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Follow on Google News | Considering buying aluminium radiators?Feature Radiators gives expert advice on aluminium radiators.
What are the benefits of aluminium radiators? What is the difference between aluminium and steel or cast iron radiators? Is there anything I need to be aware of when buying aluminium radiators? The benefits of using aluminium to make radiators Aluminium’s physical properties make it a perfect material to construct a radiator from. It offers the following positive characteristics: Recyclable – as aluminium can easily be re-worked, recycled aluminium is widely used in every day products including radiators; Inexpensive – using recycled aluminium keeps production costs down; Light-weight - this makes transportation and installation easier and, consequently, cheaper; Long guarantee periods – aluminium radiators come with guarantees of up to 10 years as this material has a protective film of surface oxide making it naturally resistant to corrosion, although, other inputs can cause a risk of corrosion. See below for more information*; Quick to react or “thermally conductive” – aluminium ensuresrapid heat transfer from the water within the radiator to the air in the room. In practical terms this means that the radiators only need to be switched on just before the room is needed. On the flip side, aluminium cools down equally quickly unlike cast iron which retains heat for hours. Variety of shapes and styles - aluminium is relatively soft, yet durable and has a high “ductile strength” meaning it can be stretched or “extruded” “Sectional” Comparing aluminium to steel and cast iron There is not one material that is better than the other; there are pros and cons for each. Your choice will depend on your particular circumstances and specification. Price – there is a common misconception that the cost of a radiator is entirely dependent on the material it is made from but there are so many other factors at play. Weight - Aluminium is light-weight whereas cast iron is heavy and steel sits somewhere between the two. Guarantee periods – aluminium radiators usually come with 10 year manufacturer’ Speed of reaction - aluminium heats up quickly, but then cools down quickly whereas cast iron takes longer to heat up, and retains the heat for longer after switch off. Steel sits somewhere in the middle. Shapes and sizes - aluminium is relatively more ductile and malleable than steel and cast iron. *Prevention against corrosion In order to comply with your radiator guarantee, your radiator must be installed in accordance with BS5449, section five commissioning, which is a process your installer should be fully aware of. This means on completion of installation, the system should be properly flushed and filled to remove debris and minimize the presence of solid particles and chemical residue that may cause corrosion and damage within the system. Any radiator (except those on a secondary hot water system) must be used in conjunction with a suitable corrosion inhibitor. Corrosion inhibitor should be used in accordance with the manufacturer’ For more information on aluminium radiators, contact a radiator specialist such as Feature Radiators. You can view over 250 models and receive expert advice at their showroom in Bingley, West Yorkshire or contact their sales team on 01274 567789 or through their website www.featureradiators.co.uk End
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