Plumbing in cast iron radiators - replacing K2's

[jaydebruyne]

You need two people they flex like crazy and can crack / split

I would rather say no to the job if there's not going to be someone strong helping you

Sh*t really? Ummmm pooh. Not sure what to do now. I need to see how they connect. I'll see if google has any images.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I take it there are no middle feet then :/ I don't have anyone else, unless the guy is going to be in to help.

Some do some don't depends on length

 

[jaydebruyne]

Just watched a vid online of how to put together. I reckon the rads will be new. The end caps look like inch thick?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

End caps you mean plugs ??

 

[jaydebruyne]

End caps you mean plugs ??

Yeah.. I'm just gonna have to assume the custard has bought everything required as all I need to get is pipework..

 

[jaydebruyne]

Stag part b
Boss white

Put them together before on the wall

For your sake I hope there alu

What's stag part B Shaun?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

What's stag part B Shaun?

Very good paste used on steel pipes they do two type a runny as bugger and b which is thick like honey

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Remember get some pics once there all plumbed up

15mm pipes no farty 10mm

Chrome pipe ??

 

[jaydebruyne]

Very good paste used on steel pipes they do two type a runny as bugger and b which is thick like honey

Ahhh ok cool.. cheers Shaun

 

[jaydebruyne]

Remember get some pics once there all plumbed up

15mm pipes no farty 10mm

Chrome pipe ??

Absolutely 15mm - not chrome as it's a temporary connection until they redo the flooring which will then all be hidden

 

[Harvest Fields]

Yup. Am hoping my local plumbs have them. How are the 2 halves of the 70k rad joined then?

Normally they are attached togetherfrom the inside. With large fibre washers and male connectors

 

[Harvest Fields]

Don't you need two people trust me you do

I tried to move them by myself. #badbackinthemorning

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I tried to move them by myself. #badbackinthemorning

don't drop them on your toes either they might stay attached to your shoes

Can normally manage upto a meter one on my own but I'm used to it

Any bigger 2+ men did one once took 8 guys to lift and mount

 

[Harvest Fields]

Yup. Am hoping my local plumbs have them. How are the 2 halves of the 70k rad joined then?

I had to go to BES as plumb and parts centre did not stock the correct size of black iron I needed

 

[jaydebruyne]

I had to go to BES as plumb and parts centre did not stock the correct size of black iron I needed

Are iron rads plugs a standard size? Or can they differ?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Should be stnd something like an 1" or 11/4" plug