Plumbing question

[hunter27]

Problem solved move to Lancashire loads of good heating engineers here

If you can solder then use end feed fittings (much neater) push fit looks carp

If you are using chrome pipe you must file the chrome off where it is inside the fitting before soldering.

If the pipes are coming in from below you will need straight valves.

It would be a good idea to use a Thermostatic rad valve (if there is at least one other rad with ordinary valves on your system). Some TRVs are one way especially with straight valves but there are bi directional ones also.

I suggest you drain down rather than freeze there will be less pressure on you to rush and if it all went pear shape you would never live it down with the wife I only freeze if I'm desperate or it's a massive system, or a water main that cant be turned off.

Easy job just take your time.
Pete

 

[kingkenny]

Hi, Kingkenny,
Just showing my age again with out-dated suggestions!

i think the last time i piped up a towel rail to the DHW was back in the early 80's.

 

[brightspark]

nowdays u get heated towel.rail running of gas heating and also electric element fitted in. best of both worlds

 

[Porschemaniac]

Shame you're so far away, I'd fit a towel rad. for £65 plus parts (no deposit), turn up on time and have the bits with me! I'd freeze and use compression fittings (after asking you if your pipes are 8, 10 or 15mm). Easy 2.5 hrs even with the pipe move. Ask a generalist not a specialist with people who work for them. I get a lot of work because 'the person who quotes does the job'.

If I lived closer mate - you'd have the job. I make you right about the person who quotes getting the job. We've even had problems getting quotes out of people!!!

Problem solved move to Lancashire loads of good heating engineers here

If you can solder then use end feed fittings (much neater) push fit looks carp

If you are using chrome pipe you must file the chrome off where it is inside the fitting before soldering.

If the pipes are coming in from below you will need straight valves.

It would be a good idea to use a Thermostatic rad valve (if there is at least one other rad with ordinary valves on your system). Some TRVs are one way especially with straight valves but there are bi directional ones also.

I suggest you drain down rather than freeze there will be less pressure on you to rush and if it all went pear shape you would never live it down with the wife I only freeze if I'm desperate or it's a massive system, or a water main that cant be turned off.

Easy job just take your time.
Pete

Thanks Pete. I was reckoning on about 3 hours for me to do the job. After careful consideration, I think I will go down the fully soldered route - though, I think Yorkshire Solder Ring will be my preference - used them before with much success.