Help with radiatiors

[dinkydog]

Hi
So I'm faced with the typical fun of trying to change imperial size radiators to metric. After thinking I was really clever getting extension pieces, I've now just realised I've made the cardinal sin of thinking I could cheerfully replace singles to doubles without any extra hassle.

What I guess I'm asking is if there is any way to be able to make the pipework fit without having to rip up floorboards and change sections of piping (which was what I was trying to avoid in the first place - hence the extension pieces). Any suggestions would be welcomed. I'm just trying to avoid having to drain the entire system and trash my house in the process. The largest gap is about 4 cm.

All help appreciated.
Thanks
Dinkydog

 

[dontknowitall]

It's usually best to drain the system. Seems a hassle but it will do the system more good than harm, you'll have well fitted radiators, no worries about quantities of water crashing down during the changes, etc, etc. Drain down and re-fill usually takes maximum of 4 hours, usually nearer 2-3.

Radiators fitted with extensions, oddly bent pipes, extra elbows, etc look cheap, ugly and indicate a DIYer.

It really is worth doing properly, IMHO of course!

 

[SimonJohns]

Looks Awful but a chrome male irone with chrome pipe

 

[dinkydog]

Thanks for that
I know I was hoping to avoid draining but I think I knew in my heart of hearts that this would be the case. Much appreciated for your help and advice.
All the best
Dinkydog

 

[fuzzy]

Hi
So I'm faced with the typical fun of trying to change imperial size radiators to metric. After thinking I was really clever getting extension pieces, I've now just realised I've made the cardinal sin of thinking I could cheerfully replace singles to doubles without any extra hassle.

What I guess I'm asking is if there is any way to be able to make the pipework fit without having to rip up floorboards and change sections of piping (which was what I was trying to avoid in the first place - hence the extension pieces). Any suggestions would be welcomed. I'm just trying to avoid having to drain the entire system and trash my house in the process. The largest gap is about 4 cm.

All help appreciated.
Thanks
Dinkydog

you may find it easier in the long run to drain down the system

 

[Phil]

Definatly drain down, if you don't have the problem of laminate floors and tiles then as said just alter the pipework to suit. And then use the new cutout in the carpet to fill the old hole.

Extension pieces are okay ish if its just the short ones and the pipe is inline with the rad, don't use telescopic ones as they leak after 2 years.

 

[fuzzy]

you could always cut and put on a cupling, then offset pipes up to rads

 

[AWheating]

elbows, bends or lift boards and repipe.

take advantage of the drain down to flush and add inhibitor.