Bay Window Radiators

[mbbalone]

I have a five sided bay window in the master bedroom. To save space I want to put three rads together in the bay window rather than on an internal wall. I am thinking of installing three radiators side by side and then use a piece of 15mm copper pipe to connect them top and bottom rather than going to the expense of a purpose built rad. Does anybody know if this is ok to do or will this contravene building regs in some way?

 

[namsag]

Its ok and many where done like this years ago , not always very pretty looking though.

 

[gas4you]

You don't need a purpose built rad, just one that is the correct size for your needs then bent/curved to suit your bay.

 

[mbbalone]

Thanks for that, hopefully connectors will be short and when painted blend in with painted wall behind. Does anyone know of a good BTU calculator site. Have used three e.g. B&Q, radiator suppliers and I have varying results from 3500BTU to 7900BTU for the same room?

 

[mbbalone]

You don't need a purpose built rad, just one that is the correct size for your needs then bent/curved to suit your bay.

I'm guessing this is not a DIY job and you need to find someone with a press?

 

[mickyg]

Last one I had done cost £80 including the radiator! The guy i use is semi retired and pretty much does it to keep himself busy. But the point is its not really that expensive and a very simple process, if you can find someone local to do it for you it will look far better.

 

[JPC]

did you mean to say "connect them top and bottom" ?

Just bottom imho

 

[mbbalone]

did you mean to say "connect them top and bottom" ?

Just bottom imho

Thanks for that connection info, I was fishing to see if it was only supposed to be one or the other.

Also, bending seems ok will have a chat with some local suppliers.
Ta

Martin

 

[gas4you]

You don't need a purpose built rad, just one that is the correct size for your needs then bent/curved to suit your bay.

I'm guessing this is not a DIY job and you need to find someone with a press?

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