Runtal Radiators
A world leader in radiant electric and hydronic heating, Runtal offers an almost unlimited selection in color, size and heat outputs in a variety of functional and space efficient styles. Developed in Switzerland over 60 years ago, all Runtal radiators are made from welded steel and are built to last. Custom built units provide a number of options to heat a space. Runtal offers the convenience and style of flat panel radiators. These have a sleek two-inch profile and are an ideal replacement for fin-tube baseboard, cast iron baseboard or cast iron radiators.
Electric models are self-contained and operate independently of the central heating system. The majority of homes in the United States are heated by forced-air, and one of the limitations of this type of heating system is that it is not typically zoned. An electric Runtal radiator provides energy efficiency by eliminating the need to raise the temperature in the entire house–just to heat a small zone. They offer the advantage of four-season usage and towel warmers provide luxurious radiant heat to warm you, your bathroom and your towels whether it’s the dead of winter or just a raw day. Electric models offer the flexibility of temperature settings; low for warming towels and high for room heating. Electric towel radiators are very energy efficient. A large towel warmer uses about half the energy of a good hairdryer.
Hydronic models operate in conjunction with a closed loop forced-hot-water heating system and typically operate only during the period that the central heating system is operational. The hydronic radiator is heated by circulating warm water from a boiler, which typically operates from home heating oil, natural gas, or propane. Hydronic radiators are not made to operate off of a domestic hot water system. The one exception to this rule is the Runtal Fain which is made entirely of stainless steel and may be connected to the domestic hot water system.
Hydronic towel radiators are most often used as the main source of heat for a room (particularly bathrooms, kitchens, entryways and laundry rooms), and proper sizing is a priority. A good “rule of thumb” value for a room is 40+/- BTUH per square foot of floor area, assuming a single outside wall with one window, and a standard ceiling height.
Runtal features:
- Sleek 2″ profile
- Radiators built from 20″ to 29-1/2′ long in increments of 2″
- Style: may be long and low under windows, attached to the ceiling, designed high and narrow for maximum space saving, run vertically in tight corners, segmented for bay windows, and multiple styles for towel warmers, coat hangers and room dividers
- Outputs range from a few hundred BTUH per foot to over 4000 BTUH per foot
- Electric models can be plugged in or direct wired
- Hydronic models offer bottom and rear piping
With multiple styles, colors, sizes and outputs to choose from, Runtal is sure to have a beautiful solution for your challenging heating dilemma.
