Central heating Radiators types, what the heck is k1 p+ or type 11 ect.
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- čas přidán 26. 02. 2019
- Much confusion lies over the correct sizing of radiators and convector panels in heating radiators. Also, what to look out for, if you are upgrading your central heating boiler to a larger output.
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Thanks a million for taking the time to make and share this video with us. It answered lots of questions for me. :-)
Glad it was helpful!
I wish there were more plumbers like you . knowledgeable and charming !
Thanks welshpete.
I'll be sad to see that bathroom radiator go. It's been a star in so many of your videos :-)
Yes like an old friend Ashley. Ha ha.
Very Useful This Informative Video on Radiotor Choice Very inspriing Video thinking of doing my own channel soon not to long soon lol
Love the dog 2 lol
Thanks for creating this channel. It's been really useful.
I had a new central heating system put in about 4 years ago. A Baxi combi, which seems a great boiler but I think the plumber went cheap with the radiators.
Is it normal for modern radiators to cool down really quickly after the heating is switched off? The reason I ask is that he left he cast iron rad in the living room and that stays warm for a good 40 minutes but I 've read reviews of new radiators also staying warm a long time.
Should new radiators keep warm for a while after being switched off?
Thanks.
Yes they should about 40 minutes is the usual amount of time.
I had to laugh Al when you said, " here's my long beast in the bedroom, she a big one" 😂😂😂😂 sorry to lower the tone but I have a broken mind 😀
I thought that might be picked up on. Ha ha, I am always boasting.
@PB Oi! I'll do the smut, if you don't mind?
@@loafersheffield I thought you were slacking in your position as smut king !
We have old radiators from maybe a few decades ago that never seem to rust. But newer ones can go quite quickly.
The old ones were thicker metal and better made.
Just out of curiosity.
Are you Gas Safe registered???
Does anyone in the UK use Aluminum radiators? I come from Bulgaria and we did use steel radiators until the late 80s, early 90s, but nowadays everyone uses Aluminum radiators. No rust, no sludge build up, etc. Yes, they are more expensive, but seem a much better choice in terms of maintenance, so I was wondering if they are used at all in the UK?
Not that I know of.
Years ago when I was heating engineer I always thought that the manufacturers only prime the radiators and not painted them with protective coating and I think this is one of the causes they always rust at the bottom especially in the bathrooms where there's moisture what do you think it is my opinion
I agree, it does seem to be that could be the case.
It looks as if you're getting replies now a good coat of enamel paints will solve the problem sometime Hammerite paint stinks to high Heavens but it works
Hello and I hope you are well. I dont often comment on your videos but I've been a sub for a long time and even tho I'm a complete novice your videos have helped me out with many a small job. I'm wondering if you help me with a question I have, its actually embarrassing asking this but I wana be sure. I have two double radiators in a smallish living room, I wana switch one off as it gets too warm even during the winter months. They both old radiators with no thermostat valve and both have lost there valve caps over time. To switch one off completely do I tighten off both valves on either end of radiator or just one, and which one? I know which valves let's water in and other flows out. I've seen your video on turning off a radiator and you turn both off tight but just wana be sure for me if it's what I should do. Forgive me for the long question but I hope you can help and I'd very much appreciate what you can advise. Thank you
Hi Mr Blue, it does not matter which end you turn off, the result will be the same, the rad will go off.
@@dereton33 Thank you so much mate, appreciate you taking your time out to reply. Take care
How do you shut off the type 33 when you can't see or feel the valve? It's behind cabinets and they left a grill on the cabinet for access but you can't see a valve of any kind. Any ideas anyone?
You will need to drain the system.
I know Type 22 produces more heat than type 21.
Not sure about the other types.
That is the most important thing though.
surly al if the manufacture gives 10 to 15 means should be covered means under that you should get your money back.
Hi Ratch, I will give it a go , they usually find a way out.
o thought all rad come 10 to 15 years warnety and your is 2 to 3 years and is already trusty that's proof old rad last longer enjoy the video.
Yes I am sure they do, were better made.
The rust looks like superficial surface rust... surely a rub down plus a coat of heat proof radiator paint would be ok
The underneath is not though.
Dont buy Kudox. I bought 5 Kudox radiators from Screwfix for a new central heating install in my house 4 years ago; these radiators have a 15 year guarantee. One of the radiators has started rusting from the outside at the bottom rim. I applied to Kudox for a replacement but they just said it was my fault, that I had damaged it on install which is total bs. So the guarantee is worthless. Don't buy Kudox folks.
Thanks for your info.