Well, despite this, there are a few reasons for choosing a single panel convector radiator to heat your room. If you have a particularly wide window, for example, it may be a little better to have a single panel installed that is the same width as the window, rather than opting for a double convector that is only half the size see the image above for a visual representation of this point.
You may benefit from the same heat output from both, but the look of the single panel installation will probably be far easier on the eye than the double.
In this instance, use your better judgement and choose that one that looks the best for you, or the one that allows you to make the most of the space. So, before you go ripping out all of your old single panel radiators — like some crazed David Platt heating wannabe — it might be a good idea to have a chat with a heating engineer or plumber and just check that your boiler has the adequate kilowattage power available to accommodate a new double panel radiator.
This depends on a number of different factors, like the type of windows you have and where you intend on placing the radiator, to what is above and below the room and more. To ensure you get this calculation right, use our BTU Calculator and get an accurate figure to help in your search for the perfect convector — just keep in mind the different types available and how they may each impact the available space in your room.
This creates a system of hot air circulation. Hot water flows underneath the system via a narrow pipe that is surrounded by aluminium panels. The panels expand the surface area that is in contact with the surrounding air and functions as a heat-exchanger. Is low energy consumption one of your priorities? Then a convector heater or low-temperature radiator might well be an interesting option.
Is the budget high on the agenda? Then a radiator is a wise choice. Radiators also have a longer lifespan and there are more design options. Discover our Vasco radiators with a dealer in your area!
They still USE convection to heat, but they're not strictly 'convection radiators'. More on that below. But 'simple' isn't a bad thing, they're very popular as a slimline solution to heating a room.
So if you're after something slim, maybe consider a flat panel. But now, on to convector radiators So to answer the question of "what is a convector radiator? Heat evenly until piping hot. The result is a toasty convector radiator. By bolting a zig-zagging layer of metal fins behind the radiator, those clever engineers have added a considerable amount of surface area to your metal tank.
And more surface area means more heat is pulled away from the radiator by air currents. Not with fans or anything like that, but through convection heating Since gaps between the radiator fins are purposely vertical, and this cleverly-compact-yet-wide surface area is contained between the wall and the panel s of your radiator, this means heat can only travel upwards, with the cold air that's fallen to the bottom of the room being drawn up into the bottom of the radiator - air currents created by nothing more than airflow caused by heat rising.
All radiators heat the cool air at the bottom of the room, which rises upwards as heat to create a constant, rotating flow of cool air going in and warm air coming out. But, not all radiators are called 'convector radiators'. That's because radiators just let convection happen, whereas convection radiators encourage it. So as mentioned above, all radiators heat using convection, and they also 'radiate' that heat sideways.
Which is fine. Convector radiators do that too. And if you like to sit right next to the radiator then you'll feel the benefit. But, it's less effective for evenly heating larger rooms. In radiators, the hot water runs top down through the various components, which are made of steel, aluminium or cast iron.
In turn, these elements go heat up the surrounding air. As with a regular radiator, the hot air rises up and attracts cooler air to the appliance. In some types, a ventilator can act to accelerate this process. We promise we will only use your data to send you our newsletter as stated in our privacy policy. Geen spam, beloofd! Waar wacht je nog op? Download meteen ons megacool e-book met 5 praktische infographics! Ontvang je gratis e-book. Om deze website optimaal te kunnen gebruiken dient u javascript in te schakelen.
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