Radiator valve extensions

[rifraf74]

Hi all

I need to replace one of the radiators in my house but Myson don't do a Premier HE in the size I am looking for. My old radiator (20+ years old) was:

1605 x 600

and the nearest Myson I can get is:

1556 x 600

I have been told I can get valve extensions in various sizes to make up the difference.

Has anyone ever used this method when fitting a radiator ? And would anyone know if I can pick them up from one of the usual DIY stores ?

Adjusting the pipework to fit the radiator is not an option as the pipe runs behind the skirting and the hall has been decorated and is all finished.

Thanks

 

[Tom JE]

Yeah, you can get them - i've used these many times without an probs. You can get either 2 x 25mm to go on either valve or one 50mm to make up the difference you require. Go to a plumbing shop to get them.

 

[Agile]

They often leak a few years later.

Since 1600 x 600 is a standard metric radiator size then why not use one and do a proper job?

You may inadvertently have helped me in my serarch for an odd sized rad!

Tony

 

[rifraf74]

Thanks for the reply Tom.

I'm not going to do this myself but have to supply all the parts for the plumber. I mentioned them to him and he just said call me when you have all the parts and I'll fit the radiator.

What plumbing shops are out there ?

 

[gas4you]

Extensions come in standard sizes of, 20, 30 & 40mm. Plumb Center or PTS are 2 that spring to mind.

I presume you are looking for a 'roundtop' radiator?

Have a look at the Plumb Center centerad range, 600 x 1600 available in this. They are made by Myson and are 'roundtop'

 

[rifraf74]

Cheers gas4you, it would be loads bertter if I could find a radiator that looked the same as all the other Myson Premier HE rads that I have, instead of messing around with valve extensions.