Released on = August 14, 2007, 9:19 am

Press Release Author = Steve Voros

Industry = Consumer Services

Press Release Summary = Just 20 years ago, choosing a central heating radiator was a
no brainer. Nowadays radiators have become home decoration items in themselves and
you have a huge choice of styles, colours and materials. But appearance aside, you
must take many factors into account before ordering. With Radiators being one of the
most important elements of central heating installation, you need to get this
procedure right.

Press Release Body = Just 20 years ago, choosing a central heating radiator was a no
brainer. You chose a white, rectangular radiator made of steel or cast iron because
that\'s all they had. Nowadays radiators have become home decoration items in
themselves and you have a huge choice of styles, colours and materials. But
appearance aside, you must take many factors into account before ordering. With
Radiators being one of the most important elements of central heating installation,
you need to get this procedure right. Here are some factors you should bear in mind
when shopping for radiators for your central heating system

Firstly, before you choose your radiators, confirm whether you have a direct or
indirect heating system. Then, you need to work out how much heat each room
requires. Your plumber or heating engineer will determine this from such factors as
the sizes of your rooms. There are also calculators that allow you to work it out
for yourself. Radiator heat outputs are measured in British Thermal Units (BTUs) or
in Watts.

Next you have to determine the optimum location of the radiators in your rooms.
Heating engineers agree that the best location for a radiator is in the coldest part
of the room. In addition, they traditionally specify that radiators should be
installed on the external wall beneath the window. This allows the cold air coming
in via the window to be warmed up. With modern double glazing and insulation
methods, this tends to be less important, however. When determining the location of
your radiators, try to optimize your use of existing pipework as much as possible.
Installing new pipes can be expensive and disruptive.

You should also note that a double radiator has less heat output thatn two single
units thought the overall size may be the same. In other words, two single radiators
are more efficient than one double. You should bear this in mind if installing in a
large room.

One good thing about modern designs is that you have much more flexibility in
locating your radiators. For example, if the existing position of furniture is
limiting your options, you can choose a tall, narrow unit that takes up minimal
floor space.

So after measuring up for your needs and deciding on location, you\'re ready to order
your new radiators. Now you can decide whether you want a designer or traditional
radiator and decide on factors such as colour and material. Selecting online is a
smart move as it allows you to see the whole range of designs in one place. But
after choosing your radiator, it\'s good to talk to an expert before placing your
order. Installing new radiators is an important project and the human tough is vital
for your satisfaction.

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