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Radiators in the Empire State Building
The Empire State Building has 6,514 windows and under each of those 6,514 windows is a radiator. As the building was completed in 1931 it can be assumed that these heaters are the original radiators.
How to Clean a Radiator
It is not a job that you will look forward to doing but there comes a time when you have to clean the radiators. Your column radiators attract dust and dirt. As a result they not only look ugly but … Continue reading
Landlords Need to Make Homes Energy Efficient
Peter Rachman was a landlord in the 50s and 60s who became infamous due to the way he exploited his tenants and left them to live in slum conditions. Rachmanism became synonymous with shady business practice and is often applied … Continue reading
New Radiators Bring Greater Energy Efficiency
Experts from the Institute for Technical Building Services in Dresden have released a report which gives information on how homeowners can make their houses more energy efficient. 1
Scope for Energy Efficiency with Radiators
In your home you may have a quaint old chair that has been left to you by your grandmother. It probably is not very comfortable but you like it for sentimental reasons. Also, if you took it down to the … Continue reading
The Danger on your Radiator
This year was the wettest since records began. When it rains cricket matches have to stop, the streets become a sea of umbrellas and people up and down the country run outside to bring their washing indoors. 1
Millions of Radiators
Apparently at the moment there are 190 million radiators in the UK. It is not clear who counted them all but that is a lot of heaters. The population of the nation is just over 60 million. So that means … Continue reading
Strange Radiator Designs
Mankind is an inventive species. We always want to improve or augment the technology we have into something that is different. The results are sometimes spectacular yet at times we are left with “improvements” that are distinctly odd. 1
A Guide to Making a Radiator Cover
The tree is up, the tinsel is sparkling and the lights are flashing. Your room looks shiny and sparkly and your I-pod is set on shuffle belting out the Christmas hits. You take a look around the room and you … Continue reading
Fitting a Thermostat on a Radiator
When you sit in your armchair with your remote control in easy reach it is nice to know that at a press of a button you can change channel and turn the volume up and down. Wouldn’t it be annoying … Continue reading