The York Radiators

The York is manufactured from high grade aluminium which has a thermal conductivity approximately 5 times greater than mild steel. This technical property allows the radiator to respond rapidly to thermostat changes, heating up and cooling down significantly faster. Consequently, your boiler or heat pump runs for shorter periods to achieve the desired room temperature, reducing overall energy consumption and solving the issue of wasted heat in bathrooms where occupancy is often intermittent.

Heat pumps typically operate at lower flow temperatures (around 35 to 45 degrees Celsius) compared to gas boilers (around 60 to 75 degrees Celsius). Standard steel radiators often struggle to emit sufficient heat at these lower levels. The York solves this thermal output problem because its aluminium body acts as a highly efficient heat exchanger, maximizing the BTU output even at low Delta T settings. This ensures your bathroom remains warm without needing to install an excessively large radiator that dominates the wall space.

One of the primary technical advantages of The York is its low weight to output ratio. Aluminium is significantly lighter than steel or cast iron. This solves the installation difficulty often encountered in modern homes with stud partition walls, as the rail exerts far less shear force on the wall fixings. This reduces the need for extensive wall reinforcement or ply backing, allowing for a safer and easier installation on standard plasterboard using heavy duty hollow wall anchors.

The York is designed with a low water content volume compared to traditional ladder rails. Technically, this means there is less fluid for your boiler to heat up to operating temperature. This solves the problem of system lag, where you have to wait a long time for the bathroom to get warm. The reduced water volume results in a rapid heat up time, meaning you can turn your heating on just minutes before using the shower rather than having to preheat the room for an hour.

Yes, The York is fully compatible with dual fuel conversion. To solve the problem of damp towels in summer when the central heating is off, you can install a T Piece adaptor to one of the bottom inlets. This allows you to insert an electric heating element into the vertical collector while keeping the central heating valves connected. You must ensure the element wattage is matched to the specific fluid capacity of the rail size you choose to prevent overheating or pressure buildup.

Steel radiators in high humidity environments like wet rooms are prone to external rust if the paint finish is scratched or chipped. Aluminium is naturally non corrosive and forms a thin, invisible oxide layer that protects the metal from oxidation. This technical characteristic solves the cosmetic and structural problem of rusting rails in splash zones, ensuring The York maintains its aesthetic finish and structural integrity for longer than equivalent mild steel products in damp conditions.

The York features standard 1/2 inch BSP connections located at the bottom of the vertical collectors. To ensure correct flow dynamics, you must select valves based on your pipe direction. If your pipes come from the floor, use Straight Valves to allow water to flow vertically into the rail. If pipes come from the wall, use Angled or Corner Valves. Using the correct valve orientation solves the problem of flow restriction and excessive noise (water hammer) caused by forcing water through tight 90 degree bends in the pipework.

For first fix plumbing, accuracy is critical. The pipe centers for The York depend on the specific width model you select. Generally, you should measure the width of the radiator and add approximately 90mm to account for standard valves (roughly 45mm per side). However, because valve widths vary, the only technical way to solve misalignment issues is to have the physical valves and radiator on site. If that is not possible, aim for the radiator width plus 80-100mm and use telescopic tails to bridge any minor gap during final installation.

The 5 Year Guarantee provided with The York covers you against manufacturing defects such as leaks in the aluminium welds or failure of the internal flow channels. It technically assures that the product has been pressure tested to withstand standard operating pressures (typically up to 4-6 bar). However, to validate this warranty, you must ensure the central heating system is flushed and treated with a compatible corrosion inhibitor suitable for mixed metal systems (steel boiler and aluminium radiator) to prevent galvanic corrosion.