Radiator Length Help

gmd · Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 9:59 pm Post Subject: Radiator Length Help

I'm looking to replace an existing radiator that I have no idea how long it's been installed in the house. It appears to be 1520mm in length (from end to end) and 610mm high.

Would a replacement 1500mm radiator be a suitable replacement without having to alter the pipework (assuming distance from the wall is OK).

sime10 · Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 10:02 pm Post Subject:

What pipes are feeding the rad 15mm or microbore?

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bster · Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 10:02 pm Post Subject:

you can by extension piesces that will extend the valves if needs be.

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Steady · Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 10:09 pm Post Subject:

You should get the 1500 rad and if necessary use an appropriate extension piece - this will save you draining down also .

If you're going to drain the system down first tho' just remake the peipework to the new rad.

Extension pieces:
http://www.bes.ltd.uk/nav_graf/frames_cat.htm

sime10 · Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 10:10 pm Post Subject:

Hang on you two, hes from Cardiff he might need me don't tell him too much

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Steady · Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 10:12 pm Post Subject:

Apologies for the bad link

You will have to use the link and search under Plumbing/central heating/radiator valves to find the parts required.

sime10 · Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 10:14 pm Post Subject:

sssshhhh Steady

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sime10 · Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 10:15 pm Post Subject:

By the way gmd if you need a plumber my e mail is in my profile

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Steady · Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 10:19 pm Post Subject:

loads of work up 'ere in Manchester sime10- no need to chase customers. Traffic's sh*t tho'

sime10 · Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 10:31 pm Post Subject:

Not chasing just expanding

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gmd · Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 9:13 am Post Subject:

Thanks for the advice guy's. Any specific hints on what I need to get on the http://www.bes.ltd.uk/ radiator section website

Steady · Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 10:00 am Post Subject:

On their website do a search for 'radiator extension pieces' and the first hit should say 'diverter valves' or something.
Click on this and look to the bottom of the page for a range of extension pieces.
You will have to work out which type and length suits your situation- depends on whether u are extending a TRV or normal lockshield valve as to which type to use.

The first ones shown (called adjustable) are for extending where the valve is a 3/4" union.

the second ones are for TRV's as it says.

the third type (non adjustable) are for either type of valve.

Hope this helps.

gmd · Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 10:35 am Post Subject:

Got it, thanks a bunch...

gmd · Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 1:33 pm Post Subject:

Ok, who can tell me where I can find a 1500mm wide radiator.... Everything seems to be either 1400 or 1600mm in length

Nige F · Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 1:59 pm Post Subject:

Steady wrote:

loads of work up 'ere in Manchester sime10- no need to chase customers. Traffic's sh*t tho'

Come to Sussex then

3 mile Queues EVERY day on the way to Brighton FFS

And not much work.......What could I buy for £250k where you are