Cast Iron radiators

elan7

I am considering replacing some of our radiators with cast iron rads during the renovation of our victorian house. The house is quite large with 3.2m high ceiling so I need the radiators to be efficient. Is it better to install the newer high efficient radiators than cast iron ones?

Can you please advise or tell me if you have these in your house and if they work well?

Also is it better to get a new reproduction ones than refurbished originals?

Thanks

keystone

elan7 wrote: »

Is it better to install the newer high efficient radiators than cast iron ones?

If you mean panel rads then no. Modern cast iron radiators can be extremely efficient - more so than panel rads.

Also is it better to get a new reproduction ones than refurbished originals?

Yes because they meet your heating requirements whilst providing the contemporary look you are seeking.

Cheers

ormus

as above. the repo ones are pretty good nowadays.
if looks are everything to you.

elan7

Thanks, I was going to replace them to retain the period character but worried about fitting a cast iron radiator with all kind of rust and gung clogging up the central heating system. I suppose I am better off with a reproduction as it will be new!

timmmers

These aren't cheap, but they are beautiful. A friend has some. I just got their brochure and it's radiator !!!!!! lol
http://www.paladinradiators.com/

devotee

Those are seriously good looking rads!

timmmers

LOL told ya, the brochure is radiator !!!!!! )

Oh...and there's also this I found http://www.homesandantiques.com/webform/win-3000-worth-cast-iron-radiators Worth a pop since it's free maybe.