What is a good make of radiator?

The best material for a traditional radiator is usually cast iron. The best cast iron radiators are very durable and offer excellent heat output which makes them ideal for putting anywhere. The best material for a modern radiator is aluminium.

Are flat panel radiators any good?

Flat panel radiators are modern, simple, elegant and very often efficient. In the last few years, they’ve become much more popular because, whilst working in the same way as traditional convector radiators, the flat surface appeals more in a contemporary home.

What are the best and most efficient radiators?

Aluminium Radiators – The Kings of Efficiency The obvious candidate for this kind of discussion is the aluminium radiator…and with good reason. Aluminium is an excellent conductor of heat which means, when used as a radiator material, it’s heats up to the desired room temperature very quickly.

What is the difference between a convector radiator and a regular radiator?

In a convector radiator, the hot water is circulated through a tube, surrounded by small fins. As with a regular radiator, the hot air rises up and attracts cooler air to the appliance. In some types, a ventilator can act to accelerate this process. A convector radiator chiefly delivers heat through convective heat.

What radiator gives out the most heat?

Aluminium radiators
Aluminium radiators provide the highest potential BTU output possible. That doesn’t mean that every aluminium radiator has a higher heat output than every steel radiator, for example. But aluminium radiators have the greatest heat output potential of any type.

What are the best radiator manufacturers?

What are the Best Radiators?

• NRG Modern Vertical Radiator. The best radiator for value for money.
• Milano Aruba. Compact radiator with an impressive heat output.
• Elegant Modern Vertical Column Designer Radiator.
• Henrad 110960 Type 11 SC 1003 Compact Radiator.
• Wärme Designer Panel Heater.

Are tall radiators less efficient?

As we mentioned above, vertical radiators, in general, won’t give out the same heat output as horizontal radiators. That’s because they don’t have the same length to draw cold air up for convection that horizontal radiators do. However, that doesn’t automatically make them less efficient.

Which radiators give off the most heat?

Aluminium radiators provide the highest potential BTU output possible. That doesn’t mean that every aluminium radiator has a higher heat output than every steel radiator, for example. But aluminium radiators have the greatest heat output potential of any type.

Are old radiators less efficient than new ones?

Efficiency. You may think all radiators are born equal, but you’d be wrong. In fact, modern radiators can be up to 50% more efficient than their year 2000 counterparts. This increased efficiency leads to a decrease in energy bills, meaning that your new radiators will eventually pay for themselves.