Guide: Benefits of Stainless Steel Radiators Why is Stainless Steel more expensive? - The first question in your mind is probably ‘why are stainless steel radiators so expensive’. The answer is quite simple. Stainless steel is a very high quality, but expensive material. However you will see that stainless steel radiators are well worth the money when you read about the special qualities of stainless steel below.
Benefit #1: Stainless Steel Does not Rust - Stainless steel is effectively a Non Ferrous metal, meaning that it has a much higher resistance to oxidation (rust) and corrosion than mild steel. The majority of towel rails & radiators (including the common white panel radiators in most houses) are made from mild steel which is a ferrous corrosive metal. Over time, a mild steel radiator will rust from the inside out. The performance of the radiator will lessen with time as rust flakes off internally, contaminates the water inside and restrict water flow. Eventually the rust may completely break through until a 'radiator leak' forms.
Benefit #2: Heat Output - Stainless steel conducts heat 15% better than chrome plated mild steel. This is possibly the best feature of stainless steel in relation to radiators. Size for size, a stainless steel radiator is more efficient at radiating heat. The chrome plated ‘skin’ of a polished chrome mild steel radiator acts as a thin blanket restricting heat radiation. Stainless steel also retains heat for longer meaning that the radiator will stay warmer for longer after your central heating has been switched off.
Benefit #3: Surface Finish - Many would claim that the surface finish is the best reason for buying stainless steel. There are a number of very positive attributes to the finish. Firstly the slightly dull chrome, with hardly a noticeable brush stroke effect is beautiful. This natural finish of stainless steel means that your radiator is not too bright in the room. Do not get us wrong, the shimmering finish will not go unnoticed, but it does not dominate every other piece of furniture or decoration in the room! The most common stainless steel appliance in UK homes is the stainless steel kitchen hob. Imagine this finish sculptured into a fantastic radiator design and fitted in every room in the house. The result is simply stunning and very memorable to anyone who comes to visit. Prepare for jealous visitors!
Benefit #4: Trouble Free Maintenance - Stainless steel is very easy to clean. Washing with soap or a mild detergent and warm water, followed by a clean water rinse is quite adequate for your radiator. Even this exercise will only need to be done between one and four times a year. And if you wipe the surface dry, you will enhance the appearance of the stainless steel.
Benefit #5: Uniquely Hand Built - In an era of machines and robots for almost all manufacturing, it is quite refreshing to know that your designer stainless steel radiator is hand built and although each model is made to the same specifications, each radiator is subtly and individually different. Only the quality of craftsmanship remains constant.
Benefit #6: Geyser Stainless Steel Grade: 304 - Although the term ‘stainless steel’ is used in everyday language, there are actually more than 150 grades of stainless steel and many are not suitable for radiators. It is important that the correct grade is used, as radiators hold water and are continuously subjected to extreme temperature fluctuations. The Geyser range of stainless steel radiators are made from a perfect blend of 304 grade stainless steel.
Benefit #7: Availability from Geyser - At Geyser we pride ourselves on quality, price and service. We are convinced that no other company in the UK can offer better value for money. Unlike many other online and offline companies, we regularly spend more than £150,000 just on keeping our stainless steel radiator stocks high. This means that the radiator you want will be with you the next working day, even if you want 5 x £1500 radiators. Before purchasing a radiator from any other site, confirm that they actually have the stock to sell! You don’t need to check with us, we do have the stock.
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