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Types
of Central Heating Radiators
The european-styled compact radiator is now UK's most popular radiator.
Compact radiators have all the benefits of the seamed top radiator (commonly
referred to as STR) but have the extra benefit of factory fitted top
grills and end panels making them more pleasing to the eye.
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Although
Inspired Heating Solutions can supply all styles of radiators, the following
information is based upon the compact style radiator. |
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Radiators are available in three styles, Click below to go to the relevant
catalogue page: |
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To
work out which style is right for your room, you first need to calculate
the output that is required.
The
recommended Room Temperature is 21°C (70°F) for Living Rooms, Dining
Rooms, and Bathrooms, and 18°C (65°F) for Bedrooms, Kitchens, Halls,
and WCs.
Use the following chart to estimate the required output in either BTU's
or Watts: |
Room size to be heated |
Heat
Output Required 21°C |
Heat
Output Required 18°C |
Watts
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Btu/hr
177Btu/m³ |
Watts
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Btu/hr
142Btu/m³ |
2.5m x 2m = 12.2m³ |
633 |
2160 |
508 |
1732 |
3m x 2.5m = 18.3m³ |
949 |
3239 |
762 |
2599 |
3m x 3m = 21.96m³ |
1139 |
3887 |
914 |
3118 |
3.5m x 3m = 25.62m³ |
1329 |
4535 |
1066 |
3638 |
3.5m x 4m = 34.16m³ |
1772 |
6046 |
1422 |
4851 |
4.5m x 4m = 43.92m³ |
2278 |
7774 |
1828 |
6237 |
4.5m x 5m = 54.9m³ |
2848 |
9717 |
2285 |
7796 |
5m x 6m = 73.2m³ |
3797 |
12956 |
3046 |
10394 |
6m x 6m = 87.84m³ |
4557 |
15548 |
3656 |
12473 |
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These
figures are based on ceiling height 2.44m (8ft.)
A 10%
increase should be added to the required heat output each time one of
the following applies.
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Exposed
room – Northern aspect
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2.74
(9ft.) Ceiling
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Very
large window areas
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3
Outside walls
The
table is meant to be a guide only. It represents a fair, quick
and easy way to access the heating requirements of a room. Actual needs will vary according to site conditions and may differ from the
above. The radiator you require can be selected from charts contained
within the web site taking into account height and length restrictions
and allowing100mm (4 inches) clearance at either end of the radiator
for access to valves.
Now you know what
output is required from your radiators, you can use the following table
to find which style and size is most suitable for your needs: |
| Height |
Length
(Approx) |
Section |
K1 |
P+ |
K2 |
mm |
in |
Watts |
Btu/hr |
Watts |
Btu/hr |
Watts |
Btu/hr |
300 |
500 |
1000 |
1500 |
2000 |
2500* |
3000* |
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19.7 |
39.4 |
59.1 |
78.7 |
98.4* |
118.1* |
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450 |
400 |
500 |
600 |
700 |
800 |
900 |
1000 |
1100 |
1200 |
1400 |
1600 |
1800 |
2000 |
2200* |
2400* |
2600* |
2800* |
3000* |
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15.7 |
19.7 |
23.6 |
27.6 |
31.5 |
35.4 |
39.4 |
43.3 |
47.2 |
55.1 |
63.0 |
70.9 |
78.7 |
86.6* |
94.5* |
102.4* |
110.2* |
118.1* |
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12 |
15 |
18 |
21 |
24 |
27 |
30 |
33 |
36 |
42 |
48 |
54 |
60 |
66 |
72 |
78 |
84 |
90 |
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600 |
400 |
500 |
600 |
700 |
800 |
900 |
1000 |
1100 |
1200 |
1400 |
1600 |
1800 |
2000 |
2200* |
2400* |
2600* |
2800* |
3000* |
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15.7 |
19.7 |
23.6 |
27.6 |
31.5 |
35.4 |
39.4 |
43.3 |
47.2 |
55.1 |
63.0 |
70.9 |
78.7 |
86.6* |
94.5* |
102.4* |
110.2* |
118.1* |
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12 |
15 |
18 |
21 |
24 |
27 |
30 |
33 |
36 |
42 |
48 |
54 |
60 |
66 |
72 |
78 |
84 |
90 |
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700 |
400 |
500 |
600 |
700 |
800 |
900 |
1000 |
1100 |
1200 |
1400 |
1600 |
1800 |
2000 |
2200* |
2400* |
2600* |
2800* |
3000* |
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15.7 |
19.7 |
23.6 |
27.6 |
31.5 |
35.4 |
39.4 |
43.3 |
47.2 |
55.1 |
63.0 |
70.9 |
78.7 |
86.6* |
94.5* |
102.4* |
110.2* |
118.1* |
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12 |
15 |
18 |
21 |
24 |
27 |
30 |
33 |
36 |
42 |
48 |
54 |
60 |
66 |
72 |
78 |
84 |
90 |
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The
radiator outputs in this guide have been derived from tests made with
top bottom same end (TBSE) connections in conformity with the requitements
of BS EN 442 2003 - current as of July 2003
* These longer length radiators are special order items - please email
us for a price and details of delivery times. |
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