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.
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?
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
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
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?
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
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.
