Are there standard sizes for radiators?
Heating technology has moved on a long way in the last ten years and now there’s no limit to the number of types, shapes and sizes radiators can be bought in. Standard radiator sizes are no more thanks to the different types – vertical, horizontal, column and trench all fit into different spaces.
What is the difference between Type 21 and Type 22 radiators?
The main difference between Type 21 and Type 22 radiators is the layers of fins, also known as the number of convectors. Type 21 convector radiators feature 2 panels which encase a single layer of fins. A Type 22 radiator is therefore generally wider than a Type 21 radiator.
Are bigger radiators better?
Larger radiators are more efficient as they can run at a lower temperature and still heat the room sufficiently. Some older radiators may not be able to handle the output from your new boiler, especially if you are getting a combi or a larger boiler than you had previously.
How do I size a radiator for my house?
Measure the length, width and height of the room in feet. Multiply all three values to determine the cubic footage of the space. For example, if you have a room that measures 12 feet long by 10 feet wide by 7 feet high, multiplying 12 by 10 by 7 produces 840 cubic feet.
What is the widest radiator you can buy?
K-RAD WHITE COMPACT RADIATOR 600 x 2000mm Although we offer over 200 different dimensions in this range, the widest are 2000mm and 600mm in height. The 600 x 2000mm K-Rad Radiators come with a choice of single or double panels and with a single or double row of convector fins.
What are K3 radiators?
The Stelrad Compact K3 radiators are the more powerful models of radiators that are available domestically. Offering massive heating outputs, these treble panel and treble convector radiators are suitable for specialist situations where something more than a standard K2 radiator is required.
Why are radiators under windows?
Windows are traditionally the worst insulated surfaces in a building shell. In the twentieth century, to combat that cold feeling and keep the room comfortably warm, radiators were always placed under a window. The rising heat of the radiator forms a kind of hot air curtain that shields you from the cold air.