Radiator Insulation Panels

Fact: It is far easier to save energy than to generate energy.

Our Radiator Insulation Panels can save anything between 10 - 15 % ( Scientifically independently proven!) on the cost of space heating from wet radiators. Wet radiators being the main tool of space heating in the U.K domestic home. Most homes can benefit for a cost on average of between £50 to £75... I think when you compare the cost of this to a domestic micro generation system you will realise the frustration we have!!!!!

Forget paying for carbon offsetting. Buy these for your home and put your feet up. You save yourself money year on year on space heating cost in you own home. You are not relying on a human powered foot pump irrigation system to wash your conscience clean or for a tree to be planted in the back of beyond.

Every building using central heating radiators wastes heat, principally due to heat loss through the walls, roof and windows.

To compensate for this ‘loss of heat’ extra fuel is needlessly burnt, pumping out unnecessary carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every year. This contributes to global warming!

With DIY simple Radiator Insulation Panels supplied by essentialspark.com you can reduce these harmful carbon emissions from your own property, saving you MONEY in terms of fuel savings.

These panels are a hi-tech product yet represent an extremely low cost MONEY and energy saving solution to you.

Without these panels the radiator must first heat the wall behind it, this heat goes through the wall and escapes outside.

With the panels provided by us the hot air naturally rising behind the radiator is made to spin by the panels profile creating a series of vortices, rising at a higher speed and continuing to spin out into the room.

THE WALL BEHIND THE PANEL STAYS COOL!

Benefits

Energy is saved and your fuel bills are substantially reduced representing a payback period from (6 to 24 months). In our opinion no other low cost measure can ‘pay for itself’ in such a short period of time and continue doing its job for years to come!

The rising air curtain extending 2-3 metres above the radiator prevents heat dissipation through the wall and any window above.

The comfort level in every room is significantly improved. (If you fit behind all of your radiators).

The normal deterioration behind the radiator and discolouration above is reduced.

Cold spots are virtually eliminated as the enhanced convection flow pattern improves the heat distribution. Heat up time is reduced.

The panels can simply be installed without the removal of the radiator.

Typically an 8 - 15% reduction of the boilers annual fuel usage can be expected (when calculated using EEO approved analysis).

Fit them! - Forget them! - They are maintenance free!

The panels have been tested by world renowned independent experts.

Panels are in use by National and Local Government, Schools and universities, in commerce and industry, hospitals and Hospital Trusts and by some Large Residential Housing Associations.

In our opinion if you do absolutely nothing else to heat your home more efficiently to reduce heating bills and emissions this is the very least you should consider and it is a good first step. It's inexpensive - the equivalent price of a pair of decent shoes should take care of most if not all of your radiators, depending upon number and size.

On average the 10 pack should do 4-5 radiators and the 20 panel pack 8-10 radiators.

The dimension of each panel is 688mm high x 444mm wide.

The 10 panel pack is supplied with one roll of double-sided tape of 50 metres in length and the 20 panel pack is supplied with 2 x 50 metre rolls of double sided tape.

We also sell commercial radiator panels of 530mm high x 600 mm wide.


Product Information

The essentialspark.com supplied Radiator Insulation Panels are suitable for installation behind wet-panel radiators driven by gas, oil or electrical boilers or anywhere where the boiler is thermostatically controlled. They are NOT designed for use behind night storage (off-peak) radiators.

Optimum efficiency is obtained where distance between the wall and radiator is 50mm, but they will operate successfully where the gap is in the range of 20 -100 mm or more.

For new build situations there may be scope for reducing the design size of the radiators and even boiler capacity!

The panels are of silvered appearance, which is translucent. The facets break up light and their appearance is not unpleasing behind slotted radiators. The panels may be painted over, especially close to the edges with only a minor loss of efficiency. It is best however not to paint over them as this reduces maximum efficiency.

Size
444mm wide x 688mm high with facets raised 8 mm.
Weight
100 panels weigh 10.5 kg.
Storage
Panels readily intermesh and lie flat. 100 panels occupy a space 450mm x 725 mm x 100mm approximately.
Fragility and Durability
Panels are flexible and sufficiently robust not to be damaged by normal handling Except where subjected to long term exposure to ultraviolet light, the panels have an indefinite life. They are not themselves damaged by water, but the metallising may be impaired if stored in wet conditions.
Fire Resistance and Toxicity
Class 1 surface spread of flame when tested in accordance with BS476: Part 7:1971. section 2 when tested in accordance with draft EEC document EN71, were found to be safe to use where they would be accessible to children.

Installation

It is not normally necessary to move or remove radiators prior to fixing the panels in position, though some effort to clear away accumulated dust and debris is recommended in older properties. The panels are secured to the wall with 9mm wide pressure sensitive acrylic transfer tape and pressed to the wall with a flexible cane or something similar (Not supplied).

Panels can be cut with plain scissors or a craft knife, and cut edges readily overlap horizontally and vertically to fit any size of radiator. Detailed fitting instructions are supplied with the panels and it goes without saying the panels should only be fitted by a responsible adult taking care and precautions when cutting and fitting.

For more information about radiator insulation panels, please have a look at our radiator insulation panel factsheet.