Radiators - for kickboards in Kitchen?

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anon2398

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Hi, we're considering the options of extending kitchen v re-doing what we have. We are limited for space in current setup and the radiator takes up one wall of precious space. We are also very limited in money

I've heard that you can get radiators that sit along the kickboard of kitchen units. I've done a quick search and haven't found any. Anyone know if these type of rads are available and if so where? I'm assuming that they cost a premium - would I be right?

THanks.
 
radiators/kickboards

There are skirting board radiators available that might fit in.Don't know who sells them.But as far as I understood they should be run on high temperature to get the necessary heat output.That would make them less economic to run than say radiators but it might be a solution .But it would also warm up the food in your cupboards.Another solution to your problem might be a second radiator,2 smaller ones have a better heating effect than one big one .The best place for a radiator is always under the window(s).That helps to distribute the heat more even.
 
kickspace radiators

Hi,
Looked into this a little bit a few years ago. You can get ones called Kickspace made by Myson. They can operate on the normal central heating, so must be plumbed in, also need an electric connection for the fan bit. Don't know how effective they are, didn't go with them in the end, plumber said the heat wasn't that effective and they are heavy on electricity (just his opinion though). Plumbing supplier places should have them, anywhere that sells Myson radiators. There may be other brands as well.
 
Re: kickspace radiators

The best place for a radiator is always under the window(s).
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Are you serious? As far as I can remember, experts and energy conservation agencies like the Irish Energy Centre recommend that radiators are placed away from windows to minimise heat loss. Otherwise, the heat just literally runs out the window.
 
positioning radiators

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positioning...

Cobalt got the point.A radiator that won't loose its heat -or one that would be hindered(minimised)-would be useless.To minimise losses through the window the window should be well manufactured and installed.Also the radiator should not close flush with the sill and should be at least 5 cm/ 2 inches away from the wall.There are heat reflecting insulated foils available that can be glued to the wall behind the radiator.These can reduce the loss through the wall considerable.
 
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