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I was wondering if radiator covers made from wood (with metal grate opening in the front only) hurt dispersing the heat? I have covers where the top is wood, the back is open, and the front has a metal grate . Should I remove them? should I do anything to them to make them better? I just want to make sure I am not hindering the heat (it is a one pipe steam system). Thanks
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There are designs which act similar to a convector and create a draft through the radiator which increase output but it's not a simple box with an open front and back.
I also feel all covers reduce the amount of radiation the radiator provides regardless of whether or not overall heat output is increased. I prefer radiation over convection my self.
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I had also looked into buying glass mirrors to put behind them. Sadly, cost shut that idea down real fast.