Low surface
temperature radiators are increasingly being specified for buildings used by
vulnerable people – in the main, either the young or the elderly - where safe
heat is required.
The leading supplier
of LST radiators in the UK is Stelrad and the company has recently released two
new additions to its already extensive range by adding an LST Standard Deco and
LST iPlus Deco design – both featuring its popular Deco horizontal lined
fascia to make the casings for the radiators more aesthetically pleasing.
The low surface
temperature radiator – LST - offers an important and safe form of heat and is
popular in both domestic use – in particular in nursing and care homes, in
sheltered housing and general needs housing where younger or older tenants
live, and a wide range of commercial properties, in particular in the education
and healthcare marketplaces.
LSTs offer a degree
of safety from radiators that are ‘safe to touch’ for people of all ages and
for those who may be vulnerable. These comply with the strict requirements of
the NHS Guidance Note for ‘Safe hot water and surface temperature’ and can be installed
in commercial and public buildings running heating systems with total public
safety assured. The surface temperature of these LSTs will never exceed 43°C.
LST’s come with a
casing that surrounds the radiator allowing the heat to convect in the normal
way, whilst ensuring that the casing at no time exceeds 43 degrees C. With
Stelrad LST radiators, the casing covers the radiator but also the incoming
pipework making sure all the heated surfaces are concealed and that any exposed
surfaces stay at a safe temperature. They also come with tamper proof casings
so that the safety of the radiator cannot be compromised.
“LSTs are the safe
solution in hospitals, care and nursing homes, doctors and dentists’ surgeries
as well as universities, colleges, schools and nurseries,” says Stelrad Head of
Marketing Chris Harvey.
“The addition of the
Deco fascias is a response to demand from customers to have a designer look
version of these popular but functional radiators and we were happy to respond
to this. They are now in stock and can be delivered within 72 hours of order.”
