Water filled radiator using a heating element!

[weemaz1985]

Hi all,

I am under the impression that it is possible to have lovely cast iron radiators in your home, even if you haven't got a traditional gas central heating system. I have found the electric heating elements and I am aware of the size of element needed for each size of radiator...

What I cant find is how to fill the radiator and how much air I should leave in to allow expansion - any ideas?

Thanks in advance[/list]

 

[xr4x4]

Fill 95% with water and inhibitor mix.

 

[weemaz1985]

Good piece of advise, the inhibitor is to stop rust right? Do you think I would need a special devise to fill the radiator or not?

 

[xr4x4]

Good piece of advise, the inhibitor is to stop rust right? Do you think I would need a special devise to fill the radiator or not?

Yup, that's right, I just took the rad outside and filled it with a jug.

It was only a STD bathroom towel rad tho.

 

[bouben01]

I am planning to do the same think inside the entire house. Before a start I would like to have some feedback on after the transformation. Also, How did you determine the need of watts (size) of the element for each radiator. Did you also instaled a thermo fuse as a security pressure.

Thanks

 

[bouben01]

Hi all,

I am under the impression that it is possible to have lovely cast iron radiators in your home, even if you haven't got a traditional gas central heating system. I have found the electric heating elements and I am aware of the size of element needed for each size of radiator...

What I cant find is how to fill the radiator and how much air I should leave in to allow expansion - any ideas?

Thanks in advance[/list]

I am planning to do the same think inside the entire house. Before a start I would like to have some feedback on after the transformation. Also, How did you determine the need of watts (size) of the element for each radiator. Did you also instaled a thermo fuse as a security pressure.

Thanks

 

[weemaz1985]

Bouben

I would love to give you an update however prior to the work commencing one of my neighbours decided to have a flood and my ceiling needed to come down... With that I decided to fit conventional central heating as I could hide the pipes in the ceiling.

Sorry to not be of any use, best of luck with your project though - I'm sure some useful so and so on this forum will pass on some useful info!