Firstly,
column radiators are actually extremely effective and efficient for their intended purpose: giving out heat! They work well in any room in the home when plumbed into your existing hot water system. Water heated centrally before it is pumped through the radiator, filling each of the individual columns. The result is a very large surface area with hot water on one side of the metal and cold air on the other, which causes a rapid transfer of heat from the radiator to the air in your room. This means that despite their design hardly changing over the decades, traditional column radiators are still popular with people who are looking to save money on their heating bills and reduce their impact on the environment. Other shapes and types of radiators can be equally effective at heating a room, but considering their simplicity and enduring look, column radiators are particularly impressive.
Column Radiator Design
The column design also makes them extremely versatile, as they can be produced in many completely different sizes. Each column can be made much taller if necessary, so the radiator itself can be narrower and produce the same amount of heat while fitting in a small space on a wall. This is ideal for bathrooms with little free space. Alternatively, a wide radiator with many short columns can easily be fitted underneath a window, and again this can produce the same amount of heat in a room. It is worth noting that column radiators should always be installed by professionals, as they need to be connected to the plumbing system in your home correctly. This includes removing any existing radiator, installing the new one safely and adding matching valves. If you’d like assistance choosing the type of column radiator that would be right for you, feel free to contact us and we’ll be happy to help guide you.
