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Oct 1, 2020
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I have a Smith's SS5 Plinth radiator. It does not work and the label suggests that it was installed around 1998. I have obtained a new one and was intending to change the unit and flexi hoses. The new model is supplied with two new hoses but they have a different fitting.

The old hoses appear to have push fit connections at both ends and also a valve. They are 15mm and I think 3/4 width and around 750mm in length. However, I cannot find the same ones anywhere.

Attached are two photos of both ends - one end at the copper pipe side and the other on the SS5 radiator. Due to the limited space under the kitchen cabinet it is not possible to put a spanner in to fit the new compression fitting connections.

Does anyone know where I can get hold of new hoses similar to the old ones? Thanks.
 

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New one will be compression so just remove the push fit connection and use the compression ones

You will have enough space as it’s the plinth so min around 4”
 
 

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