How can I connect this rad up?!

[Rusty89]

Hello, any help greatly appreciated.
I've just installed this single radiator to replace a double in my living room. The double was overkill so a single seemed like a good idea. I've tried bending the legs but if I apply any more force it will kink. There is no wiggle room. The radiator bracket is set so the rad is protruding as far out as possible. Can anyone please advise on how I can connect this up? Thanks

 

[thomp1983]

Couple of bits of suitable wood fixed to the wall then the rad brackets fixed to the wood to bring the rad out a bit further?

 

[Mottie]

The double was overkill so a single seemed like a good idea.

Couldn’t you have just turned it down?

 

[Rusty89]

Couple of bits of suitable wood fixed to the wall then the rad brackets fixed to the wood to bring the rad out a bit further?

Thank you, it's 2.8 metres and very heavy so wasn't too keen on that idea

 

[Rusty89]

Couldn’t you have just turned it down?

Lol! It stuck out so far from the wall! I waited until it sprung a pinhole leak to replace it. This was a lot cheaper than a double rad of this size too.

 

[Mottie]

If you cut out a 15mm channel between the pipe and the skirting, will you be able to move the pipes nearer to the rad? May have to patch or put up with the carpet though. Only other way would be a complete drain down of the system, cut the pipes and put a couple of 90° joints in.

 

[mike42]

Wouldn't even think about bending the legs without a spring.

 

[opps]

Can you pull the carpet back and carefully chisel a hole between the pipe and skirting? You may find that it will allow the pipes to move to where you want them.

 

[Mottie]

Can you pull the carpet back and carefully chisel a hole between the pipe and skirting? You may find that it will allow the pipes to move to where you want them.

You mean like I suggested in post #6?

 

[Hugh Jaleak]

If the floor below is wooden, you may be able to length the hole where the pipes protrude and if there is enough movement, get them back towards the wall where you need them to be.

If not, (and/or floor is screeded), then you'll probably have little option but to drain the system and rejig the pipework to suit.

 

[oldbuffer]

1. Measure the centre to centre distance between radiator and valve, then see if two (each end) 45 degree street elbows would bridge the gap. Have a look at BES item 7991. You will need to be able to solder or get someone else to do it.

2. I trust you have kept the radiator tails which from the old radiator. They look like union tails. If you haven't, you will need to get and fit new ones. Stevensons plumbing do them.

 

[fixitflav]

Thank you, it's 2.8 metres and very heavy so wasn't too keen on that idea

But you managed to install it, and wasn't the old one even heavier?