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Radiators

The term ‘radiator’ could actually be said to be a misnomer. The term ‘convector’ would be more appropriate but ‘radiator’ has become the everyday common use. There are two main types of use for radiators. The first is for cooling combustion engines where the idea is for the radiator to lose heat to the atmosphere thereby keeping the engine cool. The second is for heating buildings. Hot water, or less commonly steam, are pumped from a boiler through radiators and heat the building through convection. In the 19th century the advances in hygiene and the industrial revolution led to the invention of central heating. The mass production of cast iron radiators made central heating more common and affordable. Today these classic radiators can be found in many old eighteenth and nineteenth century buildings, including Victorian hospitals, and are highly sought after. Many of these first cast iron radiators were very ornate and reproduction classic radiators are very popular. Today the modern radiator comes in many shapes and sizes. They are used not only for heating but also for such things as bathroom towel dryers. Modern sleek wall mounted designs such as the Zephyr radiators from radiatorfactory.net are available in a stainless steel vertical design and are ideal for heating rooms where space is at a premium. The Zephyr radiators are the latest in efficient and modern design. They are available in polished or brushed stainless steel. Whether you want classic or modern sleek designs there is a radiator to fit.

Classic and contemporary style radiator

Zephyr Radiators

Modern radiators come in all shapes and sizes. From classic radiators with their ornate brass fittings, often seen in older hospitals and listed buildings, to the modern vertically wall mounted stainless steel designs, the radiator is still the number one choice for home heating. Today’s home is not the old terraced house ‘box’. Rooms vary in size and many homes have a second smaller bathroom. Modern heating units are designed for all shapes and sizes. Classic radiators have been recreated in a Victorian style but are available in a more modern polished finish or traditional anthracite for authenticity. Vertical designs along with curved designs now mean that the radiator can be placed in space saving positions that were not possible with the more traditional designs. You can even get mirrored radiators, replacing the traditional bathroom or bedroom mirror with a modern design that will also heat the room along with saving space. The latest sleek stainless steel designs are available with the Zephyr radiators series. These are ideal for smaller rooms being long and slim but efficiently providing the warmth you require. Available in a polished or brushed stainless steel finish they save space and look futuristic in design. Modern radiator design can provide whatever you need for the home. Low level radiators are available in different colours and even in tubular form for a very minimalist modern look, while architectural designs are available to look more like modern art than a system of heating your home.

Atlantis Zephyr Radiator

Cast Iron Radiators

The first mass produced radiators which became available during the industrial revolution where of a cast iron design. They were easy to manufacture and required little machining when compared to today’s modern radiator. These are still seen as the classic radiators and with today’s modern materials the style is now available without the old weight involved. This also means that they are now able to be wall mounted rather than the traditional floor mounting. With traditional brass fittings available as accessories and a range of finishes available it is possible to recreate the ‘Victorian’ look for your cast iron radiators. These radiators are also available in ornate patterned finishes making them more like a work of art rather than just a way of heating your home. Modern materials and production techniques now mean that the cast iron design can be produced to any dimension be it tall and thin or long and low just like the more modern looking Zephyr radiators. The weight reduction achieved by using modern materials whilst keeping the cast iron look also means that these classic radiators can be wall mounted with ease and therefore they can be used for a more modern look. This means that they can be used in the same way as more modern style radiators to save space on smaller rooms such as on-suite bathrooms. So if you need the classical look with the space saving design of the modern Zephyr radiators there are a range of modern classics available.

Beautiful Ornate Cast Iron Radiator

Classic Radiators

Radiators have developed into a myriad of different designs since the first cast iron radiators. With modern classics such as the Zephyr radiators they are sleek and lightweight whilst still being efficient enough to provide the warmth needed. With modern materials and technology radiators can be produced to fit curved walls or bow out from a straight surface. Finishes ranging from classic white enamel or anthracite to polished stainless steel or chrome are now available to suit the décor of any room in the home. If you prefer the more retro fashion of cast iron radiators these can now be produced in a variety of dimensions and the materials used allow them to be wall mounted. Modern classic radiators can be produced as tubes or panels and even designed as heated boxes or shelving. The popular heated towel rail is the latest edition to the modern bathroom and provides warmth to the room whilst ensuring dry towels at the same time. The more modern Zephyr radiators are a slim strip design which can be mounted vertically or low and horizontally to economise on the space available in you home. You can even have a vertically mounted super slim modern classic designed to look like curtains. With a wide variety of accessories available and modern temperature controls you can customise your radiators and ensure they are the most energy efficient available. Modern classics are now available in a wide range of colours and finishes for the perfect look.

Capri Radiator

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