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by quin
Thu Aug 06, 2009 1:01 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: New vertical radiators on old single pipe system
Replies: 9
Views: 17149

Thanks Plumbob. Fully understand why single pipe systems were abandoned. Trouble is I've got one! It has actually been working pretty well for the last 30 years and the issue has only emerged as I have swapped the rads. Digging up concrete floors and re-working the whole system isn't really justifie...
by quin
Thu Aug 06, 2009 12:49 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: New vertical radiators on old single pipe system
Replies: 9
Views: 17149

That's interesting. I have introduced 3 x 90degree bends by taking the pipes back into the wall. I have also heard about 'low resistance' or 'high flow' TRVs. A helpful chap on the Honeywell tech support line is sending me details - they aren't on their website, so obviously not a common item. I am ...
by quin
Tue Aug 04, 2009 2:41 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: New vertical radiators on old single pipe system
Replies: 9
Views: 17149

New vertical radiators on old single pipe system

Any ideas why 2 new vertical (tubular) rads replacing old horizontal flat panel rads on a single pipe system are not heating up? Remaining flat panels further in the system are heating up well and original flat panels used to heat well. All rads fitted with TRVs. Satisfied that there are no blockage...
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