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Air Flow - Convector

Neil_5
Neil_5 Member Posts: 179
in THE MAIN WALL
I have in wall convector cabinets on a hot water system. Some of the walls are not that well insulated. I would like to add say the 1/2 inch foam panel with the reflective foil side facing in and mount on the panel inside to help keep the hot air generated by the convector from being sucked in from the cold wall cabinet. Is this a good idea or would I affect the volume of the cabinet and thus the output?

Neil

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  • Big Ed
    Big Ed Member Posts: 1,117
    convector

    Its a good idea. The 1/2" in not going to block any convection , unless........ it falls foward by mistake..
  • Neil_5
    Neil_5 Member Posts: 179
    Secure

    Was thinking of securing it with liquid nail .......

    Neil
  • bob_50
    bob_50 Member Posts: 306
    Neil

    that sounds fine to me. What is important about the airflow through a convector is the height of the convector. Of course you don't want any unnecessary obstructions. I don't think a half inch or even an inch on the back will hurt. In fact by reducing the loss out the back the air will be warmer which will increase the flow. bob
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