Radiator sizes

[themanager]

I need to change some of my radiators but what I have seen available are for example: 600mm, 1000mm, 1500mm etc.

How do I measure the radiators I currently have installed? I have one on my bathroom with is 400mm in height and 620mm in width, although that is from the top. 1 cm or so down from the top is a small fin/flange of another 1cm. Or do I measure from distance from the 2 feeder pipes?

I also have one in the bedroom which seems to measure 127cm along the top. Am I measuring in the right place or are my radiators non-standard sizes? They are about 17 years old.

I also have a towel rail wich needs replacing, that is 750mm wide and seems to be a standard size. However, when trying to drain it, the Drayton TRV4 valve doesn't seem to shut off in the * position (off) - any clues? Tried hitting quite a lot with a hammer but no joy.

I took the head off the valve and the pin moves down under pressure, so it's not stuck. Could it be possible that in the * position the pin isn't fully down?


thanks

 

[spacethegas]

i think you will find that the hammer is a more useful tool for fixing the television.

 

[buck51]

Hi, just measure it overall top to bottom, end to end
You can get rad valve extenders if needed to makeup any differance in length
your drayton trv4 will have cr@p under the seat So drain it down or read the FAQs for alternatives

 

[buck51]

I bet it looks better now it has "hammer rash"