Choose a radiator with a heat output of 0.04 kW/m3 for a well insulated home, 0.028 kW/m3 for a very well insulated home and 0.0024 kW/m3 for an extremely well insulated home.
Choose a radiator with a heat output of 0.04 kW/m3 for a well insulated home, 0.028 kW/m3 for a very well insulated home and 0.0024 kW/m3 for an extremely well insulated home.
EMKE Vertical Designer Radiator Flat Tall Upright Central Heating Radiator White 1600x300mm
ELEGANT White Vertical Double Flat Panel Radiator 1600 x 304mm Designer Radiator with Angled Radiator Valves
ELEGANT White Vertical Radiator Designer Central Heating Rad 1600x300mm Single Panel Radiator
ELEGANT Vertical White Radiators Tall Double Flat Panel Radiator 1800x304mm Home Design Radiator
ELEGANT White Radiator Vertical Double Flat Panel High Thermal Conductivity Radiators 1800x456mm Suitable for Many Rooms
ELEGANT 1800 x 408mm Black Vertical Radiator Designer Single Panel Flat Panel Rads
ELEGANT 1600 x 452 mm Vertical Steel Radiator Anthracite Double Flat Panel Column Tall Upright Central Heating Radiators
Anthracite Designer Radiator Vertical Horizontal Flat Panel 1800 x 452mm Single Panel
AICA Flat Panel Radiator Designer Central Heating Vertical 1600x408mm Single Anthracite
Oval Column Radiator 600x767mm Anthracite Horizontal Radiator Single Modern Central Heating Radiators Designer Radiators
AICA 600x1003mm Anthracite Horizontal Designer Radiator Single Oval Column Heating UK
Acezanble Vertical Radiator Flat Panel Designer Central Heating White Rads Single 1800x272mm
SKY Bathroom 1800x272mm Single Anthracite Vertical Flat Panel Radiator Designer Central Heating Radiator
White Flat Panel Designer Radiator Vertical Horizontal 600 x 608mm Double Panel
ELEGANT 600 x 608mm White Designer Radiator Horizontal Flat Panel Double Panel Rad
600 x 748mm Double Designer Flat Panel Central Heating Radiator WHITE
NRG Flat Panel Radiator Designer Column Bathroom Central Heating Anthracite Single 1600x272mm
600 x 884mm Single Designer Flat Panel Central Heating Radiator WHITE
Acezanble Black Oval Column Central Heating Horizontal Single Desinger 600x767mm
ELEGANT Designer Radiators Flat Panel 600 x 600 mm White Double Horizontal Bathroom Heater
Anthracite Oval Column Designer Radiator Vertical Horizontal 1600 x 240mm Single Panel
1800 x 452mm Anthracite Vertical Radiator Designer Double Flat Column Radiators Bathroom Flat Panel
ELEGANT 1800 x 480 Anthracite Vertical Radiator Double Modern Oval Column Radiator Central Heating Radiators Designer Radiators
ELEGANT 1800 x 500mm Anthracite Designer Radiator Vertical Oval Column Panel Single Panel Rad Panel with mirror
ELEGANT High Heat Output Radiator 1800x608mm Anthracite Double Flat Panel Tall Upright Central Vertical Radiators
AICA Oval Column Designer Radiator Central Heating Horizontal 600x1003mm Double Anthracite
ELEGANT High Heat Output Radiator 1800x608mm White Double Flat Panel Tall Upright Central Vertical Radiators
ELEGANT Anthracite Vertical Radiator Single Oval Panel Central Heating Radiators with Mirror, 1800x499mm
ELEGANT Traditional Radiator Anthracite Double Horizontal Cast Iron Grey Radiator - Perfect for Kithcen, Living Room, Bathroom Radiators 2 Column 600 x 1190 mm
ELEGANT 1800 x 544mm Black Vertical Radiator Designer Double Panel Flat Panel Rads
ELEGANT 1800 x 590 mm Vertical Column Designer Radiator Double Oval Panel White Central Heating Radiators
White Oval Column Designer Radiator Vertical Horizontal 600 x 1020mm Double Panel
ELEGANT 1600 x 452 mm Designer Vertical Column Radiator White Double Flat Panel Central Heating Radiator
ELEGANT White Horizontal Radiator 3 Column Modern Design Radiator 600x1400mm for Most Places at Home
ELEGANT Modern White Vertical Tall Column Radiator 1800x480mm Double Oval Panel Designer High Thermal Conductivity Radiator
ELEGANT White Horizontal Flat Panel Radiator 600x1216mm Designer Radiator
ELEGANT 1800x360mm Modern Anthracite Vertical Tall Column Radiator Double Oval Panel Designer High Heat Output Radiator
ELEGANT Radiator Designer Vertical Column Anthracite Single Flat Panel Rad 1600 x 452mm
600 x 1010mm Double Bar Horizontal Traditional Colosseum White Column Radiator
ELEGANT 1800 x 408mm Black Vertical Radiator Designer Double Panel Flat Panel Rads
ELEGANT 1800 x 500 mm Radiator Vertical Mirror Rad Designer Oval Column Panel Central Heating Radiator Anthracite
ELEGANT Anthracite Vertical Designer Radiator 1600x608mm Double Flat Panel Central Black Heating Radiators
ELEGANT 1800x456mm Designer Anthracite Radiator Vertical Double Flat Panel Heating Radiators Suitable for Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen etc
ELEGANT 1800 x 300 mm Vertical Designer Radiator Anthracite Double Flat Panel Tall Upright Central Heating Radiator
ELEGANT Designer Central Heating Vertical Column Radiator 1600 x 452 mm White Double Flat Panel Rads
ELEGANT 600 x 1596 mm Horizontal Column Designer Radiator White Double Flat Panel Radiators
ELEGANT 1800 x 608 mm Vertical Designer Radiator Anthracite Double Flat Panel Column Tall Upright Central Heating Radiators
Designer Radiator White Flat Panel Column Bathroom Central Heating Horizontal 600x408mm Single
Warmehaus 600 x 750mm Horizontal Radiator Flat Panel Single White
Warmehaus Traditional Double Column White Radiator 600 x 1010mm
ELEGANT 600 x 988 mm Horizontal Column Radiator Double Flat Panel White Designer Radiator
ELEGANT Designer Radiator Vertical Column Oval Panel Radiator 1800 x 590 mm Anthracite Double Central Heating
Warmehaus Flat Panel Black Radiator Horizontal Single 600x408mm
ELEGANT White Vertical Radiator Double Flat Panel 1600 x 452 mm Designer Vertical Radiators with Angled Radiator Valves
ELEGANT Traditional Radiator Cast Iron Style Horizontal Radiator White Triple Horizontal Column Radiators 300 x 1400 mm
Warmehaus Black Flat Panel Vertical Radiator 1800x408mm Double
Designer Radiators 60 x 70cm Flat Panel Modern Central Heating
The hot water steel radiator is connected to the central heating and heats by radiation or convection. Sized relative to the volume of the room to be heated, it comes in various materials and several sizes in either horizontal or vertical shapes.
The hot water radiator is connected to the boiler by two tubes.
- A tube allowing the hot water from the boiler to reach the radiators.
- A tube to bring the cooled water back to the boiler.
Hot water steel radiators operate using two different techniques.
- High-temperature radiators use water heated to 90 °C.
- Low-temperature radiators work with water heated to 50 °C, making them more economical. However, they require a significant heating surface, hence their large size.
For optimal results, it is recommended to pair a low-temperature radiator with a low-temperature boiler or a heat pump.
Radiators emit heat through various means.
- Some models operate by radiation. The hot wall then ensures the thermal exchanges needed to heat the rooms of the house.
- Others operate by convection. The circulation of gas inside the heater spreads the heat. This device requires water heated to at least 60 °C.
The power of the hot water steel radiator must be suited to the volume of the room to be heated, but also to the quality of the insulation.
- For houses built between September 1, 2006, and December 31, 2012, thus compliant with the RT 2005 standard, the necessary power is calculated based on 100 W/m² or 0.04 W/m³. Therefore, a 24 m² room requires a 2,400 W radiator.
- The calculation base is brought down to 60 W/m² or 0.024 W/m³ for houses built after January 1, 2013, compliant with the RT 2012 standard. The same 24 m² room requires a 1,440 W hot water radiator.
Other criteria must be considered in the choice.
- The available space determines the choice between vertical or horizontal hot water radiators.
- There are also less bulky hot water baseboard heaters available. They emit a gentle heat (low temperature) to ensure children’s safety.
- The design should not be overlooked since the radiator is part of the decoration. Some models have a geometric shape while others are more unusual.
The choice of radiator depends not only on the volume of the room to be heated but also on the quality of the insulation and the desired aesthetic outcome.