Microbore rad to 15mm towel rail

pushpin · Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 12:37 pm Post Subject: Microbore rad to 15mm towel rail

Hi folks.

I intend to replace a radiator in the downstairs shower room.
The radiator has a double-entry 8mm valve and I wish to replace the rad with a towel rail which will have standard 15mm through fittings.
I intend to use compression reducer 8mm to 15mm to connect the rail.

Will I have to drain the system to do this? It's a gravity fed system. Probably a dumb question but we all have to start somewhere

Breesey · Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 12:54 pm Post Subject:

Straight answer to a straight question - Yes! (but not necassarily entirely if the rad is upstairs, just the upstairs rads.)

pushpin · Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 1:11 pm Post Subject:

Breesey wrote:

Straight answer to a straight question - Yes! (but not necassarily entirely if the rad is upstairs, just the upstairs rads.)

That's what I was afraid of. On the face of it, it seems such a straightforward job. Undo two nuts and fit compression/reduction fittings and connect to rad.

Oh well, There go's my weekend

Breesey · Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 2:29 pm Post Subject:

It'll be no problem.

Is your weekend only 2 hours long then?

pushpin · Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 3:40 pm Post Subject:

Hey. You're taking to a noob here

It just takes me longer to do these things. I've just been over this forum and discovered some horror stories from peeps who have had to drain their systems. A few years ago when we had to have it drained, I remember we also ended up having a lot of air in the system.

But it's like anything else. If you haven't done it yourself before, it takes at least twice as long the first time. So fingers/legs crossed

Breesey · Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 4:20 pm Post Subject:

Only pulling your leg.

Hope it goes OK.

kevplumb · Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 7:05 pm Post Subject:

compression fittings JEEZ ugly looking things
sweat a couple of 15x8 no 6s on backwards

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pushpin · Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 7:19 pm Post Subject:

kevplumb wrote:

compression fittings JEEZ ugly looking things
sweat a couple of 15x8 no 6s on backwards

Agreed, Ugly things. But they will be hidden behind a panel. I still might follow your advice. Bear in mind that although I'm a dab hand with stained glass and lead, I'm not too experienced with this plumbing game

By the way guys, I'm really grateful for your advice. Great forum. Don't think it will be the last time that I'm looking for help. Have a great weekend.

kevplumb · Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 8:52 pm Post Subject:

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although I'm a dab hand with stained glass and lead, I'm not too experienced with this plumbing game icon_rolleyes.gif

if you can solder lead cane bonny lad you can solder copper

bit more heat needed is all

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