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. These
central heating radiators are our most popular style - a great value heating radiator for all rooms.
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 - Described in the industry as a K1 Radiator - this
radiator radiates heat through 1 steel panel with 1 set of fins
- Double Panel Plus - Described in the industry as a P+ Radiator -
this radiator radiates heat through 2 steel panels with 1 set of fins
- Double Convector - Described in the industry as a K2 Radiator - this
radiator radiates heat through 2 steel panels with 2 set of fins
- Tripe Convector - Described in the industry as a Type 33 Radiator -
this radiator radiates heat through 3 steel panels with 3 set of fins. This Large
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 choose from. One feature is a
radiator top grille. Radiator
grilles provide compact radiator manufacturers to bring different styles to their designs. For example,
some have flat top grilles whilst others have a slightly curved appearance. Others have provided the
opportunity for you to remove the radiator grille for easy cleaning.
The front panel design to a Central Heating Radiator also allows for artistic license between the range
heatandplumb.com has to offer our customers. Some heating radiators have the traditional inset patterns to
them, whilst others prefer to promote a more minimalist design. Flat Panel Models are usually specified by
architects and offices, although homeowners opt for this minimalist approach to blend with their own home
decoration.
Compact Radiator Manufacturers
heatandplumb.com can offer a compact radiator from the following top manufacturers:
- Quinn Barlo Compact - Available with radiator top grille (compact) or as roundtop
radiators. Very popular range of replacement radiators
- Apollo Compact - 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 - Our cheapest compact radiator range. Amazng value for money covering
all traditional sizes.
- Stelrad Compact - 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 - A superb value for money range of radiator - similar in style to stelrad.
- Vogel & Noot - Fantastic variations of compact radiator including Viennaline Compact
Radiators with removeable top grille and T6 Compact Radiators that are also known for their bottom central connection
- Myson Compact - Another well known brand with traditional styling. Myson Radiator
sizes are slightly different to others so you may find the right replacement radiator here for your
home.
Have a look at the compact radiators below - we're sure to have the right radiator for you.
