I'm wanting a wider radiator fitted and have been speaking to a plumber. If I'm understanding him right, he said he'd leave the pipes in their existing place (where they come through the floorboards) then branch them wider, above the floorboards. Is this a bodge or normal practice? I would have expected the floorboards to be removed and the pipes shortened under the floorboards, then new holes drilled in the floorboards to make a neater job.
Fitting a wider radiator
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ALEC1
You solution is the neater option, but it's more works so expect to pay more....
No, it won't affect the rad. It will just look bad.
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Watch the new position of the radiator pipe inlet/outlet is not directly at a joist.
I have done the 90degree bends below the radiator before, due to the joists.
Personal job though so didn't have to answer to a home owner.
I personally didn't think that it was "bad" to look at, just perhaps a little more different than normal.
As Agile says, might not even be noticed by most visitors.
(will be by yourself though, cause you know it's done that way)
It's just what method that you've been used to that becomes the "standard" or "normal".
Personal job though so didn't have to answer to a home owner.
I personally didn't think that it was "bad" to look at, just perhaps a little more different than normal.
As Agile says, might not even be noticed by most visitors.
(will be by yourself though, cause you know it's done that way)
It's just what method that you've been used to that becomes the "standard" or "normal".
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Phill Peck
It's your house so have it done the way you want
It is not a bodge but a quicker way of getting the job done and therefore cheaper the guy might have thought he wouldn't get the job if he allowed an extra hour in his price. But I'm sure he'll do whichever you want
Consider damage to carpets etc
It is not a bodge but a quicker way of getting the job done and therefore cheaper the guy might have thought he wouldn't get the job if he allowed an extra hour in his price. But I'm sure he'll do whichever you want
Consider damage to carpets etc
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