Safe distance from baseboard heater for furniture?

samps · 12-21-2008, 04:08 AM

My couch is in front of a baseboard heater. I've placed two 8" planks on the hardwood behind the legs of the couch so it is 3" clear from the baseboard heater.

I'm finding that it is warm...perhaps possibly a little hot (not burning though). Is this ok? What is a good distance? I don't want to use 10" planks cause then I'm giving up seating distance from the tv.

Scorpion · 12-21-2008, 09:17 PM

Personally I would move up a bit. Rather be safe then sorry, I'd sacrifice some sitting room for this.

MadDog · 12-21-2008, 10:59 PM

I'd stay at least a foot from the heater.

Perhaps the manufacturer website has some recommendations ??

samps · 12-22-2008, 01:49 AM

Damn. That far? I remeasured, and it is 3.25" clear. I'll check with the heater manufacturer. I'm pretty sure it's ok but wanted to see what others thought. Thanks for the input.

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MadDog Careful, I Bite..... 157 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S.F. Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [7.50]	I'd stay at least a foot from the heater. Perhaps the manufacturer website has some recommendations ??
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12-22-2008, 01:49 AM	#4
samps Captain 29 Rep 670 Posts Drives: Transit Join Date: May 2008 Location: GVA iTrader: (2)	Damn. That far? I remeasured, and it is 3.25" clear. I'll check with the heater manufacturer. I'm pretty sure it's ok but wanted to see what others thought. Thanks for the input.
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