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Radiator questions
heatherw_01
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I was thinking of getting a new radiator. We have old single (non convector) radiators in each room.
Can I replace just 1 radiator with a convector radiator and keep the rest as they are?
The radiator I want to replace is old and has sludge in it.
Should I get my system power flushed as well as replace the radiator or just get the flush?
Can I replace just 1 radiator with a convector radiator and keep the rest as they are?
The radiator I want to replace is old and has sludge in it.
Should I get my system power flushed as well as replace the radiator or just get the flush?
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If one radiator has sludge in it, then all the others will - especially the downstairs ones.
According to some of my customers British Gas are now routinely quoting £800 to power flush a system, but a money saving alternative it to remove them all and flush out with a garden hose. On reinstating, put some Sentinel X400 in and let it circulate for a few weeks and then flush, and keep flushing until all clear, then treat with X100.
Why do you want to replace the radiator anyway?0 -
Because it is old and I thought a convector one might be more powerful?I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Quick Grabbit, Freebies, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning and the UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards.
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go to radcalcs.com to find out the correct output you need for your rad. if it has sludge in one rad, your system needs cleaning and inhibiting asap as once the sludge finds its way to your boiler (and it will), it becomes a pricey repair!!0
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