Which radiators are considered best value for money similar to Quinn before they went bust?

[JimCrow]

Do all radiators have the top that can be taken off? Do Kudox rads come with removable tops?

K1 - single convector single panel - Type 11 (Alternative name)
K2 - single convector double panel - Type 21 (Alternative name)
P+ - double convector double panel - Type 22 (Alternative name)

I think this is correct

You have the K2 and P+ wrong way round,
K1 single panel with convector = type 11
P+ double panel single convector = type 21
K2 double panel double convector = type 22

 

[vulcancontinental]

Why faff around for a few pounds? Stelrad panel rads.

 

[johnny2007]

Why faff around for a few pounds? Stelrad panel rads.

Are they better quality?
I don't mind spending more for my own house.

 

[Deleted member 290061]

You have the K2 and P+ wrong way round,
K1 single panel with convector = type 11
P+ double panel single convector = type 21
K2 double panel double convector = type 22

Thank you for spotting that and letting me know!!

 

[vulcancontinental]

Why faff around for a few pounds? Stelrad panel rads.

I fitted Stelrads (Elites) exclusively for over 20 years with no problem. I fitted one house with customer supplied Barlo and there were pinholes withing two years. I notice things like that.

I used Quinn in my own house recently, I can't imagine what was going through my mind, they were OK, no problems.

I think some use recycled steel and others virgin steel. Might be worth a phone call.

 

[ianmcd]

has given me a towel rail measurement as 600height x 1800width.

Would love to see that towel rad, think you might have that the wrong way round

 

[Deleted member 290061]

Are all components on Stelrad made of metal do you know and how does the quality compare with Kudox?

 

[Deleted member 290061]

Would love to see that towel rad, think you might have that the wrong way round

Yes - I didn't notice that but someone from the plumbers merchants pointed out that they're not usually this size so I suspect the plumber has made a mistake

 

[Deleted member 290061]

After comparing costs between Stelrad and Kudox there isn't as much of a price difference as I thought there might be

 

[Deleted member 290061]

I ended up buying Stelrad Vita Compact in the end - I think probably the price when compared to Kudox is not much more than 20%/25%