ScrewFix Radiators

[newbie]

Are Screwfix radiators any good, thinking of buying the double radiators as there cheap. Also looking at trvs should i buy screwfix own or pegler?

Newbie

[Andy Hall]

I don't know about the longevity of Screwfix radiators, but their datasheets in some catalogues have been incorrect and do not scale the outputs correctly for UK boiler temperatures. I don't know who the manufacturer is and prefer not to buy from unknowns. THe outputs should be multiplied by 0.9 to get the real output at 80 degree flow temperatures.

I would look at PlumbCenter's own brand, CenterRad, which are made by Myson and known good.

For the TRVs, Pegler are a good make, but also look at Invensys TRV4s from various sources. If you buy several, the price comes down. Cheap TRVs tend to not last very long and can be a false economy.

Do make sure you use corrosion inhibitor or any radiator will fail early.

.andy

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[troubleinstore]

I purchased a central heating radiator for the hall at the bottom of the stairs. I can honestly say, that I think they are great. Much better than those Myson rads that the heating engineer fitted when I had my heating installed. I like the fact that they are boxed in and are therefore neater in appearance. You can also fit the bleed vent on either end of the rad.

-- troubleinstore

[Christian McArdle]

That's a little bit unfair. A bit like saying "I like Fords rather than Vauxhalls as the Ford I bought has electric windows and my Vauxhall didn't". Myson do a huge range of radiators in all sorts of shapes, enclosures, low surface temperature, even fan assistance etc.

Christian.

[troubleinstore]

You may be correct in what you say Christian.

By the way, How did you know that I prefer Ford's to Vauxhall's, but not because of the winodws

-- troubleinstore

[G&M]

If you buy from Grahams and make sure you get the trade prices these are the lowest around for quality brands.

[Grunff]

While I share that sentiment, I bought one of the scewfix rads to add to our system in the conservatory. The rest of our rads are all Mysons.

I was pretty impressed with the screwfix rad. It had a good finish on it, and seemed more sturdy, especially in the area around the valve 'holes'. Based on this one I would probably buy again.

[Grunff]

Isn't that like having a preference for dog shit over cat shit?

[troubleinstore]

Shit is shit, but it depends on the purchaser which shit he purchases....

-- troubleinstore

[Grunff]

Not sure I get that, but good luck with the car anyway.

[E]

I've bought several over the last year and have had no problems at all. They don't look too bad either.

Ian.

[Kevin Webb]

I've fitted some very recently and they seem fine but then I've no experience of fitting other makes. The carriers dented one of the rads in my order so I had to re-order. I'd advise you to buy well in advance of your fitting date in case the same happens to your order. The packaging is OK but not carrier-proof. KW.

[Christian McArdle]

Statistics.

Christian.

[Andy Hall]

They just come after lies and damned lies.

.andy

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[BillV]

Are Grahams still an entity? The one near here was first changed to a jewsons and has now shut.

[Andy Hall]

they are part of the Jewson empire....

.andy

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