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The Madeley No.515 is the most refined of the panelled square heads — restrained enough for a good domestic elevation, detailed enough to look deliberate rather than utilitarian.
The body is square, with a recessed rectangular panel cast into the face and framed by a raised border. Above it sits a moulded cornice; below, the casting sweeps out into a concave flare before drawing back to the outlet. That reverse curve at the base is the pattern’s signature — it lifts the whole casting away from the blunt taper of a plainer head and gives it a sense of having been drawn rather than merely made. Cast side bosses take the wall fixings.
The recessed panel does real work beyond decoration. It catches light differently from the surrounding face, so the hopper reads with depth even on a north elevation or in the permanent shade of a narrow street. It is also the natural place for a date or initials if a scheme calls for one — we can cast lettering into the panel to order.
It suits Victorian villas and townhouses, later Georgian work, vicarages and rectories, and good-quality conservation area housing where the hopper is visible from the street and a plain box would look like a compromise.
Cast in solid iron to BS 460:2002 and supplied in primer or black as standard, with heritage colours and traditional linseed oil finishes available on request.
Pipe connections: 65mm, 75mm and 100mm round; 75×75mm, 100×100mm and 125×125mm square; 100×75mm, 125×100mm and 150×125mm rectangular.
Suitable for listed buildings and conservation areas. For a dated or lettered panel, or any bespoke variation, allow 12–14 weeks and call 0333 987 4452.
| Finish | Primer, Black |
|---|---|
| Connection | 65mm Round, 75mm Round, 100mm Round, 75mm x 75mm Square, 100mm x 100mm Square, 125mm x 125mm Square, 100mm x 75mm Rectangular, 125mm x 100mm Rectangular, 150mm x 125mm Rectangular |
Cast iron radiators cost no more to run than modern steel or aluminium radiators. Cast iron is a very efficient material at emitting heat, thus you have items like le creuset cast iron pans. Cast iron holds it’s heat extremly well, which means that the radiators stay warm for longer.
Please call 0333 987 4452 or use the contact form with the size, quantity and connection details, and we'll provide a quotation.
Prices for our rooflight openers are shown on each product page. If you need multiple items, have a specific project in mind, or want to discuss compatibility, please call 0333 987 4452 or use the contact form at tuscanfoundry.com and we will be happy to assist.
Prices are shown on the product page. For project quantities, specification support, or a formal quotation, call 0333 987 4452 or use the contact form.
The H527 measures 430mm wide x 195mm deep x 540mm high, making it well suited to Victorian villas and townhouses where a decorative leader head is wanted.
Our standard spike or sturt length is 300mm (12″). Other sizes are available upon request.
The Antique Black finish suits Victorian, Edwardian, and inter-war buildings where ventilation ironwork was painted rather than polished — estate houses, terrace housing, civic buildings, and rural properties. It is also correct for listed buildings and conservation area properties requiring like-for-like replacement of original ornamental cast iron vents.
Our cast iron hopper heads are available with 65mm, 75mm and 100mm round outlets, 75mm, 100mm and 125mm square outlets, and 100x75mm, 125x100mm and 150x125mm rectangular outlets, to match the downpipe already on site or specified for the project.
Hopper heads are supplied in red oxide primer ready for on-site painting, or pre-finished in black. A full range of Heritage Colours in traditional linseed oil paint is also available on request — please contact us for the swatch chart.
The physical properties of cast iron are sustained throughout its working life, so with proper maintenance we'd expect our gutters and pipes to last over 100 years under normal conditions.
