Eskimo - Column

Ingeniously named COLUMN is one of our beautifully formed column radiators. This modular, elliptical range is created from a beautifully compact aluminium extrusion of 14 tubes while focussing on maximum energy output and heat pump compatibility. COLUMN gives a fond nod to the traditional form of column radiators. Yet, despite those styling cues, COLUMN displays a stunningly clean and contemporary presence. As a result, it will happily sit with any interior scheme, from ultra-modern to period.

PERFECTED FOR HEAT PUMPS

WHY COLUMN?

Designed for the future, built for low temperatures

First created in 2018 with heat pumps and low-temperature systems in mind, COLUMN delivers outstanding output without the need for oversized or double radiators. Switch to renewables without sacrificing comfort or adding extra units.

Compact size, powerful heat

Aluminium has five times the thermal conductivity of steel, which is why COLUMN radiators deliver more heat from a smaller, lighter footprint. Because they’re made from aluminium, they heat up faster, use energy more efficiently, and avoid the classic corrosion issues you get with steel. With a properly flushed system and an inhibitor like Fernox F1, there’s zero corrosion risk—aluminium doesn’t rust, so it stays cleaner and performs better for longer.

Proven performance you can trust.

Independently tested at the University of Birmingham and BSRIA to BS EN 442 standards, real numbers, real results.

Up to 86% more heat than popular steel ranges, and 33% lighter.

Expect serious performance gains and easier handling on every install.

Fast lead times, lower carbon footprint.

Our most popular finishes are stocked and ready to go. Made at our Birmingham factory and delivered via our partners, ensuring quick turnaround, reliable support, and reduced carbon impact.

Stylish in any space.

Stylish in any space, COLUMN offers a contemporary take on a classic silhouette that suits both modern and traditional interiors. You can choose from RAL 9016 Matt Traffic White or our much-loved signature gunmetal/bronze finish, The Fronze—finishes designed to truly stand out.

Faster heat-up, lower energy bills.

Using just a quarter of the water content of a steel radiator, COLUMN warms up quickly, wastes less energy, and helps homeowners cut heating costs.

Installer-friendly by design.

Lightweight construction makes every job easier, no wall reinforcements, less strain, and quicker installation times..

Installer-Approved Benefits You Can Stand Behind

Installers: Here’s How to Explain Column’s Benefits to Your Customers

“These COLUMN radiators are made from aluminium, so they heat up quickly, work exceptionally well with heat pumps, and deliver impressive heat from a lighter, more compact design. They’re easier for us to install, use far less water, and can help lower your energy bills. And the best part? They look good in any room. We can size them to suit your current boiler right now, but they’re also future-ready, designed to run efficiently at lower temperatures when you eventually switch to renewable heating.”

Column Installation Guideline

Click here to download Column Installation guidelines.

Download Column Price List.

Column Price List

Column Size Selector

Column Heat Pump Selector (prices may vary)

Column and sustainability

With exceptional output capabilities and an all aluminium built, Column radiators are perfect to be paired with heat pumps for a better future.

Heat pumps are a popular solution to the whopping 22 % of all energy consumed in the UK.
Efficient heat pumps produce a much lower water temp which means you need to increase the size of your radiators. Thus, a major consideration when switching to a heat pump is the need to either replace your old radiators or fit additional radiators.
Avoid costly, inefficient replacements – with Eskimo’s innovative Column radiator range - developed specifically for use with heat pumps. Huge range of sizes, the highest output of any radiator on the market.
A heat pump will deliver water at up to 50ºC – resulting in a reduction of about 50% heating capacity of your radiators. As a rule of thumb, if you stuck with the same radiator design when switching to heat pumps, you would need radiators twice the size to deliver the same performance.
Solution? Fit high-performance aluminium radiators that don’t need to be huge to deliver all the heat you need. Due to its high thermal conductivity (over 5 times that of the steel used in traditional radiators), aluminium is the material that engineers use to solve this problem.
High-efficiency aluminium radiators are the perfect partner for heat pumps - Column.
Eskimo have been exclusively making this type of radiator for over 20 years – since our inception, we have specialised in developing high-performance aluminium radiators

The best radiator for heat pumps

Scientifically superior
- Aluminium has a thermal conductivity of over 5 times higher than steel.
- The design of a steel multicolumn radiator requires direct contact between the outside surface area and the hot water inside, while aluminium Column radiators can have hollow heated surfaces located further away from the central water gallery due to its superior heat conductivity.
Compact size
- Our Column radiators offer equivalent heat dissipation to standard steel radiators in a significantly smaller and lighter design, thanks to their superior heat conductivity, allowing for efficient heat transfer and eliminating the need for larger sizes and excessive water content.
- The superior heat conductivity of aluminium radiators allows for compact designs with more surface area, reducing the need for multiple radiators or excessive wall space.
- Oversized and heavy radiators lead to higher energy costs, increased delivery and installation expenses, the need for wall reinforcement, and reduced living space for homeowners.
Environmental Impact
- Low weight and low water volume are crucial factors in radiator design. Raising the temperature of a radiator requires significant energy, especially when dealing with well water. In comparison, Column radiators require only one-third of the energy compared to steel multicolumn radiators to reach their operating temperature.
- The column uses only about ¼ of the water of a comparable steel rad
- Heavy radiators with high water volumes not only take a long time to heat up but also take a significant amount of time to cool down. This becomes problematic when the building overheats, as the radiators retain their heat for an extended period. Occupants are then left with the dilemma of opening windows to cool down the space, resulting in wasted energy, increased carbon emissions, and higher running costs.