Double radiator under window

[tomsim]

If installing a double radiator under a window is it normal to fit it on big or small brackets? Thanks

 

[carmanmemoranda]

Is it a big radiator?

Is it a big wall?

But beware I am not a plumber? Most radiators come with brackets suited to the radiator.

 

[Exedon]

I always fit them as near as possible to wall.
Unless there is a good reason (normally lining up pipework) to bring them forward.

 

[Madrab]

From an efficiency point of view, hung on the long edge will give more airflow over the back panel, short edge where space is restricted say behind a door or narrow spaces. Old Victorian high thick skirting sometimes needs them on the long edge for clearance too.

Also if you want to paint/decorate behind them later without removal. On the long edge you can get a extended small roller down the back with space to spare, on the short edge you wont without painting the rad.

 

[gas112]

As per madrab

 

[tomsim]

Thanks was thinking big brackets may thrown the heat in front of the curtain

 

[Madrab]

Thanks was thinking big brackets may thrown the heat in front of the curtain

Not the best idea to have curtains at a window where a radiator lives. If some of the air will be deflected behind it, it will be cooled a bit by the glass and you'll lose the benefit. If you want curtains then ideally they want to sit just above and behind so as much of the heat heads into the room.