Hot Interior Walls

chrissa1 | 18:33 Thu 12th Jan 2017 | Home & Garden

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When I was closing the curtains in my lounge this evening I noticed that the wall next to the window was really quite, hot.

My home is in a listed building and is very old, and the walls are thick. Upon tapping the walls, it's obvious that there is a panel of boarding running down from the ceiling and I'm guessing this was to allow the fitting of the radiators.

As the heating is on, I'm guessing the hot water is feeding the radiator underneath the window. Half way up it's really too hot to leave my hand on it for a long time.

Is this normal? Is it, dangerous or an added benefit to heating the room. Thanks.

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cassa333

Is the interior listed, have restrictions on it or just the structure and facade?

If there is a panel for the pipes you can take the panel off (careful now) and check. If there is a problem with the pipwork etc it is better to check than have the house burn down!!

I would definitely get it checked out.

chrissa1

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Thanks, cassa333. It's cooled right down, now that the boiler is not fired up.

Mamyalynne

My hot water pipe from the tank to the bathroom goes under the tiled floor - a super place to warm your feet while the bath is running.

chrissa1

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Lol, Mamya. It's the first time I've noticed it and I've been here for a year.

Mamyalynne

Funny isn't it.

chrissa1

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As long as the wall is not going to explode. :)

Mamyalynne

Certainly hope not.

cassa333

If it is getting so hot that you cannot leave a hand there for long it needs looking at. What might happen I feel the boiler stays on longer than normal or it is extra cold and you keep it on?

You really should get it checked out.

The Builder

Nothing to worry about Chrissa, as long as there are no electrical cables running in the same duct.

Heating systems usually reach around 70 degrees C. That's why you can feel it. The duct should have been made big enough to have the pipework insulated. Plaster or timber is likely to crack when in direct contact with hot pipes.

chrissa1

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Ok. Thanks, The Builder. As I said, I've been here a year now and just noticed it, yesterday. Cheers.

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