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hws
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Hello all,
Looking for some opinions here. I just installed Stelrad panel radiators throughout my house. My wife raised the concern that with our long curtains touching the rads, burning or melting of curtain fabric may result. I'm not sure on the issue myself, haven't run into it on previous jobs (had to be my own house, right?). Anyone have any experience with this?
Thanks in advance.
Looking for some opinions here. I just installed Stelrad panel radiators throughout my house. My wife raised the concern that with our long curtains touching the rads, burning or melting of curtain fabric may result. I'm not sure on the issue myself, haven't run into it on previous jobs (had to be my own house, right?). Anyone have any experience with this?
Thanks in advance.
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I wouldn't worry about it, One of the ways to temper down a steam or hot water radiator is to put a blanket over it. If your wife is worried, have her bust out the sewing machine and do some hemming.0
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That is a left over old wives tale relating to electric baseboard heat...... not a concern at all.0
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I might also opt for natural fibres on the drapes with a higher melting temp.Two-pipe Trane vaporvacuum system; 1466 edr
Twinned, staged Slantfin TR50s piped into 4" header with Riello G400 burners; 240K lead, 200K lag Btus. Controlled by Taco Relay and Honeywell RTH6580WF0 -
I've had curtains touch my steam radiators.
No issues.
I wouldn't even give it a thought with hot water. But as has been said, don't let the curtains stop the draft. It won't hurt the curtains, but it may hurt your wallet and or comfort.Single pipe quasi-vapor system. Typical operating pressure 0.14 - 0.43 oz. EcoSteam ES-20 Advanced Control for Residential Steam boilers. Rectorseal Steamaster water treatment0
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