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  1. W

    radiator pipes

    is this ok / safe ?
  2. E

    Bullfix radiator hanging kit question

    Are these kits from toolstation just for small radiators not for big heavy 10,000 btu types? View: https://youtu.be/PRfbfTCB9XQ I normally cut out a rectangle of plasterboard the size of the mounting brackets and screw timber to the wall, then use that to mount the bracket - is that overkill ?
  3. E

    Radiator mounting bracket question

    Where can I buy mounting brackets specific to this model of radiator shown in the attachment please ? ( but not the universal type)
  4. D

    Radiator ID

    Hi, Does anyone know what brand of radiator this is please?
  5. M

    Would you like to fit a radiator without PTFE tape

    Why in the 21st century are we still using an unknown number of turns of PTFE tape to seal the male threads on a radiator tail in the hope it won't leak. It's because radiator manufacturers haven't come up with anything new design wise in the past 50-60 years. Do plumbers on here think it would...
  6. PhilCSwift

    Clear silicony gunk in radiator

    Does anyone have any idea what clear silicony lumps and globules is in the rad water? It seems to have travelled to the air vent bleed valves. If I take the whole valve unit out, I can get it out OK with a turkey baster tube on a wet vac'. But if I just bleed the rad' using the key, the water...
  7. C

    Frequent radiator bleed required

    Apparent closed microbore CH system + inhibitor, but need to frequently bleed a radiator (output clean water).
  8. M

    Hydronics - Combining UFH and Radiator and Thermal Store

    Hi, Looking for any (constructive ;)) feedback on the schematic below. Trying to find a way to make use of multiple heat sources (OV Heat only boiler and Thermal Store with woodburner/solar thermal). All the major elements (except for the UDH) are already installed. Boiler has PDHW and...
  9. G

    Correct size of radiator for BTU calculations

    Hi I’ve done a BTU room calculator, going by the calculations I need a radiator 6407 BTU, and 1877 watts. I’ve found a radiator just over these calculations at 6581 but in the description delta T65 is 6581. Delta T50 is 4695. Delta T30 is 2433. I have a recently fitted combi boiler. Would this...
  10. D

    Single Radiator Stone Cold After System Maintenance

    Had to have an Auto Vent Valve changed today so system was drained down from the boiler, as this is higher than all the downstairs radiators I am assuming it was only the upstairs part of the system that drained? Anyhow, valve was changed and system refilled, started up on Hot Water only all...
  11. L

    Adding radiator to bedrooms

    Long time no see…. A follow up to this rather old thread; Thread 'Radiator not heating up as quickly as others?' Radiator not heating up as quickly as others? | Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board | Plumbers Forums -...
  12. M

    Back boiler not heating downstairs radiator multihead 3 pump

    Hi I had my heating on for a few days all of a sudden there was no heating in downstairs radiators, when I turn the heating on it kicks in then turns of after 5 minutes. I have also turned up. The upstairs is heating up and pump is hot, i have bleed downstairs radiator , boiler was serviced in...
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    Determining the last radiator in the downstairs radiator run

    I am attempting to find out which one is the last radiator by using a DMM connected to a themocouple. All the valves are completely open. (The floor is solid concrete) However they all seem to heat up simultaneously more or less. The reason for doing this is that a wish to add a radiator or two...
  14. K

    Radiator tails weeping

    Hi all, I fitted my first rad the other day and unfortunately both tails are weeping. Whilst holding the tail in my left hand I wrapped ptfe between 15 and 20 turns clockwise. I screwed them in with my radiator spanner as far as they would go, not quite up to the last thread though. Im going...
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    Radiator flex pipes

    Could I pull these flex pipes up by cable tying them onto the back of the radiator (it’s a double rad) Just wondering if the heat against the cable ties would be ok. I’ve seen the cable clips you can get but not much room for them. Any help appreciated
  16. B

    Draining radiator?

    I’ve got this radiator that I need to drain down & remove to clean out due to sludge. Can I drain it with that drain valve on the left because as you can see that it connects to the radiator but that pipe also runs along past the radiator on the right?
  17. Zach054

    Radiator valves question

    Hi guys, got supplied some corner valves but they have a rubber to go into the radiator inlet to create a seal. Well I imagine that's the idea, fit hundreds of valves but always used Ptfe or Loctite. Never actually seen one like this. Will the rubber do the job, or should I remove and fit as...
  18. R

    Radiator size

    Hi. Currently have 3 small double radiators (500x600) in our open plan living room/kitchen diner. Would like to change them for single panel designer radiators. Do I just need to double the size (1000x600) to achieve the same heat output? Thanks in advance for your help.
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    Smart Radiator Thermostats

    Can anyone recommend the best smart radiator thermostats for me? I have a total of 6 radiators in the house.
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    Would one radiator in this space be enough for 6.5 x 3.8m room?

    Hi all! So I've got a 6.5m x 3.8m front room, it's an extension incorporating half of the original living room. I've worked out the BTUs needed but my question is will one rad in this space be enough? Putting two in at half the BTUs each will be a awkward mission but I'm a little apprehensive...

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