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Electrical & Plumbing

Radiator

A panel or column heat emitter connected to the central heating system to warm individual rooms. New extension spaces require a radiator (or underfloor heating) on the circuit, sized to the room's heat loss. Radiator sizing is calculated in watts based on room volume, insulation levels, and desired room temperature. Fitting additional radiators increases the load on the boiler and may require system upgrades.

Related terms

BoilerUnderfloor Heating (UFH)
Quantity Surveyor (QS)Radiator Bleeding

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