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Radiator-Wall spacing & Paint Type

Nobby
Nobby Member Posts: 20
Thanks for the input.
Awsome Radiator!

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  • Nobby
    Nobby Member Posts: 20
    Radiator-Wall spacing & Paint Type

    I am currently refitting large tube cast iron radiators on a hot water system and was curious as to the ideal spacing from wall to radiator? The figure 2 1/2" springs to mind.

    Also anyone got a favoutite primer paint product suggestion for them that they use?

    cheers
    Nobby
  • Mad Dog
    Mad Dog Member Posts: 2,595
    As long as you are not putting enclosures. Norby......

    around them, it won't be too critical...an inch or two away from wall is fine......I use Rustoleum Mettalic heat grade spray paint....primes and colors in one shot...stay with either copper color, silver, or bronze....others colors will inhibit the heat too much. good luck Mad Dog

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  • Boilerpro
    Boilerpro Member Posts: 410
    I believe Dan H says 2 1/2 inches

    in his books... the old timers figured this out. RAD rad!

    Boilerpro
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