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Moving rads.

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  • 23-04-2013 2:18am
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    me4many
    Registered Users Posts: 266 ✭✭


    Over the next while I will be moving some rads out a bit from the wall as I will be fitting insulated plasterboard (62.5mm)
    Would it be ok to refit rads using flexable hosing OR what is the proper/correct way to do this job.
    Any advice please.


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    QBE
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 225 ✭✭QBE


    me4many wrote: »
    Over the next while I will be moving some rads out a bit from the wall as I will be fitting insulated plasterboard (62.5mm)
    Would it be ok to refit rads using flexable hosing OR what is the proper/correct way to do this job.
    Any advice please.

    do not use flexi hoses. use copper . have the rads and brackets removed and pipes extended before the plasterboard is put on.


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    me4many
    Registered Users Posts: 266 ✭✭me4many


    Thanks for advice. This is clearly a job for a real plumber. There will be more work to do so what should I expect to pay for the following :

    Remove eight rads and replace later when plasterboard is fitted. Fit new shower tray, sink and toilet . ( that will be removing whats there now and replacing with new ones to existing pipework).

    Any ideas would be good.


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    QBE
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 225 ✭✭QBE


    me4many wrote: »
    Thanks for advice. This is clearly a job for a real plumber. There will be more work to do so what should I expect to pay for the following :

    Remove eight rads and replace later when plasterboard is fitted. Fit new shower tray, sink and toilet . ( that will be removing whats there now and replacing with new ones to existing pipework).

    Any ideas would be good.

    Obtain 3 prices. That will give you an idea. It will take min of 2 site visits for the labour.
    the only ideas I can advice on. Is to choose your tradesman wisely.


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    ccsolar
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    Hi
    You could extend the pipes out from the top where they are connected to the radiator.
    The existing radiator pipes are then hidden behind the plaster board
    Looks a better job and you don't have to rip up any of the floor around the pipe.
    Make sure you fit supports for the radiators behind the slabs
    Budget for around €1000 and your covered.
    Cc


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    me4many
    Registered Users Posts: 266 ✭✭me4many


    Thanks for the advice above folks.


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    paddy147
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    ccsolar wrote: »
    Hi
    You could extend the pipes out from the top where they are connected to the radiator.
    The existing radiator pipes are then hidden behind the plaster board
    Looks a better job and you don't have to rip up any of the floor around the pipe.
    Make sure you fit supports for the radiators behind the slabs
    Budget for around €1000 and your covered.
    Cc


    If its a brick/block wall with insulated slab......110-120mm frame fixers will hold on rad brackets and the rad itself through the insulated slab.


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