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Mounting an electric vertical radiator horizontially
Hello, we have a loft conversions with no central heating, we are limited to
ceiling height on the walls due to the low eaves so I am looking at the possibility of mounting a designer electrical radiator that is designed to be hung vertically, horizontally. Here is a link to http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vertical-A...AOSwKtlWtAJ a Is this possible, as it is not directly plumed it shouldn't need to be bleed, I'm just not sure if it will still function in the same way. Cheers -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/uk-diy...y-1182569-.htm |
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Mounting an electric vertical radiator horizontially
On Tue, 10 Jan 2017 12:44:02 GMT, Lee Turner
m wrote: Hello, we have a loft conversions with no central heating, we are limited to ceiling height on the walls due to the low eaves so I am looking at the possibility of mounting a designer electrical radiator that is designed to be hung vertically, horizontally. Here is a link to http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vertical-A...AOSwKtlWtAJ a Is this possible, as it is not directly plumed it shouldn't need to be bleed, I'm just not sure if it will still function in the same way. Are these things all not oil filled and therefore you would need to ensure the element was kept covered in oil if you change the orientation? What would be wrong with a more conventional wall mounted horizontal / slim line oil filled radiator? Cheers, T i m |
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Mounting an electric vertical radiator horizontially
Lee Turner m wrote:
Hello, we have a loft conversions with no central heating, we are limited to ceiling height on the walls due to the low eaves so I am looking at the possibility of mounting a designer electrical radiator that is designed to be hung vertically, horizontally. Here is a link to http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vertical-A...AOSwKtlWtAJ a Is this possible, as it is not directly plumed it shouldn't need to be bleed, I'm just not sure if it will still function in the same way. Cheers If it's oil filled with an element (or elements) at the bottom, convection will not carry heat away from the elements in a horizontal position. This would cause the thermostat to shut the element down long before the whole radiator is hot. On the whole, a bad idea I would say. Look for something designed to be mounted horizontally. Tim -- Please don't feed the trolls |
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Mounting an electric vertical radiator horizontially
Tim+ wrote:
On the whole, a bad idea I would say. Look for something designed to be mounted horizontally. Tim Doing a web search for "electric skirting board heaters" (or "base board heaters") brings up lots of hits. Tim -- Please don't feed the trolls |
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Mounting an electric vertical radiator horizontially
On 1/10/2017 1:29 PM, Tim+ wrote:
Tim+ wrote: On the whole, a bad idea I would say. Look for something designed to be mounted horizontally. Tim +1 to both Tims Doing a web search for "electric skirting board heaters" (or "base board heaters") brings up lots of hits. Tim I would wonder whether a simple fan heater might do the job more economically. |
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Mounting an electric vertical radiator horizontially
On Tuesday, 10 January 2017 12:44:04 UTC, Lee Turner wrote:
Hello, we have a loft conversions with no central heating, we are limited to ceiling height on the walls due to the low eaves so I am looking at the possibility of mounting a designer electrical radiator that is designed to be hung vertically, horizontally. Here is a link to http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vertical-A...AOSwKtlWtAJ a Is this possible, as it is not directly plumed it shouldn't need to be bleed, I'm just not sure if it will still function in the same way. Cheers -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/uk-diy...y-1182569-.htm It will overheat. Get some electric tubular heaters. http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p322...2sv6-i6MsBEiQA They come in various sizes. Or a portable heater parked in the centre of the room. |
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Mounting an electric vertical radiator horizontially
On Tuesday, 10 January 2017 12:44:04 UTC, Lee Turner wrote:
Hello, we have a loft conversions with no central heating, we are limited to ceiling height on the walls due to the low eaves so I am looking at the possibility of mounting a designer electrical radiator that is designed to be hung vertically, horizontally. Here is a link to http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vertical-A...AOSwKtlWtAJ a Is this possible, as it is not directly plumed it shouldn't need to be bleed, I'm just not sure if it will still function in the same way. Seems a lot of money for a few pipes painted grey. Make your own then you can distribute the heat source throughout the tubes, then it'll be happy. That means connecting elements in a mix of series & parallel. NT |
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Mounting an electric vertical radiator horizontially
On 10/01/2017 13:29, Tim+ wrote:
Tim+ wrote: On the whole, a bad idea I would say. Look for something designed to be mounted horizontally. Tim Doing a web search for "electric skirting board heaters" Oddly enough I have just refused to fit one of those at ceiling height! -- Adam |
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On Tue, 10 Jan 2017 20:45:26 +0000, ARW
wrote: On 10/01/2017 13:29, Tim+ wrote: Tim+ wrote: On the whole, a bad idea I would say. Look for something designed to be mounted horizontally. Tim Doing a web search for "electric skirting board heaters" Oddly enough I have just refused to fit one of those at ceiling height! For a confused Australian? ;-) Cheers, T i m |
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"harry" wrote in message ... On Tuesday, 10 January 2017 12:44:04 UTC, Lee Turner wrote: Hello, we have a loft conversions with no central heating, we are limited to ceiling height on the walls due to the low eaves so I am looking at the possibility of mounting a designer electrical radiator that is designed to be hung vertically, horizontally. Here is a link to http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vertical-A...AOSwKtlWtAJ a Is this possible, as it is not directly plumed it shouldn't need to be bleed, I'm just not sure if it will still function in the same way. Cheers -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/uk-diy...y-1182569-.htm It will overheat. Get some electric tubular heaters. http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p322...2sv6-i6MsBEiQA They come in various sizes. Fan heater makes a lot more sense. |
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