Which size radiator?

[JodieC]

I'm hoping to change a radiator which has been in the house since it was built. The old radiator measures 571mm width x 609mm height. What size new radiator should I be looking at?

Many thanks
Jodie

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Ideally one that will heat the room up.
What type of radiator is the existing one? As they are not all the same and some have a greater heat output than others.
You may find that it is impossible to match the existing pipework up to the new metric sized radiators and some minor pipework alteration will be required.

 

[JodieC]

It's a radiator on the landing. Currently a single rad with thermostatic valve! That's as far as my knowledge goes! Lol

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Are you measuring the width of the radiator only, or including the valves?

 

[JodieC]

The radiator only.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Closest you will get is 600mm

 

[JodieC]

Will I need to make changes to the pipe work?

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Will I need to make changes to the pipe work?

Very likely, you could opt for a smaller width one and put tail extensions on the valves.