How to Use Contemporary Radiators

Posted by livinghouseuk on May 17th, 2014

Older homes with vintage heating systems use conventional radiators. Traditional systems use heat carrying pipes or ribs and are often placed against a wall or very close to a window. These radiators can have as little as two ribs, but most models come with several pipes to maximise heat. Conventional systems are commonly found in vintage homes and apartments. Today, however, many other types of heating radiators are available on the market, providing homeowners with a wide range of heating options for the any type of home interior.

Contemporary radiators such as fan-assisted radiators are more preferred by modern home owners as they are much smaller than conventional radiators. The machine feeds hot water into what is called the heat exchanger. A fan then blows warm air over the exchanger, into the heated space. The latest type of home radiator uses a convenient under-the-floor or baseboard heating system. These under-floor systems use pipes and heating cables neatly laid beneath a room's flooring.

The best home heating and designer home accessories suppliers offer all types of heating radiators, from the traditional rib-types to the most modern installations that seamlessly integrate into your own home design. Online suppliers let you choose from highly advanced systems to fit your contemporary home design.

In addition to the system used, radiators also differ in terms of their heating substance. Traditional radiators usually work by forcing hot water or circulating steam through the radiator piping. Other radiators circulate the heated fluid, such is the case for electric radiators that don't require boiler or furnace systems.

The size of radiator that a certain space needs also depends on the size of the room where the radiator is situated. This said, smaller rooms can make do with small, two-ribbed radiators, while larger rooms require radiators with more ribs or those that stand at greater heights in order to effectively circulate heat.

Most conventional radiators are styled and designed to fit modern home designs. Some take on simplistic designs while others are more ornate and decorative, allowing more creative ways to install the unit so that it fits other decorative elements in a given room. Baseboard radiator systems are also popular choices. Instead of an upright apparatus, these under-floor systems have pipes and cables that can easily be concealed under baseboards. Many homeowners prefer this system for more distributed heating.

About The Author:

This article is written by Giles Lever, who is the MD of Livinghouse. Livinghouse is one of the UK's leading luxury bathroom and bath fittings suppliers. They have a wide range of luxury bathroom suites, designer bathroom furniture, modern bathroom electrical fittings, steam room shower generators, wet room drains and a much more. In past two decades, they have successfully led the market with their unique collection of contemporary bathroom design.