Boxing in radiators??

[huw169]

We have a lobby room downstairs that has a square bay window. I would like to put a radiator under the bay window and box it in with vents to the top and base. There will then be a low level window seat in front and shoe storage beneath.

Are there any reasons why i shouldn't do this or things to be aware of??

Many thanks
Huw

 

[D_Hailsham]

From Danfoss Heating Book

The covering of radiators reduces the heat emission by obstructing the
heat emission from the radiator to the room. The most common type of
covering, which has only a grille in front of part of the radiator, reduces
the heat emission disastrously. A better solution, if the radiator is to be
concealed, is to make the front tight but with a 10 cm high opening at
the floor. The width of the opening should be equal to the width of the
radiator. An opening is made in the horizontal protection plate of the
cover of the same length as the radiator. The depth of the opening should
be 15-20 cm and it should be as close as possible to the window.
This function will be even better if plates are placed closely, at both ends
of the radiator so that a vertical passage is formed.

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[huw169]

Many thanks for that.
Option 3 was exactly what I had in mind with a shoe cupboard in front.
Cheers
Huw