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centeral heating radiators

  • 25-01-2007 5:25pm
    #1
    spatchco
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    i am about to replace some of my ofch rads from single to double,now are radiators only made from steel or cast iron or did i read somewhere that there are rads made of a special plastic that take half the time to heat any thoughts would help ?:


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  • #2
    311
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    It would pay you to get the proper size radiators .
    The highest output standard rads would be the roll top radiators ,Quinn and Myson
    Your modern rads will be a higher output and are generally smaller than old radiators.
    Give the room sizes to your supplier and tell him how many outside walls are in certain rooms.


  • #3
    davidoco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 656 ✭✭✭davidoco


    I've near heard of a plastic radiator.

    If your thinking of doing the job yourself make sure and do the calcs here http://www.radcalcs.com/ to size your rads. Then you can hunt around for the rad that matches your existing pipework. You might be suprised that a single convector rad might meet your needs.

    Myson and Barlo are two rads that I have seen in stock in the local plumbing merchants.


  • #4
    311
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    davidoco wrote:
    I've near heard of a plastic radiator.

    If your thinking of doing the job yourself make sure and do the calcs here http://www.radcalcs.com/ to size your rads. Then you can hunt around for the rad that matches your existing pipework. You might be suprised that a single convector rad might meet your needs.

    Myson and Barlo are two rads that I have seen in stock in the local plumbing merchants.

    I wouldn't use that calculator for more than one room.
    Theres not an option for the type of wall ,which can make a difference of about 1000 btus per room.Also no option for whether the walls are insulated:rolleyes:


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