Adding an Extra Radiator

[garethj]

I wish to add an additional radiator to my central heating system.

The system runs off a balanced flue Baxi 552 and is not a combi or pressurised system.

I was looking for advice on where to connect the radiator into the system.

Unfortunately I cannot get access to the area where the manifolds are due to the previous owner laying laminate flooring that I am loathed to disturb. I can get easy access to the flow & return pipework near the boiler but was just concerned that if I tee in there I may cause flow problems as the pipework run would be approx 7 or 8 metres.

The extra radiator is a 1600x600 singe panel convector.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[gas4you]

You need to T in after any zone valve, usually after the airing cupboard.

The flow and return off the boiler, assuming it is fully pumped is NOT the place to tee it in.

 

[bengasman]

Safest way is to branch off from pipes coming directly of a rad, they MUST BE on from different sides of the rad