Plumbing in cast iron radiators - replacing K2's

[jaydebruyne]

never done cast irons before. Is there anything special about them? One of them is a 70kg one which comes in 2 halves. They just take standard valves, 1/2" no?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

No will be 3/4 unless they've been changed

And whose putting them together/ leak testing

If it's the old style you need special tools

 

[king of pipes]

New or reconditioned jay plan your pipework if running on the surface they could be 3/4 BSP tappings but a 3/4×1/2 black iron bush will sort that as shaun said you will need specialist tools for the older style rads fixing can be tricky if they are wall mounted with no legs good luck bud cheers kop.

 

[Harvest Fields]

I refitted 2 of these bad boys. After another heating engineer that removed them went AWOL. There is a place up north that I would recommend that reconditions them and puts them together. I would tell you the name if I could find the bloody paperwork for them. (Let me know if you want it and I will have a look) nothing special about them just really heavy and awkward to move (but pretty to look at) so make sure you have an extra pair of hands around. Mine were going onto iron pipework so a bit more tricky with the black iron adaptors. You will be well pleased with yourself once you have done them.

 

[jaydebruyne]

No will be 3/4 unless they've been changed

And whose putting them together/ leak testing

If it's the old style you need special tools

Apparently the company that sold them are giving them the tool to connect the two halves.
I'll pick up a couple of 3/4 to 1/2 bushes in the morning.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Apparently the company that sold them are giving them the tool to connect the two halves.
I'll pick up a couple of 3/4 to 1/2 bushes in the morning.

Iron not brass would be best

And I would leak test them first once there made up and on the wall

 

[jaydebruyne]

New or reconditioned jay plan your pipework if running on the surface they could be 3/4 BSP tappings but a 3/4×1/2 black iron bush will sort that as shaun said you will need specialist tools for the older style rads fixing can be tricky if they are wall mounted with no legs good luck bud cheers kop.

No idea if new or reconditioned. I'm hoping they have feet!!

 

[jaydebruyne]

Iron not brass would be best

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

 

[jaydebruyne]

I refitted 2 of these bad boys. After another heating engineer that removed them went AWOL. There is a place up north that I would recommend that reconditions them and puts them together. I would tell you the name if I could find the bloody paperwork for them. (Let me know if you want it and I will have a look) nothing special about them just really heavy and awkward to move (but pretty to look at) so make sure you have an extra pair of hands around. Mine were going onto iron pipework so a bit more tricky with the black iron adaptors. You will be well pleased with yourself once you have done them.

I'm on my own Havrest, lol, but I'll manage. No choice but to really haha

 

[ShaunCorbs]

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

Edited my last post some are screwed together some are just pressed together

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I'm on my own Havrest, lol, but I'll manage. No choice but to really haha

Don't you need two people trust me you do

 

[jaydebruyne]

Don't you need two people trust me you do

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.

 

[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.

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

 

[jaydebruyne]

lol I'm doing three of the beggars tomorrow. 2 aren't as big and don't need putting together. What's the best compound to use on iron fittings? I was gonna use loctite thread and jetblue?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Stag part b
Boss white

Put them together before on the wall

For your sake I hope there alu

 

[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

 

[jaydebruyne]

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

Cool. I'll try and grab a couple sizes

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I would have a look at the rads before you get any if you could

 

[jaydebruyne]

I would have a look at the rads before you get any if you could

Yeah maybe your right, I'll take some pics and post them tomorrow so you can see how many leaks I cause haha

 

[ShaunCorbs]

You will be fine just take one step at a time don't rush

 

[king of pipes]

Have a look first jay i am sure you will be fine bud put your toe tectors on all the best kop .

 

[oz-plumber]

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

Except that one side will be right hand thread and the other side will be left hand thread.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Except that one side will be right hand thread and the other side will be left hand thread.

No plugs are right handed the joints that connect the panels together are left and right handed tho

 

[jaydebruyne]

Did the job, took me the whole blooming day mind!!!! Thanks for all your help guys, saved me loads of time!! That was hard work on my own man.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

They look like alu

Any problems?

 

[jaydebruyne]

They look like alu

Any problems?

Didn't bloody feel like alu..

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Didn't bloody feel like alu..

Did you have an extra pair of hands ?

And how was the putting together of the one rad ?

Look spot on jay

 

[jaydebruyne]

Did you have an extra pair of hands ?

And how was the putting together of the one rad ?

Had to put two together but was fine actually as I could stand up both ends. No just me :/ hence why it took me all day. Aching like a bugger now.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Had to put two together but was fine actually as I could stand up both ends. No just me :/ hence why it took me all day. Aching like a bugger now.

Top banana

 

[king of pipes]

Nice one jay they look the business mate glad it all worked out . cheers kop

 

[jaydebruyne]

Nice one jay they look the business mate glad it all worked out . cheers kop

So am I kop! Can't say I wasn't clenching my butt cheeks when I was filling up haha

 

[Harvest Fields]

Good effort bud. Looks awesome.
Well done