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Re: Radiator replacement
« Reply #30 on: 27 October 2013, 13:22:54 »
Measurements:

I make this 1053mm to extreme edge


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Re: Radiator replacement
« Reply #32 on: 27 October 2013, 13:32:43 »
Quote from: ex taxi al on 27 October 2013, 13:27:15
You want that one then...

http://www.diy.com/nav/rooms/radiators/steel-panel-radiators/-heightmm%3E500/Type-11-Single-Panel-Radiator-11598254?skuId=12108815&_requestid=123306

Best get a wriggle on though, shops shut at 4 :-\
That was the size I was looking at - not from B&Q, as they dont stock any usable sizes, but their more expensive sister company, ShitFix.

However, is that too much to ask of the existing pipework. You have to bear in mind that I have virtually no tools, so cannot get into a position where I am having to modify pipework.

Hence all my queries about me measuring it right, as all the info I can find is that I have, and I just have non std rads throughout the entire house, which seems odd, given the house is 12yrs old.
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Re: Radiator replacement
« Reply #33 on: 27 October 2013, 13:39:37 »
Hmmm, I don't recognise that as a size, and would be reluctant to advise you to buy the closest size with any confidence that it would connect easily. It is obviously the width that is critical, and if the new one is 53mm less, you will defo need an extension, and I am not sure whether these are available in small bore size. :-\ :-\ :-\
Incidentally, I can see from your pic that the thermo top comes off, unscrew the threaded ring underneath it. This may then reveal a plunger type, in which case replace it and set cold to close it, if it is a rotary type beneath, just wind closed. :y
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Re: Radiator replacement
« Reply #34 on: 27 October 2013, 13:40:16 »
Myson do 530 x 1556 which looks like exactly the size you want. Does it have to be today?
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Re: Radiator replacement
« Reply #35 on: 27 October 2013, 13:44:06 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 October 2013, 13:22:54
Measurements:
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What girly hands you have!  ::)  ::)  ::)

Seriously, if you have microbore pipework to/from your rads, isn't there a couple of inches of pipework you can pull through  :-\  :-\  :-\
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Re: Radiator replacement
« Reply #36 on: 27 October 2013, 13:44:52 »
Quote from: STEMO on 27 October 2013, 13:40:16
Myson do 530 x 1556 which looks like exactly the size you want. Does it have to be today?
Ideally, and width is 1053, not 1556
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Re: Radiator replacement
« Reply #37 on: 27 October 2013, 13:47:02 »
B&Q don't appear to do that size at all.
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Re: Radiator replacement
« Reply #38 on: 27 October 2013, 13:47:27 »
Quote from: Andy B on 27 October 2013, 13:44:06
What girly hands you have!  ::)  ::)  ::)
No real work possible since 11th July ;D. And, besides, it is the weekend :P

Quote from: Andy B on 27 October 2013, 13:44:06
Seriously, if you have microbore pipework to/from your rads, isn't there a couple of inches of pipework you can pull through  :-\  :-\  :-\
It has 90 degree fittings where it comes out of wall, so no scope for gaining an inch or so. If I went smaller, I could put some bends in to lose some pipe, but I though microbore kinks if bent?
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Re: Radiator replacement
« Reply #39 on: 27 October 2013, 13:49:00 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 October 2013, 13:44:52
Quote from: STEMO on 27 October 2013, 13:40:16
Myson do 530 x 1556 which looks like exactly the size you want. Does it have to be today?
Ideally, and width is 1053, not 1556
Look at the picture again Jaime. ::)
530 x 1556 is a standard size.
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Re: Radiator replacement
« Reply #40 on: 27 October 2013, 13:50:37 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 October 2013, 13:47:27
Quote from: Andy B on 27 October 2013, 13:44:06
What girly hands you have!  ::)  ::)  ::)
No real work possible since 11th July ;D. And, besides, it is the weekend :P

Quote from: Andy B on 27 October 2013, 13:44:06
Seriously, if you have microbore pipework to/from your rads, isn't there a couple of inches of pipework you can pull through  :-\  :-\  :-\
It has 90 degree fittings where it comes out of wall, so no scope for gaining an inch or so. If I went smaller, I could put some bends in to lose some pipe, but I though microbore kinks if bent?

Correct, without proper tool,  http://www.4pipetools.com/ENGLISH/product/__2611S__/A005002/4PIPEtools%C2%AE%20FRANCAIS/Pipe%20Bending%20Tools/Microbore%20Pipe%20Bending/MONUMENT%206mm,%208mm%20%26%2010mm%20MINI%20PIPE%20BENDER%20MON2611 and only before fitting. :y
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Re: Radiator replacement
« Reply #41 on: 27 October 2013, 13:51:23 »
Nope, it's his gay tape measure ::) had to look twice, but definitely 1m + 53mm :y
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Re: Radiator replacement
« Reply #42 on: 27 October 2013, 13:51:29 »
FFS. He doesn't have to move anything, just buy the correct rad. There ust be one somewhere in the world   ;D
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Re: Radiator replacement
« Reply #43 on: 27 October 2013, 13:51:36 »
Quote from: STEMO on 27 October 2013, 13:49:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 October 2013, 13:44:52
Quote from: STEMO on 27 October 2013, 13:40:16
Myson do 530 x 1556 which looks like exactly the size you want. Does it have to be today?
Ideally, and width is 1053, not 1556
Look at the picture again Jaime. ::)
530 x 1556 is a standard size.



He's using a stupid tape, look closer at the 1.0m mark. :y

Too late Al beat me. :(
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Re: Radiator replacement
« Reply #44 on: 27 October 2013, 13:53:03 »
I stand corrected. It is a gay tape measure.
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