The term 'Compact' in the phrase
Compact Radiators refers to the style and manufacture of a wide variety of radiators. Each range of compact radiators are available in different radiator heights and radiator widths, with different btu outputs depending on which size of radiator you choose.
Compact Radiators cover a wide variety of designs and styles. Compact radiators can also be described as
Steel Panel Radiators or
Standard Radiators but in general a compact radiator is all contained in a 'compact' unit.
The different types of Compact Radiator
The majority of compact radiators are supplied with the choice of the following:
- Single Panel Compact Radiator - Described in the industry as a P1 Radiator - this radiator radiates heat through 1 steel panel
- Single Convector Compact Radiator - Described in the industry as a K1 Radiator - this radiator radiates heat through 1 steel panel with 1 set of fins
- Double Panel Plus Compact Radiator - Described in the industry as a P+ Radiator - this radiator radiates heat through 2 steel panels with 1 set of fins
- Double Convector Compact Radiator - Described in the industry as a K2 Radiator - this radiator radiates heat through 2 steel panels with 2 set of fins
- Tripe Convector Compact Radiators - Described in the industry as a Type 33 Radiator - this radiator radiates heat through 3 steel panels with 3 set of fins. This Large Compact Radiator is quite rare and becuase of its size and weight will need a load bearing wall to be hung from.
Compact Radiator Features
There are many variations to a compact radiator. One feature is a
radiator top grille. Radiator grilles provide compact radiator manufacturers to bring different styles to their designs. For example, some compact radiators have flat top grilles whilst others have a slightly curved appearance. Other compact radiator designers have provided the opportunity for you to remove the radiator grille for easy cleaning.
The front panel design to a compact radiator also allows for artistic license between the
Compact Radiator Ranges heatandplumb.com has to offer our customers. Some radiators have the traditional inset patterns to them, whilst others prefer to promote a more minimalist design. These
Flat Panel Compact Radiator are usually specified by architects and offices, although homeowners opt for this
minimalist compact radiator to blend with their own home decoration.
Compact Radiator Manufacturers
heatandplumb.com can offer compact radiators from the following top manufacturers:
- Quinn Barlo Compact Radiators - Available with radiator top grille (compact) or as roundtop radiators. Very popular range of replacement radiators
- Heatline Compact Radiators - Large range with excellent availability, classic in design.
- Apollo Compact Radiators - smooth front panel appearance with top grille. Unlike other compact radiators the side panel is part of the front panel for seemless effect.
- Kudox Compact Radiators - Our cheapest compact radiator range. Amazng value for money covering all traditional sizes.
- Stelrad Compact Radiators - A well known brand with many different styles. Stelrad Softline radiators have a curved top grille, Stelrad Compact Radiators are stelrad's best sellers with Stelrad Elite Radiartors providing a more traditional look without side panels or top grilles.
- Henrad Compact Radiators - A superb value for money range of compact radiators - similar in style to stelrad.
- Vogel & Noot Compact Radiators - Fantastic variations of compact radiator including Viennaline Compact Radiators with removeable top grille and T6 Compact Radiators that are also known as Central Connection Compact Radiators
- Myson Compact Radiators - Another well known brand with traditional styling. Myson Radiator sizes are slightly different to others so you may find the right replacement radiator herefor your home.
Have a look at the compact radiators below - we're sure to have the right radiator for you.
