For your radiator to be efficient with a cover you should ensure there is enough space between the radiator and the cover. The radiator cover should, if possible, be wider than the radiator by at least: 5cm in width.
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Can radiator covers be bigger than the radiator?
For your radiator to be efficient with a cover you should ensure there is enough space between the radiator and the cover. The radiator cover should, if possible, be wider than the radiator by at least: 5cm in width.
What are standard radiator cover sizes?
| Standard Sizes (imported covers) | Internal Measurements L x H x D mm | Max External Measurements L x H x D mm |
|---|---|---|
| Size 1 (Mini) | 685 x 800 x 120 | 780 x 830 x 180 |
| Size 2 (Small) | 910 x 775 x 135 | 1017 x 800 x 180 |
| Size 3 (Med) | 1100 x 870 x 140 | 1198 x 900 x 200 |
| Size 4 (Large) | 1630 x 870 x 140 | 1710 x 900 x 200 |
How much bigger should a radiator cover be than the radiator?
How much spacing needs to be between the radiator and the cover? To look after your radiator’s efficiency, you need to make sure there’s enough spacing between the radiator and cover. It’s recommended that the radiator cover is larger than the radiator by at least: 40mm in width.
How do I know what size radiator cover I need?
Measure the widest length of your radiator, including the valves at either side. Add 50mm to your measurement to allow for the 20mm fixing return on DeepClean radiator covers. The total dimension will form the required length measurement for your radiator covers.
Can a radiator cover be too big?
It’s possible to have a bigger radiator cover than your actual one, but always make sure that the maximum measurement will fit in your space. The window heights, alcoves, and obstructions will not block where a larger radiator cover is to be fitted.
How much space should you leave around a radiator cover?
It’s a good idea to have enough space between your radiator and your cover so the heat can be distributed more evenly. The gap between the radiator and the cover should be at least 5cm in width, 3cm in height and 3cm in depth to ensure it won’t affect the BTU output.
What is internal measurement on a radiator cover?
The way to measure up for a radiator cover / cabinet is as follows: Measure from the end of each radiator valve and add 20mm (this is the internal length). Measure from the floor to the top of the radiator and add 30mm (this is the internal height).
Can a radiator cover touch the radiator?
Benefits of radiator covers Radiator covers reduce the likelihood of fires and physical burns because they act as a layer of protection between the radiator and everything it may touch.
What can I use instead of a radiator cover?
So here are some things you can do to hide your ugly radiators:
- Pick radiators which reflect your interior style.
- Hide ugly radiators with a radiator cover.
- Paint your radiators.
- Create a radiator seating area.
- Hide your radiator with a table or sideboard.
- Use a magnetic radiator wrap to hide ugly radiator.
What height are radiator covers?
Standard covers are 70cm / 27 ½” high, double check that this is the right height for you, otherwise contact us to get a bespoke quotation.
Are radiator covers a standard height?
You can see some additional information via this link. To limit the loss of heat ensures that you choose the size that allows free air flow around the radiator, in all directions. Standard covers are 70cm / 27 ½” high, double check that this is the right height for you, otherwise contact us to get a bespoke quotation.
Do radiator covers waste heat?
When you cover a radiator, you’re interrupting this process and reducing the efficiency of how much warm air it creates. So while a radiator cover won’t stop all of the heat from your radiator, they will reduce the effectiveness of how well it heats your home, leading to a waste of energy and money.
Does radiator covers reduce radiators efficiency?
If designed well with plenty of space for the warm air to travel through, a radiator cover shouldn’t reduce the efficiency of a radiator and could even improve it if the cover has a reflective backing. However, a poorly designed radiator cover will trap heat and increase your energy bills.
Why are radiators put 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.
Is it OK to put a sofa in front of 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 you tuck curtains behind radiators?
The main mistake that people make is to fit heavy floor-length curtains over both the window and the radiator below. This traps the heat in the window space and does not let it into the room. Correctly fitted curtains should not cover the top of the radiator, but should stop just below the window ledge.