We've put the radiator under the window in a small double room but have now decided that the only way to put a double bed in the room will mean that the head of the bed is right alongside the radiator. I guess I could move it a foot but it would then not be centred under the window and would look odd! I suppose I could put a radiator cover over it? Any thoughts?
not a good idea for following reason
bad headaches when you wake up if radiator is on while sleeping Poor airculation thus poor energy efficiency
on the up side you do get a warm pillow!
can you move the radiator
Are you concerned that the bed will prevent the radiator from doing its job, or that the heat from the radiator may damage the bed and/or its occupants?
No problem. Rememeber that the vast majority of a radiator's heat comes out as convection straight up. If you don't block the airflow up and don't block the cold air at the bottom, a radiator will work just fine even if blocked in front.
If it is a child's room, consider fitting a low surface temp rad, or a radiator cover (which is much the same thing, but less efficient).
Christian.
There are good and bad radiator covers. A good one over an ordinary radiator will not be less efficient than an LST radiator. The ones made by Norscreen are excellent.
Colin Bignell
As a child, my bed was side up against a long rad for about 10 years (window above it) and it did nothing other than make me nice and warm on a winter's morning! My head was above it mind you, but I still wouldn't think it would make too much difference. Fit a stop in the carpet if need be to keep the bed from pushing right back against it. A 2-5cm gap will make a fair bit of difference to the amount of heat transferred into the bed material compared to it being in contact. Kinda all depends on how hot you let your water get though ...
a
It never did me any harm. (radiator next to bed - on long side)
will it damage?
You might burn your prick if you roll over after sex
In this case its about 13 light years by the look of it. Brian
I agree.
R
Not as catchy as "will it blend?"
The bed occupants will become hot headed.... :-)
replying to Ian Stirling, Jay wrote: I just moved my bed to the side of room and the long side of the bed is kind of close to the heater would i be fine???
6"
150mm
You can put the radiator under the mattress if you want
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