How Important are Radiators in Heat Pump Systems?
When it comes to low-temperature heating systems like those powered by heat pumps, much of the conversation revolves around the heat pump itself. But there’s a critical component of the...
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Boiling Mad: Exposing Radiatorgate
Imagine buying a car advertised as reaching 30 miles per gallon, only to discover it barely manages 10. Now, imagine that happening not just with your car, but with your...
Eskimo Column Radiator – Fronze Finish
Radiators are often seen as a necessary evil, especially for those without the luxury of underfloor heating. They take up valuable wall space, complicate decorating efforts, and tend to discolour...
From Sizzle to Fizzle: The Wacky World of Radiator Heat Output
Radiator heat output varies depending on room temperature and flow and return water temperatures, affecting overall heating efficiency. Understanding these factors is key to optimising radiator performance and ensuring a...
Simple radiator sizing for heat pumps
There is a lot of rubbish that’s said when it comes to radiator sizing for heat pumps. There shouldn’t be – it’s really not that hard. Back when the RHI...
Can I connect a heat pump to my existing radiators?
Graham Hendra reveals whether your existing radiators that work with a fossil fuel boiler will work with a heat pump....
Stelrad Compact K3 Radiators
We have an 18kW air source heat pump, and over the course of the last two winters, we’ve experienced some rooms not coming to temperature when outside temperatures have dropped...