You are ready to order your own radiator cover 'The Original'. Thanks to our handy online tool, this is a piece of cake. The questions we ask you, we determine which type of radiator you have. It is therefore important for us to know what your radiator knob looks like, so that we can show you the correct measuring instructions. In this article we explain a number of common situations regarding radiator knobs.
Radiator cover: what to do with the knob?
Thermostatic or regular knob?
Thermostatic knob
A thermostatic knob can regulate temperature by itself. It measures the temperature of the room and adjusts the radiator accordingly. The thermostat knob can often be recognized by the numbers printed on it (often 1 to 5 or 1 to 6).
Because a thermostatic knob controls the temperature, it is not recommended to hide it under the trim. This could cause the knob to malfunction. Our covers have standard recesses for this purpose. These cut-outs are on both sides, top and bottom. The cut-outs are pre-welded and can be cut out where you need them, for both the button and the pipework.
A standard knob
This knob cannot control temperature and is often controlled by the central thermostat. A standard radiator knob allows you to open and close the radiator yourself.
A standard knob can be covered by the radiator cover in most cases, and if required. Do you often use the radiator's standard knob? Then of course you can also choose to leave it exposed. In our configurator, you can choose not to hide the knob. If you do want the knob out of sight, we will ask you what position it is.
The position of the knob
Would you like to get rid of your standard radiator knob? We get it! Your knob probably has one of the following positions:
1. Inline with the radiator
The cover can be mounted on top of this with a knob that is aligned with the radiator. You measure the cover by simply measuring the knob (and any piping) lengthwise.
2. Forward
In most cases, knob that faces forward often protrudes out beyond the front of the radiator. This means the cover and magnets would not be able to make contact with the radiator body, causing instability and diminished heat conduction. In these situations, the knob cannot be covered. In some cases, the knob faces forward but stays in line with or behind the front of the radiator, allowing our cover to make direct contact with the radiator. In this situation, the knob can be covered. If you have a knob that faces forwards, which option applies to you?
3. Upwards
An upward facing knob can be hidden under the cover. Measure the length of your radiator to include the knob but measure the height exactly as normal (radiator body only). Once you choose “Upwards” in the knob section of our online tool, you will automatically receive a raising set (spacing set) with your cover, which enables the cover to be mounted a few centimetres higher and fall neatly over the knob.
Tip: A standard knob that is facing upwards can easily be hidden under the cover using the spacing set. You will not see it anymore! View the before and after photo below.
Tip: A standard knob that is facing upwards can easily be hidden under the cover by means of a spacing set. You will not see it anymore! View the before and after photo below.
Measuring your radiator knob: instruction video
To make it extra easy for you, we have incorporated everything about measuring the knob in a handy instruction video. In it, we show you how to measure different radiator knobs.
Ready to order?
That was a lot of information! But don't worry: the configurator tells you exactly what to do. So everyone can order their own radiator cover.