We have ONE upstairs radiator that is permantently cold. The system comprises 14 rads across 2 floors. So the cold one is likely near the end of the system though I am not sure of the exact flow sequence.
I have been informed by a local "plumber" that the fault could be down to a kinked pipe - possibly following its install 4 years ago - he removed the rad and there was little or not pressure/flow to it. He says the rad valves are not faulty.
However, access to the pipework is very difficult - under a tiled floor which is laid on marine ply - removal would wreck the floor.
I have tried to manually balance the system - little or no effect on the cold rad. However I do recall it got slightly warmer when ALL other rads were off.
Is there a foolproof way to determine whether a kinked pipe could be the fault without ripping up the floor? We can't get to it from underneath without ruining the kitchen ceiling. I'd like to try to determine whether the issue is caused by pipework or incorrect balancing.
Alternatively I am looking for a reputable plumber in the Hockley / Rayleigh area who I could trust to give me a genuine diagnosis.
Any help welcome.
Thanks.
I have been informed by a local "plumber" that the fault could be down to a kinked pipe - possibly following its install 4 years ago - he removed the rad and there was little or not pressure/flow to it. He says the rad valves are not faulty.
However, access to the pipework is very difficult - under a tiled floor which is laid on marine ply - removal would wreck the floor.
I have tried to manually balance the system - little or no effect on the cold rad. However I do recall it got slightly warmer when ALL other rads were off.
Is there a foolproof way to determine whether a kinked pipe could be the fault without ripping up the floor? We can't get to it from underneath without ruining the kitchen ceiling. I'd like to try to determine whether the issue is caused by pipework or incorrect balancing.
Alternatively I am looking for a reputable plumber in the Hockley / Rayleigh area who I could trust to give me a genuine diagnosis.
Any help welcome.
Thanks.