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    Can I add another radiator on this microbore manifold?

    I have what appears to be a single pipe system? with microbore manifold downstairs, and I'm assuming another upstairs under floorboards, both with 3 radiators. The photo shows the downstairs manifold, and looking at the way the other radiators are connected, is there any reason why connecting...
  2. jamesa2487

    One Cold Radiator Downstairs

    Hi. I have one radiator downstairs that will just not get hot. If I disconnect the thermostatic valve then turn it on hot water comes through. When I reconnect it the radiator heats up for a couple of days then stops again. I have bleed the radiators / balanced. Any idea? Thanks
  3. S

    Hydrogen in one radiator

    Closed heating system, approx 14 years old with oil fired boiler, feeding around 18 radiators over 2 floors. One small radiator nearest the boiler and downstairs repeatedly fills up with hydrogen over a period of about 4 weeks. Hydrogen is suspected as it can be ignited and there is no smell...
  4. S

    old myson round top radiator output

    Hello, does anyone have any details of the heat output for old myson round top radiators? The radiators do not have fins and date from 1970s / 1980s. There was another tread where there seemed to be attachments with the info but the links have expired. Thanks for any help.
  5. P

    Boiler / Radiator Total BTU Advice Needed

    Hi all Having some renovations done on ground floor and looking to get rid of / replace some of the older looking boilers on that floor (mainly Double panel, double convector, some double panel single convector. As well as replacing these I wanted to add a couple radiators too, but have become...
    • Pgeddon
    • Thread
    • boiler radiator
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Boilers
  6. G

    Vertical Radiator internal baffle

    Currently installing this and looking for advice please. Instructions state there is an internal baffle and flow should be connected to this side if there is a sticker at one side. I can see the baffle and it looks and measures almost central and the sticker is central so is it ok to connect...
  7. L

    Advice on radiator installation

    Hi guys , just looking for some advice. Our building contractor is doing a compete replumb and we have a on a radiator he installed. it was to be wall mounted and the pipes were set to come out of the wall. It's not as clean as I thought it would be as i thought the pipework would go straight...
  8. J

    To add inhibitor into towel radiator

    Hi, I want to add inhibitor into towel radiator for the heating system. I saw from Youtube that people normally open the radiator vent plug from bottom, either left or right (photo 4 and 5). But I saw someone opened from top which looks easier. Please see the attached photos 2 and 3, should I...
  9. M

    Changing a radiator, to flush or not first

    I have a rusty radiator in the bathroom, not worth repainting as there is already paint on top of rust. It will be straightforward for me to change myself, I can get an identical replacement Stellrad, which makes things easy. The water in the system has inhibitors in it and a Fernox TF1 has kept...
  10. J

    Wet/electric ufh and radiator manifolds) in Southeast London

    As part of deep house renovation, planning to install wet ufh on the ground floor, and radiators on upper floor. Two bathrooms will have both water based towel warmers and electric ufh, and need dual thermostat to separately control air temp (by running towel warmer) and floor temp. Need...
  11. R

    Radiator vs underfloor heating

    I am in the process of having an extension for approx 4m by 6 m including sky lantern Whilst I appreciate underfloor heating would be good don’t think I can afford this however would a large vertical radiator be enough to heat the area space
    • Rupssy
    • Thread
    • heating radiator underfloor underfloor heating
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
  12. D

    Connecting values to towel radiator help needed

    Hi there. I’ve installed a new towel radiator and I’m trying to fit the valves but I’ve come unstuck and need some help. I’ve bought new angled valves to replace the old ones but I can’t connect them. I think I’m missing something. They are the right size to screw into the bottom of the...
  13. jimbobex3

    Cast Iron Radiator - External Rust Advice

    I've spotted this rust patch on the outside of a cast iron radiator in the house. There's no sign of any water leaking from it on the floor, however when I put my finger on it, I couldn't say it was bone dry. Any advice on what I should do to try and resolve this? I'm a bit fearful of...
  14. papachumba

    Is this Radiator Valve Adjustable?

    Hi all, have a radiator in the hallway which has never worked. When I bled the radiators few days ago I checked the hallway one, and it appears to have pressure. The valve on the right of the radiator is fully open, now the valve on the left I am confused about. It is the type with a small...
  15. N

    How to replace old 3/4 Radiator valves with 15mm TRV

    Hi There, I want to swap out my old valves for TRVs but the threads are different sizes, and I'm unsure how to resolve it. My current existing radiator valve setup is: The current valve has a 3/4" thread going to the radiator. I can't quite work out what's on the radiator side, but the...
  16. J

    Radiator Noise/Issue

    Hello everyone! I purchased this steam vent valve: Hoffman Steam Air Vent 40, 1/8" Angle Steam Radiator Air Valve 401440. Installed it and the hissing is much reduced but now, the hissing happens every 10-20 seconds for about two seconds. Its annoying enough to wake me up at night (I wish I...
  17. D

    Thermostatic radiator valve lets water through at 0

    Hi everyone. Apologies - I'm new, but I promise to try and be an active member of the forum :) We're doing some decorating just now and it was suggested that we take off the radiators to make it easier for the plasterer. We decided to have a go ourselves rather than getting someone in for...
  18. M

    Vertical radiator issues

    Hi Just installed a vertical rad from plumbworld with a bi directional TRV which was installed on the return. The Trv seems to not do much so I queried it with plumbworld. They stated the Trv must be on the inlet side regardless of it being bidirectional. Is this correct? What was the point...
  19. D

    Radiator off - Advice needed.

    Hi all, please could anyone help me with the following issue im having. I will start off with listing the scenario in case it helps. Boiler - Ideal Icos. Property - 4 bed System age - around 16 yrs. I have a problem in my en-suite, whereby i am unable to get the towel rail to heat up - this...
  20. A

    Replacing bathroom radiator valves

    Trying to change bathroom radiator valves but I can’t get the old olive/nut off… any advice? Also the small plastic part next to the pipe, will I need to put that back in before fitting new valve? (Complete novice)
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