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A column or pillar in architecture and structural engineering is a structural element that transmits, through compression, the weight of the structure above to other structural elements below. In other words, a column is a compression member. The term column applies especially to a large round support (the shaft of the column) with a capital and a base or pedestal, which is made of stone, or appearing to be so. A small wooden or metal support is typically called a post, and supports with a rectangular or other non-round section are usually called piers.
For the purpose of wind or earthquake engineering, columns may be designed to resist lateral forces. Other compression members are often termed "columns" because of the similar stress conditions. Columns are frequently used to support beams or arches on which the upper parts of walls or ceilings rest. In architecture, "column" refers to such a structural element that also has certain proportional and decorative features. A column might also be a decorative element not needed for structural purposes; many columns are engaged, that is to say form part of a wall. A long sequence of columns joined by an entablature is known as a colonnade.

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    Column radiator - how to tell top from bottom

    Hi everyone, I'm looking to fit a small Nordic 3 column radiator, but the red plastic bung that indicated the top has been removed along with all the others. I can see straight through the opening on the top and bottom and the diverter is separate, not already installed. In short, without...
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    New column rad cold devastated

    New double panel column radiator Cold Turned off all rads not helped Checked trv pin seems fine Locksheild i think is ok see pic sttached Its new so didnt need to flush Cant really balance because the only thing that is hot is the copper pipes So instructions came with it about how it...
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    Traditional column towel rail with frame

    Hi, This part of my radiator has recently started dripping, tried a new washer and ptfe tape on the thread but I think it’s coming from where that nut meets the radiator. What the best way for me to renew the bit that goes into the radiator without draining down. Or anyone know how to reseal it...
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    Hydra Classic Shower column 414

    Hi I have a Hydra Classic 414 shower column. The spine to the flow control snapped. I have got a replacement spine from shower spares but now have to get the control body refitted. The part No is 204543. My man is having trouble to refit the body of this control valve and we would like to...
  5. Jock Spanners

    Are designer, column type radiators bi-directional?

    Evening all, A customer has shown me some designer, flat column type radiators she wants me to fit. On the bottom they are marked 'in' and 'out' which I assume means flow and return. Does anyone know if it makes any difference which way the flow and return is connected? I don't imagine it does...
  6. Neil M

    Daryl Hydracadia corner shower column.

    I have a Daryl Hydracadia corner shower column. It has 3 problems that all developed nearly at the same time. It leaks when not on "head" setting. The temp and flow knobs no longer work.they just spin freely. Our usual plumber said it's beyond him. Showerdoc say they might have parts but need me...
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    Milano Windsor 3 column - alternative wall mounts

    Hi, We have a very tight gap between the top of our skirting board and the bottom of the window, 510mm. We have researched and and taken delivery of a couple of 3 column Milano Windsor radiators (500mm). Unfortunately the brackets for wall mounting are sloped and extend beyond the bottom of...
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    Column radiator cooler at bottom - Valve issue?

    Hi all, Just had a column radiator fitted with an ENZO TRV valve (non bi-directional) on the flow inlet pipe. When heating is turned on, the radiator stays cooler at the bottom even though the valve is fully open. Tried unscrewing the valve head off and the radiator heats up at the bottom...
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    How do you get into the column of a Daryl Hydra shower?

    I have an old Hydra Daryl integrated screen & shower. Unfortunately it’s leaking in the column through into my kitchen ceiling! I’ve had a plumber round to try & see what’s wrong but he couldn’t get into the column!! There is only 1 grub screw on one of the controls but it seems that front part...
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    Column radiators cost to heat house

    We have recently installed column radiators (stelrad regal) pretty much throughout our house during renovation/extension work. We choose steel radiators for the classic design. I knew they would contain more water than traditional radiators but that information isn’t really advertised and I just...
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    Radiator advice - column rad?

    Hi all, Recently moved into a house that appears to have some not-so-effective radiators (some are very hot so am confident no issue with the boiler). The worst offender is an angled double radiator in a bay window (measures 450mm high and 240mm long). It barely gets hot despite the flow pipe...
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    Column rad feet on non-column rad

    One pic shows the experiments I'm doing with supporting a type 11 radiator (160cm wide, 50cm high, total weight around 35kg) using universal column radiator feet. The other pic shows the detail of the contact surface between the rad and the feet. Aesthetic considerations apart, is there...
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    Lux Heat Column Radiators?

    I'm contemplating treating the front room to some aluminium column rads. Looking on the justradiators site there's 1 that fits the bill at nearly 2 metres long. A company called Lux Heat makes the rad I'm interested in. Anyone heard of this make and are they ok?
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    Column rad supplier

    Hi. Appreciate any help with this. Looking to buy some column rads and need some that are 300mm high. Has anyone bought any from www.justradiators.co.uk? They seem to be the only ones with the off the shelf sizes I need but a bit dubious from reading their bad reviews (although there are lots of...
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    Fixing a Column radiator

    I have a Column radiator to fit to a porcelain tiled bathroom wall. The wall is breeze block covered (by solid bed of tile adhesive) with 12mm marmox board. The column radiator has four brackets with two fixing holes on each and come with screws and wall plugs. My questions are around the...
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    Acova 4 column rad bleed valve

    Hi there I have a 4 column rad and can’t locate the bleed valve. Rad has been warm and not hot for quite some time and wanted to let out the air but not sure how. Please see pics attached and let me know if I’m missing something? thanks.
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    advice please on which column/vertical rad to buy

    the wife has decided she wants one of these in the kitchen size approx 24" wide by 72" high, all measurements imperial as per Mr Mogg. Flow rate not a problem as all pipework copper 15 and 22mm put it in myself. just need recommendations as to which manufacturer
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    'Radiatoroutlet.co.uk' column radiators?

    Has any of you had experience of 'radiatoroutlets.co.uk' column radiators? The advertised output BTU are impressively high. I asked them and they said they are rated at T50 which sounds better again. It would be good to get some independent reviews/experiences?
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    Good Value Column Radiators - (milano windsor range ) Help

    Hi, we are currently trying to source radiators for a new build. We have found the Milano Windsor range on the best heating website. They seem to be about the only column rads in our budget range. Has anyone any experience of them?. We are a bit concerned about buying online. There is a...
  20. Bogart

    Acova steel column radiator

    I am wanting to switch the feed from the bottom to the top of the rad. Obviously I will need to switch the bottom and top bushes around. Here is my dilemma are they LH or RH threads. I have tried to undo in both directions and cannot shift it. The bushes are at the opposite end from the bleed...
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