Here at the heat is on, we put the knowledge of what you need directly in your hands as the homeowner, so you needn’t ask or wait for information from your plumber. Here we give you complete expert guidance for this specific designer radiator — including details of any additional parts required — so you can ensure a smooth and successful installation when your tradesman arrives.
heat output
- Firstly, if you haven't already done so – use our heat calculator to work out your specific requirements for your room, ensuring you are selecting the correct size designer radiator in terms of the BTUs heat output it provides.
design & material
- FORTE is a range of flat bar designer radiators with a sleek, seamless aesthetic.
- Bars are 70mm wide with small gaps for a modern, wall-aligned appearance.
- Available in either single or double panel models.
- Single panel V10 model has a projection of 73mm.
- Double panel V20 model has a projection of 93mm.
- Additionally, we have created a thorough and detailed technical guide on central heating radiators, giving even more information and tips.
colour & finish
- Painted in Metallic Grey.
- Finished in a matt, rough texture.
- This is a standard powder paint.
- Additionally, we have created a thorough and detailed technical guide on paint finishes and colours, giving even more information and tips.
installation & orientation
- Pre-fitted with an internal diverter (baffle) to aid water flow and ensure even heat distribution across all bars.
- Efficient heating performance in both vertical and horizontal configurations.
- Can be installed vertically (bars up and down, valves on the sides) or horizontally (bars left to right, valves on the underside).
- Same physical model provides maximum flexibility depending on space and design preference.
- Supplied with a universal bracket; full instructions included.
- Bracket visibility varies with orientation: visible in vertical installation, concealed in horizontal orientation.
- Internal diverter should remain in place for vertical installation and tapped out for horizontal installation (full instructions provided for plumbers).
advice on which valves to purchase for piped installation (central heating)
- This radiator is not supplied with valves, as we have a vast selection of styles & colours to choose from. We do not include them because we cannot make this choice on your behalf.
- Choosing the correct valves is easy with our guidance. Once a radiator has been chosen, valve selection can feel daunting — even plumbers rarely make the best aesthetic choice. As the homeowner, this decision is best made by you.
- On the right-hand side of this page we have pre-filtered our valve selection to show only the optimal valves for this specific model. You’ll see two sections:
- 1. matching/complementary colour valve & pipe sets — either an exact match (painted using the same paint as the radiator) or the closest complementary match (dependent on availability). These valves come complete with pipes and wall covers for a professional finish. If you need an exact match not listed, please contact us — we can usually special order.
- 2. standard valve & pipe sets — more economical standard valves which are not painted to match the radiator. Pipes and covers must be purchased separately.
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Which orientation of valves do I need : 3-Axis (corner), straight or angled?
- 1. your central heating pipework comes through the wall — typically most modern pipework comes through the wall now and for this you'll need 3-axis corner valves. If your pipework is not yet in - our best advice is to ask your plumber to bring this through the wall.
- 2. your central heating pipework comes through the floor — if you choose the underside entry option you'll need straight valves.
- if you choose the side entry option you'll need angled valves.
- Additionally, we have created a thorough and detailed technical guide on radiator valves, giving even more information and tips.
safety & compliance
- Built and tested to meet industry safety and performance standards.
guarantee & warranty
- Supplied with a 12-year manufacturer’s warranty for long-term reassurance.
