radiator

  1. Amanda Parker

    Towel Radiator

    Hi I wondered if anyone cld advise me please. I have an existing double panel radiator that I wish to have replaced by a towel radiator the problem I have is the the nearest towel radiator I can buy is 560mm from centre to centre of where the plumbing pipes are. And my existing radiator is...
  2. BillyWillySilly

    Leaky Imperial Radiator Valves

    Hi there, I live in a mid-80’s house full of lovely imperial radiators. I noticed wet carpet in one of the rooms and found there to be a leaky radiator valve. Long story short I managed to isolate both the shut off valve and the lock shield. However, when shutting off the lock shield there was a...
  3. M

    Upstairs radiator not bleeding

    Hi there, I've got a tricky problem so hoping someone out there might be able to help me. At the moment our upstairs radiator closest to the boiler isn't heating up properly at the top. I tried bleeding the radiator thinking it was trapped air, but when I open the valve fully, no air comes...
  4. D

    Hang radiator on aerated block wall?

    I was going to just drill out and glue in some dowel, nice and deep. Rad (1200x400 4000btu) will go below window, is that a good idea? Are aerated block walls prone to cracking if you hang a rad on them? Thank y'all kindly. Dain
  5. Mintachine

    Heat going off too soon - please help!

    Hi all, I spent the past few days trawling these forums to find the answer with no luck so hoping someone can help. Just got a new gas combi system, so all new boiler, rads, pipes etc. The thermostat and an 'always on' radiator are in the hall. This rad is reaching the stat temp so quickly...
  6. J

    CLS Sideways

    Hi, I am constructing a 3m high stud wall where space is tight. Would it be better to use 45mmx45mm studding or to use CLS 38mm x 63mm studding turned "sideways"? (I am assuming that the CLS will be straighter/truer etc) If CLS "sideways" is an option, does that mean the sole/head plate will...
  7. S

    Possible radiator pipe oxidisation

    Hoping for some advice about something I just noticed on a few of our radiators. Some of the pipes have what appears to be oxidisation (I'm guessing based on the turquoise colour) although there are no obvious leaks. The turquoise residue flakes off when touched but can't be totally cleaned...
  8. K

    Unconventional radiator valve?

    Hi, I'm trying to remove the radiator for decorating. It's my first time doing so and have watched several videos/read extensively and it all sounded relatively simple. I understand that I need to first "lock off" the radiator from the system by shutting both valves. One valve is thermostatic...
  9. M

    Testing new Radiators for leaks prior to Boiler installation.

    Originally we had a back boiler which has been ripped out and a wood burning stove installed in its place. The system was full of black sludge. I have, Replaced all of the radiators with new including TRVs. Flushed out the copper pipes of the system prior to the connection of the new rads. The...
  10. H

    Traditional looking replacement radiator

    Hi, I need to replace a 600 x 900 K2 double panel double convector radiator and the missus wants a traditional looking column radiator. I can't find anything with those dimensions. Any suggestions?
  11. G

    Connecting a radiator (pipes running down from the ceiling) - costs?

    As part of our house renovation we had some pipes that went into our dining room through to our downstairs toilet/bathroom removed and rerouted. As part of that work the radiator in the dining room was disconnected as the piping was going all over the place Now we want to have the radiator...
  12. Dan Colceriu

    Radiator pipe dilating, making noise

    Hi everyone, I have this very weird problem with the apartment I just rented in Geneva, Switzerland. Very old building. Because of the heating that goes in the radiator, the pipe that goes from the wall to the radiator dilates and makes this terrible noise, every 1-2 seconds, especially...
  13. eveares

    Is this even real?

    Does one in the land of the free not know about water valves? :D:rolleyes: Skip to 6:00 for the fix!
  14. K

    Orangery - Need some advice

    Planning an orangery extension to our house. Originally thought, underfloor heating and radiator to keep it warm.. But now not sure as I have been reading things. Firstly, can I add a radiator as an extension of the house heating? (Combi Gas boiler) Can I add underfloor run as extensoin of house...
  15. D

    Floor mounted rads - Are there any out there that won't break the bank?

    I would have got a 21 or 22 if anyone made the pressed steel type with legs but they don't seem to exist. There are options for adding legs to column types, are they ok?
  16. A

    Radiator sizing

    Does anyone have a link to a radiator sizing calculator which they've found to be reliable? I've got a 3.5 x 3.5 x 2.5m bedroom with a small adjoining closet and roughly 2sqm double glazed window which I need a rad for and the calculators I've used come up with vastly different results, ranging...
  17. rborob

    Need help fixing leaky radiator valve

    Hi All, (Apologies, my plumbing skills/terminology need much improvement) I recently found a leak on the joint of a TRV valve coming from one of my radiators, it seemed to be where the pipe enters the valve (see image and imagine the silver pieces of the valve are bone dry). I had someone...
  18. Z

    Feed and expansion loft radiator

    Hi All, I'm not an expert, but am willing to learn and have a go and save money. I've previously installed several radiators on a combi. I've just got a new house a started doing an extension, build it with my brother , our first attempt, so pretty chuffed. The house, after extension will be...
  19. A

    Radiator not heating up

    I have a radiator which does does not get as warm as other radiators (there is no air in the radiator). I have opened lockshield valve slightly more and also tried removing the thermostatic valve but it is still only slightly warm. I have noticed the area around the lockshield valve is getting...
  20. StephenStephen

    How to bleed this radiator?

    Hi there, I've a radiator with very little access on the left, and no access on the right - someone built a giant bookcase round it. It needs bleeding The left would be easier to create access to (narrower bookcase upright, and some space already) Left side radiator1 by StephenStephen posted...
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