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Milleniumaire, the likely correct long term solution to your regular problem is to install an external expansion vessel. The 637 is a very powerful boiler with a small vessel, and unless you have a small system (and the boiler is therefore overpowered for your needs), it is likely that the...

Cool story bro.

All we really need is a forum where only Dan, Steel, Puller and Dilalio are allowed to post. Then ban them from the plumbing forum. Then the rest of the DIY newbies can post stupid questions without being insulted.

Does the return pipe also go "up" into the ceiling? These types of setups are renowned for air locks in the pipes.

Remember that DIY electrics in a bathroom is frowned upon, so weigh up the pros and cons there. Might even invalidate your building and contents insurance if the worst happens.

Just be nice to the newbies It's bad enough that you so-called pros hang around a DIY forum to troll people, just be friendly while you're here.

If you have a decent budget check out the Arroll Neo Classics. Really good quality cast iron rads.

You wouldn't want traditional cast iron radiators in a modern house. They won't look right, are far more expensive, and the performance is debatable. If you have a very grand period house then cast iron radiators are essential, otherwise you'll get fantastic output from a modern radiator for a...

Weird looking setup. Is that a drain-off valve shoved in where the return pipe should go???

I agree But chrome is a step up from plastic!

Ignore the trolls Possom. They want you to react. You have been nothing but a gent.

Sounds like you need a new installer.

The chrome pipe tees into your flow/return pipes under the floorboards. It runs straight up into your radiator valves. I don't know what this white pipe is that you are talking about. Maybe a picture would help.