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Sale The King
King cast iron radiator
Designed in France for larger residences, The King attracts high prices when sold as reclaimed. Now at a very affordable price, reproduced from an original. 768mm tall. 4 section model shown here in Pewter. £37 £30 a section in Pewter £42 £30 in off white powder coat.  In stock.    Victorian cast iron radiator

The Short Kings
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Similar French design but smaller. Choose this cast iron radiator for height restricted areas such as low window sills. 470, 570 & 670mm tall. £27, £32 & £35 a section in Pewter or off white powder coat. In stock except King 670.  Victorian cast iron radiators

Sale The Queen
Queen Victorian Cast iron radiator
 A slimmer French design and in classic style. Affordably reproduced from a French original. 760mm tall. 4 section model shown here in Pewter. £37 £30 a section in Pewter £42 £30 in off white powder coat. In stock. Victorian cast iron radiator

The Short Queen
Short Queen cast iron radiator
 Same French design but at 510mm tall it fits below low windows. Reproduced from a French original cast iron radiator. 4 section model shown here in Pewter at £32 a section. In stock. Victorian cast iron radiator

The Prince
Cast Iron Radiator Prince
A decorative radiator without the full grandeur of The King and Queen. Ideal for less grandiose situations. 6 section model shown here in Pewter. £22 a section in Pewter £27 £22 in off white powder coat. 750mm tall. In stock.   Victorian cast iron radiators

The ViscountViscount cast iron radiators

The Viscount is a Victorian cast iron radiator available in 3 heights, all in Victorian style. 590, 780 and 980mm tall. £24, £32 and £42 per section in Pewter. Also available in full polish, add £19 a section. All In stock, except Viscount 980 due in January. Victorian radiators

The Count
Count Cast Iron Radiator
This decorative radiator is similar to the Viscount but offers a height, 640mm, and price not available in the Viscount. 8 section model shown here in Pewter at £24 a section. In stock.   Victorian cast iron radiators

The Cherub
Cherub Victorian cast iron radiator
Decorated with cherubs this radiator is a stunner. 800mm tall. £37 per section in Pewter. 10 section model shown here in full polish finish, at £60 a section. Approx 20 sections in full polish in stock, 2 No 8 sections in black and Pewter in Radiators 2 Go

The RococoRococo cast iron radiator

The Rococo is our tallest and slimmest decorative Victorian cast iron radiator. 950mm tall, 120mm deep. £36 per section in Pewter. Also available in full polish, add £19 a section. Out of stock till late April. School radiators

The BaronBaron cast iron radiators

The Baron is a a non patterned School cast iron radiator coming in 460 and 610mm heights. £17 and £24 per section in Pewter. Also available in full polish, add £17 a section. In stock. School radiators

The Duchess
Duchess School Cast Iron Radiator
Reminiscent of old schools, The Duchess has clean Edwardian style. 590 or 780mm tall. £29 & £32 per section in Pewter. Also available in full polish, add £19 a section. In stock. School radiators

2 Column
2 Column traditional cast iron radiator
The 2 Column is Castrads' slimmest radiator at 84mm. The angular top of this cast iron radiator gives it a more contemporary look 26" and 30"; 650 and 750mm tall. £16 and £18 a section in Pewter or off white powder coat as picture. In stock.  2 column cast iron radiators

3 Column
3 Column traditional cast iron radiators
The 3 column cast iron radiator combines 120mm slimness with Edwardian style. This style mixes well with the 4 column radiator. 18", 26" & 30"; 450, 645 & 745mm tall. £14, £15 & £17 a section in Pewter or off white powder coat. In stock.  3 column cast iron radiators

4 Column
4 column cast iron radiators
The 4 column cast iron radiator is the most common traditional radiator found in older buildings. It was made in this country by Ideal Standard until the 1970's. These traditional radiators are regularly specified by architects and clients alike. Economy wise you get most watts per pound from the 4 column. 32", 30", 26" & 18"; 813, 760, 660 & 460mm tall. £18, £17, £16 & £15 a section in Pewter or off white powder coat. In stock.     4 column cast iron radiator

Sale 5 Column
5 Column cast iron radiator
Castrads' shortest radiator. 350mm, 14" tall. Height and price includes separate feet. All other radiators have integral feet. If height is at a premium use 20mm thick wooden blocks to mount the rad on. Total height then is just 322mm. £20 £15 a section in off white as picture. £15 a section in Pewter. In stock.   5 Column radiators

9 Column
9 column cast iron radiator
The 9 column was the radiator of choice for height restricted areas in times gone by. Made by Ideal Standard until the 1970's. 13 inch, 340mm tall. £22 a section in Pewter. In stock.  Edwardian radiators

Reclaimed Radiators

Castrads periodically has reclaimed radiators traded in by clients. These are tested, refurbished and offered for sale at bargain prices.Currently available models are listed on

 Sale Reclaimed Radiators

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Radiator Sizing

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Once you've chosen the style of radiator go to Technical Data to work out your cast iron radiator size and price. Alternatively call or email us and we'll work it out for you.

 

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Accessories
Cast iron radiator assembly tool, gaskets, bleed valves, bushes
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Colours

Cast iron radiator Pewter

Pewter. Add £0 per section. Goes with any decor.

Other sprayed colours add £6 per section

Colours

Cast iron radiator satin black

Satin Black £3 per section. Other sprayed colours add £6 per section

Colours

Cast Iron radiator

Off White Powder Coat. Add £5 £0 per section. for most models.

Other powder coat colours add £15 per section.

If you smash a cast iron radiator the freshly exposed cast iron has the colour of Pewter. Pewter goes with any decor. Now you can buy your cast iron radiator in Pewter. The King, Queen and Prince cast iron radiators, above, are shown in Pewter. To spray finish a cast iron radiator in any colour other than Pewter, add £3 per section for Satin Black, £5 £0 per section for Off White and £6 per section for all other sprayed colours . The exact colour of the Off White powder coat is Farrow and Ball's Pointing 2003 semi gloss. This is achieved by giving the Off White powder coated cast iron radiator a final spray coat of Pointing 2003. Add £15 a section for powder coat finishes other than Off White, such as Antique Gold, Antique Silver and Antique Copper. Powder coat is a tough polyester coating applied at 200 degrees C. A full polish option is available on the Cherub, Viscount and Duchess cast iron radiators only. Click here Colours to see all colour options.

 Your cast iron radiator will be collected from Manchester by The Pallet Network, usually on a Tuesday or Thursday for overnight delivery. N Scotland will take 2 to 3 days. Delivery to UK mainland destinations is £50 per pallet (up to 750 kg). For offshore please enquire. Delivery is through a pallet delivery company offering a truck side drop only. You may need to organise some "muscle" to be available on the day of delivery to get the radiators into your house. Cast iron radiators are heavy! It's a good idea not to organise your plumber to come on the day of delivery. Much better that you have all your cast iron radiators and accessories checked off and ready before your plumber's visit. Plumbers' call out charges are not cheap! To help with installation of your radiator, download the free Help Sheet. Please show the Help Sheet to your plumber, and insist he reads it!

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Additional Information

 

Cast Iron Radiators

 

There are many ways that you can add features to the living areas of your home and you can enhance current themes by simple additions. Items like radiators can become more than features that just heat your rooms they can help to improve the general outlook of the interior. Purchase Cast Iron Radiators and you can add some charm to an area that once might have been lacking. In period properties the Cast Iron Radiators will look especially at home and they will compliment the existing theme in its entirety. If you have a hallway that looks a little bare at the moment it could soon be transformed by the addition of one of the Cast Iron Radiators. Change that existing bland radiator for one of the Cast Iron Radiators and it will become a feature all on its own. Victorian dwellings can put the Cast Iron Radiators to good use as they will fit in with features like high ceilings and intricate covings. The detail on the Cast Iron Radiators is highly impressive and you can work out exactly how large your individual radiators need to be to make the most out of their fine features. Homes can have Cast Iron Radiators fitted and their interiors can be transformed as a result.

 

School Radiators

 

Traditionally the old types of School Radiators were made from cast iron and they were built to exact specifications. Modern schools tend to use a variety of heating products these days but the traditional types of School Radiators are still available to buy. In fact these School Radiators not only look great in schools they can prove to be real features inside private homes. If a home owner wants to give their house a period feel they can order the School Radiators from cast iron radiator makers. A choice of different designs is readily available so every room of the house can have a unique type of radiator if that`s required. As well as numerous styles to opt for the School Radiators come in many color options that can harmonise with interior colour schemes. If you can remember the School Radiators that you used to see in schools you`ll probably remember how sturdy these items looked. Placed within a period property the cast iron radiators are sure to receive admiring glances from anyone who sees them. Cast iron School Radiators not only heat learning establishments they can be put to good use as feature accessories inside many private designer dwellings.

 

Victorian Radiators

 

Are you working out the costing for a house refurbishment at the moment and are you trying to factor original features in to the equation. If you are returning a period property back to its former glory you will want to have as many features as possible inside that can compliment the age of the house. Even the heating will need to be addressed as modern radiators will look out of character. Fit Victorian Radiators and they will look utterly marvellous whilst complimenting the style of the refurbishment in general. It might not be easy to find original Victorian Radiators and numerous trips to reclamation yards might leave you empty handed. However, if you like the look of Victorian Radiators then cast iron examples can be made for you. New cast iron radiators in the style of Victorian Radiators will fit perfectly inside period properties and look like they have been there for years. The styling of the Victorian Radiators is second to none and they can be spray painted of powder coated in a number of colour options. Your house refurbishment could benefit by a number of period features and Victorian Radiators could be some of the features that give the home a traditional feel.

 

4 column radiators

 

4 column radiators are radiators that are installed vertically instead of the normal horizontal radiators that are installed. 4 column radiators are most commonly found in cars, buildings and other varieties of automobiles. In 4 column radiators, the fluid moves in a closed system from the radiator to the engine, where it conducts heat away from the engine parts and carries the heat primarily to the radiator. The vertical radiator is typically mounted behind the vehicle`s grille, with outside air driven through the radiator by the vehicle`s forward motion, often supplemented by a fan. The radiator transfers the heat from the fluid inside to the air, thereby, cooling the engine. A system of valves and baffles is usually incorporated to simultaneously operate a small radiator inside the car. This small radiator is called the heater core and serves to warm the interior cabin. Noting that heating the interior of the car also helps to cool the engine, this is the reason for the instruction to turn on the heating system if the car is overheating. The invention of the vertical radiator is attributed to Karl Benz. Some engines have an additional oil cooler; a separate small radiator to cool the motor oil. Cars with an automatic transmission often have extra connections to the radiator, allowing the transmission fluid to transfer its heat to the coolant in the radiator. In buildings, a vertical radiator serves as a heating device, which is warmed by steam from a boiler or hot water being pumped into it from a water heater usually. In a building, 4 column radiators transfer most of their heat by radiation and by convection. It is said that 4 column radiators are quite efficient and easy to operate than ordinary standard radiators found in homes and cars. As a result, there has been a growing interest towards installation of 4 column radiators to utilize more empty space in rooms. One small problem associated with 4 column radiators is their inability to heat larger rooms. As a result, more companies are working to make 4 column radiators more cost effective and useful.

 

cast iron column radiators

 

Every inch of your home could have instant appeal if you take the time to think about how certain areas can be improved. Functional items around the home don`t have to be just functional they can become design features all of their very own. Take your radiators for instance and the current crop you have installed, what do they say about your house? Are they simply fitted to provide the home with some heat or do they add to the interior themes? Your radiators could provide you with warmth and comfort as well as giving various rooms, gorgeous designer features. Many types of radiator designs are currently available and cast iron column radiators are making popular choices amongst many households. The traditional look can be created when cast iron column radiators are installed. Period features are popular and when cast iron column radiators are fitted they can certainly help to create the right look in a home. Versatile cast iron column radiators look great in many settings and they can add period charm to contemporary properties. Give the cast iron column radiators the thumbs up in your dwelling and they`ll help you to add tasteful themes to the inner areas of your abode.

 

traditional radiators

 

Keeping our homes warm with a dignified silence are batches of reliable radiators that keep the chills from our rooms. Most of the radiators within our homes are the standard white products that fit in well with modern surroundings. If you want your radiators to send out a certain kind of message you might want to consider installing traditional radiators instead? Beautiful ranges of traditional radiators can reward many stylish homes by their presence. If you are trying to create a period setting within your home you can certainly add to the effect by having traditional radiators installed. These delightful heating devices come in a number of stylish features and they can be custom-sprayed to blend in with any design theme. Solid and reliable, yet looking absolutely stunning, you`ll be pampering many rooms by gracing their presences with traditional radiators. Choose the hand polished varieties and you`ll find they give a glorious antique look that can strengthen a studies` appeal or delight a dining room. The sublime detail that goes into each of the traditional radiators means that every individual product is made to perfection. Apartments and cottages, semi-detached dwellings and beautiful bungalows can benefit by having cast irons radiators on their interior walls. These charming and timeless pieces of heating equipment can illuminate their surroundings as well as proving warmth for the home`s occupants. Instead of having bland radiators within your dwelling, why not install traditional radiators and create warming and inviting interior rooms?

 

Edwardian radiators

 

There quite often seems to be an obsession in design to think the modern design is the only way to go when redesigning your home. But what if you have more traditional tastes? If you are renovating your home and are looking for more traditional style fixtures and fittings to complete the look such as Edwardian radiators why not get in touch with the experts. There is one company who can provide you with exactly the right style of cast iron radiators that you need to give your home that truly authentic look. They have a massive array of different styles of radiators, including Edwardian radiators, to suit almost any period in history. They are all available in a range of finishes – you can have them either the more traditional pewter or satin black finishes or, if you want to modernize the look with out losing the style, you can get them sprayed in any colour you want for a small surcharge. They can also supply you with all the fittings and extras to complete the look of your Edwardian radiators.

 

Traditional radiators

 

Are you restoring your home to its original glory? If you are trying to restore your home but are struggling to find all those little features such as traditional radiators then why not get in touch with the professionals. There is one company who can provide you with exactly the right style of cast iron radiators that you need to give your home that truly authentic look. They have a massive array of different styles of traditional radiators to suit almost any period in history. They are all available in a range of finishes – you can have them either the more traditional pewter or satin black finishes or, if you want to modernize the look with out losing the style, you can get them sprayed in any colour you want for a small surcharge. They do not only sell traditional radiators. They can also supply you with all the fittings and extras to complete the look. They also have a specially designed range of towel rails to not only fit but also complement the style of radiator you choose for your home.