RAL 9001 Colour FAQs
How do I clean a RAL 9001 colour cream radiator?
Cleaning white and cream radiators such as the RAL 9001 colour, keeps it looking good but also maintains its heating efficiency. A build-up of dust can trap heat, making radiators less efficient. To free your radiator of dust, hoover around most of it, including underneath along the skirting board. Then, you will need to use a radiator brush to push any dust out of grilles or convector fins, depending on the radiator style you have.
To clean the body of your radiator, use warm soapy water, a home-made solution of vinegar water, or a store-bought radiator cleaner. Do not use an abrasive cleaner as this could damage the colour too. Wipe clean with your chosen cleaning method and for any hard-to-reach areas, you can use a toothbrush. Once cleaned, use a dry microfibre cloth to buff the surface. You’re RAL 9001 colour radiator will be left looking as good as new.
How do I calculate the heating requirements of a house or room?
When determining the size of a radiator or the type of radiator you will buy, it’s vital to calculate the type of radiator which is best. This can seem complicated, but our STARS (Stelrad Technical Advanced Radiator System) heat loss calculator offers a simpler way to get sizing of radiators right, first time round. Both fabric heat loss and ventilation heat loss are also calculated to establish the radiator output and size required.
Stelrad measure output in Btu/hr, British Thermal Unit per hour which is the standard measurement used to state the amount of output of any heat generating device=. Heat output can also be measured in Watts, 1 watt is equivalent to 3.412 Btu/hr.