2007-01-28 22:35:18 · 7 answers · asked by robert m 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
If I was you I would have a pro do it.Property damage just isn't worth it.I do hvac/r for a living but I haven't ever
worked on radiant heating.I can tell you that your boiler may not be sized to handle an additional zone.
2007-01-30 12:41:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming that you are talking about a hot water system not night storage, also I am assuming you have a twin pipe system ie, cooler water returns to the boiler and not onward to the next radiator,
Tap in to the nearest convenient pipes, you can either use yorkshire type or compression T pieces. Run two pipes from here to the new radiator location and connect up.
You will need to re-balance the system when this is done.
You can install the radiator either in parallel with another, or in series depending on your layout and the most convenient access to existing pipes
2007-01-28 22:47:57 · answer #2 · answered by ArskElvis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drain down the system ( this will take some time).
Put a T joint into the flow pipe and the return pipe at the nearest point to where you want your new radiator.
Hang the radiator on the wall and connect with new pipes to the T joints
2007-01-28 22:50:25 · answer #3 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Meet a plumber down the pub on Friday when he's half p****d, buy him a beer and then ask him!!!
2007-01-29 14:09:59 · answer #4 · answered by Rivers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
phone a plumber to be safe
2007-02-01 07:43:44 · answer #5 · answered by stephen eblue eyes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get an electrician
2007-01-28 22:42:15 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
assuming that your boiler is big enough it is normally straightforwards-
http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/FITTING_A_RADIATOR.htm
2007-01-30 23:28:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋