Just 20 years ago, choosing a central heating
radiator was a no brainer. You chose a white, rectangular radiator made of
steel or cast iron because that's all they had. Nowadays radiators have become
home decoration items in themselves and you have a huge choice of styles,
colors and materials. But appearance aside, you must take many factors into
account before ordering. With Radiators being one of the most important
elements of central heating installation, you need to get this procedure
right. Here are some factors you should bear in mind when shopping for
radiators for your central heating system
Firstly, before you choose your radiators, confirm whether you have a direct
or indirect heating system. |
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Then, you need to work out how much
heat each room requires. Your plumber or heating engineer will determine this
from such factors as the sizes of your rooms. There are also calculators that
allow you to work it out for yourself. Radiator heat outputs are measured in
British Thermal Units (BTUs) or in Watts.
Next you have to determine the optimum location of the radiators in your rooms.
Heating engineers agree that the best location for a radiator is in the coldest
part of the room. In addition, they traditionally specify that radiators should
be installed on the external wall beneath the window. This allows the cold air
coming in via the window to be warmed up. With modern double glazing and
insulation methods, this tends to be less important, however. When determining
the location of your radiators, try to optimize your use of existing pipe work
as much as possible. Installing new pipes can be expensive and disruptive.
You should also note that a double radiator has less heat output than two single
units thought the overall size may be the same. In other words, two single
radiators are more efficient than one double. You should bear this in mind if
installing in a large room.
One good thing about modern designs is that you have much more flexibility in
locating your radiators. For example, if the existing position of furniture is
limiting your options, you can choose a tall, narrow unit that takes up minimal
floor space.
So after measuring up for your needs and deciding on location, you're ready to
order your new radiators. Now you can decide whether you want a designer or
traditional radiator and decide on factors such as colors and material.
Selecting online is a smart move as it allows you to see the whole range of
designs in one place. But after choosing your radiator, it's good to talk to an
expert before placing your order. Installing new radiators is an important
project and the human tough is vital for your satisfaction.
Steve Voros runs a
Radiator Show Room , based at 326 London Road Hilsea Portsmouth Hampshire
PO2 9JT and specializes in assisting end users, interior designers, architects
and installers in selecting and sourcing
designer, contemporary, traditional and efficiency radiators.
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