Oil free or Oil filled

I am buying a radiator to add extra warmth to my conservatory during the winter. So advice sought which is best Oil free or Oil filled.<o:p></o:p>

I've got an oil-filled one, I have had oil-free ones and I'd say that the oil-filled ones take longer to heat up, but once they are heated up, they kick in less often and not for as long - probably because the oil-free ones have just the metal to cool - just like a saucepan of boiling water will cool slower than it will if you tip the water out but would heat up faster if there was no water in.

Here's a discussion anyway - http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/....php?t=1140161

I also have an oil filled and agree with John,
regards TC

Many thanks for the kind advice from John and Tony

Hello, I expect the oil filled rads are better made today than in previous years. I bought an oil filled rad some years ago and a welding spot blew and I had oil all over the wall it was standing by and the floor was covered in oil as well. Food for thought perhaps.RBD aka jungle1810

have had oil filled ones for some years without any problems. quite economic as well.

We use a halogen heater for extra heat cant fault it.