Do insulated radiator panels save money? - I'm testing them now

yellowmoon · 2 February 2007 at 11:13PM

Update: Broxtowe council are selling 10 for £8. 0115 9173426.

amyface · 12 May 2007 at 4:25AM

So 3 - 4 months on what has been peoples verdict (those who have fitted them and been monitoring) on the panels? Have they been a success?

Cardew · 12 May 2007 at 8:42AM

The Energy Saving Trust has lots of information on measures in the house to make savings; and giving approx costs/savings e.g cavity insulation, roof insulation etc.

As far as I can see it doesn't give these panels any mention at all.

beer2006 · 12 May 2007 at 8:44AM

Cardew wrote: »

The Energy Saving Trust has lots of information on measures in the house to make savings; and giving approx costs/savings e.g cavity insulation, roof insulation etc.

As far as I can see it doesn't give these panels any mention at all.

That could be because most peoples houses have cavity walls. I'll say again, they made a big difference to us, even my sceptical OH agrees.
We have solid thin brick walls.

amyface · 14 May 2007 at 8:58AM

Thanks Beer - I'm going to give them a go; a friend of mine has them and says they have been effective in leading to a warmer room. I'll report back when I've properly checked them out!

Poppycat · 6 June 2007 at 9:47AM

I saw some of these radiator panels in Focus the other week, it was just bubble wrap with metal foil attached to it. If these do work, then surely it would be cheaper to make them yourself (might have a bash at this) with some cardboard with bubble wrap and tin foil glued.

If there is then a benefit of having them even only slightly the cost of making your own would therefore be better than forking out x amount. I seen these panels on line and some sites are asking £30+ for a few rads

Stormy · 6 June 2007 at 1:34PM

So they are not really of any benefit if you have cavity walls?

Joeryland26 · 22 October 2007 at 9:52PM

I got some convector panels from envirosaveuk. off the tinterweb!!! They seem 2b cheaper than all the rest such as shopeco, greenneasy etc. I'd defo recommend them.
Does any one know if there are any grants for these panels I could claim back for?

Ken68 · 23 October 2007 at 9:54AM

Hi Joe....a nearby district council (Fenland-all residents) give £50 cashback for DIY reflective radiator panels. Probably not DIY in the sense of making them, tho they also quote maximum grant of £75.
Your own council might help...the web link is [EMAIL="energy@fenland.gov.uk"]energy@fenland.gov.uk[/EMAIL] who also give advice.

CrashUK · 10 January 2008 at 1:19AM

Stormy wrote: »

So they are not really of any benefit if you have cavity walls?

I hope they are I got cavity wall.. I gas bill is around £22 pm in the winter. But I dont like heating on to high it makes me feel sick.. some people have it on to high.

Do insulated radiator panels save money? - I'm testing them now

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