Vertical radiators

[xyz321]

Hi, we r looking at replacing out quite old double panel type radiators with modern ones with fins. In couple of places (living room and hallway) I would like to put vertical radiators to make better use of space. We have conventional system with hot water tank.

Is it a good idea as in I don't know of the work well, if heating system pump has any effect in terms of capacity or any other issues?

Ta

 

[ianmcd]

if fitted properly your existing pump will be fine but they are very expensive compared to standard rads

 

[simond]

You will be unimpressed with their heat output.

Don't be persuaded by the figures; most of the heat ends up next to the ceiling. God intended radiators to be horizontal for a reason.

Manufacturers love them because, at the moment, they can charge mugs more for the same thing up the other way.

 

[xyz321]

Thanks for your replies.

 

[Agile]

There are some in silly colours by a firm called Geyser which seem cheaper than most other vertical rads!

Tony

 

[DP]

There are some in silly colours by a firm called Geyser which seem cheaper than most other vertical rads!

Tony

Tony do you have nothing good to say about anyone
How do you think the company in question would respond to your assertion that their product is naff
For a man I consider to be clever and smart, you do have a habit of making some strange comments indeed

 

[snes]

Not too sure Tony was dissing the company. Substitute jolly for silly, and you will get my line of thinking.

Of course, I could be totally wrong here....