What size radiators?

[macadonald]

Hi guys,

Need to buy 2 radiators for 2 bedrooms and not sure what size and whether to get double or single?

I know this is just lazy, but without getting too detailed on house insulation properties etc, the rooms are 3.5x3.5m, and 1.8 x1.8m. Was just going to go for standard B&Q radiators, anyone object to this or could suggest somewhere else that is cheaper maybe?

Thanks

 

[adlplumbing]

what hight are the rooms and what type of windows

 

[45yearsagasman]

There are many rad calc sites on line where you can input all the room info to calc the btu / kw required. Google it
Don't guess at rad sizes.

 

[macadonald]

2.4m high with double glazing.. 1930 end of terrace house..

 

[bengasman]

Was just going to go for standard B&Q radiators, anyone object to this or could suggest somewhere else that is cheaper maybe?

Thanks

What is your priority, good or cheap?

 

[Charnwood]

http://www.radcalcs.com/

 

[misterdubya]

Only use B & Q if you like your rads 'banana shaped'.

Mr. W.

 

[Heat4input]

Nothing wrong with b & q rads

 

[macadonald]

Thanks guys,

The radcalcs site is great. I now know what size radiators to get,m but where to buy them? Seem to be mixed views on B&Q. For those of you who don't like B&Q, where would you normally buy radiators for your jobs? Is Wickes any better? Screwfix?

Both quality and price please

 

[adlplumbing]

plumb center

 

[mickyg]

I usually fit CentreRads from Plumbcentre, never had an issue and very good price. Lately I've fitted a couple of Purmo's (stocked in Plumbase) and Kudox Premium (Plumbfix/screwfix) the finish on both were slightly better than the Centrerads but at slight extra cost. I've never fitted any rad I've been dissatisfied with apart from the standard screwfix branded tat, they are nasty, but dont think they do them anymore thankfully.

 

[Whitespirit66]

Wickes are good. They are actually Quinn rads. Prefer these roundtop ones to the ones with grilles on top. They will deliver free.

 

[bengasman]

Both quality and price please

Ever heard the expression: "You can't have your cake and eat it"?

 

[adlplumbing]

Both quality and price please

Ever heard the expression: "You can't have your cake and eat it"?

never understud that saying i buy cake then i eat before missus finds it

 

[bengasman]