Radiator reflector panels - most effective

janaltus

flybabybunting wrote: »

PMSL - What a quality thread!

Sorry, I don't know what PMSL stands for. However ...

... I eventually found a cheap and effective solution last winter. I went onto Fleabay and found a supplier called Pretty-Chinese and ordered 10 windshield visors which sit perfectly behind my very large radiators. They were £1.99 each incl. postage. I hung them behind the exterior wall rads in my house and a friend's flat and we both notice a big difference, particularly in how quickly the rooms heat up when the central heating is first turned on. The shields are padded and reflective. Search for the following title on Fleabay, if you are interested. Mine took a couple of weeks to arrive. Other suppliers may be cheaper and/or quicker. If they don't work out for you, you can always wait until it is sunny and give them to friends with cars! :rotfl:


Car Sun Shade Foldable Metallic Visor Wind Shield Reflective Shade VPA-INT-O02

alexblack

I've been following Green Steve's energy saving blog for the past year and read an article about the benefits of the Radflek radiator foil so decided to try it out myself. There's a link to a London DIY store called Johnny's DIY who I bought. Even though the savings are minimal, I ended up saving quite a bit in the long run and would recommend it to any family home.

System

I found Radflec to be a waste of time and money .

Norman_Castle

Perfect thread for this weather. Forget the radiators, make yourself a hat. It'll keep them out.

lexa34

I want to make some of these- anyone suggest most effective/cost friendly way? HATE polystyrene... Sad I missed the free radflex offer.

P.S what on earth "loose it's reflective properties!"

JustinR1979

lexa34 wrote: »

P.S what on earth "loose it's reflective properties!"

I'm going out on a limb here, think he meant 'lose'.

pstuart

:rotfl:


Car Sun Shade Foldable Metallic Visor Wind Shield Reflective Shade VPA-INT-O02[/QUOTE]


Just ordered a couple to try - thanks for the heads up.:T