Radiator Covers

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Dee1

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• 6 Nov 2006

• #1

I am thinking of covering an unsightly storage heater in my living room with a radiator cabinet. Is that OK to do? An electrician told me that it might cause overheating and cause a switch to trip. Does anybody have any experience of them? Thanks in advance

 

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greenback

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• 6 Nov 2006

• #2

Bought one a while ago in Homebase. MDF panels that needed painting. No problems with overheating or anything like that though. Looks great too.

 

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Leo

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• 6 Nov 2006

• #3

you should note that these covers reduce the efficiency of the radiator, and so your heating bills will increase.
Leo

 

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Sue Ellen

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• 6 Nov 2006

• #4

There are a few previous threads on radiator covers.

 

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Dee1

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• 7 Nov 2006

• #5

Thanks guys. So even though its storage heaters that I have I can still use those covers? That's great

 

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Leo

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• 7 Nov 2006

• #6

Check the manual for the heaters; that should let you know. The last question in the [broken link removed] on the Dimplex site strongly advises against using covers. But then you get places like this making and selling them.
Leo