Radiator Panels = Insulating behind Radiators

Now I now the jury is out on this one - some pro evidence - some 'possibly works' evidence (and of course, the downright sceptical) - the bottom line for me is do I think they work - and I do as I have tried them in my own home and the difference is tangible.  By tangible I mean more heat from my radiators.  What is more I am not alone in thinking that they work as I have started supplying clients with the panels and the feedback is very positive.

So what am I going on about anyway?  Well, it is estimated that as much as 70% of the heat produced by radiators is lost into the walls -, personally I would put the figure far lower just because of the simple fact that less than half of the radiator faces the walls but heck what do I know? 

When the wall gets warm a process called conduction causes the heat to travel through the structure towards colder sections of the building and unless the internal room temperatures fall below the structural temperature this heat is be lost as it eventually reaches the roof or the wall ties to the ground and dissipates outside.  Great news for the birds on your roof but no use to you whatsoever.  

Every building using central heating radiators wastes heat in this way and to compensate for these losses extra fuel is burnt contributing to global warming and costing you money.

Now please forgive me but I am trying to keep this simple.  As you can see from the graph it is possible to improve the thermal efficiency of your radiators with any simple reflector - a bit of Alcan foil for example - but fitting crinkly, flexible foil is a bit of a pain.  Novitherm make these purpose made panels that are designed for maximum effectiveness and they are dead easy to fit. 

With a reflective saw-tooth panel in place the hot air naturally rising behind a radiator is caused to spin by the profile of the panel creating a series of vortices, rising at higher speed and continuing to spin out into the room. 

The wall behind the panel stays cool.  Energy is saved and the fuel bills substantially cut giving payback well within 1 year as a rule.

The panels come in a standard 688mm x 444mm size with lots of flat bits so you can cut them to suit any radiator size whatsoever or join them together very easily to cater for larger radiators.

Fitting the first one is a bit fiddly but once you have done one then the rest go very smoothly - trust me I know - I have fitted them in my own home and I am renowned for my DIY expertise - not!

The panels are easily fitted  and there is no need to remove the radiators, although we do recommend that you clean behind the radiators with a feather duster or similar to remove dust to aid adhesion of the panels. 

The value of this simple measure has been tested and proven over and over.

The UKAEA labs in Harwell tested the panels and observed "a heat saving, and a beneficial effect on flow pattern, due to the presence of the panel, especially when radiation is taken into account.  Overall savings in the range of 22% to 27% can be expected".

BSRIA stated "the variation in output and hence reduction in losses is 15% to 13% based upon mean water minus room air temperatures from 10^oC to 60^oC.  This figure relates to the losses through all surfaces and not just external wall"

It is all a fancy way of saying that they like them and found them to save fuel! 

Novitherm panels simply stop heat loss through the wall - the circulating water therefore returns to the boiler hotter, reducing energy wasted in unnecessarily heating colder water.   The air curtain created by the panels rises 2-3 metres above each radiator reducing the energy lost through windows and walls above radiators as well as just behind them.  

Novitherm is a UK-manufactured product that complies with all required BS Fire and Safety requirements applicable within the EU.  Novitherm panels are easily fitted using double sided tape or on uneven surfaces, using a standard readily available elastomeric adhesive.  On average 2 Novitherm panels per radiator are used in domestic use.   Simple and easy fitting instructions are supplied with every order

Because I am very keen on these and want everyone to benefit from them I have negotiated with the manufacturers to make Novitherm panels available direct from this office for the domestic market - call me on 01466 751411 (UK) or +44 1466 751411 (International) and discuss your requirements - why pay more?

I can supply Novitherm in 10 or 20-panel "Heatkeeper" Packs which include fixing tape and comprehensive instructions as priced below.  I only accept cheques - sorry - or you can buy them from me on eBay (in the interests of commerce I have bowed to pressure and now accept PayPal through eBay) but if you are willing to send me a cheque I will send out your pack upon receipt.  Cheques made payable to Stewart King please.

If you do some research you will find that you cannot get these panels from any other source at a better price.    That is because I am not in business to sell panels and I do not want to make a fortune out of them.  The prices below cover my costs and no more - I am an Energy Consultant and I have found something that can help you save energy and money.

Requiring no specialist tools or skills to fit these low cost energy saving panels are one of the most cost effective ways to reduce your heating fuel bills.  They are so good that for example, the Canadian Government gives them away free of charge to home-owners who qualify under their fuel poverty scheme - any thoughts Mr.Blair, Mr. Brown - Mr. McConnell?