How high to hang column radiator

[markyyyyyy]

I am installing a 1800x600 column / vertical radiator

I have 170mm high skirting board

I plan on installing the radiator so that the bottom of the radiator is 110mm/4.5inches above the top of skirting board

Is this about right?

Cheers

 

[Madrab]

They can be installed at any height TBH, seen them from top of skirting to half way up a wall.

If it's a large room then I'd only install it for it's looks, certainly not for it's heating capability

 

[markyyyyyy]

They can be installed at any height TBH, seen them from top of skirting to half way up a wall.

If it's a large room then I'd only install it for it's looks, certainly not for it's heating capability

Cheers

It’s a kitchen and 4m x 4m standard 2 bed mid terraced

 

[simplesteve]

I agree with both of @Madrab comments above. Any height you like, but only for looks. Reason I know ? A few years ago I put one ( the same size as yours) into my new kitchen/diner. It looked the dogs bits, but after the first winter i e'bayed it to some other poor sod. The BTU's and theory were right, but i'd have been better off sticking a candle in the middle of the room .

 

[Madrab]

Cheers

It’s a kitchen and 4m x 4m standard 2 bed mid terraced

OK - if you are changing a normal convecting rad to a designer column with the same output, which on paper is as it should be, then you may find it won't heat the room properly, or at all.

They just aren't very efficient at heating spaces due to the way they heat their surroundings.

 

[gas112]

i have got column designer rads in 5 rooms and properly sized they heat the room the same as normal rads
but back to the OP
is it an oval tubed vertical rad ?
usually easiest way is to put the top 2 bracket on first making sure they are perfect level then hang the rad then offer up the bottom brackets and mark the fixing holes you can usually drill the fixing holes without removing rad then put bracket in position making sure they are tight to the bottom of rad as you tighten the screws .

 

[simplesteve]

A wee tip - you might want to stick the plastic sleeves that fit onto the bracket( and between the rad) on with something. I can guarantee you’ll knock them off when hanging

 

[Madrab]

My experience is I have removed more designer tubular column rads from properties and replaced them with contemporary vertical rads, than I have fitted them, quite simply because in use they just don't heat the space efficiently. They aren't very effective at convection which mean their primary heat output is radiant. That can work well in smaller spaces with lower ceilings and when in closer proximity to the rad but in larger spaces with high ceilings and more open plan, they can struggle unless upsized or several used.

Ultimately though and as always, it is your call.

 

[gas112]

My experience is I have removed more designer tubular column rads from properties and replaced them with contemporary vertical rads, than I have fitted them, quite simply because in use they just don't heat the space efficiently. They aren't very effective at convection which mean their primary heat output is radiant. That can work well in smaller spaces with lower ceilings and when in closer proximity to the rad but in larger spaces with high ceilings and more open plan, they can struggle unless upsized or several used.

Ultimately though and as always, it is your call.

What are classing as a contemporary vertical rad ?

 

[Madrab]

What are classing as a contemporary vertical rad ?

Stelrad's Vertical flat and lined panel K2's, come in a range of colours for one, they're offering them as Henrad's too.



My clients love them and are much happier with their performance.