Oil filled radiators or central heating

RoysGotProblems

Thanks everyone for the advice. Happy to hear more thoughts although I'm pretty sold on the idea of sticking with gas CH.  Unfortunately we are in rented accommodation without TRVs but fortunately the boiler is new, so I still think much of the above is valid to my situation.

Thanks again all.

Gerry1

RoysGotProblems said:

Unfortunately we are in rented accommodation without TRVs but fortunately the boiler is new, so I still think much of the above is valid to my situation.

You may be able to fit a few cheap TRVs without even having to drain the system.  You can them remove them before you leave.

BUFF

You can still turn manual valves down or even off.

tim_p

Gerry1 said:

RoysGotProblems said:

Unfortunately we are in rented accommodation without TRVs but fortunately the boiler is new, so I still think much of the above is valid to my situation.

You may be able to fit a few cheap TRVs without even having to drain the system.  You can them remove them before you leave.

How do you fit these without draining the system?  I’d presume using a freezer on the pipes?

wittynamegoeshere

I wouldn't recommend mucking about with the plumbing in a rented house, you might get billed for putting things back after you move and/or when something goes wrong.

If the heating's not fit for purpose then ask your landlord to pay to have TRVs installed, they're a fairly basic requirement these days.

But, as already pointed out, if you just want to disable a radiator then a standard valve will do the job anyway.  Hopefully the neighbouring heated rooms will give adequate frost protection, or leave them open a notch just in case.

Gerry1

tim_p said:

Gerry1 said:

RoysGotProblems said:

Unfortunately we are in rented accommodation without TRVs but fortunately the boiler is new, so I still think much of the above is valid to my situation.

You may be able to fit a few cheap TRVs without even having to drain the system.  You can them remove them before you leave.

How do you fit these without draining the system?  I’d presume using a freezer on the pipes?

Depends on the mechanics of the existing control valve whether it's compatible.  If not, then it's probably better to ask the landlord to do it, or at least to get their permission.

Even if you have to pay a plumber, it's probably worthwhile if you're planning to stay there for a reasonable time, assuming that it's you who pays the bills, not the landlord !