Before you rush out and buy yourself a new
radiator, it’s important that you understand how size, water content, and
material affect their efficiency. This way, you can make an informed decision
about which radiator to buy. If you don’t realise that these things make a
difference, you might end up buying a radiator that is unsuitable, or expensive
to run.
Surface
Area
Surface area has a huge impact on the
radiator. With all things being equal (e.g. Water content, design, etc.) the
radiator with the largest surface area would be the most efficient. If you need
to choose between two different radiators and they are the same in every way
except size, then the larger of the two will provide the most heat.
Water
Content
According to some experts, radiators with
lower water content are actually more efficient than those with more water are.
This is because the more water there is, the longer it takes to heat up. For
each individual radiator, that might not prove too much of a difference, but as
you move through the system, it does add up.
In other words, you should try to ensure
that all of your radiators have less water volume if you want the entire system
to be efficient. One or two radiators with higher content won’t make much
difference, but if they all have more water, then that will make a difference.
Material
The material of the radiator does make a
difference, but they are good or bad depending on how you use the system. If
you want a highly responsive system, i.e. one that comes on quickly once you
turn it on, then choose either aluminium or steel, such as Aeon Radiators. However, if you want
a system that is slightly more efficient and that can retain its heat longer,
choose cast iron.
If you would like to buy radiators, then
please visit http://www.designerradiatorsdirect.co.uk
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