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  • Jan 14, 2009, 03:17 PM
    lns0720
    Hot water radiators
    Hey got one for you,a guy at work asked me what is the reason for hot water radiators are placed under windows? I thought about it for a while and I couldn't answer him.truthfully so does anyone no the real reason?
  • Jan 14, 2009, 03:22 PM
    tickle
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by lns0720 View Post
    Hey got one for you,a guy at work asked me what is the reason for hot water radiators are placed under windows? I thought about it for a while and i couldn't answer him.truthfully so does anyone no the real reason?

    Because that used to be the draftiest part of a room in the old days. They were big tall windows and a lot of heat loss. I guess it was to compsensate somewhat.
  • Jan 14, 2009, 05:52 PM
    hvac1000
    tickle is correct. The radiators were usually placed in front of the biggest heat loss items and that was the windows. They were also placed on one or both sides of a main entrance door in many a old mansion. The ones used for the doors were usually very fancy or ornate to add to the décor.

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