Four Things That You Should Look for When Buying Radiators Online (UK Edition)

So, you’re thinking about replacing one or two radiators. Maybe you're undergoing a refurbishment, and you want to buy radiators that are better suited to your new décor. Maybe one of your radiators is leaking, and you’re looking to replace it. Whatever the reason, if you're buying radiators in the UK, you need to ensure that you understand the following four issues. This will help to ensure that you buy the best radiators for your needs and taste.

1.    That the radiator conforms to British safety standards (BSI).
There are many thousands of radiators for sale online and in real-world shops and they are not all formed equally – particularly those that you might buy online.

In order to ensure that you’re safe in your radiator purchase, you must verify that it conforms to the relevant safety standards in the UK. If it doesn’t, there are no safe guards to protect you against potentially catastrophic outcomes, such as over pressuring the central heating system and blowing a pipe.

You should look for radiators with the BS EN 442 number. This is proof that the radiator has undergone stringent tests to ensure its safety.

2.    That the radiator is efficient, sporting the latest technologies.
In the past decade or two, radiators have come a long way and their efficiency has grown exponentially. It would be financially irresponsible to buy a radiator that doesn’t have at least some of the latest technologies. They might cost you a bit more money in the short term (i.e. the purchase), but over the life of the radiator, they will save you a lot of money in energy bills.
 

a.    TRVs: Here, it’s common for radiators UK to sport Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRVs). These automatically control the temperature of the radiator, either enabling or disabling hot water from getting into the radiator. They mean that you can have greater control over the temperature of each room. For instance, you set the TVR in the bedroom to 3 and the TVR in the living room to 5, and the bedroom will be cooler than the living room, without having to mess around with the central heating thermostat.

b.    Convector Fins: the greater the surface area the more heat a radiator will produce. In the past, this meant bigger radiators (by way of the amount of space they take up) produced more heat. Convector fins are a way of increasing surface area two or threefold, without the need to increase the size of the radiator. In other words, the radiator produces more heat for its size.

c.    Double or Triple Panels: this is another way of increasing surface area.

The most efficient radiators are triple panel, triple convector fins with TRVs.

3.    That the radiator is reasonably priced.
You have the internet nowadays, so you can shop around for the best price. Often, you will find the same radiator on sale for different prices across retailers. Do shop around to find the best deals, but remember to stick with a reputable retailer.

4.    That you purchase the radiator from a UK-based business.
Finally, you should buy radiators UK from UK-based businesses because they confer you with specific rights, such as consumer rights and safety standards. If you shop from anywhere outside the UK, you might not have the same rights. Sometimes it works out, but other times it can lead to expensive issues.

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