Summer is the perfect time for taking on those bigger home improvement projects including that long awaited loft conversion.

Loft conversions are one of the most cost effective ways to gain extra space in the home - whether it’s that guest bedroom you’ve always wanted, making room for your family to grow, or simply creating a relaxing haven to get away from it all.

Home offices are also becoming a prominent domestic feature and transforming the loft, means your work won’t spill out on to your dining room table or interfere with family life.

So, if you are planning a loft conversion this year, Easy Heat’s Managing Director, David Garrity, explains how its unique range of electric water filled radiators, will enable you to make maximum use of your new living space, while keeping those all important installation and running costs to a minimum:

• Installing a new heating system in a room can be an expensive, messy and time consuming job. That’s why our unique range of electric water filled radiators is designed to be quick and simple to fit, enabling homeowners to install the system themselves in minutes without hiring a plumber or an electrician.

• Although each radiator looks like one found in a conventional central heating system, it contains its own internal mini boiler, water and pump, thereby eliminating the need to install pipework to attach it to an existing boiler. Simply fix the brackets supplied to the wall, hang the radiator on them and plug it into any standard 13amp socket for instant heat at the flick of a switch!

• As the radiators can be fitted anywhere there is access to a plug socket, you have complete flexibility in terms of room layout.

• You can also decorate the room prior to fitting a radiator thus eliminating the tricky task of painting behind it. If you decide to re-decorate in the years to come simply unhook the radiator from its brackets to remove it.

• Each radiator offers precision heating control for the room in which it is installed:

• If used as a guest room, visitors can adjust the temperature to suit their particular needs, without affecting the heating in the rest of the home.

• If used as a home office, you can choose to heat that room alone – as opposed to a standard heating system, when all the radiators in a property would have to come on.

• Finally, if used as a nursery, you can rest assured that the room is at the perfect temperature for a baby or small child.

• The system can also be turned off when not in use, or during the warmer months without causing harm or damage. It also requires no annual service or maintenance thereby reducing running costs still further.

Easy Heat radiators are available in 14 different sizes with prices starting at £389 per radiator.

Visit the Easy Heat website for further information.

Tel: (01422) 231943

The Radiator Company has launched their second edition 2010 brochure with 21 brand new radiator images.

A wide selection of stunning high-resolution images, featuring radiators within all rooms of the home is now available.

The Radiator Company never fail to impress with yet another stunning brochure, revealing yet more innovative and eye catching heating solutions.

Whether you are would like to add some designer flair to your bathroom, sitting room, bedroom, hall way or kitchen, you will be sure to find a stylish heating solution to fulfil your every need.

Featured here is the The Radiator Company Blade Vertical- 1700 x 250 with Antrax valves. Price: From £1757.42.

The Radiator Company offers a wide range of radiators, from the latest contemporary and designer models to the more traditional cast iron styles.

Formed in 1998, the company has become one of the largest retail distributors in the UK and Ireland.

The range of radiators, towel rails, valves and accessories is constantly being developed and is one of the most extensive ranges on offer in the UK.

The company’s network of showrooms and merchants ensure that customers can purchase products locally.

Expert advice, as well as help with plumbing and heating needs, are part of the excellent customer service provided by the company.

To order your copy of the latest radiator brochure and view the choices, visit the Radiator Company’s website.

Tel: Telephone: (01342) 302250

Hydroflame™ is the new word in designer radiators - the best of two worlds with all the benefits of a radiator and an electric inset fire, combined to create a cost effective, highly efficient real fire effect feature.

It used to be said that there was nothing like a real fire – there is now. The vast majority of modern homes have a central heating system, which uses panel radiators, but although these provide efficient heat emission, most fail to satisfy the homeowner’s desire for a feature point in main living rooms.

The Hydroflame can do both; with a standard electric inset fire and a fan convector combined; it incorporates Valor Dimension cutting edge technology, to create a ‘real fire effect’.

• Like a radiator, Hydroflame works off the wet central heating system, while its flame effect can be run independently to give its comforting glow year round. It can also be used to provide localised electric heat in unseasonable cold spells.

• Hot water from the central heating system flows through the Hydroflame’s heat exchanger, which transfers heat to aluminium fins.

• Cooler air is drawn in at floor level, passes over the heat exchanger and then is expelled gently back into the room, providing a more even room temperature, while heating the room in less time than a traditional radiator.

• Hydroflame products use only 5% of the water content of an equivalent output radiator, saving energy – in fact, independent tests* have shown that fan convectors consume 25% less energy than radiators.

• Hydroflame requires a connection to a wet central heating system and an electrical connection to run the flame effect and the fan convector, but no direct gas supply, making it one of the most versatile room heating options on the market.

Benefits for all.
Hydroflame is an excellent choice; it is easy to operate, with rocker switches, which are ideal for the elderly and infirm; and ultra safe, with no naked flames or hot surfaces to harm small children.

In addition, the Hydroflame features a boost element, which in the event of a boiler failure, overrides the central heating system and makes use of the electric connection to provide a heat source to the home.

The Dream Dimension fire front is a classic fire design available in a range of finishes; Chrome, Black, Gold to suit any living space

Priced around £524.10 incl VAT.
* Independent tests carried out by BSRIA

For further information, please visit the Valor website.

Tel:  (0844) 871 1565.

One of our biggest household expenditures during the winter months is central heating and with the threat of a forthcoming gas shortage, there are simple methods available to get the most from our radiators and also enable us to use less energy.

The Radiator Booster - Pictured here, will heat your room faster, save energy and reduce your heating bills.

Simply place a Radiator Booster on the top of a standard domestic water filled radiator, plug it in, and away it goes.

This ingenious and unique UK Registered design uses miniature 12-volt electric fans to suck the heated air from behind the radiator, firing it into your room far quicker than any natural convection; in addition it reduces the heat loss through the wall behind your radiator. £19.99 each.

Radiator Panels - Fitted to the wall behind the radiator, make use of the heat that conventional radiators waste, by reflecting the heat being radiated to the wall and bouncing it back into the room, saving up to 20% off your heating bills. Priced from £14.99 per pack.

Alladdin Radiator Valves – Easily fitted to your radiator and continuously bleed it automatically; they ensure that the radiator is always performing as efficiently as possible, by removing the trapped air.
Saves energy and reduces fuel bills, by keeping radiators air-free and hot to the top! £9.99 each.

Please visit the Green stamp website where these energy saving products are available for purchase.

Tel: (01637) 854717

With an ever-changing stock of over 3000 radiators, The Old Radiator Company are probably the UK’s largest stockists of these beautifully crafted ornate cast iron radiators.

With such an extensive range and choice, there is something on offer for everyone embarking on a refurbishment project where all tastes, styles and requirements can be satisfied.

All varieties of radiators are available from the Victorian and Edwardian era through to old school radiators and the small low squat radiators that fit where other radiators will not go.
All radiators comply with modern heating systems and are fully tested and cleaned.

As well as a choice of colours including Farrow & Ball and Ardenbrite, finishes include polished, lacquered, powder coated and a variety of styles and sizes are available.

Customers can also supply their own radiators to be refurbished.

Prices for a fully restored radiator start from £300 and deliveries can be arranged for both the UK and Worldwide.

The company also supplies the necessary valves, thermostatic valves, feet, shrouds and brackets to complete the look.

If you ever happen to find yourself in the beautiful Kent countryside, then a visit to The Old Radiator Company’s showroom in St Michaels is a must.

Visit the Old Radiator Company’s website to view their extensive radiator choices.

Tel: (01233) 850082

The Radiator Company offers a wide range of radiators, from the latest contemporary and designer models to the more traditional cast iron styles. Formed in 1998, the company has become one of the largest retail distributors in the UK and Ireland.

Aluminium radiators are incredibly energy efficient as they require a lower water content and are therefore good with renewable energy sources such as solar and ground/air source heating.

A huge benefit is that they do heat up and cool down very quickly, can be easily controlled and are quick to respond.

The Radiator Company has many radiator styles available, including the Royale, Vip, Oscar, Ekos, Mix Vox and Klass.

Standard range of 5 designs held in stock, with 12 height options (from 390mm to 2070mm) and up to 20 sections (1600mm wide).
However, a larger number of sections are available on request.

Featured here is the Vip Royale - 690 x 640 shown in black gold with Cylinder valves.
Priced from £289.44.

As part of new and exclusive Royale range; Vip & Oscar Royale are available in Matt Black, Black Gold and Light Grey in selected sizes.
White is the standard colour available for all models.

So you can achieve that designer look without having to compromise on efficiency.

Awarded ISO Certificate 14001:2004 in 2007 for environmentally friendly manufacturing.

To view the exciting radiator ranges please visit the Radiator Company’s website.

Tel: (01342) 302250

The Glass Radiator Co was one of the first UK suppliers of the SGG Thermovit Glass radiator back in 2004 and their fully transparent glass radiators and quality fittings have received some well deserved attention ever since .

The SGG Thermovit Elegance electric radiator,  is available in clear glass and mirrored glass finishes, with a choice of fittings to suit any application. Clear glass radiators will always add a touch of luxury to any room setting. Priced from £750 + Vat.

The wet system ArtGlass radiators in our picture, are perfect for adding a touch of colour to your central heating system; whether you’re updating an old radiator, or installing a brand new heating system, the ArtGlass range can be tailored to suit everyone’s needs. Priced from £540 + Vat.

The Wave is a decorative electric glass radiator, designed to be customized however you choose. You can’t even tell it’s a radiator; it simply looks like a wall accessory, and it doesn’t take up a lot of space.
There is a wide choice of any Real colour, any artwork, or a range of different mirrors.

Switchable Glass Shower Screens The company has now introduced a new product to its range:

The innovative switchable glass shower screen is now available in 3 standard sizes and makes a fabulous accessory to any luxury bathroom.

Switching from clear to opaque, the GRC Screen gives you an open plan feeling with privacy when required; using the latest technology and top quality materials the GRC screen is in an exceptional product.

Visit the Glass Radiator Co’s website to view their exciting variety of radiator collections.

Tel: (01380) 738840

A simple and brilliant method of reducing your fuel bills and carbon footprint – Heatkeeper radiator panels can save up-to a fifth of your energy bills!

Heatkeeper Radiator Panels are quick and easy to install behind existing radiators, without the need of a plumber, or removing the radiator and can give instant results:

• The radiator panels reflects normally wasted heat back into the room from behind the radiator, thus boosting its efficiency.

• The panels are designed to ensure maximum effectivness and circulation of warm air throughout the room, allowing you to turn down the thermostat.

• These fantastic energy saving panels have been demonstrated to save between £70 and £200*, depending on the size of the house.

• Each pack of panels includes sufficient double sided tape to secure the panels to your wall, along with comprehensive fitting instructions. Prices from £14.99.

Heatkeeper radiator panels are just one of a number of energy saving devices from Greenstamp the eco-friendly product specialist.

Green Stamp was established to provide consumers with a shop for the most innovative eco products and gifts for the home that cause less environmental damage, are fairly traded and produced in a sustainable manner.

* Savings from use has been ratified by Ofgem and endorsed in independent studies carried out by the Scottish Energy Centre, UK Atomic Energy Authority, Building Services Research and Industry Association (BSRIA) and Queen’s University Belfast.

Visit Greenstamp online to view the range of eco products.

Tel: 01637 854717

In response to the current trend for chic, minimalist interior design, leading radiator and towel rail company, Aestus, offers ‘Stradivari’ to the style savvy consumer.

With a truly individual design, ‘Stradivari’ makes heating any room within the home a style-led process. While its stainless steel exterior is well suited to contemporary environments, a ‘satin’ finish creates a soft and welcoming ambience.

Designed by Italian Architect Luca Scacchetti, ‘Stradivari’ is formed from a series of rectangular panels with strategically placed cut outs, resulting in a sculptural piece with a likeness to piano keys.

This wall-hung radiator can be positioned vertically or horizontally and is available in a choice of three sizes; 1150mm (h) x 420mm (w), 1600mm (h) x 570mm (w) and 2100mm (h) x 660mm (w).

‘Stradivari’ is suitable for both central and electric heating systems.

Prices start from £6334.00 including VAT.

Aestus offers one of the widest and most exciting selections of radiators, towel drying radiators and period towel rails from a single source, designed and manufactured to exacting standards, supported by a very high standard of service.

For stockists or further information, visit the Aestus website.

Tel: (01902) 387 080

Are you happy with your heating?

For many homeowners the story is one of cold spots, overheating and rising energy bills, at a time when every penny counts.
But what are the alternatives to traditional central heating?

Recognising the limitations of a conventional boiler fed system – including heat loss through pipework and issues about when and where heat is delivered – leading electric heating manufacturer, Easy Heat, has transformed the iconic double panelled radiator into a 100% efficient and effective heating solution:

• While each unit may look like a standard radiator, no central boiler is required, so you don’t need any pipework. Instead, each radiator houses its own boiler and pump to create a mini central heating system.

• Installed in minutes, each radiator is simply hung on brackets (supplied) that are fitted to the wall and then plugged into any standard 13 amp socket.

• To avoid energy wastage, a range of controls is available, enabling homeowners to manage the heat provided for an individual room, zone or whole house basis.

• A built in thermostat in each radiator, means it will only activate if the room is not at the desired temperature and cease drawing electricity immediately this is achieved; So, heat is only ever delivered when and where it’s needed, ensuring every £1 spent on electricity is turned into usable heat. the 24 hour timer model, offers precision heating throughout the day and, like all models in the Easy Heat range, can be switched off when not in use.

• Meanwhile, the radio frequency controller enables a group of radiators to be programmed to start together, as in a standard central heating system. Two or more controllers can also be used to create specific heating zones – for example upstairs and downstairs – so that the provision of heat, can be tailored to the precise needs of those living in the property and efficiently reflect changing room usage throughout the day.

The system can be used in conjunction with the Economy 10 tariff, which provides reduced price electricity between the hours of 12am – 5am, 1pm – 4pm and 8pm – 10pm.

The system has the additional benefit of requiring no annual service, so there are no maintenance costs incurred.

Easy to fit and easy to use, the Easy Heat range is available in 14 different sizes and prices start at £373.64 per radiator.

For more details visit:
Web: http://www.easy-heat.co.uk
Tel: (01422) 231943