We were looking to replace our radiators as we decorate each room as they are looking a bit tired and the ones upstairs are only single panel, but they are imperial ones. I have looked into what we can do and have come up with three ideas and was hoping for some advice on which people think would be the best option.
1. Powerflush the radiators and use a spray paint to refurb them. Concerns -Would removing sludge improve their heat output enough and are the radiator spray paints any good?
2. Replace with metric radiators and use radiator tail extensions for the difference in sizes. Concerns - Would the tails be prone to leaking, will they fit well or would pipes need to be wiggled around?
3. Replace with imperial radiators. Concerns - Cost in relation to metric appears to be around at least double and limited makes.
If we went with option 2 or 3 we would also powerflush the system. We have also been thinking of getting TRVs and the boiler also needs replacing once we get the money.
Thanks in advance for advice or any other idea's on what to do.
1. Powerflush the radiators and use a spray paint to refurb them. Concerns -Would removing sludge improve their heat output enough and are the radiator spray paints any good?
2. Replace with metric radiators and use radiator tail extensions for the difference in sizes. Concerns - Would the tails be prone to leaking, will they fit well or would pipes need to be wiggled around?
3. Replace with imperial radiators. Concerns - Cost in relation to metric appears to be around at least double and limited makes.
If we went with option 2 or 3 we would also powerflush the system. We have also been thinking of getting TRVs and the boiler also needs replacing once we get the money.
Thanks in advance for advice or any other idea's on what to do.