There are two types of radiator in common use in the UK, panel and
convector.
Convectors have extra fins (just a thin corrugated sheet spot welded to
the back of the panel rad)

This creates a series of chimneys that gives 50% more output per size
they also create bigger updraft 
on the side the rad's on, and consequentially a far better air
circulation

Why not change the rad if it's just a panel
Or create your own chimney

PC

> On Behalf Of Josh Koffman
> Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2004 1:35 AM
> To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public.
> Subject: [OT] Air circulation
> 
> 
> Ok, so my thermodynamics knowledge isn't so great. I have a room,
> about 15' by 15', with a 10' ceiling. It's heated by a water filled
> radiator.
> 
> My problem is this. Because the only air movement in the room is as a
> result of convection, there isn't a whole lot of movement, and warm
> air tends to congregate at the top of the room. I'd like to try and
> pull some of that back down to keep me warmer. Installing a ceiling
> fan isn't an option. I do have a few smaller (9") table top fans
> though.
> 
> So the question is, would running these actually help? What would be
> the best setup? Have the fans sitting low, blowing up? Try and put
> them up on a shelf, even though they'll only be able to blow
> horizontally, not down?
> 
> Any ideas?
> 
> Josh

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