Ultraheat Planal is a range of flat panel radiators with a smooth front and rounded corners. It is listed in horizontal and vertical formats with a choice of sizes and convector types. This guide sets out what the Planal range offers and what to check in the product specification before you order.

What is Ultraheat Planal?

Ultraheat Planal is a range of designer panel radiators made from rolled steel. The product pages describe the steel as 1.20 mm thick and state that every radiator is pressure tested at 10 bar. The front is flat instead of ribbed and each radiator has a factory fitted grill and side panels. Corners are rounded and the edges are smooth.

The finish is listed as white RAL 9016. The product pages also mention a 10 year guarantee so check the terms that apply to your order.

Ultraheat Planal Horizontal Radiators

Ultraheat Planal horizontal radiators are the familiar wide format for positions under windows and along longer walls. Listings include heights of 400, 500 and 600 mm. Examples on this website include a 400 mm high by 1600 mm wide single convector model and a 400 mm by 1200 mm double convector model. Planal flat panel radiators in this format suit living rooms, bedrooms and offices where a smooth front looks tidier than a ribbed one.

Ultraheat Planal Vertical Radiators

Ultraheat Planal vertical radiators use height instead of width. The website has vertical categories at 1200 mm and 1800 mm high. Single panel single convector examples include 1200 by 300 mm and 1200 by 900 mm sizes. Vertical flat panel radiators like these can work in hallways, living rooms and home offices where wall length is limited.

Planal Panel and Convector Configurations

Single convector models

Single panel single convector models carry codes such as PSS for horizontal radiators and VPS for vertical ones. They are the shallower option so they suit walls where projection matters.

Double convector models

Double panel double convector models use codes such as PDS. They are deeper than single panel versions but can give more output for the same height and length. There is also a separate Planal Triple category on this website so check that page for panel and convector details.

Sizes, Fitting and Heat Output

Sizes vary widely across the range so measure the available wall carefully. Each listing shows a BTU figure in the product title. Check the temperature basis before you compare it with another supplier because ΔT50 and ΔT60 figures are not interchangeable.

The product pages describe a wall mounting system that allows easy removal for painting or wallpapering. A half inch chrome plug and air vent are listed with the radiator. Check what else is included and whether you need valves from the Valves and Accessories section. Confirm pipe positions before ordering because moving them adds cost.

Where Planal Radiators Fit in the Home

Horizontal Planal radiators suit a living room or bedroom with a wide wall under a window. Vertical Planal radiators work in hallways and on narrow walls between doors. Designer panel radiators of this kind also suit home offices and reception areas where a clean flat front matches the interior. Listings are grouped by height, for example 400 High Double and 600 High Double, which makes it easier to compare like for like. In every case the heat requirement of the room decides the size and the layout decides the format. Planal sits within the wider Ultraheat radiators range alongside Compact panel radiators for rooms where a plainer look is enough.

Choosing Between Appearance and Output

A flat panel radiator can look right in a living room or bedroom and still be the wrong size for the space. Work out the output the room needs using a BTU calculator or advice from a heating engineer. Then choose a Planal model whose listed output meets that figure and whose dimensions fit the wall.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ultraheat Planal

What is Ultraheat Planal?

Ultraheat Planal is a range of flat panel designer radiators with a smooth front and rounded corners. It is listed in horizontal and vertical formats and in several sizes. The product pages describe rolled steel construction and pressure testing. Check the individual specification for output and dimensions.

Are Ultraheat Planal radiators available in vertical styles?

Yes. Ultraheat Planal vertical radiators are listed at 1200 mm and 1800 mm high in a choice of widths. They are flat panel radiators with the same smooth front as the horizontal models. Vertical formats suit narrow walls and hallways where a wide radiator would not fit.

Are Ultraheat Planal radiators available in different sizes?

Yes. The range includes horizontal heights of 400, 500 and 600 mm and vertical heights of 1200 mm and 1800 mm with a spread of widths. Sizes and outputs vary by model so measure your wall first and check the listing before ordering.

What is the difference between single and double convector Planal radiators?

Single convector models are shallower and suit walls where projection matters. Double convector models are deeper but can give more output for the same height and length. Compare the BTU or watt figure for each model instead of assuming from the configuration alone.

What finish do Ultraheat Planal radiators come in?

The finish is listed as white RAL 9016. The product pages describe a paint finish and a 10 year guarantee. Options can change over time so check the current listing before you order if you need a specific shade to match the room.

Do Ultraheat Planal radiators come with valves?

Product pages mention a half inch chrome plug and air vent supplied with the radiator. Valves are listed in the Valves and Accessories section. Check the individual listing to see exactly what is included and confirm the connection type with your installer before you buy.