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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  worth the extra cost when you read about the special benefits of stainless steel below...

Benefit 1: Stainless Steel is Much Less Prone to 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 vast majority of heated towel rails & designer radiators (including the common white panel radiators) are made from mild steel which is a ferrous corrosive metal. Mild steel is normally covered in a chrome or painted finish. 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 forming a radiator leak

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 brushed chrome 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 of stainless steel will not go unnoticed, but it does not dominate every other piece of furniture or decoration in the room like sparkling chrome. 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, through simply wiping it down with soap or a mild detergent and warm water. This exercise will only need to be carried out between once and four times a year (or more often if this is being used in the bathroom of course). 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 our designer stainless steel radiator are 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. We physically stock our stainless steel designer radiators, they are not made to order. This means that the radiator you want will be with you the next working day, even if you want 5 x £900 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, if we have the stock the website will say "Delivery: Next Day".