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When calculating radiator size, you need to know its width, height, and depth. To measure a radiator's width, you can use a tape measure. Begin on one side of the body of the radiator, and stretch the tape until you reach the other side. Try to keep it level to ensure accurate measurement. It's the same process for measuring the height of a radiator, except you begin at the top and measure until the bottom of the radiator – not to the floor. You can also measure the depth of the radiator with a tape measure, although because this is always much narrower than its height or width you can also use a ruler.
What size are radiator fittings UK?
The standard pipe connection size for radiator valves in the UK is 15mm, meaning most compression fittings in radiator valves follow this standard. However, there are some exceptions, including 8mm, 10mm, and 22mm pipe connections. Additionally, the connection from the valve to the radiator is typically 1/2" BSP.
What is the standard radiator size for a living room/bedroom/bathroom?
When figuring out the radiator size you want to purchase, you might find yourself wondering what the standard radiator size for your needs is. This is quite a hard question to answer as the standard radiator size really does depend on a number of factors, namely the size of the room that needs to be heated. For living rooms and bedrooms, the most common radiator size varies between W600mm – W1200mm, and H300mm – H600mm. Horizontal options are almost always more popular in this kind of environment. For bathrooms, however, there is a little more variation, mostly thanks to the popularity of towel rails. Although horizontal radiators are common in bathrooms, towel rail radiators are usually vertical, with sizes varying between W200mm – W500mm and H600mm – H1200mm.
Are there different size options for vertical and horizontal radiators?
Yes, there are lots of different size options for both vertical and horizontal radiators. No matter what shape the wall space you are trying to fill is, we will have an option for you at UK Radiators.
What are the smallest and largest radiator sizes available?
Our smallest radiators can have heights and widths as low as 201mm – 300mm. 400mm x 400mm radiators are the smallest common size by surface area, but you can always find bespoke options. Our largest radiators are 600mm x 1800mm /1800mm x 600mm –ideal for big, spacious rooms!
What size do towel rails come in?
Towel rails come in all kinds of sizes, although the majority of models are taller than they are wide. With that said, there are some horizontal options for those who want more width.
What are the sizes of towel bars?
Towel bars vary in size and can be a custom size. However, generally they tend to be in the range of 300mm - 600mm.
How do you measure a towel rail for replacement?
To measure towel rails for replacement you can use a tape measure. You measure the height from the bottom-most part of the towel rail to the top. Ensure you are measuring the size of the vertical pipes, and not from the bottom horizontal pipe to the top horizontal pipe. The width is measured by taking the tape from one side to the other.
What are the pipe centres for a 500mm towel rail?
It can vary, but generally if you have a 500mm wide towel rail, the pipe centre measurement will be 455mm. Make sure you check this on any model before purchase, although if you've made a mistake, we offer free returns.
What is the standard size for a towel rail?
There is no standard size for a towel rail, but they commonly range between W300mm - 600mm and H600mm - 1200mm.
What is the difference between a heated towel rail and a towel radiator?
The main difference between a heated towel rail and a towel radiator is that towel rails focus mainly on drying and warming the towels and clothes hung on them, whereas radiators are designed for heating the entire room.
Are there different sizes for wall-mounted and freestanding towel rails?
Yes, there are many variations in size between wall-mounted and freestanding towel rails.
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