Single pipe central heating advice

[adrian816]

If you're going to put in a new 2 pipe circuit how about hiding the flow and return pipes inside a hollow skirting board instead of lifting the floorboards? You should be able to buy 6mm X 150mm timber strips for the front from a timber merchant.

 

[sheff paul]

Hi,

I have a single pipe loop central heating system and have issues with some radiators not getting hot at all. I have tried changing the valves, radiators, flushing the system etc and the problem must be related to the pipework and / or balancing i think. The flow pipe on the radiators is getting really hot but the water is not flowing through the radiator as the outlet pipe is cold. I have heard that on a single pipe systems the radiators must be close the main feed pipe - in my case they are about 2-3 metres off the main pipe.

I need some advice - is there anything i can try to improve the radiators other than replumbing? (there is a recently fitted wooden floor in the house so want to advoid this!).

Is it common for poeple to replace single loop systems with a feed and return system and what is the typical cost for a 5 bedroom house?

James

Re pipe it to a 2 pipe the only way

 

[Unregistered]

I have a single pipe system none of the rads are getting hot I replaced the pump when I turn the pump of the rads become warm tried everything can you help

 

[SimonG]

Register and start your own thread for more assistance.

 

[Dotty]

Job 38.11.