Adding a new radiator in room?

nobile

Bit of a problem.

Had an extension which created a new, smaller room. We fitted a small gas heater there - but it needs a radiator - last few days have proven that.

Problem is all the pipework has been 'boxed in' and we are loathe to have to rip everything up.

Is it possible to feed pipework from an existing radiator?

There is a radiator DIRECTLY behind the wall of where we would like a new radiator.

Is it possible to join pipework from that radiator - drill a hole(s) through the wall and feed it a new radiator?

keith969

Should work if you parallel them up.

nobile

keith969 wrote: »

Should work if you parallel them up.

Can you explain the 'parellel' bit? Obviously not me don the work, just want to make sure I know what I am asking for!

david29dpo

Just tee off the rad to the other, one tee for the flow and one tee for the return.

nobile

Thanks - roughly how much should I expect to pay to have a new radiator added?

david29dpo

I my mind, no more than £100 ish labour.

plumb1_2

Yes you can T into the excisting rad, but it all depends on the size of pipe, size of rad and size of new rad.As you could be starving the excisting rad of heat.If its 15mm it should be fine.

price guide, 1/2 day drain down, conect new rad and refill.
labour& materials approx £120, pipework, thermo valve/lockshield, inhibitor (x100) + the price of the rad. £200 tops.

nobile

Thanks plumb1

Looking at your signature, BG have quoted me £800 for a powerflush -

1) whats a realistic price for a proper powerflush from a non BG company & 1 radiator has a single-entry pipe and needs to be changed.
2) what 'industry' standards must I be looking for from them?
3) How many people to do the job
4) How long should it take (8 radiators in house)
5) Exactly what does the job entail - what should they be doing

So many questions because Ive been reduced to tears & depression last time I had proper 'tradesmen' in to do things in the house.

david29dpo

One thing you should never do is use BG!