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Carpet holes in wrong place for radiators

Hi all.
In the middle of a renovation project and learning most of it as I go.
Lots of things I wish I knew before getting tradesmen in.
The radiators were disconnected when the carpets went in which means, as they were leaning, the holes in the carpet are in the wrong place to reconnect the radiators.

I have some Abrasive clean up strips and jointing compound to reconnect them, however I'm wondering if it's just as simple as cutting a line outwards with a stanley knife to move the pipe or if there's a trick to it? I'd like to avoid a visible hole in the carpet if possible and its very unnerving how many shreds of carpet come off as I cut!

Any advice greatly appreciated as the days are getting colder so I'd like them back on ASAP!

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  • Robin9
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    Bend the pipe ?
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  • molerat
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    edited 16 October 2021 pm31 12:50PM
    You can either slice the carpet and maybe fit these https://www.screwfix.com/p/talon-15mm-pipe-collars-chrome-10-pack/18649 as there will be a hole left where the pipe is now or bend the pipe slightly, it will take that amount without the need for a bending spring.


  • I thought bending pipes was a big no no!

  • FreeBear
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    Bending copper pipe by hand is OK up to 10-15 degrees. You just need to avoid putting any kinks in it, so multiple weeny bends is better than one big one.
    If you have an odd scrap of pipe, have a practice first.
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  • adonis
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    When I went from a single radiator to a double I had the same problem and used 2 obtuse solder elbows to bring it out to the correct distance.

    You could try that with copper push fit if you didn't want to solder.

  • MalMonroe
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    Is it just me? What's that gouge in the pipe about a third of the way down? Is that normal? I've never seen such a thing and would be a bit worried about it.  It all looks a bit of a mess - but may just be down to aesthetics?
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  • Soot2006
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    MalMonroe said:
    Is it just me? What's that gouge in the pipe about a third of the way down? Is that normal? I've never seen such a thing and would be a bit worried about it.  It all looks a bit of a mess - but may just be down to aesthetics?

    Given the painted green wall, I would be willing to bet it's a splash of paint!
  • neilmcl
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    MalMonroe said:
    Is it just me? What's that gouge in the pipe about a third of the way down? Is that normal? I've never seen such a thing and would be a bit worried about it.  It all looks a bit of a mess - but may just be down to aesthetics?
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  • Thanks all.

    I did not tape the pipes up well enough before plastering/ painting so its just paint on the pipe (and the caps and the thermostatic head....) I'll clean when I've done the bigger jobs.

    I've managed to bend the pipes slightly to get them in- will cut the carpet a little in addition to avoid pressure on the pipe. thanks for the advice all!
  • bris
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    As far as that picture goes that pipe can be reconnected without issue, am I missing something? 
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