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copy_0_subzero1.jpg Striking Radiator with Outstanding Practicality copy_0_subzero2.jpg Radiating a Soft and Soothing Ambience into the Coolest of Living Spaces or Bathrooms copy_0_subzero3.jpg Simple Yet Functional

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SubZero – Wall Mounted Central Heating Radiator for Living Spaces and Bathrooms.................... - ORIGINAL & INNOVATIVE DESIGN - Inspired by polar glaciers, the SubZero is a dramatic radiator like no other. Gleaming chrome rails timelessly suspended within an attractive Perspex body combine to produce a striking radiator with outstanding practicality......... The rear surface of the radiator is available in a selection of highly reflective photo-luminescent* colours which under low light conditions creates a striking glow within the Perspex body. This innovative design radiates a soft and soothing ambience into the coolest of living spaces or bathrooms..................... - PRACTICAL - Available in a range of both vertical and horizontal sizes, the SubZero is ideal for those who are looking for an unrivalled heating experience to enlighten their living space, or those who wish to enhance their bathroom with a unique yet practical focal point........ The elegant curvaceous rails are ideal for towel warming, or drying clothes. While the Perspex itself is treated with a scratch-resistant finish to ensure the highly reflective surfaces remain unblemished through daily use.................... - SAFE - For safety purposes, the edges of the Perspex body are rounded off to a radius of 5mm. Furthermore, excluding the radiator valves, there are no protrusions to trip over or catch clothing. Perspex was chosen in place of glass as it is lighter and does not shatter upon impact..................... - LOW PRODUCTION COSTS - Production costs should be kept low due to the simplicity of the design. The chrome plated steel railings and pipe work would be machine welded, followed by the Perspex body being injection moulded to encase the steel. The desired hue of photo-luminescent film can then be applied to the rear surface of the Perspex radiator body..................... *Glow in the Dark – Photo luminescent film requires approximately 30 minutes of light absorption to emit light for 4-10 hours (depending on grade of film)

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