There are 3 types of Compact Radiator available at Columnrads UK.

Single Premium

• Sometimes refered to as K1 or Single Panel, Single Convector radiators.

Double Premium

• Also known as P+ or double panel, single Convector radiators.

Double Deluxe

• Double Deluxe radiators are also refered to as K2 or double panel, double convector radiators.

The Panel is the front, ribbed facing of the radiator where the water channels are.

The Convector is the part behind the panel, or between the panels that is the sheet metal zig zaging which helps draw the cold air up from below, heating it as it rises.

Our BTU Calculator tool will help you identify suitable radiators for the specific room(s) in question. As a guide, in our experience we’ve found the typical room size of the average 3 bedroomed house requires the following radiator sizes:

Lounge = 1400 x 600 double
Dining room = 1200 x 600 double
Kitchen = 900 x 600 double
Bedroom 1 = 1400 x 600 single
Bedroom 2 = 1200 x 600 single
Bedroom 3 = 900 x 600 single
Bathroom = 600 x 600 double