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Guidance on buying electric cast iron radiators

ELECTRIC CAST IRON RADIATORS

All our electric cast iron radiators are central heating models that are supplied with a DIY electric element kit for installation on site. We have included a selection of cast iron models, however we can also electrify further cast iron radiator models - please speak to our sales team if you can't find what you are looking for and for pricing and more information.    

Delivery – delivery available to any address on the UK mainland.

Quality - Our radiator sections are joined together using seals that have been specifically sourced to ensure a neat finish between sections. This avoids the risk of paint issues that have been seen in cast iron radiators where standard seals are used. 

Parts included - Radiators are supplied with the necessary fixings i.e. brackets, spacers, air vents etc (note: screws are not supplied).

Floor-standing or wall-hung? – All electric cast iron radiators are supplied floor-standing, with integral feet, as standard. 

Longer sizes - Listed are the shortest length cast iron radiators needed to accommodate the relevant sized element. If you want longer radiators for aesthetic reasons then these can be made up. Please ask for prices.

Electric elements for cast iron radiators

• Supplied as a DIY electric element kit for installation on site
• The electric element has 1m of white flex and is for DIY installation on site – full instructions provided.
• Adjustable (operating range 20-70°C) element with frost protection setting, 240V on/off operation.
• Elements are supplied in white as standard unless where otherwise stated. A limited range of other finishes are available on request for a surcharge of £20 excluding VAT. 
• Please allow an extra 60mm width for the element control box.
• Upgrade any electric cast iron radiators using our iBox system to ensure the ultimate in control, minimizing energy wastage. Wirelessly link electric radiators to create a complete, centrally controlled heating system using our in-house controller or use our smart system to control electric radiators remotely via you PC, tablet or smartphone. Please ask for more information on controlling electric radiators.  

Cast iron radiator finishes 

Texture of finish - Cast iron radiators have a rough/textured finish; this is a characteristic of cast iron. If you are looking for a perfectly smooth finish on a column radiator, we instead recommend going for a steel radiator such as the Classic, Bordo, Vault, Colori, Creamery and Core radiators. 

Primer finishes – Primer finish is a base coat. The primer finish is not intended as a finished surface therefore an appropriate undercoat and top coats (wet paints, NOT powder coats) would need to be applied. We can deliver radiators in this finish to site or to your nominated painting company.  

Powder coating – DO NOT powder coat cast iron radiators; this process can weaken the seals between sections which will lead to leaks. Powder coating will invalidate the manufacturer’s guarantee.   

Light colour options - Please be aware that pewter, white, cream and other light coloured paint finishes highlight the imperfections characteristic of cast iron more than the darker colours.

Hand-painted finishes – Burnished, antiqued and highlighted finishes available on the ornate cast iron radiators are all done by hand. Therefore variation will occur from one radiator to the next.   

Shade variations – These may occur from one paint batch to the next, particularly in respect of the matt metallic finishes. Where it is imperative that radiators exactly colour match, then such radiators should be ordered together. If you are looking to match the colour of radiators ordered previously, please disclose this at the time of order, so we can do what we can to minimize the variation in shade.   

Cancellations – All cast iron radiators are assembled and painted to order. This means, once manufacture has commenced, orders cannot be cancelled. 

All sales are subject to our standard terms and conditions; a copy can be downloaded from our website or is available on request.
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