How To Move a Radiator To a Different Wall | DIY Easy Push Fit Plumbing

Watch us update our old rad to a contemporary, vertical radiator. In this video, we demonstrate how to move a radiator!

Things to consider:
If buying a new radiator, make sure to check the BTU output required for heating your room so that you buy a radiator fit for purpose.

The delta rating of your heating system will also be crucial in ensuring you buy a radiator that will heat your space.

If you’d like a further video explaining this, make sure to comment below!

Vertical Radiators:
These often have an inlet and outlet, whereas typically it does not matter which way round a traditional horizontal rad is placed. It is essential you plumb the inlet feed to the correct side of the vertical radiator due to internal features allowing the water to heat the entire length of the radiator.

Fitting:
If you have any questions on how we moved our radiator, make sure to comment below!

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[c.jamieson]

Well done you guys. You’re both growing in knowledge and providing great content for your viewers, thank you.

[MarcusT]

Good stuff buddy

I have those style radiators all around my house

[THEPSFAN]

Yes, really good. I don’t know if it was for the purposes of the video to stress about the need for the Superseal inserts on the plastic but I’d of pre fitted the one Superseal with tape covering it before running the pipes to the rad. The pipe I have used in the past is the JG 15BPEX-32499 Push-Fit PE-X Pipe and it doesn’t seem as flexible as the pipe you’re using. Can you give me the pipe grade if it’s different please?

[Buff-nz]

Could you please put out the links some of the materials used, such as the pvc pipe and bends, etc.

[JoSePh]

Hi, I want to replace a radiator and move the location, I have a presurised system if i turn of the boiler and remove the old radiaor would the water in the system strat to leak whenI cut the pipe old exiting pipe? Shoundt I bleed the hole ssytem?

[Hmmnicename]

mate do you mind posting links to the fittings and pipe you used/would recommend? Also why not use copper pipe connections like your other video for this particular radiator change? Cheers

[stellingdon]

Do those plastic connectors breakdown over time more so than using all copper connectors?

[CryptoBiglet]

As per other comments, can you link materials used in the video - fittings and pipes. Thanka

[Familytraveltalesuk]

What if i wanted angle fittings into the wall. How would speed fit work then ?

[AndrisPrikna]

can I ask why did you not use a copper pipes and soldering? Are these push fittings reliable? Are you not worried about the leaks under floor? I seen there are also push fittings for copper pipes, are they good? Thanks.

[dr]

Is it possible just to cap off the old rad? Would that affect the central heating system?

[martyn]

thank god you went back and put inserts in haha thought oh no its gonna leak! Did you ever think about putting the pipes the wall, looks so much neater ;)

[mrbillz]

Nice. Does all electricity need to be turned off?

[Freddo]

Can you install those type of radiators on plasterboard wall?

[heritage_carpentry]

Nice, little tip, use silicone spray whenever using plastic, where that’s connecting copper or plastic. Your always taught to never go in dry when making connections. Makes it easier to push them together, but also ensures that it does sit in the correct position. Bit stuff if it’s not broken the seal and floorboards are on top

[en]

It makes no sense. How did you drain the system before you cut the pipe? that is crucial..:)

[R_Riley]

Why does your house not have an HVAC system

[R_Riley]

Since you’re redoing your house, why are you not installing an HVAC system and a tankless water heater?

Why are your walls plastic instead of drywall?

[R_Riley]

Why is your house not on a concrete foundation