Cast Iron Radiators
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Cast iron radiators were introduced to larger houses in the
19th century as a simpler more effective alternative to coal fires.
These days, just one coal fire can be more expensive to run than a
well designed central heating system. Radiators do not burn gas so
turning them off will not save you money. In fact it will most
likely put your fuel cost up because you will get cold draughts in
the house. Cold air is heavier than hot, so if an upstairs room is
not heated then cold air will pass down the stairs into the warmest
room. The best place for a radiator is in the coldest part of the
room which is usually under a window. Radiators come in various
heights and widths but the original designs were constructed in
sections which can be inserted or removed by ourselves in
order to get the desired size. |
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Do not get carried away with the style of your radiator at the
expense of heat output. The size you will need will depend on the
dimensions of your room. We can work this out for you and if you
have a particular gap that you need your radiator to fit we can
provide you a radiator to fit with the correct BTU output. Remember
the connections between modern pipe-work and old cast iron radiators
may be of a different size. We can source the right parts for you
and make sure that your old radiators are compatible with your
modern central heating system. A good plumber should have no problem
installing them. |
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Radiators can be the perfect choice for period homes. Column
radiators have a timeless appeal and they can suit many different
house types. The cast iron old
school radiator
is very much in vogue at the moment, as they suit both modern
and period homes. You can even choose brass or chrome
control valves in attractive period designs. |
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The downside of any central heating is that it can dry out the
atmosphere which may affect old buildings and furniture. The best
way to counteract this problem in a period home is to leave pots of
water next to the radiators or place pot plants in each room to help
maintain the natural humidity but you should still try to position
radiators away from historic joinery to prevent problems from
warping. |
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Enjoy your restored old cast iron radiators and if you need our
latest price list click here. |
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