Help finding towel radiator

[Diybeginner201]

Hi All,

Im trying to find a towel rail to replace this.

Dimensions are

Pipe centres 600 pipe to pipe centre
Off wall 105
Floor to top of bracket 952
Width outer to inner leg 820
Rad 560

Grateful for any help!

It looks similar to this https://www.designerradiatorsdirect.co.uk/dq-croxton-floor-mounted but with a more modern radiator. The radiator I have has started rusting where the radiator joins onto the chrome - the chrome itself is fine though. Would it be possible to just put new radiator into the middle of it do you think?

 

[jeff the gasman]

What size is the radiator?

 

[Madrab]

If it's a standard sized radiator then absolutely no issue with replacing it. You said 'rad 560', what dimension is that?

If the pipe flow/return centres are 600 then it would suggest it's a 600mm rad.

 

[Diybeginner201]

I think its 600 but will double check measurements. Here are the fixings - does it look like it could be swapped ? If so is there a radiator i could use that wouldnt rust as easily?

 

[Madrab]

Maybe, it all depends on measurements and setting up the correct fittings. That being said, that rad could be removed and easily refurbished back to looking as good as new.

 

[jeff the gasman]

As its factory fitted the tails may prove to be a headache!
Depends what they’ve been sealed with.

 

[JonathanM]

That being said, that rad could be removed and easily refurbished back to looking as good as new.

Can it be cleaned up whilst in situ?

 

[Madrab]

Can it be cleaned up whilst in situ?

I guess it could but not to any long term degree I wouldn't think.

For me, prep is the key. It really needs taken off, rusty ends wire brushed and treated, rubbed down, etch primer'd then sprayed enamel white (I use hammerite rad paint), then lacquered.