https://radiatorinstallation.uk/blog/Radiator installation across the UK: like-for-like replacements, new and moved radiators, towel rails and heat pump upgrades, correctly sized and neatly piped.en-gbhttps://radiatorinstallation.uk/blog/radiator-building-regulations-part-l-rules/https://radiatorinstallation.uk/blog/radiator-building-regulations-part-l-rules/Swapping or adding a single radiator on an existing wet central heating system is not normally notifiable building work in England. The Part L rules that took effect in June 2022 mainly bite when a whole heating system or the boiler is replaced: new and replacement systems should be designed for a flow temperature of 55°C or lower, and each room should normally have its own temperature control, usually TRVs.RegulationsFri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000https://radiatorinstallation.uk/blog/are-my-radiators-heat-pump-ready-checklist/https://radiatorinstallation.uk/blog/are-my-radiators-heat-pump-ready-checklist/Your radiators are heat pump ready if each one can deliver the room's heat loss at a low flow temperature, typically 35°C to 50°C, rather than the 70°C or so an old boiler system ran at. In most UK homes a few radiators, often in living rooms and rooms with large windows, need replacing with larger or double-panel models, while many others can stay.How-toFri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000https://radiatorinstallation.uk/blog/best-place-to-put-a-radiator/https://radiatorinstallation.uk/blog/best-place-to-put-a-radiator/Under a window is usually the best place for a radiator in older or single-glazed rooms, because it counters cold downdraughts from the glass. In rooms with modern double or triple glazing, an internal or side wall often works just as well, as long as the radiator has clear space in front, is not boxed in by furniture, and the pipe run from the existing system is practical.AdviceFri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000https://radiatorinstallation.uk/blog/radiators-in-victorian-and-period-homes/https://radiatorinstallation.uk/blog/radiators-in-victorian-and-period-homes/Victorian and Edwardian houses lose more heat than modern homes because of solid walls, high ceilings, sash windows and suspended timber floors, so radiators usually need to be larger than a basic rule of thumb suggests. Column or cast iron style radiators suit the look, but they are heavy and must be sized on output, and older pipework and floor construction affect how easy the installation is.HomeownersFri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000https://radiatorinstallation.uk/blog/radiators-for-extensions-and-loft-conversions/https://radiatorinstallation.uk/blog/radiators-for-extensions-and-loft-conversions/Most homes can add one or two radiators for an extension or loft room without a new boiler, as long as the boiler has spare output and the pipework can carry the extra flow. Large glazed extensions often need more heat than expected, so the room should be sized properly, and underfloor heating or a separate zone may suit better than extending the existing radiator circuit.AdviceFri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000https://radiatorinstallation.uk/blog/best-time-of-year-to-replace-radiators/https://radiatorinstallation.uk/blog/best-time-of-year-to-replace-radiators/Late spring to early autumn, roughly April to September, is usually the best time to replace radiators because the heating is off, installers have more availability, and draining the system causes no discomfort. If a radiator fails in winter, a single replacement can still be done in a couple of hours, but whole-house jobs are best planned for the warmer months.SeasonalFri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000https://radiatorinstallation.uk/blog/mistakes-buying-radiators-online/https://radiatorinstallation.uk/blog/mistakes-buying-radiators-online/The most common mistakes when buying radiators online are getting the pipe centres wrong, comparing outputs quoted at different Delta T figures, forgetting valves and brackets, choosing a style that cannot deliver enough heat for the room, and ignoring weight and wall type. Measuring carefully and checking outputs at Delta T50 avoids most problems.AdviceFri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000https://radiatorinstallation.uk/blog/radiator-myths-busted/https://radiatorinstallation.uk/blog/radiator-myths-busted/Several common radiator beliefs are wrong or only partly true. Radiator covers and shelves usually reduce heat output, reflective foil helps only on uninsulated external walls, radiators only need bleeding when they are cold at the top, and painting a radiator with ordinary emulsion or radiator enamel makes little practical difference to its output.AdviceFri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000https://radiatorinstallation.uk/blog/heated-towel-rail-central-heating-electric-or-dual-fuel/https://radiatorinstallation.uk/blog/heated-towel-rail-central-heating-electric-or-dual-fuel/A central heating towel rail is cheapest to run but only works when the heating is on. An electric towel rail works independently but costs more to run per hour on most tariffs. A dual fuel rail does both, using central heating in winter and an electric element in summer, which suits bathrooms where warm, dry towels are wanted all year.ComparisonsFri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000https://radiatorinstallation.uk/blog/radiators-offices-schools-care-homes/https://radiatorinstallation.uk/blog/radiators-offices-schools-care-homes/In offices, shops and other workplaces, radiator replacement is usually planned around opening hours and focused on controls and running costs. In care homes, schools, nurseries and healthcare settings, the main extra consideration is burn risk, so low surface temperature radiators or guarded radiators are commonly used where vulnerable people could touch hot surfaces.BusinessFri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000