Tapping into upstairs flow and return

[Doingitright]

Hi all,

In summary I wish to install a large radiator in my downstairs kitchen, which currently doesn’t have one. For reasons I won’t go into, the flow and return pipes downstairs are a royal pain to get access to. However, in a room above the kitchen they are easily accessible.

My question is this: Would it be ok to tap into the flow and return upstairs and run the pipes down to the new radiator?

My amateur concern is that this could place an unintended strain on the system – with water being diverted downstairs and then back upstairs - to continue its original journey around the house.

All views much appreciated.

BTW my boiler is a Worcester gas combi and it is on the groundfloor.

 

[honda]

Many houses with solid floors on the ground-floor have radiator pipes running from upstairs with no problems, mine included. Both my lounge and dining room have large radiators fed from upstairs. The only down side being that the pipes have to be hidden (boxed in).

 

[Doingitright]

Thanks for the reply Honda. So it looks like having the return pipe heading back upstairs before it descends again to the boiler is all good?

 

[honda]

Yes, although once the radiator is fitted you'll more than likely have to re-balance the system.