Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Behind Hot Water Radiator
R-3 and a Radiant Reflector
In order to increase the heat transmitted to the interior of a room by a hot water radiator, attach Reflectix® Insulation to the wall directly behind the unit. The product reflects 96% of the energy that would ordinarily be absorbed by the wall. This will result in a more comfortable room at a lower thermostat setting. The product is easy to handle and installs very cleanly.
Recommended Products:
Double Reflective Insulation Reflective/Bubble/Bubble/Reflective - Roll
• BP24025 (24” x 25’) • BP48025 (48” x 25’)
Benefits:
• R-3 • Radiant reflector (Reflects 96% of the radiant heat generated towards the wall behind the unit) • Easy to install • Very clean, finished look • Easily withstands the temperature of the radiator when installed properly • Environmentally friendly
Testing and Certification:
Reflectix® products are thoroughly tested at either nationally approved independent laboratories or leading universities. Tests are performed to current American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards when a standard exists. For a copy of an actual test report, please e-mail us at customerservice@reflectixinc.com or call at 800-879-3645.
Air Space Requirements:
Installation Instructions: Download DIY Behind Hot Water Radiator Installation Instructions.pdf
• Measure the width and height of the hot water radiator. It is personal preference (if and) to what degree the product extends beyond the top and sides of the radiator.
• Simply cut the Reflectix® Reflective/Bubble/Bubble/Reflective product to this dimension. • Install product flush to the wall and without any contact to the radiator or plumbing. • Secure the product to the wall utilizing a double sided tape, Velcro strips, spray adhesive or staples.
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Additional Resources:
There are a wide variety of terms and words associated with the Reflectix® family of products. Those in common usage are itemized below in two categories - Products & Applications.
Products: Reflective Insulation, Radiant Barrier, Cathedral Ceiling Insulation, Crawl Space Insulation, Concrete Slab Insulation, Duct Insulation Indoors, Duct Insulation Outdoors, Duct Insulation Spacers, Expansion Joint, Knee Wall Insulation, Pipe Wrap Insulation, Radiant Floor Insulation, Return Air Duct Panning, Wall Insulation, Water Heater Insulation, Metal Building Insulation, Post and Frame Building Insulation, Foil Tape, Metalized Tape, White Poly Tape, Sill Sealer, Foil Insulation, Foil Radiant Barrier, Bubble Pack Insulation, Bubble Insulation, HVAC Insulation, Easy to Install Insulation, No Itch Insulation, Energy Saving Products, Energy Efficient Products. Also, Products/Terms within our industry include: Low-e Coatings, Radiant Barrier Paint, Radiation Control Coatings, Radiant Barrier Plywood, Radiant Barrier Decking, Radiant Barrier Chips, Radiant Barrier Tax Credit.
Applications: Attic, Behind Hot Water Radiator, Cathedral Ceiling, Concrete Slab, Crawl Space, Duct Indoors, Duct Outdoors, Expansion Joint, Garage Door, House Wrap, Knee Wall, Pipe Wrap, Radiant Floor, Snow Melt, Sill Sealer, Storage Buildings, Exterior Wall, Masonry Wall, Water Heater, Wine Room, Work Shop, Agricultural Building, Commercial Building, Return Air Panning, Metal Building Roof, Metal Building Wall, Post and Frame Building Roof, Post and Frame Building Wall.
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