bob wrote:
I also thought about
insulating above the deflector, as well as covering the deflector
itself (possibly .032" aluminium) with shiny foil to help reflect the
heat.
Has anyone had any experience with this sort of thing?

You can buy shiny foam stuff on a roll from B&Q designed to go behind
radiators & reflect heat.


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