changing a radiator

[armour]

Hi all ,I'm decorating at the mo and would like to change a radiator. The old one is showing signs of age. My problem is that the old rad is 147cm long and I cant find one the same size. The closest I can get is 144cm. Does anyone know where I can get one of the correct size or is there an adaptor I can get as I'd rather not replumb.
Thanks in advance

 

[nogoodatfaultfinding]

Yes you would need 1 x 20mm extension and 1 x 10mm and basically you take out the tail where your valve connect and put these in instead.
Obviously when drained

 

[Whitespirit66]

These extend by up to 50mm, plenty for your situation. Put either a single one on one end, or one on each end if you want it to look symmetrical.

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/15531...es/Adjustable-Radiator-Valve-Tail-Compression

 

[combispecialist]

never use telescopic rad extensions......they always leak

 

[armour]

Thanks for your reply nogoodatfaultfinding. D'you think View media item 20297 one of these would do?

 

[Whitespirit66]

never use telescopic rad extensions......they always leak

Been using loads for 5 years, no call backs.

Would be interested to hear if others have had a problem with them though.