Buyer's Guide to Radiators
Are you looking for radiators and don't know where to start? Let's see together their main characteristics and what you should pay attention to, for the right choice!
1. Radiator body type
Let’s start with the 3 different types!
These are the classic “sectional” radiators. They hold more water than panel radiators, so they take longer to cool down, but also longer to heat up.
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Radiators with a smaller water flow. This means they heat up faster (and therefore cool down faster too), are easier to install, and have a more minimalist aesthetic that suits modern spaces better.
2. Columns
Radiators are also categorized based on how many columns they have. You will find single-column, double-column, triple-column & quadruple-column
3. Sections
The classic AKAN-type radiators are made in sections that are joined together. So, you will find radiators with 10, 14, 16, 18, 20 sections.
4. Size
Most radiators have a height of approximately 300mm to 900mm and a length of 400mm to 2,000mm. Size also affects thermal output, so the professional helping you choose will be able to recommend the best possible size for your space.
5. Installation type
The connections to the system are located inside the body for a better aesthetic result.
The connections to the system are located outside the body.
6. Thermal output
The thermal output a space requires in order to be warm is measured in calories (Kcal) and is determined by the heat losses the space may have. For the calculation, an engineer is required, as factors such as area, insulation, etc. are taken into account.
High thermal output does not necessarily mean that the heating problem is being handled in the best possible way.
For example, if a room needs 1,500 Kcal to heat up and we install a radiator with 2,000 Kcal, the room will heat up sufficiently, but the thermostat will switch off sooner.
Don’t forget! Although you can do your own research to find and compare radiators, the contribution of a professional engineer is essential, as they can carry out the necessary study so you can make the best possible choice.
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