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Shop / Hardware & Spares / Rooflight and Window Openers / Openers Cord / E- Type Preston System Opener – Bright Zinc Plated
E- Type Preston System Opener - Bright Zinc Plated
CODE 311878 Category Openers Cord Tags Brass rooflight hand winders, Brass screwjack openers, Chrome rooflight hand winders, Chrome screwjack openers Skylight stays, Rooflight openers, Rooflight stays, Skylight openers

E- Type Preston System Opener – Bright Zinc Plated

£116.80 +VAT

  • Preston System Opener – Bright Zinc Plated
  • Traditional window fitting that is ideal for older building schools and hospitals
  • Strong and hardwearing
  • Easy to operate
  • NOTE: Cord must be ordered separately – product code 449765
App_Timber Yes
Application Timber
Finish Bright Zinc Plated
Finish Group Zinc Plated
Length mm 305mm
Option Fanlight Opener
Price 0
Throw mm 262mm
Type Cord Operated

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Are hit and miss vents suitable for listed buildings?

Are hit and miss vents suitable for listed buildings?

Yes. Decorative cast iron and brass ventilation grilles of this pattern were widely used in Victorian and Edwardian buildings, and like-for-like replacements are generally accepted by conservation officers for listed building works. We can provide product specifications and material details to support listed building consent applications if required.

What pipe connection sizes does the Regent Cast Iron Hopper Head No.1 accept?

What pipe connection sizes does the Regent Cast Iron Hopper Head No.1 accept?

The H1 is available to accept round pipe connections in 65mm, 75mm, 100mm, and 150mm diameters. The 65mm and 75mm variants measure 305mm wide by 197mm deep and 210mm high. The 100mm variant measures 355mm wide by 230mm deep and 240mm high. A 150mm connection option is also available — please contact the team for dimensions.

We are looking to install a new heating system into a Georgian farmhouse and would like to know whether we would be better installing tubular steel column radiators or traditional cast iron radiators.

We are looking to install a new heating system into a Georgian farmhouse and would like to know whether we would be better installing tubular steel column radiators or traditional cast iron radiators.

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.

How do I get a price for a cast iron hopper head?

How do I get a price for a cast iron hopper head?

Select your required size and finish options from the product page and add to cart for an instant price. For project quantities, bespoke requirements, or any specification queries, please call 0333 987 4452 or use the contact form at tuscanfoundry.com.

My builder has calculated out our heating requirement in each room of our house in BTU’s. Can you tell me what BTU’s stand for, and is this different to KW.

My builder has calculated out our heating requirement in each room of our house in BTU’s. Can you tell me what BTU’s stand for, and is this different to KW.

BTU stand’s for British Thermal Units. This was the old (Imperial) measurement for heat in connection with plumbing. Although BTU’s is a term still commonly used within the heating and plumbing, the industry is now going over to KW’s Kilowatts.

How do I get a price for a rooflight opener?

How do I get a price for a rooflight opener?

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.

What building types is the Rectangular Box Cast Iron Hopper Head Plain No.46 (H460) suited to?

What building types is the Rectangular Box Cast Iron Hopper Head Plain No.46 (H460) suited to?

The H460 is well suited to Georgian, Regency, and Victorian buildings where a plain, undecorated rectangular hopper is the appropriate choice — particularly listed properties, conservation area buildings, and institutional or commercial buildings in historic town centres. Its clean, restrained form makes it equally appropriate on modern heritage-style construction where period accuracy is required without ornamental detail.

How does the ornamental pattern affect ventilation performance?

How does the ornamental pattern affect ventilation performance?

The Gothic foliate tracery design of the Ornamental Airbrick provides a good free-flow ventilation area relative to its face size. The open area is comparable to other standard cast iron airbrick patterns. The visual density of the pattern at a distance reads as solid ironwork, which suits formal and decorative elevations without compromising subfloor ventilation effectiveness.

What building types is the Pultney Tapered Hopper Head suited to?

What building types is the Pultney Tapered Hopper Head suited to?

The Pultney Tapered Hopper Head is well suited to Georgian and Regency townhouses, Victorian terraces, rural farmhouses, barns, and functional estate buildings where a plain, period-correct hopper is the appropriate specification. It also works well on new heritage-style construction. Its unfussy, chamfered form makes it a versatile choice across a wide range of traditional building types.

Is a cast iron hopper head suitable for use on a listed building?

Is a cast iron hopper head suitable for use on a listed building?

Yes. Cast iron rainwater goods are widely accepted by conservation officers and historic environment bodies as the appropriate material for listed buildings. Tuscan Foundry's hopper heads are manufactured in solid cast iron to BS 460 specification and are suitable for all listed building classes. A linseed oil paint finish is also available, which is particularly appropriate for conservation projects.

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