I have done a search of the forum but couldn't find an definitive answer hence this post.
I have an ancient single radiator (1600 width) that is providing insufficient heat for our hallway. I want to replace it for a double, however the depth of the single from the wall is 45mm and the double is 85mm meaning some alterations...
I am reluctant to change the existing pipework up to the TRV's as only access to pipes is via 1/2M crawlspace under the floor. Also the hallway has parquet flooring which i don't want to damage. So my question is, could I fit a radiator of a smaller width (1400) giving me an extra 10cm space at both end of the radiator. What i'm not clear on is how I then pipe to the radiator.
Looking at the push-fit connectors I could;
Use an elbow to give me the extra depth needed from the valves off the wall, and another elbow to then point towards the radiator. I might then need an adjustable connector from the elbow to the radiator.
An elbow - elbow - connector - rad, seems a bodge to me with lots of points of failure. Is this standard practice? If not I guess I need to bend some copper pipe into an 'S' myself - which sounds a bit tricky.
Any advice gratefully received ....
Fozzy
I have an ancient single radiator (1600 width) that is providing insufficient heat for our hallway. I want to replace it for a double, however the depth of the single from the wall is 45mm and the double is 85mm meaning some alterations...
I am reluctant to change the existing pipework up to the TRV's as only access to pipes is via 1/2M crawlspace under the floor. Also the hallway has parquet flooring which i don't want to damage. So my question is, could I fit a radiator of a smaller width (1400) giving me an extra 10cm space at both end of the radiator. What i'm not clear on is how I then pipe to the radiator.
Looking at the push-fit connectors I could;
Use an elbow to give me the extra depth needed from the valves off the wall, and another elbow to then point towards the radiator. I might then need an adjustable connector from the elbow to the radiator.
An elbow - elbow - connector - rad, seems a bodge to me with lots of points of failure. Is this standard practice? If not I guess I need to bend some copper pipe into an 'S' myself - which sounds a bit tricky.
Any advice gratefully received ....
Fozzy