Elegant Radiators FAQs
Heating tips, buying guides, and installation advice from our team. Everything you need to choose the right towel rail or radiator for your home.
towel rail
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pipe centres
What does pipe centres mean?
"Pipe centres" are the distances between the centres of pipes that connect to radiators or other plumbing fixtures. It is usually measured in millimetres or...
towel rail
What are towel rails made of?
When you're choosing a new heated towel rail, it's easy to focus on the size, shape, and colour. But one of the most critical factors influencing its perfo...
DIY
Can I change radiators by myself?
With the rising cost of tradespeople in 2025, many UK homeowners are looking for ways to save money by tackling home improvement projects themselves. Changi...
electric towel rail
What is a thermo-spat? Why does it happen so frequently?
It's a scene that plays out in millions of homes across the UK every autumn. One person, feeling a distinct chill in the air, walks over to the thermostat a...
DIY
Can a radiator be moved to a new location?
As your home evolves, so do your needs for the space within it. That awkwardly placed radiator that once seemed fine might now be preventing you from fittin...
radiator
How to determine towel rail size?
To determine the correct size of a towel rail (or towel radiator) you need to consider a few key factors: 1. Room Size Measure the Room: Measure the heig...
dry heat radiators
Are dry heat radiators an efficient heating solution?
As UK homeowners increasingly turn to modern electric heating for its control and flexibility, the range of available technologies can seem confusing. You'l...
bleed valve
What is a bleed valve?
A warm and cosy home is a cornerstone of comfort, especially during the chillier months. Your radiators play a vital role in this, but like any system, they...
radiator
Why do towel rails sometimes make a ticking sound?
That Clicking Noise: Why Your Towel Rail Ticks (and Why It's Usually Normal) Your central heating system is quietly and efficiently warming your home, but a...