Bircham - Raw Metal Column Radiator H500mm x W161mm 3 Column
Product code: 52283
Compact traditional warmth in a 161mm-wide footprint
This Bircham horizontal column radiator brings traditional 3-column styling into a more compact 502mm x 161mm footprint, giving you the character of a column radiator without committing to a long stretch of wall. The lacquered Raw Metal finish keeps the design visually considered as well as practical.
Why choose this radiator?
- Keep comfort at the heart of the room: Built for hot-water central heating, this column radiator is designed to provide consistent room warmth through chilly mornings, evenings and seasonal cold snaps.
- Get traditional character without giving up as much wall width: The 161mm-wide footprint keeps the radiator relatively compact while the 3-column design preserves the classic repeated-column look.
- Bring more material character into the interior: The lacquered raw-metal finish keeps the natural look of the metal visible, giving the radiator an industrial, design-led appearance that feels more individual than a standard painted finish.
- Buy with confidence in verified performance: The radiator is independently tested, with verified heat outputs to BS EN 442. That gives you greater confidence that its stated performance has been measured against a recognised radiator standard.
- Bring lower-carbon thinking into the purchase: The Bircham range is produced in Italy and finished in the UK, supporting a greener manufacturing footprint while giving the radiator its final finish closer to the UK customer.
- Choose support that suits your wall: Correct support matters with column radiators. Smaller models may suit plasterboard or cavity walls with appropriate fixings, while heavier designs will normally require masonry or suitable support from the floor.
- Choose valves that suit how your pipework reaches the radiator: Radiator valves are not included and are sold separately by UKRadiators.com. For pipework coming from the floor and up to the side of the radiator, use angled valves; for pipework running along the wall to meet the side, use straight valves.
- Balance a fuller look with practical depth: A 3-column radiator uses three rows of columns front-to-back, giving it more depth and heated surface than a 2-column design while staying less deep than a 4-column version.
- Make installation planning simpler: Wall brackets are included with this radiator, while wall fixings should be selected to suit the construction of your wall and the radiator’s weight.
- Keep the installation simple without feet: Radiator feet are not included with this version and are not necessary for the radiator to work.
What’s included
- 4 x open bushes
- Wall brackets
- 1 x air vent
- 1 x blanking plug
- 1 x diverter, if required
Key technical details
- Heat output: 153 watts / 522 BTUs at Delta T50
- Dimensions: H502mm x W161mm x D101mm
- Projection: 125mm
- Pipe Centres: 161mm + Valves
- Product Assurances: UKCA Marked, BS EN 442 Certified, 20 Years Guarantee
Need help calculating the heat output for your room?
Guarantee Length: 20 Years
Collection: Bircham
Supplied with: 4 x Open Bushes, Wall Brackets, 1 x Airvent, 1 x Blanking Plug. 1 x diverter (if required)
Colour: Raw Metal
Finish: Lacquered
Heat Source: Central Heated/Hot Water
Material: Mild Steel
Orientation: Horizontal
Product Assurances: UKCA Marked, BSEN442 Certified,20 Years
SKU BRC-BMCOL-3-500161
Connection Size/Type: 1/2 BSP
GTIN:5056675458894
Dry Mass (kg):3.0kg
Height: 502mm
Width:161mm
Pipe Centres: 161mm + Valves
Projection: 125mm
Wall to Pipe Centres: 74.5mm
BTUs (T30): 266.00
BTUs (T50): 522.00
Watts (T30):78.00
Watts (T50): 153.00
Water Content (l): 2.4
Number of Sections: 3
Number of Columns: 3 Column
Maximum Operating Pressure (kPa): 800.00
Depth: 101mm
Assembly Required: Unfilled - Some minor assembly required
Download: Declaration of Performance
- Free delivery options (UK Mainland, Northern Ireland/Highlands/Islands)
- Next working day delivery options (selected products & locations)
- We deliver between 8am and 6pm
- Contact us to delay delivery/request a specific day
- Limitless (that's right, no time limit!) returns on eligible items.
- Free of charge: either we will arrange collection/send a returns label, or we’ll refund your reasonable return postage costs.
- Returns for reasons other than damage or faults can only be accepted if the item is unused, unfitted, and returned in its original packaging and resaleable condition.
- Please note that made-to-order, personalised, or bespoke items manufactured to your specification are exempt from the standard cancellation rights under the Consumer Contracts Regulations and cannot be returned unless faulty or damaged.
- Whilst all our products pass strict quality standards, on very rare occasions an item may arrive damaged. We ask that you inspect the packaging before signing for delivery and note any visible damage when signing, or refuse the delivery and state damage as the reason.
- If you discover damage after accepting delivery, please contact us as soon as possible with photographs of the damage and packaging.
- Once damage or a fault has been confirmed, we will either replace the item completely free of charge or provide a full refund, including any applicable delivery charges.
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How can I contact you?
You can message us on live chat. We aim to reply in one minute, between 9am - 5:30pm. After 5:30pm, we'll create a ticket and get back to you asap.
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Where do you deliver?
We deliver to the whole of the UK and Northern Ireland - including the highlands and islands.
We are currently unable to offer international delivery. However, you can place an order for collection and arrange to have a courier of your choice collect the order and delivery it to you.
-
Who will deliver my order?
Our two primary couriers for UK Radiators products are Royal Mail and DX Express. Your courier will depend on the size and weight of the items on your order.
For example a pair of valves will be sent to you with Royal Mail, whereas a Column radiator will be sent with DX.
Tracking is provided for all orders dispatched from our warehouse.
If you order a Terma product, your item(s) will be coming directly from their warehouse.
The couriers they use are Stop Start and Parcelforce, and tracking is provided where possible.
-
Can I choose a specific time or day for my delivery?
If, for any reason, you would like to delay your delivery, please contact one of the customer service team as soon as you have placed your order, who will be able to assist you.
We are currently unable to request specific delivery time slots with our couriers.
Some of our couriers will advise you of a smaller time slot for your delivery, but unless otherwise stated, deliveries can take place any time between 7am and 7pm.
-
Can I upgrade my delivery?
We offer the option to upgrade delivery to either Two Man VIP delivery to a room of your choice, or Next Working Day delivery. Upgrade availability is dependant on the size of product and delivery location. Once dispatched, your order is sent on the delivery service chosen at checkout. This cannot be changed after dispatch.
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Can I send orders to a different address?
You can change the shipping address to a different address if your billing address matches what's registered against your payment method.
However, this can only be done when placing the order.
We are unable to change the delivery address after the order has been placed and dispatched. In this instance, the order would need to be cancelled and refunded, and a new order placed with the correct delivery address.
Bircham - Raw Metal Column Radiator H500mm x W161mm 3 Column
Product code: 52283
Bircham - Raw Metal Column Radiator H500mm x W161mm 3 Column
The Alpha White Column Radiator (H500mm × W768mm) offers the perfect mix of classic elegance and dependable performance.
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Your chosen heating system:
Watts & BTUs (British Thermal Units) Explained
What is a Watt?
Watts are our main unit of energy/power in the UK, commonly associated with lightbulbs and Home Energy performance certificates (EPCs).
What is a BTU?
BTUs are the unit of measurement used to portray a radiators heat output and a rooms heating requirement. 1 Watt is equal to 3.41 BTUs.
Why are they important?
We buy radiators to heat our homes, right? So, we need a way of knowing if a radiator is powerful enough to heat the room that we are shopping for - Watts and BTUs provide us with a value that makes its easier to compare radiators and ultimately choose the right one for our heating requirement.
Need help figuring out how much heat your room needs?
Our fast and easy-to-use BTU calculator can help you:
- Work out a heating requirement value (in BTUs & Watts) for your room
- Show you in-stock radiator recommendations that can fulfil this heat requirement
Delta (Δ) Ratings Explained
What is a Delta (Δ) Rating?
When discussing heat outputs, the Delta rating is the difference between the temperature of the water inside the heating system and the desired temperature of the room.
What does the value represent?
In simple terms, this value is about heat loss. Heating a room only works, if the radiator output exceeds the heat loss of the room.
We use this calculation to make it easy to choose a radiator that will have a heat output that exceeds the heat loss of the room when connected to your heating system type.
If you don't know the room heat loss, you can use our calculator to find out.
What Delta Rating should I use?
- Δ50 = Gas or oil boiler with a flow temperature of around 75°C and a return temperature of around 65°C.
- Δ30 = Low temperature systems e.g heat pumps.
Compact traditional warmth in a 161mm-wide footprint
This Bircham horizontal column radiator brings traditional 3-column styling into a more compact 502mm x 161mm footprint, giving you the character of a column radiator without committing to a long stretch of wall. The lacquered Raw Metal finish keeps the design visually considered as well as practical.
Why choose this radiator?
- Keep comfort at the heart of the room: Built for hot-water central heating, this column radiator is designed to provide consistent room warmth through chilly mornings, evenings and seasonal cold snaps.
- Get traditional character without giving up as much wall width: The 161mm-wide footprint keeps the radiator relatively compact while the 3-column design preserves the classic repeated-column look.
- Bring more material character into the interior: The lacquered raw-metal finish keeps the natural look of the metal visible, giving the radiator an industrial, design-led appearance that feels more individual than a standard painted finish.
- Buy with confidence in verified performance: The radiator is independently tested, with verified heat outputs to BS EN 442. That gives you greater confidence that its stated performance has been measured against a recognised radiator standard.
- Bring lower-carbon thinking into the purchase: The Bircham range is produced in Italy and finished in the UK, supporting a greener manufacturing footprint while giving the radiator its final finish closer to the UK customer.
- Choose support that suits your wall: Correct support matters with column radiators. Smaller models may suit plasterboard or cavity walls with appropriate fixings, while heavier designs will normally require masonry or suitable support from the floor.
- Choose valves that suit how your pipework reaches the radiator: Radiator valves are not included and are sold separately by UKRadiators.com. For pipework coming from the floor and up to the side of the radiator, use angled valves; for pipework running along the wall to meet the side, use straight valves.
- Balance a fuller look with practical depth: A 3-column radiator uses three rows of columns front-to-back, giving it more depth and heated surface than a 2-column design while staying less deep than a 4-column version.
- Make installation planning simpler: Wall brackets are included with this radiator, while wall fixings should be selected to suit the construction of your wall and the radiator’s weight.
- Keep the installation simple without feet: Radiator feet are not included with this version and are not necessary for the radiator to work.
What’s included
- 4 x open bushes
- Wall brackets
- 1 x air vent
- 1 x blanking plug
- 1 x diverter, if required
Key technical details
- Heat output: 153 watts / 522 BTUs at Delta T50
- Dimensions: H502mm x W161mm x D101mm
- Projection: 125mm
- Pipe Centres: 161mm + Valves
- Product Assurances: UKCA Marked, BS EN 442 Certified, 20 Years Guarantee
Need help calculating the heat output for your room?
Guarantee Length: 20 Years
Collection: Bircham
Supplied with: 4 x Open Bushes, Wall Brackets, 1 x Airvent, 1 x Blanking Plug. 1 x diverter (if required)
Colour: Raw Metal
Finish: Lacquered
Heat Source: Central Heated/Hot Water
Material: Mild Steel
Orientation: Horizontal
Product Assurances: UKCA Marked, BSEN442 Certified,20 Years
SKU BRC-BMCOL-3-500161
Connection Size/Type: 1/2 BSP
GTIN:5056675458894
Dry Mass (kg):3.0kg
Height: 502mm
Width:161mm
Pipe Centres: 161mm + Valves
Projection: 125mm
Wall to Pipe Centres: 74.5mm
BTUs (T30): 266.00
BTUs (T50): 522.00
Watts (T30):78.00
Watts (T50): 153.00
Water Content (l): 2.4
Number of Sections: 3
Number of Columns: 3 Column
Maximum Operating Pressure (kPa): 800.00
Depth: 101mm
Assembly Required: Unfilled - Some minor assembly required
Download: Declaration of Performance
- Free delivery options (UK Mainland, Northern Ireland/Highlands/Islands)
- Next working day delivery options (selected products & locations)
- We deliver between 8am and 6pm
- Contact us to delay delivery/request a specific day
- Limitless (that's right, no time limit!) returns on eligible items.
- Free of charge: either we will arrange collection/send a returns label, or we’ll refund your reasonable return postage costs.
- Returns for reasons other than damage or faults can only be accepted if the item is unused, unfitted, and returned in its original packaging and resaleable condition.
- Please note that made-to-order, personalised, or bespoke items manufactured to your specification are exempt from the standard cancellation rights under the Consumer Contracts Regulations and cannot be returned unless faulty or damaged.
- Whilst all our products pass strict quality standards, on very rare occasions an item may arrive damaged. We ask that you inspect the packaging before signing for delivery and note any visible damage when signing, or refuse the delivery and state damage as the reason.
- If you discover damage after accepting delivery, please contact us as soon as possible with photographs of the damage and packaging.
- Once damage or a fault has been confirmed, we will either replace the item completely free of charge or provide a full refund, including any applicable delivery charges.
-
How can I contact you?
You can message us on live chat. We aim to reply in one minute, between 9am - 5:30pm. After 5:30pm, we'll create a ticket and get back to you asap.
-
Where do you deliver?
We deliver to the whole of the UK and Northern Ireland - including the highlands and islands.
We are currently unable to offer international delivery. However, you can place an order for collection and arrange to have a courier of your choice collect the order and delivery it to you.
-
Who will deliver my order?
Our two primary couriers for UK Radiators products are Royal Mail and DX Express. Your courier will depend on the size and weight of the items on your order.
For example a pair of valves will be sent to you with Royal Mail, whereas a Column radiator will be sent with DX.
Tracking is provided for all orders dispatched from our warehouse.
If you order a Terma product, your item(s) will be coming directly from their warehouse.
The couriers they use are Stop Start and Parcelforce, and tracking is provided where possible.
-
Can I choose a specific time or day for my delivery?
If, for any reason, you would like to delay your delivery, please contact one of the customer service team as soon as you have placed your order, who will be able to assist you.
We are currently unable to request specific delivery time slots with our couriers.
Some of our couriers will advise you of a smaller time slot for your delivery, but unless otherwise stated, deliveries can take place any time between 7am and 7pm.
-
Can I upgrade my delivery?
We offer the option to upgrade delivery to either Two Man VIP delivery to a room of your choice, or Next Working Day delivery. Upgrade availability is dependant on the size of product and delivery location. Once dispatched, your order is sent on the delivery service chosen at checkout. This cannot be changed after dispatch.
-
Can I send orders to a different address?
You can change the shipping address to a different address if your billing address matches what's registered against your payment method.
However, this can only be done when placing the order.
We are unable to change the delivery address after the order has been placed and dispatched. In this instance, the order would need to be cancelled and refunded, and a new order placed with the correct delivery address.
