic properties, ease of handling and safety (no sharp corners).

The best tubular radiators for heating in the price/quality ratio

According to experts, the best radiators are Arbonia made in Switzerland, Zehnder Charleston made in Germany and Irsap Testi made in Italy.

Arbonia 2180 with side supply

Arbonia 2180 are two-pipe vertical radiators. The radiator height of 1800 mm and depth of 65 mm allows you to use it in the design of the room, without hiding it behind curtains.

This radiator would look good on a column or end of a balcony door. Can have 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 sections.

Comes in several colors: white, anthracite-metal, dark gray, a special coating of transparent varnish.

At the request of the customer can choose other colors to suit the interior. Heat output of the radiator is sufficient to heat large rooms.

Radiators with side connection can be easily mounted, can be connected to the central heating system and can be installed in a comfortable place.

Technical characteristics of the model with 6 sections:

• Overall dimensions: 1800*294*65.
• Power - 1216 W.

Arbonia 2180 with bottom connection

This model of two-pipe radiator can be in two versions - bottom connection and bottom connection with a thermostatic valve.

Bottom connection of tubular radiators is possible in rooms where the heating pipes go into the floor; it can be lateral or in the center of the radiator.

Lower connection of the radiator is most aesthetic, side pipes do not spoil the interior of the room.

This connection allows you to use the radiator as a partition. The degree of heating of the radiator is regulated with the help of a thermo-fan.

A wide range of colors allows you to choose the color that best matches the interior. The height of the radiator allows you to quickly heat a room.

Technical characteristics of the model with 6 sections:

• Dimensions: 1800*294*65.
• Power 1216 W.

Zehnder Charleston 2180 1792 with bottom connection

The classic model of a high two-pipe radiator made in Germany. Quickly Heats the room due to the large surface area of the heating surface. The radiator is easy to clean and corrosion resistant.

The table of colors allows you to choose a suitable shade.

The number of sections varies from 4 to 14, depending on the size of the room.

The absence of sharp corners increases the safety of use in children's rooms. Can be mounted on the end walls of panoramic windows, balconies.

Technical specifications:

• Number of sections - 6;
• Sizes: 1792*276*62;
• Power - 1259 W.

Arbonia 3180 with side connection

High steel vertical radiator with a section consisting of 3 tubes. Depth radiator is 105 mm.

When mounting on the wall, you must make a gap between the wall and the radiator at least 35 cm.

Connection to the heating system can be lateral left, lateral right, lateral through.

The classical variant is made in white color, at will of the buyer it is possible to pick up a shade from a color scale including about 200 colors.

The pressure of the heat-carrier must not exceed 10 atm, so it is better to use the radiator in detached houses or multi-storey buildings not higher than 5 floors.

Technical specifications:

• Number of sections - 6;
• Dimensions 1800* 270*105;
• Power - 1038 W

Irsap Testi2 1800 with side connection

Double-tube steel vertical radiator made in Italy with side connection side connection.

The taller radiator ensures that the optimal operating temperature is reached quickly and fits perfectly into both classic and modern interiors.

The accessibility of the whole surface provides easy cleaning from dust and dirt.

Laser welding makes a clean weld seam, guarantees a hermetic and dross-free seal.

Lateral connection makes it easy to install and connect the heater.

The big choice of color shades allows you to use the radiator in the creation of room design.

Heat output depends on the number of sections of the device. There can be 4; 6; 8; 10; 12.

Technical characteristics of the model with 6 sections:

• Overall dimensions: 1802* 270*65 mm;
• Power - 950 W.
• Sheet steel pipes D- 25 mm

Arbonia 2057 with bottom connection

Double-tube steel tubular radiator for residential and office heating systems office buildings.

Low depth and height of the radiator allows you to install it under the window sills, saving space in the room.

The bottom connection of the radiator is perfectly suited for individual heating systems in houses and apartments.

Thermostatic valve built into the radiators of this model allows you to regulate the temperature of the coolant.

The shape of the radiator excludes sharp angles and increases the safety of the heater use.

Easy assembly allows you to increase the number of sections, depending on the wishes of the customer. The radiators are shipped ready to install, additional increase in the number of sections is impossible.

Technical characteristics:

• Dimensions: 570*360*65 mm
• Power of 650 W

Arbonia 2057 570 810 with bottom connection

Wall mounted two-pipe vertical bottom connection heating radiator made in Switzerland.

The low height allows installation under a window, a large number of sections increases the heat output.

Using in the manufacture of high quality sheet steel increases service life, is not subject to corrosion.

Laser welded seams that connect the sections, makes the radiator durable and beautiful. The color can be selected from the catalog, by default it is white.

The shape of the radiator without sharp corners increases the safety of the design for children.

The maximum working pressure is 10 bar, so it is recommended to use the heater in individual houses and low-rise buildings.

Technical specifications:

• Dimensions 570*65*810 mm;
• Power of 954 W
• Number of sections 18.

Zender Charleston 2180 1792 460 with bottom supply

Double-pipe wall mounted vertical radiator made in Germany. Bottom connection The bottom entry becomes more and more popular among the buyers, because this connection almost does not show the heating pipes.

This model consists of 10 sections, connected by laser welding.

The height of the model allows the use of the device on the end walls of panoramic windows and balcony doors.

The radiator is securely mounted on the wall, can act as an element of the interior. Large heating surface quickly heats the room.

The radiator color can be chosen from the catalog.. The special coating and absence of sharp angles facilitate hygienic care and increase safety of use.

Technical characteristics:

• Dimensions. 1792*62*460;
• Power 1560W
• Weight 27.33 Kg

Zender Charleston 2180 1792 184 with bottom supply

Two-pipe wall mounted upright radiator. This model consists of 4 sections, which allows to use it in quite narrow spaces.

The bottom connection with built-in thermostatic ventilator allows you to adjust the heat output of the heater.

The small number of sections makes the radiator capacity low, suitable for small rooms.

Laser welding increases the strength of joints and prevents the presence of scale in the gap pipes. The default color of the radiator is white, you can choose the desired shade from a catalog.

Technical characteristics:

• Dimensions 1792*62*184 mm
• Power 752 W

Zender Charleston 2180 1792 368 with bottom supply

Two-tube wall-mounted vertical radiator made in Germany. Number of sections in of this model is 8, which allows you to use the device to heat a larger area.

The material of the pipes is stainless steel sheet, which allows not to be afraid of corrosion.

Laser welding, in addition to reliability and durability, improves the appearance of the product, does not allow the presence of scale.

The default color is white, but the desired shade can be selected from the catalog. The radiator is supplied assembled, easy to connect to the heating system.

The bottom connection allows you to use the radiator as a room divider if needed.

Technical characteristics:

• Overall dimensions 1792*62*368 mm
• Power 1248 W
• Weight 21.86 kg

Conclusion and conclusions

Tubular heating radiators are made using advanced technology, from high quality stainless steel.

Reliable and safe heating devices not only heat the room, but can also become its decoration, give the room a special style and elegance.

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