Replacing some Radiators

somejoke

I'm planning on replacing all 3 downstairs rads in the summer.
There are 2 double 5ft rads and one single.

These rads are the old steel type and would be over 17yrs old.

What type/brand of rad would be a good replacement and not too dear.

Are valves supplied with each rad.

any advice appreciated.

Robbie.G

somejoke wrote: »

I'm planning on replacing all 3 downstairs rads in the summer.
There are 2 double 5ft rads and one single.

These rads are the old steel type and would be over 17yrs old.

What type/brand of rad would be a good replacement and not too dear.

Are valves supplied with each rad.

any advice appreciated.

My personal choice would be myson premier rads
Valves are seperate

Tom44

If your rads already have fins on them, the savings on efficiency is minimal.

If they are flat panel without fins, change them.
No, valves are extra. (Not supplied with radiators)

clonagam

I too am replacing one single-panel radiator in a cottage with five radiators (one of which is a single panel,with fins, while the rest are double panel).

The aim is to increase the heating output in the room with the single panel radiator.

I have previously worked with radiators on a vented system which I simply drained down before working.

But this system is a sealed system heated by a gas boiler and I am not familiar with how this system is drained, etc..

Would appreciate any pointers from someone in the know......

whizbang

Its the usual old issue with Metric Vs Imperial for old Rad sizes.
measure the old ones in millimeters, and compare sizes.

If the system piping is copper, then its not too difficult, but if not, you are in deep with plumbing.

clonagam

whizbang wrote: »

Its the usual old issue with Metric Vs Imperial for old Rad sizes.
measure the old ones in millimeters, and compare sizes.

If the system piping is copper, then its not too difficult, but if not, you are in deep with plumbing.

The rad sizes are not the problem. I have sourced an almost identical sized one (1200mmx600mm) which should fit in nicely.

My problem is that I may need to move the feed piping (which is copper) a little more from the wall to marry up with the thicker double rad. To do this I believe I shall have to drain down the system.
Not knowing how this sealed system works, I am at a standstill.

whizbang

Chances are there is enough flex in the piping to accommodate the changes.

just enlarge the holes in the flooring where the piping is.

clonagam

whizbang wrote: »

Chances are there is enough flex in the piping to accommodate the changes.

just enlarge the holes in the flooring where the piping is.

Thanks for that advice which might work.

But before I can do that I need to know how to drain the system!

somejoke

Are roll top radiators all steel.