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[MR MISTER]

shitty microbore pipework, so should be some flexibility in pipes.


Screwfix rad OK, seeing as they are open Sundays? Persumably Rad doesn't need painting etc?

Hmmmmm.....are you sure you wanna do this? House and garage ruined in the same year.........

[TheBoy]

shitty microbore pipework, so should be some flexibility in pipes.


Screwfix rad OK, seeing as they are open Sundays? Persumably Rad doesn't need painting etc?

Yep, they have different grades.

Could only see one type, just different sizes (ignoring the designer and column types)

[Shackeng]

Also, no option to undo bleed valve - thats the reason it needs replacing, its all swollen in that area, looks like rusted under the paintwork, and already showing the signs of a gentle weep.

Noticed, as I thought I should just test the heating before I allow her control back to the thermostat

Sounds like it's been weeping for a while, that's why it's rusty.

I reckon its rusted from inside, as its swollen along top, (presumably) rusted under the paint. Dried rust marks at bottom, with is what makes me think its weeped. No stains/marks on carpet.

May have bee like this for a while, as there was a desk hiding it, which has only been moved to allow those useless retards at Evander 6 trips to fit 3 windows.

Only problem with header tank systems is that small weeps don't show up as with a pressure drop in pressurised systems.

[Shackeng]

shitty microbore pipework, so should be some flexibility in pipes.


Screwfix rad OK, seeing as they are open Sundays? Persumably Rad doesn't need painting etc?

Yep, they have different grades.

Could only see one type, just different sizes (ignoring the designer and column types)

My Sept catalogue shows at least 3 makes.

[05omegav6]

An adjustable spanner would be a suggested purchase, and when you go to Screwfix, take a note of the fittings sizes with you just in case

If you get stuck, if there's a decent sized B&Q or Home base nearby then you should be able to rustle up every thing you need

The big orange box tends to hold a decent stock of plumbing bits and bobs

[TheBoy]

Silly Q time, how do you measure a rad? Mine measures 520mm high, 1060mm length.

Screwfix range seems to go in 100mm increments?

[TheBoy]

An adjustable spanner would be a suggested purchase, and when you go to Screwfix, take a note of the fittings sizes with you just in case

If you get stuck, if there's a decent sized B&Q or Home base nearby then you should be able to rustle up every thing you need

The big orange box tends to hold a decent stock of plumbing bits and bobs

Round these parts, everything is a trip, nought on doorstep (as Brackley DIY closes at 1pm on Saturday).

[05omegav6]

One of theses...

http://www.diy.com/nav/rooms/radiators/steel-panel-radiators/-widthmm%3E1100/Barlo-Round-Top-Type-11-Single-Radiator-13088735?skuId=13579410&_requestid=75280

[Shackeng]

Silly Q time, how do you measure a rad? Mine measures 520mm high, 1060mm length.

Screwfix range seems to go in 100mm increments?

You may be unlucky if the old one is imperial, as you may then have to consider connection problems, possibly requiring rad valve tails ( item 39763 page 424 in Sept cat), BUT, I don't like using these, and have never fitted one satisfactorily. Plumbers merchants do solid extensions which are much better.

[Kevin Wood]

If you've got that much corrosion going on, might be prudent to flush the system and refill with some fresh inhibitor.

Does the boiler "kettle" at all?

You should be able to get a cap to go on the thermostatic valve to close it off properly. Winding them down to the minimum setting won't seal it if the house is cool.

[TheBoy]

One of theses...

http://www.diy.com/nav/rooms/radiators/steel-panel-radiators/-widthmm%3E1100/Barlo-Round-Top-Type-11-Single-Radiator-13088735?skuId=13579410&_requestid=75280

600 is too tall, would be desperately close to windowsill?

[TheBoy]

Silly Q time, how do you measure a rad? Mine measures 520mm high, 1060mm length.

Screwfix range seems to go in 100mm increments?

You may be unlucky if the old one is imperial, as you may then have to consider connection problems, possibly requiring rad valve tails ( item 39763 page 424 in Sept cat), BUT, I don't like using these, and have never fitted one satisfactorily. Plumbers merchants do solid extensions which are much better.

House built in 2001. Presume that would mean metric?

I may be measuring wrong, I've just measured the extremes, not where it bulges for the water etc??

[TheBoy]

If you've got that much corrosion going on, might be prudent to flush the system and refill with some fresh inhibitor.

Does the boiler "kettle" at all?

You should be able to get a cap to go on the thermostatic valve to close it off properly. Winding them down to the minimum setting won't seal it if the house is cool.

Cleaned and flushed 2 or 3 years back when changing 3 way valve. 2 bottles of screwfix inhibitor put in.

No idea how long this has been like this, get a feeling last time I could get to bleed valve, I decided against it due to being concerned then...  ...that was probably 2 or 3 yrs ago 

[05omegav6]

  http://www.diy.com/nav/rooms/radiators/steel-panel-radiators/-heightmm%3E500/Type-11-Single-Panel-Radiator-11598254 

[Shackeng]

Silly Q time, how do you measure a rad? Mine measures 520mm high, 1060mm length.

Screwfix range seems to go in 100mm increments?

You may be unlucky if the old one is imperial, as you may then have to consider connection problems, possibly requiring rad valve tails ( item 39763 page 424 in Sept cat), BUT, I don't like using these, and have never fitted one satisfactorily. Plumbers merchants do solid extensions which are much better.

House built in 2001. Presume that would mean metric?

I may be measuring wrong, I've just measured the extremes, not where it bulges for the water etc??

Yep, metric, measure from the rad sides, top and bottom, ie. the main body.