How far should a radiator be from the floor?
If the radiator is going under a window and to get the proportion correct, the radiator can be below 150mm from the floor. P0800 357 1233 E:[email protected]:www.centralheating.co.nz
Does the height of the floorboards affect how high a radiator is?
The height of nearby floorboards could influence how high a radiator is fitted, if only for aesthetic reasons. For more radiator fitting help and advice, consult our dedicated blog on how to install a radiator.
How do you position a radiator in a building?
Radiator Positioning in a Building Radiators need to be positioned throughout a building to provide an even spread of heat. This typically means at least one radiator per room. Larger rooms or unusual shaped rooms will require more than one radiator. The technically correct position for radiators is on an external wall or under a window.
How much clearance do I need around the radiators?
100mm clearance is required at each end of the radiators to allow for the thermostat at one end and ability to bleed the radiator from the air vent at the other end.
Should radiator be above skirting board?
Usually placed so that base of radiator is just above top of skirting board.
How much clearance does a radiator need?
A minimum of 10% of the radiator's height is required for the space around it to be enough to prevent impedance on heat output due to lack of natural air movement.
Does the height of a radiator matter?
Radiators and Heating Efficiency Getting the balance right with radiator size is critical. If your radiator's too big, you'll be wasting energy every time it's on - and you may be taking up unnecessary wall space.
Where should tall radiators be placed?
The best place for a radiator is in the coldest part of the room. This used to be under windows. However, in more modern double-glazed homes, there may not be a cold area, so you can put radiators where they won't affect the use of walls. A general rule is to have one radiator for every 4m or so in a room.
Is it OK to have a sofa against a radiator?
It's not a good idea to place a sofa, or any other large furniture, in front of a radiator. A sofa would block heat from travelling freely around the room, and could suffer potential long-term damage from a close level of heat exposure.
Should there be a gap between radiator and wall?
A radiator should be positioned 2cm or more away from a wall.
Why do builders put radiators under windows?
This is something most of us learn in school and it helps to explain why radiators are located underneath windows. As the hot air rises from the radiator, the cold air that is coming in through the window pushes against the warm air, circulating it around the room much more efficiently.
Are bigger radiators more efficient?
Larger radiators will often be more efficient. This is because they have a larger surface area to radiate heat, so the water inside them doesn't need to be as warm as in a smaller radiator to generate the same amount of heat.
Does bigger radiator mean more heat?
The longer the panel, the larger the heat emitting surface area, so bigger radiators will emit more heat, but also remember that a double panel radiator will emit more heat than a single panel radiator of the same length.
Can you put a radiator up high?
There is a simple answer to this problem though: select a position for your new radiator based on the layout of your room. There are no real rules to the position of a radiator and it doesn't have to stay where is right now.
How do you install tall radiators?
1:427:44How to Fit a Vertical Radiator - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipTake off each one of the protective caps. And winding your new bums. Make sure you've got the airMoreTake off each one of the protective caps. And winding your new bums. Make sure you've got the air bin for the radiator on the side that's easy to access.
Can you put a radiator anywhere?
If you go for a plug-in electric wall radiator you can hang it wherever you have a plug socket. This should be easy enough to do yourself.
diymostthings Well-Known Member
Is there a preferred height off the floor for rads when there are no restraints like window cills etc? i.e. with just a blank wall and a 100mm skirting board how high would you place it?
bathstyle Active Member
6, 7 or 8 inches depends on the window/skirting as you say, as long as it's not too close to the floor the air will flow nicely under the rad.
Stoday New Member
Most of the heat emmitted by a radiator is by convection; only a small proportion by radiation.
diymostthings Well-Known Member
Many thanks both - Seems that this is one thing that has escaped regulation! (not many left!)
macadonald
Is there a standard height that the base of radiators should be off of the floor? OR do you generally base it on the height of the skirting boards?
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How high should a radiator be from the floor?
Radiator Height from the Floor. Typically, standard radiators are mounted so that the bottom of the radiator is 150mm from the floor. The governing factor from an aesthetic point is the height of the skirting boards that will be present.
How many radiators are needed in a room?
Radiators need to be positioned throughout a building to provide an even spread of heat. This typically means at least one radiator per room. Larger rooms or unusual shaped rooms will require more than one radiator. The technically correct position for radiators is on an external wall or under a window.
Why do you need a radiator recessed?
In a new or renovation project, radiators can be recessed into the walls or joinery units to lessen obtrusiveness. The space required around the radiator so that there is no impedance on heat output due to insufficient natural air movement, is a minimum of 10% of the height of the radiator.
Can you have a radiator under a window?
Sometimes it is not practical to have radiators under windows. If the client wants floor length drapes (which would limit the output of the radiator when drawn) or if the window sill height is too low, or if there is glazing to the floor level, then a practical approach has to be taken.
