Hi, I need to replace a 600 x 900 K2 double panel double convector radiator and the missus wants a traditional looking column radiator. I can't find anything with those dimensions. Any suggestions?
H
Hot&Cold
600 high is standard,900 long could be available but may need a compromise =/- 80mm
The pipes will need altering anyway to accommodate the new rad connection distance to the wall,also consider the heat output difference between a column and a proper radiator.
decent columns of your size will be around £400+
be cheaper and less trouble to buy your missus a new hand bag
The pipes will need altering anyway to accommodate the new rad connection distance to the wall,also consider the heat output difference between a column and a proper radiator.
decent columns of your size will be around £400+
be cheaper and less trouble to buy your missus a new hand bag
Thanks for help Old&Cold...unfortunately I've already removed the old radiator so a handbag's not going to keep my son's room warm next Winter unless I set fire to it!
I went for this in the end for £199 from Soak.com:
I went for this in the end for £199 from Soak.com:
Hope you've either ordered the feet to go with it or you have a good solid wall to hang it off -- those are properly heavy and the brackets are totally unsuitable for plasterboard walls including dot and dab
One step ahead as I've bought these fixings:
https://www.travisperkins.co.uk/25mm-Gripit-Plasterboard-Fixings-Pk-25-Blue/p/477446
https://www.travisperkins.co.uk/25mm-Gripit-Plasterboard-Fixings-Pk-25-Blue/p/477446
Two steps ahead - I've tried those with these radiators, and they weaken the plasterboard too much, so the weight of the radiator then pushes the bracket through the board
H
Hot&Cold
As what muggles has mentioned ^ re gripit.
Your column rad will require decent wall fixings,if your wall is a plasterboard partition consider using snap toggler (m6) see video for toggler & gripit comparison (near end of video)
if the wall is not a plasterboard partition then other fixings will be required.
The plasterboard needs to be in good condition,correctly attached to vertical supports and plastered.Remember the column rad will weigh 3 stone +
happy plumbing
Your column rad will require decent wall fixings,if your wall is a plasterboard partition consider using snap toggler (m6) see video for toggler & gripit comparison (near end of video)
if the wall is not a plasterboard partition then other fixings will be required.
The plasterboard needs to be in good condition,correctly attached to vertical supports and plastered.Remember the column rad will weigh 3 stone +
happy plumbing
Hi,
Sorry for the delay but just wanted to thank you for your advice. I ordered the feet for the radiator and all now installed with no worries of it coming off the wall now. Thanks for the advice.
Cheers
JT
Sorry for the delay but just wanted to thank you for your advice. I ordered the feet for the radiator and all now installed with no worries of it coming off the wall now. Thanks for the advice.
Cheers
JT
