Is there a reason why radiators shoud not be connected using flexible
hoses? I mean this kind of thing:

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/15015/...22mm-x-x-300mm

the radiator could then be removed from the wall (for cleaning behind
etc) without disconnecting anything.

maybe it is a bit OTT, but is there a law against it?

Robert

In article ,
RobertL writes:
Is there a reason why radiators shoud not be connected using flexible
hoses? I mean this kind of thing:

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/15015/...22mm-x-x-300mm

the radiator could then be removed from the wall (for cleaning behind
etc) without disconnecting anything.

I suspect they may not be sealed well against air penetration
(i.e. probably no equivalent of barrier pipe versions), which
could be an issue in a sealed system (more regular inhibitor
replacement required).

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On 14 Aug, 13:24, RobertL wrote:
Is there a reason why radiators shoud not be connected using flexible
hoses? I mean this kind of thing:

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/15015/...oses/Flexible-...

the radiator could then be removed from the wall (for cleaning behind
etc) without disconnecting anything.

maybe it is a bit OTT, but is there a law against it?

Apart from looking awful, it would add a fiver to the cost of fitting
a rad...

What about using pushfit fittings or something? It would look rubbish,
but it would allow rotation of the joint once you got the rad off the
hangers. You don't need much flex in a length of copper pipe to lift
up the rad enough to get it away from the wall.





Robert

On 14 Aug, 14:24, RobertL wrote:
Is there a reason why radiators shoud not be connected using flexible
hoses? I mean this kind of thing:

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/15015/...oses/Flexible-...

the radiator could then be removed from the wall (for cleaning behind
etc) without disconnecting anything.

maybe it is a bit OTT, but is there a law against it?

Robert

I have two plinth level Smith fan convectors. Both of these were
supplied with regular braided flexible hoses, so you can fit and
remove them under kitchen cabinets and fixed pipework just can't be
used. So I don't see a problem with using these on regular radiators
apart from the fact they're ugly.
Just be careful to choose hoses rated for the temperature - many are
only specced to handle tap temperatures (up to 60C).
Could you use Speedfit or similar plastic pipe instead to get the
flexibility? The 10mm microbore stuff is very easy to work with.
-Antony.

On Aug 14, 3:30*pm, Antony wrote:
On 14 Aug, 14:24, RobertL wrote:


apart from the fact they're ugly.

Only if you can see them. My 10mm feed pipes emerge from the wall
behind the rad and I'd use copper from the rad fittings to a join with
the flexible somehwere on the back of the rad. the flexible pipes
would be invisible.


Just be careful to choose hoses rated for the temperature - many are
only specced to handle tap temperatures (up to 60C).

that's a very good point. Id' forgotten that rad tempertaures can be
higher than taps.

Robert

In article
,
RobertL writes
Is there a reason why radiators shoud not be connected using flexible
hoses? I mean this kind of thing:

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/15015/.../Flexible-Tap-
Connector-22mm-x-x-300mm

the radiator could then be removed from the wall (for cleaning behind
etc) without disconnecting anything.

maybe it is a bit OTT, but is there a law against it?

Yep, I've done that and they work and look just fine. If you decide you
don't like the look then you can cover them with split plastic radiator
pipe covers normally used on rigid pipe and remove those when you want
to move things.

I assume you intend remove the compression nut and olive from the
lockshield and TRV, and then apply the tap connector end to the exposed
thread. Be aware that this is not as nature intended as the compression
thread end may be sharp and cut into the rubber seal or be uneven,
putting you at risk of leaks. If you got this route, check the thread
ends aren't too sharp or file and lap them smooth first.

Also, it's a 15mm x 1/2" hose that you're looking for and I used longer
ones to make the underfloor work a bit easier and to give slack when
you're moving the rad about. Also [2], don't underestimate the weight of
a large rad full of water.

I used 1/2" x 15mm x 900mm which gives room for a healthy loop under the
floor before connection to rigid pipework, code 8097 from BES:
http://www.bes.co.uk/products/095a.asp
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