radflek (a radiator booster to reduce bills)
radflek (use discount code EN10 for 10% discount) is an affordable and effective way to boost the heat output of your radiator. Rather than ‘turn down the thermostat’ (that can cause hypothermia in vulnerable people and pets), it’s far better to just get more heat out of the radiators, rather than have them just lose heat through the walls, to outside.
The frequently asked questions page answers all the techy things!
Oil-powered radiators are safer than convector heaters that blow hot air into the room (and can cause heatstroke in people and pets). UK radiators plants trees for each order and is Ethy-verified. Its site has extensive info on how to choose and use radiators.
What is Radflek?
Recommended by Energy Savings Trust, it’s a radiator booster that reflects 95% of wasted heat energy, from the back of the radiator into the room (rather than going through walls to the fresh air outside and warming up the street!)
Using one can reduce heat loss by 45%, and pay for itself within a year. It’s basically laminated aluminium foil with a long-lasting coating (used in the building industry) that prevents oxidation and preserves high reflectivity. So less energy is needed to heat your room to desired temperatures.
Never over-heat rooms to avoid heatstroke. The Lullaby Trust has info on safe sleeping temperatures to help prevent SIDS. This includes info on removing hats/socks/clothing in warmer temperatures (including cars) and you can buy a low-cost room thermometer.
Is Radflek Easy to Fit?
It only needs basic DIY skills. If you don’t have these (or are older/disabled), there are many organisations like Age UK that offer affordable help for small jobs around the house.
It just hangs from wall brackets, to do its thing. It only takes minutes to fit, and disappears from view, once fitted. An occasional dusting, is all that’s needed for maintenance.
It’s important to leave a small air gap either side of the Radflek sheet. Full instructions are on the site, including for wall-mounted, floor-mounted and curved radiators.
Buying in Bulk for Large Buildings
Radflek sells to the housing industry and councils, where local plumbers and heating engineers can install Radflek as part of their service, helping to bring down customer bills (this also saves councils money, if they are paying out benefits for those on low incomes, or running say nursing homes).
Same with hospitals and other public buildings (schools and council offices could save a fortune by installing them en-masse). The company also sells internationally (see site for details).
