need to replace a radiator

[daveaspy]

we have 2 rads in the living room, 1 under the bay window and one on the opposite wall - it is the bay that is the problem.

the bay rad is 130cm long in the middle with 2 angled sections at about 45degrees that are 30cm long -it is quite old and rusty on one end which is dripping slowly and I want to replace before it bursts. would I be ok replacing with something 130cm long with no angled bits on it? I guess an angled one is going to be custom made which sounds expensive.

 

[kidgreen61]

By all means, yes.

But you will need to consider whether the new rad will emit enough heat.

If the old one was a single panel, think about replacing it with a double, and put a TRV on it.

 

[daveaspy]

hmm, it is already a double - where can I find out about a similar shaped replacement rad?

 

[kidgreen61]

I know there are companies out there who will make rads any shape or size you want (at a price).

I'm sure someone who has used them will be along in a while with contact details.

 

[Charnwood]

Triple panel rads are available. A third panel @ 130cm willl make up for the 'missing bits'. (4 times 30cm is 120cm)

Does the current rad have convectors/fins behind/between the panels?