Is There an Optimum Position for Hanging a Radiator?

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Is There an Optimum Position for Hanging a
Radiator?

• Today, its less important where we place the
  radiator than it used to be. In the past, it made
  sense to put the radiator in the coldest part of
  the room, which was usually in front of the
  window. This is because it warmed the cool air as
  it came into the room. However, with the advent
  of double-glazing and cavity wall insulation,
  there is much less need to do this. Our houses
  are so well insulated that position doesnt make
  as much of a difference as it used to.
• Nonetheless, there are a few things that you can
  do to increase the efficiency of your radiators.
  We are going to consider these things below.

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Aluminium Radiators Radiators
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How Many Radiators Do You Need?

• In general, the larger the room, the more
  radiators you will need. For a large living room,
  for instance, its better to buy two smaller
  radiators than one large one. This enables you to
  place the radiator on opposite or adjacent walls,
  and so create a more even heat distribution. Most
  people in the trade recommend a radiator for
  every four-squaremetres.

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Is a Horizontal Radiator Better than a Vertical
Radiator?
The answer to this question is that it depends.
From a purely efficient perspective, a horizontal
radiator is better because it provide a greater
amount of heat for the room. This is because hot
air rises, and so it has longer to reach the
ceiling than it would from a vertical radiator.
However, there are times when vertical radiators
are more appropriate. For example, in spaces
where there isnt a lot of wall space, but where
there is a need, nonetheless, for a certain sized
radiator.
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The Radiator and The Ceiling
How Much Space Should There Be between the Top of
the Radiator and the Ceiling?
We touched upon this briefly above, but in
general you need a fair amount of space between
the ceiling and the top of the radiator. This
will allow the air to circulate through the room
via convection (radiators work through
convection, rather than radiation the term
radiator is a bit misleading!).
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How Much Space Should from Top..

• Below the radiator, there needs to be between
  five and ten inches of space. This allows the
  cool air to be drawn under the unit. Above the
  unit, you need at least fifteen to twenty inches
  to create a good circulation of air.
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• The more responsive units, such as the aluminium
  radiators, require less space above. This is
  because aluminium radiators are highly
  conductive. They produce and emit a lot of heat
  quickly. Therefore, if you have to use a vertical
  radiator, and you dont have the fifteen to
  twenty inch gap at the top, you can always adjust
  for this, somewhat, by installing an aluminium
  radiator.

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• If in doubt about the best position for your
  radiators, you can always seek the help of a
  central heating specialist. They will be able to
  advise you as to the best place to hang the
  radiator, and the best radiator for your
  requirements. Of course, you will usually have to
  pay for this advice. In the long run, though,
  their information can help you to save money on
  your energy bills, so its well worth it.

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