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offdutytech
offdutytech Member Posts: 197
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What brand of panel radiators have you guys installed and liked? I have a job that the customer wants one vs baseboard. My supply gave me a quote on a Slant Fin panel rad. Panel rads aren't very common in my area so just have limited knowledge of them. Any feedback on brands would be helpful.

Owner of Grunaire Climate Solutions. Check us out under the locate a contractor section. Located in Detroit area.

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  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 13,469

    Runtal is probably the best but there are lots of lightweight european panel radiators imported under a number of brands that are also good and less expensive. Castrads makes some steel radiators that are worth looking at too. It all depends on what capacity you need, what space you need to fit it in, and what your budget is. US boiler makes some stuff that is worth looking at too although that is mostly cast iron.

    delcrossv
  • Alan (California Radiant) Forbes
    Alan (California Radiant) Forbes Member Posts: 4,504

    Buderus makes some nice ones; easy to install.

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    8.33 lbs./gal. x 60 min./hr. x 20°ΔT = 10,000 BTU's/hour

    Two btu per sq ft for degree difference for a slab
  • offdutytech
    offdutytech Member Posts: 197

    Thanks guys that's the feedback I was looking for. Don't get a chance to install them much, most customers opt for baseboard in my area.

    Owner of Grunaire Climate Solutions. Check us out under the locate a contractor section. Located in Detroit area.

  • psb75
    psb75 Member Posts: 1,054

    QHT, Ecorad, Pensotti, Myson -= less $. Runtal, Buderus = more $$. Don't forget the fittings: angle valves, straight valves, H valves, TRV's etc.

  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 25,333

    Myson is a popular brand. Some installers like the two connections in the center, a cleaner look.

    They also have an I-Vector for cooling

    Dianorme is also popular , available at many wholesalers.

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    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
  • OffGridICF
    OffGridICF Member Posts: 9

    They aren't installed yet, but I got low mass Strada radiators from Jaga. They offer a large range of sizes and also a fan-assist module for more heat output at lower water temps. The fittings are NPT. I ordered Danfoss TRVs to control them.

  • Alan (California Radiant) Forbes
    Alan (California Radiant) Forbes Member Posts: 4,504
    https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1858209#Comment_1858209

    Jaga has a huge selection of radiators, but I never took the time to learn how to navigate their catalog. Daunting

    8.33 lbs./gal. x 60 min./hr. x 20°ΔT = 10,000 BTU's/hour

    Two btu per sq ft for degree difference for a slab
  • offdutytech
    offdutytech Member Posts: 197

    I was not familiar with those brands. I'm def looking into those as options. My local suppliers aren't well versed in panel rads. I've tried to sell them in the past, but most customers are stuck on traditional baseboards or old school cast iron radiators.

    Owner of Grunaire Climate Solutions. Check us out under the locate a contractor section. Located in Detroit area.

  • OffGridICF
    OffGridICF Member Posts: 9
    https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1858213#Comment_1858213

    Daunting is an accurate assessment. Narrowing it down to the Strada line helped. The US rep was also very helpful and sent me a spreadsheet from their selection tool that gave the dimensions, type (core size) and BTU output for different entry / exit temps. I ordered them directly from him.

    Alan (California Radiant) Forbes
  • weakoak1124
    weakoak1124 Member Posts: 16

    Question on these is there 1 or 2 OEM/ODM on these panel radiators or are all these companies independently manufacturing them? Maybe there should be a megathread as this seems to come up often?

  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 25,333

    I think it would be hard to track the manufacturer and their partnerships or collaborations.

    Just like water heaters or appliances, one factory could be producing for multiple labels,.

    Not to mention the knock -off products that make their way into the market with pirated brand names.

    I don’t know of any connection between Runtal, Myson and Jaga

    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 13,469

    There are probably a couple manufacturers but if you look at the different catalogs many of them are clearly made by a 3rd party and rebranded.

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