Rad under worktop: scorching risk?

[mike004]

I had my rads replaced recently.
The edge (about 5 inches) of the kitchen rad now runs under the worktop. Clearance between rad top and worktop underside is 2.5 inches.
Is there any danger of scorching the worktop? It is a 1980s chipboard and plastic laminate type.
I have selotaped a section of aluminium foil under, just in case. But maybe the selotape is more of a fire risk?!

 

[gas112]

Don't worry it won't effect it

 

[muggles]

If your rad is getting hot enough to scorch wood then your thermostat is set way too high

 

[accelerator]

It should be ok because air cannot provide the continual contact at the required high temperature to create a scorch mark.