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[Dadwood]

Hi, I expect you've had this question many times before but can you tell me please; What is the difference between a double panel single convector radiator, and a double panel double convector radiator? Is it something to do with the way the two panels are connected together? Thanks for any help you can give.

[plumbbob]

Modern radiators have fins on the inside of the panels making them convector radiators.

A double single has one set of fins fixed to the front panel. Double double has fins on both panels.

[htg engineer]

The convectors are the fins on the radiators, zig-zag bit of metal.

Double panel single convector, will have one set of fins between the two panels. A double panel double convector will have two sets of fins.

The fins trap and restrict the airflow - so heat is transferred to the air quicker.


htg

[Dadwood]

Dear plumbbob and htg engineer, thank you both for your kind replies. Now I know how to tell the two types. Thanks again.