Replacing a radiator help

[TheRemainsOfTheDave]

Thanks for the reply guys. Yeah 1 side i turned it 2 and half 2 to shut the water off. And other side themostat which is on 0. Should i buy exact same size? Srltruggling to find a 1300mm (w) they seem to do 1200/1400

This site does a good range of sizes ... https://www.plumbnation.co.uk/site/...anel-single-convector-radiators--type-11-k1-/ and I can see a 600(h) x 1300(w) in their options there. However, also check the distance of pipe centre to wall. This is a single panel rad, not sure if you need single or double.

There's also the option of tail extenders so it might be possible to use a 1200 with either a 100mm extension or 2x 50mm extensions.

 

[TheRemainsOfTheDave]

The drip its self is behind the rad a bubble seems to have formed and was dripping until i got my hands behind and popped the bubble which ment the water trickled then

Yes, that sounds terminal.

 

[Odd socks]

Changed all the bedroom ones a while back, just enough education to bodge most things and bought like for like size wise (old ones had lost brightness and price to replace the 3 was worth it to freshen it up).
Was prepared for the sludge and water but what threw spanner in the works was the hanging brackets, all set wider or narrower (can't remember) had to drill all new holes etc.
Thought it would take a couple of hours ran into double that but satisfied with the result.
Would I do it again? Probably but worth a quote before I decide.
Having the right tools can be a help as well.
All the best with it

 

[rushts]

Thanks for the reply guys. Yeah 1 side i turned it 2 and half 2 to shut the water off. And other side themostat which is on 0. Should i buy exact same size? Srltruggling to find a 1300mm (w) they seem to do 1200/1400

Thermostatic valves can pass water mate even when closed so take the thermostatic head off and screw the plastic cap down in its place if you still have it. Also use Two pairs of grips or grips and spanner when loosening the brass valve nuts as the copper pipe is a lot softer and you dont want to damage or bend any existing pipework..

 

[stonerblue]

Thermostatic valves can pass water mate even when closed so take the thermostatic head off and screw the plastic cap down in its place if you still have it. Also use Two pairs of grips or grips and spanner when loosening the brass valve nuts as the copper pipe is a lot softer and you dont want to damage or bend any existing pipework..

Done that before.

 

[Bilboblue]

This site does a good range of sizes ... https://www.plumbnation.co.uk/site/...anel-single-convector-radiators--type-11-k1-/ and I can see a 600(h) x 1300(w) in their options there. However, also check the distance of pipe centre to wall. This is a single panel rad, not sure if you need single or double.

There's also the option of tail extenders so it might be possible to use a 1200 with either a 100mm extension or 2x 50mm extensions.

Whilst true, that would look awful.

Get the correct size rad, OP, you may (probably will) need to replace the brackets too, it's not too difficult to do. The advice of two pairs of grips is good, often people don't 'hold against', and crease/damage the pipework below the valve.

 

[blueish swede]

Can't you plug the leak with a bit of chemical metal?

 

[TheRemainsOfTheDave]

Whilst true, that would look awful.

Get the correct size rad, OP, you may (probably will) need to replace the brackets too, it's not too difficult to do. The advice of two pairs of grips is good, often people don't 'hold against', and crease/damage the pipework below the valve.

I agree a proper size rad would be best but actually a small extension piece is hardly noticeable. Depends on location etc. I probably wouldn't go above 2" (50mm) myself. 4" only if it's behind a cabinet, perhaps.