Help & Advice

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All About Choosing your Radiator

How to: Radiator Sizing
Don't know where to start? In this article we look at what you need to consider when choosing a radiator for your room....
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How to: BTU Calculator
Not sure what a BTU calculator is all about? We talk through everything you need to know here....
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Why Are Vertical Radiators so Popular?
Trying to decide on vertical verus horizontal radiator. Use this quick guide to help explain why vertical radiators are so popular right now.....
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Selecting a Kitchen Radiator
One of the most visible radiators in your home - we help you get it right with our Top 10 Tips for Kitchen Radiator Selection...
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Top Tip
If given a choice, always install a radiator with slightly more heat then you need, rather than slightly less.
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Top Tip
If comparing radiators from different providers, make sure they provide you with the radiator outputs at Delta T 50.
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Top Tip
If you need a lot of heat output, opt for aluminium radiators. Like for like on size they will always give you more heat output.
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How to: Fix a Leaking Radiator
Most times you can do this yourself. Take a look at our quick guide here...
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How to: Flush Your Radiators
Keep your heating system in tip top shape with this easy guide on how to flush your radiators...
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How to: Bleed Your Radiators
With the slow realisation that the rooms is just not heating up you feel yours radiator to discover cold spots. Find out how to solve it here...
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How to: Replace a Radiator Bleed Valve
Notice that familiar drip, drip, drip? Replacing a bleed valve is a manageable DIY project. Read some advice here...
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Don't Forget to Buy Valves!
There are so many lovely valves that can be matched to your radiator style.
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Not Just for Bathrooms!
Loads of our customers now install heated towel rails in their utility areas.
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Love Cast Iron But Not Sure?
Our Cast Aluminium range has all the style of cast iron and all the advantages of aluminium.
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Looking for a New Kitchen Radiator?
We have put together our Top 10 Tips to help you choose the perfect radiator for your kitchen. Weather you are short on space, need big heat outputs, or are looking for a feature piece for your rooom- The Radiator Shop has you covered., Read the full srticle here.
How to Size a Radiator
If you've never done this before it can be a little daunting, but with our BTU calculator, you can work through a whole house very quickly. Read this to understand a little more about sizing radiators to meet the heat needs of your room.

What Radiator Valve do You need?
A bit confused about what valves to purchase with your radiator? Read on....
What are Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRVs)?
One of our most common questions? What are they and why would I install them over regular valves? Do I really need them if I have a zoned heating system? Can I get them to match a traditional radiator? (Yes!)