On Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:50:36 +0100, John Rumm wrote:

On 27/07/2010 14:43, PeterC wrote:
OK, not a big job, but...

I have a 600x1400 type 11 that I'd like to replace with a type 21 (don't
want to go to 22 as space is limited). The 11 will go in another room.

The pipes are soldered in and cunningly bent, so getting them to reach the
extra distance from the wall (~20mm) can't be done by just bending them.
I don't own a torch and have never needed one at home, so am reluctant to
buy one (if I do have to, what's a good one that's not too expensive?).

Depending on what you can get at, you may be able to cut off the
existing tails of pipe and leave enough straight pipe you use pushfit
fittings, and bit of plastic pipe and new valves. That way no need for a
torch.

If you do want to solder, then for 15mm pipe £10 wickes own brand torch
will be more than adequate. Some flux, solder, and a solder heat mat
would be a good idea to protect paintwork.

Thanks John. Rather bizarrely, I do have the other necessities.

I've done a lot of soldering of copper pipes, but not for 20 years and not
with leadless solder - but there just might be a bit of old stuff lurking
in a corner somewhere.

Are Stelrad OK? (SF has an offer on Kudox Premium, but these go to only
1200mm :-( ). I've found this one
http://www.plumbtraders.co.uk/produc...rs-600-1400-p/

Stelrad are ok IME

and ISTR that the suppliers site was mentioned in this group.

Now, I've heard of rads. being delivered somewahat the worse for the
experience, so is it 'safe' to get one delivered rather than fetching it? I
suppose it depends on the supplier, packaging and, of course, the vandroid.

Getting single panel rads delivered un bent can be a challenge - but
double panel ones are usually fine. Having said that, there are plenty
of SF trade centres now.

That's not so bad. Yes, there a SF about 12 miles away, but me back wheel
might collapse!
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Peter.
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