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2006-11-23 07:36:23 · 12 answers · asked by kenny 1 1 in Home & Garden Do It Yourself (DIY)

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D.I.Y central heating is pretty much straight forward nowday`s , there is a system on the market that is called heplock , these make the job so much easier the pipe`s just push click together and have a life span of 25 year`s ( this is guaranteed only if fitted by a corgi registered plumber ) if you are using the tradional method ( copper piping / solder ) it is still all pretty much common sense , But a point to remember is that ANY GAS PIPE`S that need replacing must be carried out by a registered corgi gas fitter ............... Good Luck .

2006-11-23 07:51:08 · answer #1 · answered by charlotterobo 4 · 0 0

Diy Central Heating System

2016-12-18 07:49:10 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

Being in this business for 20 years now, i will tell you that it is not as easy as it sounds here. If you are wanting to save money on a DIY forced air, hydronic or any heat or cool system, there are a lot of factors these days. High efficiency equipment, that all require a specific duct and pipe sizing. To do it right and not have equipment failures, have a design done by a professional. If you do not, premature failure of your equipment is likely rather than a trouble free system..\ You can then install the equipment yourself, having it inspected by your local building codes administrator. As far as the freon you must be EPA certified to install and work with Central A/C units.

2006-11-27 04:06:32 · answer #3 · answered by David S 2 · 0 0

You'd have to retrofit pipe (for hot water) or ducts (for hot air). It would seem to me that air is the way to go, especially if you can get access to the first floor through the basement or crawl space. The second floor, if you have one, could be accessed through the attic.

Hot air could enable to use one of the many small diameter pipe solution. The difference would be that the small pipes would need high pressure air. The earlier versions made a lot of noise. But today, while you can hear some noise, it really sin't bad.

If i had to do it today, I would retrofit with the small pipe. Otherwise you'd probably have to have those duct guys come in and do it.

Hot air ducts or air pipes have the additional advantage of adding A/C later.

2006-11-23 10:00:09 · answer #4 · answered by jackbutler5555 5 · 0 0

You need more than just a few words to install a system correctly and safely. Better be careful you could end up killing yourself or someone you care about. Just like any trade, there is a proper and safe way to install a system. It's those little things that you don't know that will get you. Good Luck

2006-11-23 13:07:55 · answer #5 · answered by David B 1 · 1 0

if you are planning a forced air system gas or electric you need to figure out what amount of heat loss/heat gain you have to determine what size of furnance you need and what size oh ducts you need. the main trunk line starts off larger and gets smaller as you install take offs to the various rooms.you can find this info on the web. you also need to determine how much return air you need. good luck.

2006-11-23 10:14:08 · answer #6 · answered by sammyjk1 3 · 0 0

if you are starting from scratch put in electric base board easily zoned for max efficientcy easy to install and cheap to replace although they have LIFETIME WARRENTY i just did 5 houses all were noncentral to start and ubove all NO MOVING PARTS passive heat system ask at home depot in commercial sales ask them to look up baseboard heat most don't stock call the co or website for details on wattage for cubic feet they are SIMPLE &duct free

2006-11-23 11:43:35 · answer #7 · answered by txtx 4 · 0 0

who is going to be attentive to? setting up thermostatic valves isn't that a puzzling activity to below take.A single valve may be geared up at each and every end of the radiator and the pipes prolonged to connect them.

2016-12-10 14:29:06 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

I could tell you how to do it but it would take alot of typing. Ask home depot or places like that and the could help you or go online.

2006-11-23 09:33:37 · answer #9 · answered by hugh_laur 2 · 0 0

you can plan it to your hearts content but if you're not corgi registered, you can't install it legally. sorry.


a plumber

2006-11-24 05:57:04 · answer #10 · answered by warthog 2 · 0 0

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