Skirting and Convector Types Of Radiator
The Skirting Radiator.The skirting radiator is fitted to save space in a room and as a credible alternative to the normal type of radiator. A skirting radiator is also designed to be installed as a replacement for the wooden skirting board. Its two copper lined waterways and the outer casing are made from a single aluminium piece and are clipped to the wall using a specially designed bracket. The radiators are made in different sizes that range from 6mtr (19ft 6in) long and lots of different finishes. Blackheath Plumbers know skirting radiators. Skirting radiators are cut to length then are joined at each corner of the room, this is done using conventional soldered pipe joints. The pipework and valves are hidden from view, but are readily accesssible for maintenance or repair work. Electrically operated versions are also available.The Convector.The convector heater can be used to form part of what is known as a wet central heating system. There are models specifically made for inconspicuous fitting at skirting level. Convectors emit none of their output in the form of directly radiated heat. A Blackheath Plumber is trained to fit a convector. The hot water from a boiler flows through internal pipework inside the heater, which is made up of many fins. These fins in the pipe begin to absorb the heat and then transfer it out and into the room and its immediate area. The warmed air runs through a damper controlled vent fitted at the top of the heater, whilst, at the same time cool air is sucked into the heater through an open bottom access. When the air is inside it is warmed through and transferred back out again. The convector can be fitted with a fan speeds up this warming process over the fins and getting the warm air out quicker.