Extending radiator pipes.

[jamie1976uk]

Hi I'm looking to replace a couple of radiators and valves. They have 10mm copper pipes that jut out the wall just above the skirting boards at 45 degrees. Im a bit concerned thatIn order to replace the existing olive and compression nut i think id need to cut the pipe, losing a bit of length. So when i come to fit the new one,the pipe wont be long enough. Is there any way to avoid this? Or an easy way or extending the pipes?

Thanks

 

[terryplumb]

Remove the olive without damaging the pipe and you will not have altered its length . If not possible ,use valves with 15 mm inlet and solder onto the 10mm a 10 to 15 mm fitting reducer.