Radiator Bracket Help

[Gilwern]

Hi there,

My new radiator is identical to my old radiator in every way, except for one. The width of the brackets.

The new brackets are too wide, as you can see in the image.

Question
Is it possible to buy replacement brackets? I've searched the usual places, but nothing useful is coming up. Am I screwed?

 

[kidgreen61]

Surely your new rad came with brackets?
If so, use those.

 

[Gilwern]

Yes, the new rad came with the brackets on the right (see image).

 

[Wayners]

B&Q sell brackets. I was surprised to see them.
Screwfix sell universal brackets

Suki Universal Radiator Brackets Silver 30mm x 75mm x 2mm 4 Pack - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Zinc-plated carbon steel construction. For use on most types of radiators. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

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[Gilwern]

These are tiny though.

I am wondering if radiator brackets are not really a thing!

I.e. if the ones you get with the rad don't fit, there's not much that can be done?

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

The new brackets are too wide, as you can see in the image.

Too wide, don't fit - in what respect? My best guess is that they space the radiator further out from the wall, but they will fit - if the correct ones were supplied with the rad. If not, then get back onto the supplier, to supply the correct part.

 

[Wayners]

Just cut the old one up. In other words take a section out the middle so bracket is correct length.
Drill another hole in bracket so you have 2 screws in each peace.
2 screws on top bit . 2 bottom.
8 total screws for both

I guess you don't like the radiator so far away from wall with new brackets? So use the old ones

 

[Gilwern]

Too wide, don't fit - in what respect? My best guess is that they space the radiator further out from the wall, but they will fit - if the correct ones were supplied with the rad. If not, then get back onto the supplier, to supply the correct part.

Your guess is correct. They space the radiator out too from the wall.

The original brackets are a few mm slimmer, as shown in the image.

I don't think i can cut them (as someone suggested) as such a cut would interfere with the notch that the radiator hangs in.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Your guess is correct. They space the radiator out too from the wall.

The original brackets are a few mm slimmer, as shown in the image.

I don't think i can cut them (as someone suggested) as such a cut would interfere with the notch that the radiator hangs in.

The brackets are only thin steel, could you not saw/file away, the bit which interferes?

 

[Gilwern]

The brackets are only thin steel, could you not saw/file away, the bit which interferes?

No that wouldn't work. I would be cutting away the lug / notch that secures the radiator.

However, you've given me a possible solution. It might actually be straightforward enough to cut the original bracket (which is the right width) down to size. I actually think doing so might work. Thanks!