Double Panel radiator problem

[jedi]

I have a double Panel radiator fitted in the hall, my problem is the front panel does not get that hot compared to the rear/wall side panel.. I have bleed the radiator and still the same? I was thinking of unscrewing the end cap opposite end from bleed valve a little to see if this helps, maybe airs trapped at this end? If not is my new radiator fooked?

http://www.screwfix.com/p/moretti-s...-radiator-charcoal-600-x-1400mm-6164btu/13172

 

[jedi]

Hmmm just had another look at it, removed the top and side covers, it looks like the fancy/designer front panel look is just metal cladding fitted over the radiator front... So no direct contact with the hot water.. No wonder it don't feel hot.. Seems hot from the backside... They never mentioned this in the description..

I've had my pants pulled down again.. Pay good money get sh!t in return again...

B@stard$! Screwfix B@stard$!

Still it does look nice

 

[Dan Robinson]

Why? If it outputs the number of watts it is supposed to then it is as described.

 

[Corgigrouch]

If it gives off the stated 6164btu under the stated conditions, then why do you feel conned? Generally speaking radiators heat by convection rather than radiation so the front panel temperature has little bearing.

 

[jedi]

I will have to take there word for the output ratings, I have now way of testing? it does seems to be putting out serious heat, I just thought the front should get hot too, I though the fancy panel was water filled and not just cladding.

Feel a bit conned by the cladding

Its just a standard type 21 radiator with a fancy cladding on the front painted black..if I would have known I would have just bought this:

http://www.screwfix.com/p/kudox-pre...nvector-radiator-white-h-600-x-w-1400mm/51694

Less than half the price, and could have painted it black.

 

[Corgigrouch]

Just because YOU think that something should be so doesn't mean that it will be so. You had the right to inspect the purchase before fitting and return it in favour of a more conventional rad and a can of paint. If it works well, then what are you whinging about? Did you match the rad to the rooms requirements or did you just do what most folk do and buy a pretty rad that fitted in the space?

 

[jedi]

I bought a pretty rad that fitted the space....... only realised yesterday when fitted front wasnt getting hot, and this morning to my horror I discovered it was wearing a vaggazile!!!

But also taking into account the old single panel 1500mmx600mm rad, with an estimated rating of 1000 watts???(estimated using my jedi powers), so I went for an uprated one to complement my bad ass boiler

 

[Corgigrouch]

In which case your 1800 odd watt rad should make you happy and gay.. Enjoy the blackness

 

[Dan Robinson]

Fook me.

 

[Corgigrouch]

Fook me.

Not whilst there's a dog in the street.. As our PM said to his wife.

 

[jedi]

Fook me.

Now now Dainel get in the que

 

[wez1981]

Is there a way of measuring BTU, I did some research when buying some rads, and I know there are different test methods which provide different figures but as a DIYER, I got confused and went with trade radiators as BTU figures looked good and reviews were OK, but there is something in my mind which says if I cant test/calculate I will never know.

 

[Corgigrouch]

So you won't accept the manufacturers results and you won't accept internet reviews and you want to test them yourself...first of all dismantle your house and test every single brick to make sure every one meets the British standard for bricks.. Watch the guys doing the tests as they may miss one.... Sigh

 

[wez1981]

I have to say responses as above are frustrating, it is not a lack of acceptance but an inquisitive nature, that is how I work, I just like to learn and understand things that I need and things that I am just interested in. I don't have a problem I am very happy with what I have purchased.

I guess if you are happy not asking questions that's up to you, but I thought that was what a forum was about?.

 

[mogget]

You could get a couple of heat meters, plumb them in to the flow and return, make sure that the radiator has the correct flow temperature and delta t, make sure your room is at exactly 20 degrees, and hope it all works.

Compare difference in heat meter readings, convert units as appropriate, and bob's your uncle.