Cast Iron Radiators these days are either old reconditioned or reclaimed cast iron radiators or reproduction cast iron radiators. Reproduction are probably the best option as they are normally have a nicer finish and are less likely to be faulty. All cast iron radiators are very heavy by the nature of their design and due to their material and construction. Always ensure your walls and floors are suitable.

Sizing of cast iron radiators is obviously based on height, width and depth, but a little more explanation may be required, as follows:
Height - can be from the floor to the top of the radiator or from the base of the radiator to the top, excluding the height of the feet.
Length / Width - This is the dimension from left to right as you look at the radiator in situ, up against a wall. Whilst being the overall length of the radiator, the is often counted or termed in the number of sections that make up the length.
Depth - Is the depth from the back of the radiator to the front face of the rad. The depth will depend on the number of columns the radiator is made up from generally 2, 3, 4 or 6 columns. In addition to this depth, an allowance for the gap between the back of the radiator and the wall must be taken into consideration.

end-on view of cast iron radiators
showing some of the column depths and heights available

Cast Iron Radiators	Ornate Cast Iron
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Traditional Cast Iron	Steel Column Radiator
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