Sage-Tips

Where do pipes run from radiators?

The pipework is normally either run between the joists or across the joists through cut-outs cut in the top of the joists. Except for microbore, the pipework should be supported below the floor boards to avoid excessive weight having to be supported by the pipework itself.

How does the water get from the hot water heater to the radiators?

The boiler heats water until it forms into steam. The steam then travels up through the vertical pipe to the radiator where the thermal energy is given off through the fins. Eventually the steam becomes water and flows back down into the boiler for heating once again.

What is the pipe coming out of my water heater?

What Is an Overflow Pipe. A temperature and pressure relief valve does just what its name suggests: relieves temperature and pressure from a water heater. When it opens, hot water comes rushing out of the water heater and through the temperature and pressure relief valve drain pipe.

Does it matter which way a radiator is plumbed?

A normal radiator or towel it doesn’t matter. If the radiator is not fitted, then the tails will not heat up. Fit the radiator, if it’s the wrong way round, all you have to do is swap the rad valves round – I think the instructions will just be referring to the TRV’s, nothing to do with the radiator itself.

Which pipe is the inlet on a radiator?

Radiator Valve Inlet Positions Standard radiators (commonly known as compact radiators) typically have side valve inlets. These are located at the bottom of the radiator too but tend to allow access from the side only (horizontally).

How do you hide radiator pipes?

How to hide your radiator pipes

1. Boxing. A very common way of hiding radiator pipes is by boxing them in.
2. Skirting boards. An alternative method of hiding pipes is by installing specially-adapted skirting boards that can accommodate pipes.
3. Pipe sleeves.

How does the water flow through a radiator?

Radiators work through a heat transfer process called convection. When water in the radiator is heated, the surrounding air is also heated up via convection and this hot air is then moved around the room as the air circulates. As the hot water flows through the system it starts to cool down.

Why would a water heater leak from the bottom?

If you find water leaking from the bottom of your water heater or from the nozzle, the source of the problem can be a loose or broken drain valve. If water is leaking from the nozzle of your drain valve, this issue can be fixed with a simple solution that consists of tightening the knob by hand.

Why is water coming out my overflow pipe?

When an overflow pipe is dripping or running with water, one of the most common causes is a problem with a float valve. Float valves are found in toilet cisterns, cold water tanks and central heating feed and expansion tanks. This movement turns the cold-water feed on so the tank refills.

Can a radiator be fitted wrong way round?

If you fit the radiator in the wrong orientation it can result in a reduction of output, noise from the heating system, or even in extreme cases you can end up with a radiator that doesn’t do anything other than take up wall space. While this doesn’t cause any damage to the system it is very annoying.

Which way turns a radiator on?

clockwise
Turn valves clockwise to turn your radiator off and anticlockwise to turn it back on. Turning your radiators off is easy.

Can you put a radiator on the wrong way round?

Why are radiators connected to the same pipe?

Each radiator ‘sits’ upon the pipe with both radiator connections made to the same pipe. As the heated water from the boiler is fed along the pipe, natural convection (hot water rises) causes the heated water to rise into the radiator displacing cooler water back into the pipe.

How are radiators connected to the boiler?

The heated water from the boiler is fed to one side of every radiator (the feed pipe) while the other end of each radiator is connected to a separate common return pipe. This means that the temperature of the water entering each radiator is more or less the same so each radiator should heat the local environment by the same amount.

Which side of the radiators should I use for hot water?

It is best to use the top air vent port on the return side of the radiators for both hot water and 1-pipe steam applications. Q: Can radiator covers be used with these?

Where should the air in the steam piping and radiators be venting?

Air in the steam piping and radiators should be venting out of the steam system through the system main line and individual radiator steam vents as the system is heating up during each heating cycle.